Spacious, seaside, Victorian home "Bay View Terrace", Penzance

This Victorian holiday home sits on a quiet, narrow terrace in Penzance, 200 metres from the sea and promenade. It sleeps four across two bedrooms, with a king bed and bay window in the master and a second king bed, convertible to twins, in the smaller room. Rated 9.8 from 96 Booking.com reviews, with 10 out of 10 for staff, facilities, cleanliness and comfort.

An inset log burner and period features run through the ground floor, alongside a small private courtyard that catches the morning sun. The kitchen and utility room include a washer and dryer, and the bathroom has a separate bath and shower. A tennis facility is available to guests, and free on-street parking is available on a first-come basis. Pets are not accepted. The smart TV has streaming apps plus a DVD collection for evenings in.

Jubilee Pool, the art deco tidal lido, is 500 metres away, and sub-tropical gardens sit around the corner from the terrace. Penzance town centre is a short walk, and Eastern Green Beach is 1.3 miles further along the coast, with Mousehole 2.2 miles in the other direction.

Best for couples or small families wanting to walk to the seafront and Jubilee Pool. Less good for anyone needing guaranteed parking, since the street spaces are shared with neighbours.