Ros Vale

Five-bedroom house near St Buryan in Penwith, sleeping 12 across four bathrooms with a wood burner, an open fire, and a ground-floor twin bedroom with en suite facilities. Up to two well-behaved dogs are welcome, but not upstairs.

The house has an enclosed garden with off-road parking. The wood burner and open fire extend its season well into autumn and winter. The ground floor also holds a large utility room, a separate laundry room and a cloakroom. Guests who need step-free access should check with the owner before booking. Dishwasher, washing machine, and wi-Fi are included.

Penberth Cove is 1.2 miles away - a working slipway with no commercial development, where local fishing boats are still winched up the granite rails in the traditional way. Pedn Vounder, a cliff-access beach reached by a 20-minute walk, is 1.9 miles. Lamorna Cove is 1.9 miles. Land's End is around 6 miles west, and the South West Coast Path runs along the clifftops between these coves. St Buryan village, 2 miles from the house, has a pub and a 15th-century church tower that serves as a navigation landmark across the peninsula.

Best for: large family groups or gatherings of friends wanting a remote Penwith base with direct access to the far west's coast path and coves, and room for dogs. Less good for: those wanting walkable shops or a lively town setting - Penzance is around 7 miles east.