Wheal Kitty, near Newquay

Wheal Kitty is a single-storey cottage in the countryside at St Newlyn East, a few miles inland from Newquay on Cornwall's north coast, with wide rural views and the beaches a short drive away. It is let as a whole property, and the quiet, level setting is much of what makes it work for a dog.

One pet is welcome per booking. The listing does not spell out a fee or a size limit, so confirm both directly if your dog is on the larger side.

The feature that stands out for dogs is a large enclosed paddock the cottage has access to, a real rarity in a let of this size and one that means off-lead time without driving anywhere first. Add a picnic table with a view to eat breakfast at, and the outdoor side of a stay here is well covered. Guests travelling with dogs also describe a warm welcome from the owners, who are praised for being friendly without hovering, and for arrival details like the heating already on and the cottage properly prepared.

Inside it is comfortable and well equipped, and the fact that everything sits on one level with parking right outside makes it easy going for an older dog as much as for guests with limited mobility. The second bedroom is noticeably smaller than the main one, which matters if two couples are sharing. The setting is quiet enough to suit a dog that is unsettled by traffic and passers-by, and the north-coast beaches, the coast path and a National Trust house are all within a short drive.

The pool of feedback from dog owners is still small, so read this as an early picture rather than a settled one, though what there is runs consistently warm.

It suits a couple or small family travelling with one well-settled dog who want a quiet, level rural cottage near Newquay with secure outdoor space, a genuine welcome and easy access to the coast.