Driftwood

Driftwood is a one-bedroom cottage within St Pirans Court, a small residential development on the west end of Marazion. It sleeps two and has a private garden with a hot tub. Marazion Beach is 200m from the front door. Rated 4 stars from 29 reviews via Sykes, which reflects consistent guest satisfaction for a small property.

The cottage has a compact kitchen, a double bedroom, and one bathroom. A washing machine is included; there is no dishwasher. Wi-Fi and off-road parking are provided. The garden and hot tub are private to this property and not shared with the wider court. No pets, no wood burner. Friday changeover only.

The beach here faces directly across Mount's Bay to St Michael's Mount - the tidal island joined to the mainland by a cobbled causeway that becomes walkable for around 3 hours either side of low tide. Long Rock Beach is 1.8km east along the seafront path. Penzance is 5km west by car, with the mainline rail link to London Paddington (about 5 hours). Perranuthnoe, a smaller sandy beach with a seasonal cafe, is 2.9km south along the coastal road.

Best for couples wanting a quiet Penwith base with hot tub access after a day on the Penzance or West Cornwall coast path. Less good for groups of three or more, families with young children, or anyone who needs a dog-friendly property.