Chy-Vean, Penzance

Chy-Vean is a cottage in the middle of Madron, the village just up the hill from Penzance, and it takes dogs as standard. Up to two pets are allowed on request, so it works for a pair as well as a single dog, and no pet fee is published. Being a whole cottage rather than a room in a larger building, there are no shared corridors to cross with a wet dog after a walk.

The setting is the draw. Madron sits on the edge of open country above Mount's Bay, with lanes and footpaths leading straight out of the village and the Penwith moorland a short walk beyond - the sort of place where the first walk of the day does not need the car. Penzance itself, with its seafront and its shops, is a few minutes down the hill.

Inside, the cottage is set up thoughtfully. Guests consistently mention the extras left out for them, from cleaning supplies and coffee to board games for a wet afternoon, and it suits families as readily as couples.

Two things are worth knowing before you book with a dog. Cleanliness on changeover has been criticised, specifically a dog smell downstairs, marks on the windows at dog height and upholstery that wanted a deep clean - fair warning if you are sensitive to that, and a reminder to raise it with the owner if you arrive to it. Parking is also awkward in the village centre, which matters if you need to unload a car full of dog kit close to the door, and the bedrooms are bright early in the morning, so an early-rising dog may get everyone up.

Only one guest travelling with a dog has left feedback so far, and it was positive, so there is not much of a track record to calibrate against yet. For a household wanting a quiet village base with real walking on the doorstep and room for two dogs, Chy-Vean is a sound choice, and it earns a 4.5/5 paw rating.