dog friendly
IT'S A DOGS LIFE AT THE GRIFFIN
Cornwall is a such an amazing place to holiday with your pooch, with amazing walking opportunities, beaches and dog friendly locations. That’s why our hotel, bar and beer garden are dog friendly; we warmly welcome well-behaved dogs on a lead. Please note that dogs staying in the hotel pay a small extra charge of £8 per dog, per night, to cover our additional cleaning costs.
TOWAN BEACH
DOG FRIENDLY ALL YEAR
Towan Beach is a good family sandy beach offering good shelter on a windy day. Set in Newquay centre it can get busy. Towan Beach is backed by a sea wall and the tide covers beach at high tide. There is a grassy area overlooking the beach for those who prefer grass to sand. The beach is found in front of the Sealife Centre and to the side of Towan Island and suspension bridge.
GREAT WESTERN BEACH
DOG FRIENDLY YEAR ROUND
One of the Newquay town beaches situated between Towan and Tolcarne beaches in North Cornwall. A sheltered sandy beach backed by cliffs popular with families and learner surfers due to the smaller surf. Mostly covered at high tide. Cornish cliffs make Great Western beach shady in the morning. There are toilets, a cafe and beach paraphernalia hire. Lifeguarded over the summer season.
FISTRAL BEACH
DOG FRIENDLY ALL YEAR
Fistral Beach Newquay boasts an immense stretch of golden sand pounded by the famous Fistral break. Fistral beach is popular with surfers, beachgoers, families and dogs as this North Cornwall beach is dog friendly all year. Excellent facilities with shops, cafe, hire shops, toilets, showers and surf lessons. Long season of lifeguard cover.
PORTH BEACH
DOG FRIENDLY SEPT TO MAY
Set in a deep inlet, Porth is a narrow beach with gently sloping sand. The long tidal drop reveals many beautiful rock pools and some fascinating sea life; in addition, due to its position being protected by headlands on both sides, it is very sheltered. There is a narrow footbridge from the beach where visitors can access Porth Island on which lies Trevelgue Head, an impressive ancient cliff fort and settlement. Across the road from the beach you will find several cafes and a pub.
