The Little Snug, St Ives

The Little Snug is a stylish self-catering apartment in St Ives that welcomes dogs, making it a handy base for exploring one of Cornwall's most popular seaside towns with a dog in tow. As a self-contained flat on Talland Road, it sits within walking distance of the town, the harbour and the beaches, with your own front door to keep coming and going simple when you have a dog with you.

Feedback from a couple who stayed with their dog is positive: they enjoyed the apartment's decoration and bright, big-windowed feel, and appreciated the thoughtful dog treats left ready for visiting pets. Little touches like that, in a smartly presented flat, are what make a town stay comfortable when you are travelling with a dog.

St Ives is well set up for dog owners outside the peak summer beach-restriction months, with Porthmeor and Porthgwidden beaches, the harbourfront and the coast path all close by for on-lead strolls. The town's galleries, cafes and lanes are an easy wander, and there are dog-friendly spots dotted along the seafront.

Being a compact town apartment, The Little Snug best suits one small, settled dog rather than several large or boisterous ones - there is no private garden, so walks do the work of stretching a dog's legs. A couple of guests noted small practical points such as a compact shower, none of them dog-related. The owners have not published a formal written pet policy, so confirm the number and size of dogs allowed directly when you book. It is a neat, central choice for a couple wanting a dog-friendly St Ives bolt-hole.