Maia House

A ground-floor one-bedroom apartment on St Thomas Street in Penryn, sleeping two. The open-plan living area has the kitchen, dining and sitting areas, and one step up through sliding doors leads to the bedroom and shower room. It is one of the more practical dog-friendly options in the Falmouth area. Wi-Fi is included, and parking is free on the road, first come first served.

The apartment has one shower room, with underfloor heating in both the bedroom and the shower room, plus a washing machine and Sky TV. Changeover on Fridays, with check-in from 3:00 pm on arrival day and check-out by 10:00 am on departure day.

Penryn itself has a small run of independent cafes and shops along the high street, and a pub next door. Falmouth is a short drive away - Gyllyngvase Beach is 2.1 miles south, Swanpool Beach the same distance, and Castle Beach 2.4 miles. The National Maritime Museum Cornwall is on Falmouth's waterfront and charges £17 for adults. The Falmouth University campus sits between the two towns, so the area has more going on year-round than the typical Cornish resort town.

Best for: a couple with a dog who want a practical base close to Falmouth without paying Falmouth prices. Less good for: those wanting immediate beach access, which requires a drive.