Casa Mia

Casa Mia is a single-storey cottage in Porthpean, sleeping 2 in a super-king-size bedroom. Sea views run from the kitchen and the lawned garden across St Austell Bay, a rare feature for a cottage this size.

One bathroom serves the property. The living room has a Smart TV and a dining table for two, and Wi-Fi, a dishwasher and a washing machine are included. The kitchen has an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, kettle and toaster, and the lounge has books and games. Bed linen, towels, fuel and power are included in the rent, and bookings run for seven nights with a Saturday check-in. The cottage is not step-free. Dogs are not accepted.

Parking is provided outside. Porthpean Beach is 400 metres away down a residential lane, Charlestown Beach is 0.9 miles and Carlyon Bay is 1.5 miles further along the coast. Porthpean Golf Club sits 0.1 miles up the road.

Porthpean itself is a quieter cove than its neighbours, with no large car park or commercial strip, and the coast path leads east to the Georgian harbour at Charlestown in about 15 minutes on foot. It sleeps two guests, with parking outside, one bathroom and a super-king-size bed.

**Best for:** a couple wanting sea views, a private garden and a quiet beach within 400 metres. **Less good for:** guests needing more than one bedroom, an indoor fire or step-free access.