The Old Bakery, Falmouth

The Old Bakery is a converted bakehouse in the middle of Falmouth, let as a whole house, and it suits dog owners who would rather be in the thick of a town than tucked away down a lane. You have the run of the building, so there are no shared landings or corridors to manage, and the harbour, the town beaches and the waterfront are all walkable from the door.

Dogs are welcome by arrangement with the owner, and there is a charge for bringing one. The amount is confirmed directly when you book, so flag the dog at the point of booking rather than on arrival. The one real limitation is that the house has no outside space of its own. There is green space a short walk away for comfort breaks, but a dog used to being let straight out into a garden will need a slightly different routine here.

The owner, Brendan, comes in for repeated praise for being easy to reach and quick to reply, both before and during a stay. Guests describe the house as spotlessly clean and full of character, with a well-stocked kitchen, comfortable beds and three bedrooms that swallow a family or a group of six without anyone feeling squeezed. Private parking is a genuine bonus in a town where it is scarce.

A few recurring notes worth planning around: the parking bays are tight, with posts either side and limited street lighting at night, and there has been the occasional mention of a faint smell put down to gas or damp, worth raising with the owner if you notice it. For a central, characterful Falmouth base with the water on the doorstep, and an adaptable dog that does not need a garden, it earns its 4.3 paw rating.