Elmwood Cottage

Elmwood Cottage is a four-bedroom cottage for eight near Constantine Bay and St Merryn. Its enclosed garden centres on a private hot tub, with a separate barbecue area for eating outside.

The bedrooms comprise a super-king, a king-size, a double and a twin, sharing two bathrooms between the group. A wood burner anchors the lounge, and the cottage includes a dishwasher, washing machine and parking. Up to two dogs are accepted, though there is no Wi-Fi.

Three beaches sit within 1.2 miles. Harlyn Bay Beach is closest at 1.0 mile, followed by Treyarnon Bay at 1.1 miles and Constantine Bay Beach at 1.2 miles, the surf beach the cottage takes its name from, backed by dunes and Trevose Golf and Country Club. Booby's Bay and Mother Ivey's Bay are both accessible along the same stretch of coast at low tide, and Padstow is about 3 miles away. The St Merryn guide covers more of the surrounding coast.

Fifteen reviews give the cottage a 4.8 out of 5 rating.

**Best for:** families or mixed groups wanting four distinct bedrooms, three nearby beaches and a private hot tub.

**Less good for:** guests who need Wi-Fi, step-free accommodation or more than two bathrooms for a group of eight.