Chapel Green Studio 2, St Austell

Chapel Green Studio 2 is one of a small cluster of self-contained studios in the Cornish countryside just outside St Austell, and the setup works well for dogs. Each studio has its own private patio looking out over farmland, so there is somewhere to sit with a dog without sharing space with other guests, and the lanes around the site are quiet enough for an early walk.

Up to three pets are allowed per booking, which is generous for a studio of this size and makes it a realistic option for a household with more than one dog. The listing does not set out a pet charge, so confirm the current arrangement with the owners when you book.

The draw for most guests is what comes with the site: a shared indoor pool, a hot tub and a games room with darts, table tennis, air hockey and a pool table, all open around the clock. Dogs cannot join you in the pool, so have a plan for quiet time in the studio, but somewhere dry to go on a wet Cornish afternoon takes the pressure off a rainy week. The welcome is a proper one, with a tray of milk, eggs and home-made scones waiting on arrival and owners who have a reputation for being helpful without hovering.

The studio itself is smart, clean and well equipped, with comfortable beds and everything needed for a short stay. Two practical notes: mobile signal is poor across the site and the wifi can be patchy on the first day, so plan for being off-grid; and a sensor light on the shared path outside can flick on late in the evening if you are sitting with the lights off.

St Austell, the Eden Project and the south Cornwall beaches are all an easy drive, and the surrounding lanes give level walking on the doorstep. Reports from guests travelling with dogs are still few, and they are warm rather than detailed - owners who made a fuss of the dog as much as the visitors. On that basis Chapel Green Studio 2 earns a 4.5/5 paw rating.