Sleeping up to 8, Old Temperence House B&B is bed and breakfast in St Keverne. It makes a practical base for Cornwall, with sandy beaches one to three miles away. Short breaks are offered outside the main season.

“Old Temperance House, in St Keverne Square, is a lovingly renovated, Period Village House. For B & B, we have 4 En Suite Bedrooms (weekly rates available), plus a pretty Self Catering Cottage sleeping 3.” – the owner

Staying at Mullion Cove Hotel puts you in Mullion, close to the centre of things. It is a hotel with a beach less than a mile away, and there are no agency fees when you book. Parking is available for guests.

“The Mullion Cove Hotel is perfect for Cornwall holidays and is situated in the Lizard Peninsula in South Cornwall & stands on the cliff top overlooking the stunning harbour and fishing cove. The hotel is dog friendly & ideal for short breaks & walking holidays in Cornwall” – the owner

If Helston and Lizard is on your list, take a look at Lyndale Cottage Guest House, bed and breakfast with the coast an easy drive away. Booking direct means you talk to the owner, not an agency. Short breaks are offered outside the main season.

“warm and friendly service, delicious home-cooked breakfasts, using local produce, homemade jams and yoghurts, awaits you at our tastefully decorated Cornish cottage guesthouse with 6 modern en-suite bedrooms (2 singles, 2 twin and 2 doubles). The perfect location for exploring the idyllic beaches and coves, beautiful Cornish gardens,…” – the owner

If Helston is on your list, take a look at Crown House & Lodges, bed and breakfast with sandy beaches one to three miles away. Booking direct means you talk to the owner, not an agency. Dogs and well-behaved pets can come too.

“Choice of B&B stays and self-catering Lodges in 4 Independent en-suite Lodges Suitable for Single, Double, Twin & Family Occupancy Family Lodge Sleeps up to 4 - 2 Lodges with both king-size bed & single bed 1 Lodge with king-size bed” – the owner