Owned by St Austell Brewery, the Pier House sits right on Charlestown’s iconic Georgian harbour — the last working 18th-century harbour of its kind in the UK, and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. 27 rooms with period charm and nautical touches, many with harbour or sea views. The restaurant and sunny terrace are popular with locals as well as guests — elevated pub classics, Cornish seafood and St Austell ales on tap. Set at the midpoint of the South West Coast Path, with Carlyon Bay beaches a 25-minute walk in one direction. Eden Project ten minutes by car. Dog-friendly rooms available with a welcome pack including Forthglade treats and Proper Dog beer. Breakfast included.