Dippers

Dippers is a two-bedroom pet-friendly cottage for four near St Blazey on St Austell Bay, south Cornwall. A rating of 9.7 from 27 reviews and a two-bathroom layout distinguish this unit from smaller couple's lets at the lower price point.

Inside, the layout covers two bedrooms and two bathrooms, an open fire, and a kitchen with a dishwasher and washing machine. Equipment includes wifi and accessibility features. Dogs are welcome, which matters given direct access to the coast path and the Pentewan Valley Trail.

Outside, the cottage has its own garden and private parking. The property position between St Austell Bay and the Fowey River gives easy access to Par Sands and Polkerris beach. The open fire makes winter and shoulder-season stays workable.

St Austell Bay covers the sweep of coast from Par to Charlestown, home to the tall-ship harbour that doubled as Truro in the Poldark TV series. The Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan are both within a short drive, and Fowey is around five miles east. Prices start from GBP 917 per week, rising to GBP 2,477 in peak season, with Saturday changeovers.