1-Bed Apartment, Tregenna Place, St Ives

This bright one-bedroom apartment on Tregenna Place sits right in the centre of St Ives, a short walk from the harbour, the main beaches and the town's shops and cafes. It is a compact, well-placed base for a couple or a small group exploring Cornwall's north coast with a dog along for the trip.

The apartment is set over two levels and welcomes dogs. Guests who have stayed with dogs rate it highly and say they would happily return, and the light-filled rooms and the sea views from the upper level are the highlights.

There is one caveat dog owners should plan around carefully, and it is the reason the paw rating sits at 4.0/5 rather than higher: the apartment is reached by steep stairs, including a tight spiral staircase between the floors. Dogs have had to be carried up it, several times a day, and owners describe that as genuinely distressing for the dog at first even where it settled later. The stairs are also the most common complaint in the wider guest feedback. Older dogs, very large dogs, or nervous dogs who dislike being lifted are likely to struggle, so the flat suits younger, smaller, sure-footed dogs who can be carried comfortably.

On numbers, the booking listing states one pet, although guests have stayed here with two dogs, so confirm your party with the host rather than assuming either way. No pet fee, weight limit or set of house rules is published for the property. With its central position and easy reach of dog-friendly beaches and coast-path walks, it works nicely as a town-centre bolt-hole for an active small dog, provided you go in clear-eyed about the staircase.