Kaolin House

Kaolin House is a four-bedroom house for eight in St Austell, Cornwall's largest town and the base for the china clay industry that shaped this part of the county. Three bedrooms have double beds, while the twin zip-and-link in the fourth can become a super-king on request.

Two bathrooms serve the group. The elevated position gives the house sea views, and a separate games room plus a snug provide alternatives to the main living space. There is no step-free access, wood burner or EV charging point. Wi-Fi, parking, a dishwasher and a washing machine are all included, and up to two dogs can stay.

A furnished terrace and garden provide outside space for a barbecue. Charlestown Beach is 1.6 miles away, beside the Georgian harbour used as a filming location for Poldark, while Carlyon Bay and Porthpean Beach are both 1.7 miles. The Eden Project is about 2 miles north-east of the town centre and the Lost Gardens of Heligan around 5 miles south, making the house a workable base for this stretch of south Cornwall.

Kaolin House holds a 4.8 out of 5 rating from five reviews, with location scoring highest at 5 out of 5, and host Jeremy manages the booking. **Best for:** eight guests wanting flexible beds, sea views, a games room, a snug and laundry facilities. **Less good for:** guests needing step-free access, EV charging, more than two bathrooms or a confirmed enclosed dog garden.