Little Trevarrack, St Ives

Little Trevarrack is a whole-house cottage on Laity Lane, between Carbis Bay and St Ives, and it is set up for dogs in the small, practical ways that tend to matter more than the grand gestures. Doggy treats are left out alongside the human snacks, which is a fair signal of how the owners think about four-legged guests.

Up to two dogs can stay and there is no pet charge, so a second dog costs nothing beyond the booking itself. The cottage is let in its entirety, with no shared corridors and no communal doors, and the location is the other strength: St Ives' beaches, the harbour and the South West Coast Path are all within easy reach, with plenty of walking straight out of the lane.

Inside, the cottage is described as beautifully clean and tidy, well equipped for self-catering with everything a kitchen needs, and finished with the kind of small touches that make a rental feel looked after rather than merely stocked.

The honest caveats are about comfort rather than dogs. The loo is awkwardly positioned and the shower area is small, with a shower that is not especially powerful. There is also no shop within walking distance, so it is worth stocking up on the way in, which is a sensible habit anyway when you are arriving with a dog and would rather not head straight back out. None of that affects a dog's stay. For owners who want a spotless, private cottage near St Ives where two dogs are welcome at no extra cost, Little Trevarrack earns its 4.4 paw rating.