Little Acorns

Little Acorns is a one-bedroom cottage in Gweek, sleeping two with one bathroom. Both a front and rear enclosed garden are included, making it a practical option for guests travelling with dogs. Wifi, parking, dishwasher, and washing machine are all covered in the rental.

Gweek sits at the tidal head of the Helford River. The Cornish Seal Sanctuary - one of the few operating seal rescue centres in the south-west - is in the village itself. There is a pub and a small shop. Helford Passage Beach lies 3.5 miles away, where a foot ferry crosses to Helford village during summer months.

The Lizard stretches south: Kynance Cove, Coverack, and Cadgwith are each within a 20-minute drive, and the coastal paths here are among the most exposed and least crowded in Cornwall. Falmouth's town centre, with restaurants, galleries, and the National Maritime Museum, is roughly 15 minutes north.

Best for couples or solo travellers wanting a quiet rural base with front and rear gardens and easy access to the Helford estuary. Not great for anyone relying on public transport - a car is essential. See Gweek for what to do locally. Friday changeover.

The front and rear enclosed gardens are a practical feature for dog owners - double containment means less anxiety about gates left open. Dishwasher and washing machine are included, which matters for a week-long stay with a dog. The Cornish Seal Sanctuary in the village runs daily feeding talks and is a short walk from the cottage. Ponsence Cove and Porth Saxon Beach are both within 4.5 miles and sit on the south side of the Lizard, reachable by car in around 20 minutes.