Knights Cottage - St Buryan

Knights Cottage is a 3-bedroom dog-friendly cottage near St Buryan in west Cornwall, sleeping 7 across 3 bedrooms - one king-size with a single bed alongside, one king-size, and one twin. A single family bathroom has a bath and a wet-room shower. Rated 4.7 from 11 reviews, it is named after artist Laura Knight, who painted the Lamorna area in the early 20th century.

The open-plan kitchen and dining room has floor-to-ceiling windows and an oak dining table seating the full group. Outside there is a south-facing terrace, a shared courtyard, and parking for 3 cars. Wi-Fi and a dishwasher and washing machine are provided.

Lamorna Cove is about 700 metres away - a rocky granite inlet with clear water good for snorkelling and rock pooling, a seasonal cafe, and parking on site. Mousehole harbour is about 3.4 miles along the coast road. Penberth Cove, a small traditional fishing cove, is around 4 miles south. Penzance with supermarkets, the mainline station, and the Jubilee Pool lido is 6 miles east. The Minack Theatre at Porthcurno is 3 miles away. The South West Coast Path is accessible at both Lamorna Cove and Penberth within a short drive.

Best for: groups of up to 7 wanting a rural Penwith base with coast path access, dog-friendly walking, and proximity to west Cornwall beaches. From £609 a week. Less good for: those who prefer an in-town setting or need more than one bathroom for a large group.