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dubbs
Member Since: 18 Apr 2012
Location: Gloucestershire
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So... when camping, going to the beach, etc., with the family do you find it a problem?
Cornwall beaches not allowing dogs may-sept, what do you do during day when family wants to go?
Camping, does fido behave and sleep in your tent?
Holiday rents - find any decent one's that allows dogs?
Holidays abroad (south france for example) take pooch or is it doggie hotel time?
I'm interested in how people deal with these different aspects of having a pooch and still maintaining fun holidays...
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 20th Aug 2012 8:44 pm |
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Les40
Member Since: 01 Mar 2012
Location: Coventry
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Do same as at home walk water and leave him in the tintent good as gold
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| 20th Aug 2012 8:48 pm |
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bigdave
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Location: Cornwall
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Perranporth beach in Cornwall is massive and dog friendly all year round.
I agree that Cornwall council are doing their very best to alienate alot of dog owners with new restictions.
We use a handful of dog friendly self catering and B7B's and the mutt tends to sleep in our room once hes been told he cant jump on the bed.
Take him, dont leave him at home!!
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| 20th Aug 2012 8:49 pm |
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Gareth
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Location: Bramhall
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Simple...
1. Avoid Cornwall - Go to Northumberland, or Scotland, where most beaches are dog friendly, and the weather can still be great (lets face it, Cornwall has not faired very well this year)
2. Yes, Lola is fine in the tent, or the caravan, so long as she has her basket and us.
3. Yes, loads available. Even some National Trust cottages are dog friendly, and they are in superb locations.
4. Took Lola to Barcelona last year, not a single problem. Just avoided letting her run off the lead for fear of adders etc.
We now thoroughly enjoy taking our dog away, and positively look forward to it. Especially in the caravan.
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| 20th Aug 2012 8:50 pm |
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Les40
Member Since: 01 Mar 2012
Location: Coventry
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Agree about Perranporth beach pooch ran him self stupid in july
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| 20th Aug 2012 8:50 pm |
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bambi
Member Since: 10 Apr 2009
Location: south yorkshire
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Also try porthcothan bay, it's dog friendly and owner friendly , at least them that clear up after the dog, nice beach with a fresh water stream.
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| 20th Aug 2012 8:55 pm |
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pagoda
Member Since: 13 Aug 2009
Location: Not London Anymore (or the US for that matter)
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It's not all beaches in Cornwall, by any stretch. On the S coast, eg Falmouth, Helford, etc, there are only a few beaches that have restrictions, and you probably won't want to use them anyway (Maenporth, Swanpool and all the beaches in Falmouth itself, as well as some of the big beaches down towards Lands End). If you're up for a good walk, there are plenty of beaches that are pretty isloated and deserted that you can take the dogs on to. I imagine the same can be said for the North coast, but I've never been up North in the Summer as you can't move for FFRR and speed boats owned by people who shouldn't be allowed anywhere near the water.
As for dogs in tents, done it lots. Love it, actually. On one trip in the US we'd probably have got exposure if we didn't have a dog each to lay next to, in order to keep warm.
Elsewhere in Europe, it's easy to find pet friendly hotels or accommodation. Most websites have a search function that allows you to select pets, just as easily as you search for a pool or wifi in the place.
Bottomline, they're part of the family and go everywhere with us on holiday (plus it's cheaper than kennels) PAGODA
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| 20th Aug 2012 8:56 pm |
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Andyred90
Member Since: 10 Mar 2010
Location: Wantage
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The Granary, Goveton in Devon. lovely place that accepts dogs.
Alternatively buy a harness and call it an assistance dog!
Andy
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| 20th Aug 2012 8:56 pm |
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NJSS
Member Since: 06 May 2009
Location: Catherington, Hampshire.
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Avoid areas which are unfriendly to dogs, and tell local hotels of the business they are loosing.
Take dog (Flatcoat) elsewhere - he sleeps in the car or my room in a fabric cage.
As pagoda said he's part of the family.
I might get away with the harness bit, as I have limited sight in one eye - but I drive, shoot etc, so I don't thinkl I'd get away with it.
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| 20th Aug 2012 9:04 pm |
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mzplcg
Member Since: 23 Jun 2009
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I always take both dogs (Border Collies) and since about 4 or 5 years back we don't go to Cornwall any more. West Wales, Cumbria, Dorset, all fine and plenty of Mutt friendly places.
They both love the caravan and quite happy sleeping in the awning too.
And no, don't really miss Cornwall, but they are now minus the (not insignificant) cash we used to spend there. Don't miss their even more ridiculously inflated "tourist" prices either, nor the long drive down.
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| 20th Aug 2012 9:05 pm |
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Gareth
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Not wanting to turn this into an anti Cornwall thread! We have had some fantastic family holidays all over Cornwall. We went every year for 8 years running when the kids were growing up. St Ives, St Mawes, Sennen, Porthcurno, all fantastic family locations.
However, since the kids have grown and now don't want to go on hols with mum and dad, we have changed our outlook accordingly and now savour quieter locations where we can enjoy the surroundings without the crowds.
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| 20th Aug 2012 9:15 pm |
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mzplcg
Member Since: 23 Jun 2009
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No, we had some decent holidays there, mainly on the south coast, but got sick of beaches closed to dogs, more & more restaurants refusing us entry if the dogs were with us etc. Wales & Cumbria are a lot more relaxed, as too is France. We have been known to take the tintent into Gaul where they welcome Muttus Domesticus.
And from the Midlands, Cornwall is as long a drive as France......only Froggieland has the Vino 
It was the increasing amount of places who won't accept the dogs that stopped us going to Cornwall TBH, although the ever increasing cost was a factor, not least fuel. I just figured Wales was closer, and if we were going to spend the money then France is nicer than Jethroland.
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| 20th Aug 2012 9:21 pm |
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NJSS
Member Since: 06 May 2009
Location: Catherington, Hampshire.
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I am certainly not anti-Cornwall; had great holidays there in the past.
However to persuade me to spend the time & fuel to visit them, when I can spend less time & money visiting Devon, Dorset, Somerset etc.. they must make me particularly welcome.
They don't & it's a commercial decision for them, which I respect.
"Love me love my dog".
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| 20th Aug 2012 9:22 pm |
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stew 46
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dont blame you Gareth , its mad here at the min but still a great place  -------------------------------------------------
if you cant hold on dont let go , it ill come in handy for something even if you never use it.
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| 20th Aug 2012 9:24 pm |
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Gareth
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I was really impressed with the number of pubs, cafe's and other places in and around Bamburgh that had 'Dogs Welcome' signs. Same in the Lake district.
However, I can see why certain areas have to do this. When there are fewer visitors to compete for. Cornwall has more than enough families with children to fill the gaps.
personally, I would rather have a pint in a pub full of well behaved dogs  
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| 20th Aug 2012 9:31 pm |
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