Maia House

A ground-floor accessible one-bedroom apartment on St Thomas Street in Penryn, sleeping two. The layout is fully step-free and the building is on a flat section of Penryn's Georgian main street, which makes it one of the more practical dog-friendly options in the Falmouth area. Parking and Wi-Fi are included.

The apartment has one bathroom and a washing machine. No garden or outdoor space. Changeover on Fridays. Rated 3 stars on Sykes from 18 reviews - a modest score, so worth reading recent guest feedback before booking.

Penryn itself has a small run of independent cafes and shops along the high street, and a pub next door. Falmouth is about 10 minutes by car - Gyllyngvase Beach is 3.4km south, Swanpool Beach the same distance, and Castle Beach 3.8km. 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, accessible base close to Falmouth without paying Falmouth prices. Less good for: those wanting sea views or immediate beach access - both require a drive.