Because your car and your sanity deserve a break
When you’re heading off on a dog-friendly holiday to Bed and Basket in Cornwall, it’s very tempting to pack everything your dog has ever looked at lovingly. Beds. Crates. Towels. Toys. Possibly the entire contents of your living room.
Before you wedge that final “Just in case” item into the boot and shut it with your knee, let us help. At Bed & Basket, we’ve already thought of most things, which means there’s quite a lot you don’t need to bring.
Here’s our slightly cheeky (but very useful) guide to What not to pack for your Cornish dog-friendly holiday at Bed and Basket.
Dog Crates (Please leave them at home)
We love dogs. We love comfort. But dog crates? They take up a lot of room in the car and spend the entire journey rattling like a tambourine in the boot.
Good news: we supply dog crates.
Even better news: you get to hear your car stereo on the drive to Cornwall instead of the soundtrack of clanking metal.
Dog Beds (We’ve got that covered)
No need to bring your dog’s bed. We can provide moulded dog beds of all sizes from Great Dane to Tea Cup Chihuahua. One less bulky item to squeeze into the car.
That said, we do recommend bringing:
- Their favourite blanket
- Or something that smells like home
It helps them settle in quickly and avoids the dramatic “everything smells weird” stare when they arrive.
Sofa Protection (We know)
Let’s be honest.
Your dog isn’t sleeping on the floor.
They’re snuggling right there on the sofa and we’re completely fine with it. We supply throws for the sofa, so there’s no need to sneak cushions around or pretend nothing happened. We see you. We understand you. Our dogs snuggle on the sofa with us too.
Dog Towels (Nope, not needed)
This is Cornwall. Your dog will be sandy, muddy, wet, or all three within minutes.
Don’t pack dog towels as we supply them, ready to use after your pup enjoys the warm-water dog shower on the patio. It’s basically a spa experience, just with more shaking and less dignity.
A Suitcase Full of Dog Toys
Your dog will be far too busy:
- Exploring beaches
- Sniffing seaweed
- Judging seagulls
So no, they don’t need 47 toys. Maybe just their favourite one or two.
Instead, we provide a Dog welcome pack, which includes:
- Dog biscuits,
- A Dicky Bag — a Cornish invention for discreetly carrying dog poo when you are out and about exploring Cornwall
- A water bowl
- Temporary Bed & Basket dog tags
- A ball launcher
- Four tennis balls (which will eventually become two… then one… then vanish completely).
Anything That Makes the Car Even Fuller
You’re coming to Cornwall. You’ll need space for pasties on the way home. This is not negotiable!
What You Should Bring
While we’ve covered a lot, there are a few essentials you’ll still need for your dog-friendly holiday in Cornwall:
- Your dog’s own food (yes, people do forget — it happens more than you think)
- Lead and collar
- Any medication they need
Forgot something? Don’t panic. There are several local places to buy dog essentials, including Pets at Home; whether you’ve forgotten their food or their collar snaps halfway through the journey (Both of those have actually happened)
Pack Light, Relax More
At Bed & Basket, we’ve made sure your dog-friendly Cornwall holiday is as stress-free as possible — for you and your dog. Pack lighter, travel easier, and let your dog enjoy their holiday properly (preferably upside-down on the sofa).
Ready for your Cornwall adventure?
We’ll have the dog bed ready. 🐾