Lighthouse

Lighthouse is a ground-floor one-bedroom cottage at Dingley Dell, Praa Sands, sleeping 2 with 1 bathroom. The enclosed garden has a BBQ. Dogs are not accepted. Wi-Fi and off-road parking are included. With 45 guest reviews and prices from £413 per week, it is a well-tested, straightforward option at this end of Mount's Bay. No dishwasher or washing machine. Saturday changeover. The ground-floor layout means no stairs, which suits guests who prefer a flat footprint.

Praa Sands beach is 600m from the cottage - a wide west-facing bay stretching just under a mile between rocky headlands. It picks up Atlantic swell and has a beach cafe that opens through the warmer months. The beach is popular with surfers and is large enough that it rarely feels crowded outside August. Prussia Cove is 1.6 miles along the coast, accessible via the South West Coast Path if you want a shorter walk.

Porthleven is around 3 miles east along the coast - a working harbour with a good selection of independent restaurants along the quayside, including a Rick Stein outlet. The village has a bakery, a butcher, and a cluster of art galleries above the harbour. It is worth an evening visit at high tide when the harbour fills. St Michael's Mount is around 10 minutes east by car, near Marazion.

Ideal for couples or solo guests travelling with a dog who want direct beach access and a garden - the 600m walk to Praa Sands and the BBQ make it a practical summer choice. Not great for anyone needing cooking appliances beyond the basics, given no dishwasher or washing machine, or for those wanting a longer stay with full laundry facilities.