Howldrevel

Howldrevel is a four-bedroom house at Maenporth, a sheltered sandy cove 3 miles south of Falmouth. The cottage sleeps up to eight across three bathrooms and carries a 9.9 rating from 15 guest reviews - strong for a property in this price bracket. From GBP 1,724 a week, it sits at the upper end of the West Cornwall self-catering market, with sea views, a hot tub and on-site EV charging justifying the premium.

Inside, the layout is contemporary rather than traditionally Cornish - open-plan living and kitchen space designed around the bay view. All four bedrooms have access to the three bathrooms, and the configuration suits a larger family or two households travelling together. Wi-Fi, dishwasher and washing machine are included.

The garden faces the bay and the hot tub sits outside. Maenporth beach is directly below - sandy, sheltered and calmer for swimming than the exposed north-coast breaks, which makes it a practical choice when travelling with children. The South West Coast Path runs above the cove, connecting to Swanpool and Gyllyngvase toward Falmouth in one direction and to Mawnan Smith and the Helford River area in the other.

Falmouth is under 3 miles by road: working harbour, the National Maritime Museum Cornwall, and a concentration of restaurants along the waterfront. Best for couples or families wanting a coastal base with the infrastructure of a larger town close by. Less good for those who need to be in the centre of a village on foot.