Beehive Cottage

Beehive Cottage sits on Fore Street in Port Isaac, 47 steps from the harbour. The 2-bedroom layout sleeps 4 in one bathroom, with sea views from the main rooms and an accessible ground floor. A private garden gives outdoor space without having to navigate the steep village lanes. Prices start from £795 per week.

Port Gaverne Beach is 600m away - a small north-facing cove sheltered by high cliffs, with calm water for swimming in settled conditions. The South West Coast Path runs directly past. Port Isaac itself is known for the Doc Martin filming locations and the Fishermen's Friends choir, which still performs in the harbour on summer Fridays.

Polzeath Beach, a wide sandy surf beach popular with families and beginners, is 4 miles along the coast. Tregardock, a much more remote and tide-sensitive strand, is 3.4 miles for those wanting to avoid crowds. The walled town of Padstow and Rick Stein's restaurant cluster is about 12.4 miles south-west.

Ideal for couples or small families who want a village-centre base with sea views and easy coastal walking. Not great for dogs or anyone needing a ground-floor bedroom. Rated 4.8 stars from 33 reviews. Thursday changeover.

The 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom layout sleeps 4, with sea views from the main rooms and an accessible ground floor. A dishwasher and washing machine are both included, and Wi-Fi is available throughout. Thursday changeover is one of the less common patterns on the north Cornwall coast and can help avoid the Saturday congestion on the A39. Prices from £795 per week via Sykes Cottages.