Black Rock

Black Rock is a converted two-bedroom barn at Gray Farm, Trethurgy, near St Austell, sleeping four with two en-suite bathrooms. It carries 61 reviews on Sykes, which gives a reasonable sense of the level of repeat interest in this type of property. The ground-floor accessible design makes the barn step-free throughout - one of the more practical combinations of accessibility and dog-friendliness in this part of Cornwall.

Inside, the barn has a wood burner, an open fire, and a hot tub for outdoor use - a strong set for shoulder-season stays in March or October. Wifi, parking for 2 cars, dishwasher, and washing machine are all included. Dogs are welcome. Changeover is Friday.

Carlyon Bay beach is 2.9km away - a wide sandy bay south of St Austell with parking close to the sand. Charlestown harbour is 3.4km, the historic port with a Grade I listed harbour used for tall-ship filming; the dockside is worth an hour. The Eden Project is roughly 10 minutes by car from Trethurgy - the biomes are visible from the approach road. Charlestown beach is 3.4km; Porthpean is 4.2km.

Best for dog-owning couples or small families who need accessible accommodation and want easy access to the Eden Project and south coast beaches. Less good for those wanting to walk to the beach - the lanes to Carlyon Bay require a car.