Little New Street

This turn-of-the-century house in the heart of Padstow is the ideal town centre home for families or a group of friends. With its two bedrooms and two lounges, there's plenty of space for everyone and no end of entertainment nearby. A favourite with tourists, Padstow is packed with excellent places to eat and drink, wonderful shops and galleries and plenty of family-friendly activities. Take a stroll along the harbour to watch the fishing boats in action, enjoy a day of crustacean-themed fun at the National Lobster Hatchery, or visit the sandy beaches at the mouth of the estuary. Or, for an active day out, why not hire bikes and hit the Camel Trail, an 18-mile stretch of disused railway line turned cycle path that runs alongside the estuary? The ground floor of this property is home to a chic, fully equipped kitchen with a dining area full of natural light, thanks to the glass panels above the table. A cosy lounge with a wood burner-effect electric fire is a place to relax, watch TV, or read a book. The ground-floor shower room has a large walk-in cubicle with a thermostatic shower. The first floor holds two bedrooms, two king-size beds, as well as a shared bathroom. The second-floor lounge has a toy box, bookshelves, DVD library and Smart TV, making it an ideal hang-out space. However, the dormer windows either side offering views of the Cornish countryside, the old town and the estuary mean adults might want this room for themselves! At the rear of this property is a raised patio which gets the sun most of the day in summer. It has a gas BBQ, table and seating for eight people.

Best for two couples or a family sharing two king-size bedrooms, each within easy reach of Padstow's harbour and restaurants on foot. Less good for larger groups, since the cottage sleeps a maximum of four across its two bedrooms.

Nearby: Daymer Bay Beach (1.6 miles) and Trevone Bay (1.7 miles). See our Padstow guide for more beaches and walks in the area.