Courtyard

Courtyard is a 1-bedroom reverse-level barn conversion at Nancegollan Farm, near Porthleven on Cornwall's south coast, sleeping 2 with 1 bathroom. The reverse-level layout places the bedroom on the ground floor and the living space upstairs. Guests who need step-free access should check with the owner before booking. Changeover is Friday.

The barn has a ground-floor king-size bedroom with 1 bathroom. Upstairs, the living and kitchen space includes a dishwasher and washing machine - practical for a self-catering stay. Wifi and parking are included. Dogs are welcome, which suits a couple travelling with a pet.

Nancegollan sits roughly 4.3 miles inland from the south coast. Porthleven beach and the harbour restaurants are 4.5 miles by road - Kota Restaurant from Rick Stein-trained chef Jude Kereama is on the harbour and one of the better tables in west Cornwall. Praa Sands, a long sandy beach exposed to south-west swell, is 4.6 miles. Helston, the nearest town with supermarkets and the annual Furry Dance each May, is a short drive north. The Lizard, Cornwall's southernmost point, is around 20 minutes south.

Best for couples wanting a quiet rural base with easy access to the south coast and Helston. Less suited to guests who want a beach-adjacent location.