Brookdale House

Brookdale House is a three-bedroom, 4-star dog-friendly cottage on Trevanion Road in Wadebridge, rated 9.8 from 19 Booking.com reviews - perfect 10s for staff and cleanliness. The lounge has a wood burner, the garden has patio seating and a BBQ, and bathrobes are provided. An accessible layout makes it practical for guests with mobility needs.

The kitchen has a dishwasher and washing machine, and free private parking plus wifi are included. Three bathrooms mean no queues for family groups. Check-in is from 16:00 with checkout by 10:00.

Wadebridge sits at the midpoint of the Camel Trail - an 18-mile traffic-free cycle and walking path between Padstow and Bodmin. The flat 5.5-mile section to Padstow follows the estuary and takes roughly two hours on foot, with bike hire at the trail entrance. Daymer Bay Beach, a calm sheltered estuary beach, is about 5 miles north-west, and Rock and Polzeath are around 7 miles in the same direction. Camel Creek Adventure Park sits on the edge of town, and Camel Valley Vineyard is 3 miles along the trail. For more, see our Wadebridge guide.

Best for: Families, walkers, and cyclists who want a well-appointed town base with dog-friendly access, Camel Trail cycling on the doorstep, and north Cornwall beaches within easy reach. Less good for: Those who want a seafront or rural position - this is a town cottage, not a coastal retreat.