The Commodore Guest House

The front door opens straight onto the salt-softened air of a coastal town, that particular stillness you only get when the sea's just over the rooftops.

This is a proper guest house with a couple of camping pods out back — ideal if you want a roof over your head after a long drive or fancy something more solid than canvas but still outdoors enough to feel like camping. It's open all year, so works for winter breaks as much as summer seaside trips. Dogs are welcome by arrangement, so worth a call ahead if you're bringing one. The mix of indoor rooms and pods makes it a good shout for mixed groups or families who can't quite agree on tents versus beds.

Facilities aren't listed in detail, so check what's included when you book — and ask about campfires when you arrive if you're hoping for an evening around the flames. It's the sort of place that keeps things simple and lets the location do the talking, with a B&B feel and just enough outdoor space to scratch the camping itch.