Still Waters

Still Waters is a three-bedroom dog-friendly cottage on The Square in Pentewan village, sleeping 6 with one bathroom. The Square is the historic centre of the old harbour settlement - built in the early 19th century when Pentewan was a working tin-ore port - and sits a 300m walk from the beach. Rated 4/5 on Sykes from 11 reviews, the cottage draws returning guests who value the village setting over resort facilities.

The sitting room has an open fire and the enclosed rear garden is included, along with Wi-Fi, parking, dishwasher, and washing machine. Three bedrooms share a single bathroom - the practical trade-off for six guests at this price point. Dogs are welcome.

Pentewan Beach is the immediate option, a sand-and-shingle bay sheltered by the old harbour wall. Porthpean Beach is 3.7km north along quieter lanes. The flat 3-mile Pentewan Valley Cycle Trail runs from the village up to St Austell along the old harbour railway line - suitable for all abilities. The Lost Gardens of Heligan are about 1 mile from the village, Mevagissey is 2 miles south, and the Eden Project is 5 miles north by road.

Best for two families or a multi-generation group who want a walk-everywhere village base with a dog. Less good for groups needing more than one bathroom or a hot tub. Saturday changeover applies.