Wheal Prosper@The West Dry

A three-bedroom cottage at Carbis Wharf near Roche, sleeping six across two bathrooms. All three bedrooms are on the ground floor - there are no stairs, which makes it accessible for guests who find steps a problem. A pool table sits inside and the garden gives dogs room to run. The property has 15 reviews on Sykes and holds a 4-star rating.

The cottage has WiFi, washing machine, and private parking. Saturday changeover. The layout is practical rather than showy - two reception rooms, a functional kitchen, and bedrooms arranged sensibly for a group of six. Dogs are welcome with no additional hassle.

The surrounding area is mid-Cornwall, not a coastal resort, which keeps prices lower than comparable properties on the coast. Roche Rock - a medieval chapel perched on a granite outcrop just outside the village - is within easy reach. The Eden Project is roughly 10 miles south-east, near St Blazey. Carlyon Bay is the nearest beach at 8.6km and Charlestown's historic harbour, with its tall ships and film location heritage, is 8.9km. St Austell is the main town for shops, supermarkets, and the rail link west.

Best for: groups of six who want a dog-friendly inland base with indoor entertainment and easy access to mid-Cornwall's beaches and the Eden Project. Less suited to guests wanting to walk to a beach or who prefer a coastal atmosphere.