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 living space above - the arrangement suits guests with mobility requirements. It carries a 9.2 rating from 59 reviews on Sykes. Changeover is Friday.

The barn has an accessible ground-floor 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. The cottage does not have a garden, hot tub, or sea view.

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 accessible facilities and easy access to the south coast and Helston. Less suited to guests who want a beach-adjacent location or outdoor garden space.