6 The Dunes At Upton Towans - Short walk to the beach - Hot Tub - Free Wi-Fi

A 2-bedroom, 2-bathroom cottage on the Upton Towans dune system near Hayle, with a hot tub in a private enclosed garden, wood burner in the living room, and a BBQ for outdoor cooking. Rated 9.8/10 from 6 Booking.com reviews - one of the highest scores in the area. Free private parking is on-site.

Gwithian Beach, a 3-mile arc of sand backed by the dunes, is 1.8km on foot. The beach is popular with surfers and has a seasonal lifeguard patrol. Godrevy Beach and its iconic lighthouse are 3.3km further on. The RSPB Hayle Estuary reserve, one of the most important wading bird sites in south-west England, is at the eastern edge of town. St Ives is 3 miles to the west.

The cottage has WiFi, a dishwasher, and a washing machine, making it practical for a week-long stay. Free private parking is on-site and check-in is from 16:00. Best for couples or small families wanting a combination of dune-edge location, beach access, and an evening hot tub after a day on the coast. Less good for guests who need to be within walking distance of shops - the nearest supermarket is in Hayle town, a few minutes by car, and the property sits in a residential dune area rather than near a village. Dog-friendly throughout. Rated 9.8/10 from 6 Booking.com reviews, with a full 10.0 location score.