2 Boathouse Terrace

2 Boathouse Terrace is a semi-detached cottage in the small hamlet of St Eval, a quiet inland settlement between Padstow and Newquay on the north Cornwall coast. Two bedrooms sleep 4 - the layout is not specified on the listing but the price and size suggest a double and a twin. The enclosed rear garden with patio gives dogs space to run without supervision, and off-road parking is included. A dishwasher and washing machine make it practical for beach-heavy weeks with sandy kit.

Mawgan Porth Beach is 3.7km - a wide sandy bay at the mouth of the Vale of Lanherne, sheltered by low cliffs and popular with families for its lifeguard cover in summer. Bedruthan Steps, the dramatic line of sea stacks owned by the National Trust, is 4.1km. The National Trust car park at Bedruthan gives direct cliff path access with views down to the stacks.

This cottage is good for families with dogs who want easy beach access without committing to resort pricing in Mawgan Porth or Newquay. The inland hamlet setting means no noise from pubs or evening traffic, and the enclosed garden suits dogs or children. It is less good for couples who want a coastal or town atmosphere - the hamlet itself has no shops or restaurants within walking distance.

Padstow, with Rick Stein's original fish and chip restaurant and the busy working harbour, is 8 miles north. Newquay with its surf schools and Blue Reef Aquarium is roughly the same distance south. Constantine Bay is 6 miles north, giving another beach option. Saturday changeover with a 4.9-star Sykes rating from 21 reviews.