An award winning, independent hotel, tucked away in idyllic Cornwall is best in show for happy hound holidays.
Talland Bay Hotel is situated in doggie paradise, just a few hundred yards from the South West Coastal path and a few minutes’ walk from an all year round dog friendly beach.
Owned by a family of dog-lovers, the four-star hotel pays more than just lip service to man’s best friend, ensuring canine companions feel welcome from the moment they arrive. From the provision of a pooch pamper pack including: luxury dog blankets, bowls, feeding mats tasty treats and torches for late night strolls the hotel takes pet-friendly provision to the ultimate level of luxury.
Not forgetting the pets’ owners, the Talland Bay provides distinctive touches of delightful doggy décor and a diverse choice of dog friendly accommodation including sea view suites, garden rooms and cottages which all suit a range of budgets, many of which provide easy access to the beautiful gardens.
Nestled away from the hurly burly of the coastal towns and perched on the clifftops between Looe and Polperro, the hotel is a fantastic location close to dog-friendly tourist attractions the whole family can enjoy.
And after working up an appetite during a day out, guests can relax, and indulge a little, by enjoying award-winning cuisine in the brasserie or tea on the terrace accompanied, of course, by their four legged friend.
Hotel Manager, Stephen Waite says “We recognise that if our guests love their dogs enough to travel with them, they must be pretty special and it is important that they have a good time when they stay with us. A happy dog means a happy guest who more often than not will return to us time and again”.
It is rare for a luxury hotel of such high calibre to not just allow dogs, but rather spoil and indulge them; the hotel has an impressive array of accolades from Cornwall Tourism Awards (Silver), South West England, Taste of the West (Gold) and TripAdvisor and it is increasingly becoming recognised as a popular foodie destination amongst discerning diners.
Whilst two-legged guests can dine on the culinary delights produced by Michelin trained chef Nick Hawke – who has earned two AA rosettes for the calibre of his cuisine – doggy diners are spoilt too. Alfie & Molly’s dog bakery supply Talland Bay with hound friendly handmade dog treats to bark about. The hotel also provides facilities to refrigerate pet food to ensure it stays fresh and cool.
A perfect short break location for dog lovers the hotel offers fabulous mid-week deals for those that are able to escape the Monday-Friday 9-5pm grind, and attracts many devotees from London and the Home Counties, neighbouring Devon and Cornish locals.
Don’t be surprised to find yourself brushing shoulders with celebrities. Chris Evans and Dame Judi Dench are among those who have fallen for Talland Bay’s charms.
Whilst Mary Portas, of Queen of Shops fame, observed, “Talland Bay Hotel is a crazy, fabulous, uplifting experience, with food and service to match. It’s my haven when in Cornwall.”
The hotel’s Wallace and Gromit package promotes and encourages dog owners to come and stay with their pooch; entitling them to enjoy dinner, bed & breakfast with their dog and all dining together.
If you and your hound haven’t yet discovered this peaceful corner of Cornwall, you’d better be quick as the only way is up for this terrier-ific well-kept secret.
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A selection of professional dog images taken at Talland Bay Hotel are available in high res which we can transfer, by request.