An Mordros 15 Polkirt Heights

An Mordros sits on Polkirt Heights, the steep lane above Mevagissey harbour. Malcolm and Sue Triggs run the adults-only bed and breakfast, rated 9.8 from 130 Booking.com reviews with a 10/10 score for staff and 9.9 for cleanliness. The single double room sleeps two, with its own balcony and en-suite shower room, on the ground floor of a three-storey house.

Guests reach the room through a private front door, separate from the family's own entrance, with motion-sensor lighting over the path after dark. The room comes with a fridge, kettle, hairdryer, wardrobe and free toiletries, plus a small outdoor seating area. Breakfast is taken upstairs in an open-plan room looking out over the harbour and bay - reviewers rate the continental spread as one of the best parts of the stay, and couples score the location 9.6 out of 10.

Polkirt Beach is a 6-minute walk downhill, with Pentewan Beach 1.5 miles along the coast and Gorran Haven Beach a further 1.9 miles. The Lost Gardens of Heligan and Caerhays Castle are both a short drive away, and the coast path runs straight through Mevagissey towards Fowey and the Roseland. Check-in is from 15:00, check-out by 11:00, with free on-site parking throughout the stay.

Best for couples wanting a quiet base near the coast path with breakfast taken care of. Less good for families, since the B&B takes adults only, or for anyone who needs a sea view from the bedroom itself rather than the breakfast room.