St Petroc’s Hotel & Bistro, Padstow

Chef Mark O’Hagan’s culinary craft utilises top-notch produce such as 30-day dry-aged Hereford beef, while bistro-inspired dishes such as Mount’s Bay sardines with tomato, garlic and thyme and tuna steak with salsa verde support a menu that leads with the fresh catch of the day.

Both the bar and courtyard garden are dog-friendly, making lunch at St Petroc’s Bistro the perfect pitstop while walking (or cycling) the Camel Trail. A number of the rooms are also dog friendly if you want to make a weekend of it.

Smart yet comfortable decor, a relaxed vibe and good cooking make this one for those in-the-know and, if you book a couple of nights, you could also squeeze in dinner at Rick and Jill’s flagship The Seafood Restaurant.