An Mordros 15 Polkirt Heights

An adults-only bed and breakfast on Polkirt Heights, the lane climbing south out of Mevagissey above the Outer Harbour. Run by hosts Malcolm and Sue Triggs and rated 9.8/10 across 104 Booking.com reviews, with a perfect 10/10 score for staff. Free on-site parking is the practical headline - Mevagissey's inner lanes are too narrow for cars, and village car parks fill from mid-morning in summer.

Each guest room has a private balcony, en-suite bathroom, fridge, and tea and coffee tray. Continental breakfast is served each morning. WiFi is free throughout, and there is a shared garden. Caveats: no children, no dogs, no evening meals.

The harbour is a 10-minute walk down the hill - past the working fishing fleet on the Inner Harbour and the Mevagissey Aquarium and Museum on East Quay. The Wheelhouse and Sharksfin both sit on the quay for fish suppers. Pentewan Beach is 2.4km north and Gorran Haven is 3km south. The Lost Gardens of Heligan lie 5 miles inland and the Eden Project is 10 miles north towards St Austell. Charlestown's tall-ships harbour, used as a Poldark filming location, is 5 miles north.

Best for couples wanting a quiet, host-run base with parking and harbour walks. Less good for families, dog owners, or guests who need step-free access from the road.