Hook Cottage

Hook Cottage at Cardwen Farm, Pelynt, sits a few miles inland from the south Cornwall coast, sleeping four across two bedrooms - a king double and a twin. The single bathroom includes both a bath and a separate shower. An open-plan living area centres on a wood burner and open fire, making this a practical base for cooler-season trips. The kitchen runs to a dishwasher and washing machine. The cottage is all on the ground floor, with ramp access to the property through the french doors. The grounds have open ponds and uneven ground.

The gardens are communal and landscaped, with a gas BBQ, and there is off-road parking. Two well-behaved dogs are welcome (XL Bully breeds are not accepted), and the farmland around Pelynt offers good walking from the door without needing a car. Talland Bay - a sheltered sand-and-shingle cove with a clifftop car park - is 2.5 miles away. Lansallos Beach, reached by a steep footpath through National Trust woodland, adds another option at 3 miles. Looe town, with its fishing harbour and independent shops, is roughly 20 minutes by road.

Talland Bay is the closest of the three beaches and often quieter than the main Looe beaches. Families with dogs tend to head there first given the easy cliff walks linking it to Polperro.

Best for couples or small families who want a comfortable countryside base with working fires, genuine dog-friendliness, and ramp access through the french doors. Less good for those expecting a town-centre location - the address is rural and the drive to amenities takes a few minutes.