Blueskies

Blueskies is a two-bedroom cottage in Padstow, sleeping four across a king-size room and a twin. The enclosed courtyard garden has a patio, outdoor furniture and glimpses towards the Camel Estuary, a find this close to town. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 17 reviews, it sits about a mile from Padstow's harbour and restaurants.

The cottage has EV charging, one of the few Padstow properties to offer this, alongside Wi-Fi, a dishwasher and a washing machine. There's no hot tub, pool or wood burner, and the estuary glimpse comes from the garden rather than the rooms themselves. One dog can stay, and private parking is included. Host Charlie manages the booking; cleanliness, equipment and comfort each score 4 out of 5 from past guests.

Trevone Bay, a sandy family beach with a natural blowhole in the cliffs, is 1.8 miles along the coast. Daymer Bay is 2 miles and sheltered enough for easy swimming. Padstow itself has Rick Stein's restaurants, Paul Ainsworth's Michelin-starred No. 6, and the 18-mile Camel Trail cycle path to Bodmin. A water taxi crosses the estuary to Rock for further coastal walks.

**Best for:** couples and small families wanting a quiet Padstow base with EV charging, one dog and walkable access to the harbour and nearby beaches.

**Less good for:** groups over four, or anyone expecting sea views from the property itself.