Take a break at The Falmouth Hotel

OF THE BEST3 BEST Ways to make the most of your stay at the illustrious and dog-friendly Falmouth Hotel. illustrious and dog-friendly Falmouth Hotel.

With UK staycations on the rise and the demand for dog-friendly accommodation following that trend, we in Cornwall have noticed an upsurge in luxury hotels opening their doors to our furry friends. One such hotel – known as the ‘Grande Dame of Falmouth’ – has been delighting guests since the mid 1800s with its stamp of hotel luxury that continues to evolve with the times. Indeed, with castle-like Victorian architecture, spacious, contemporary interiors, a fantastic seafront location and award-winning food, the Falmouth Hotel has certainly earned its reputation as one of, if not the, fi nest hotel in the area. little bit of history when it was fi rst established more than 150 years ago, the hotel was an oasis for the English gentry, attracting famous faces over the decades including Beatrix Potter, who stayed in 1892. “I have come a very long way in a puff-puff,” she wrote, “to a place in Cornwall, where it is very hot and there are palm trees in the gardens and camellias and rhododendrons in ower.

Fast forward to today and the hotel remains one of Cornwall’s most prestigious, offering highclass accommodation and with commanding views over the water towards the historic Pendennis Castle, all just moments from Castle beach. Truly, it’s paradise, and the fact that it’s dog-friendly is a dream come true for those of you seeking a luxury base in which to rest weary feet and paws! To help you make the most of your stay here, over the page we have three of the best ways in which to make the most of your stay at the Falmouth Hotel.

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Adam Gibbard

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1If you have a dog, chances are that when you think ‘Cornwall’, you imagine long walks along the sand with your furry friend bounding ahead of you. One of Falmouth’s most popular beaches, Gyllyngvase, is the perfect place to enjoy an early morning walk at the water’s edge – a fabulous start to the day or for an early evening stroll – and the ideal way to walk off that delicious seafood supper! There is a seasonal dog ban in place between 15th May and 30th September, however the ban only applies between 10am to 6pm.

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popular beaches, Gyllyngvase, is the perfect 2place to enjoy an early morning walk at the Henry VIII’s Pendennis Castle is water’s edge – a fabulous start to the day or viewable from the hotel, and it has to be said, for an early evening stroll – and the ideal way to a trip to this iconic and historic site of interest walk off that delicious seafood supper! There is a is well worth making. Built, along with sister fort, St seasonal dog ban in place between 15th May and Mawes Castle, to defend the mouth of the river during 30th September, however the ban only applies the aforementioned King’s reign, dogs on leads are between 10am to 6pm. welcome to explore Pendennis, inside and out.

3Finally, staying in a sea view room is surely a dream come true for any visitor! The Falmouth Hotel has many dogfriendly rooms, including standard sea-view ones. They’re also allowed on the hotel grounds on a lead. Charged at just £15 a night, it’s really a no-brainer to bring your canine companion along with you!

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