Little Polgray

Little Polgray is a ground-floor 1-bedroom cottage in St Austell town centre, sleeping 2 with 1 bathroom. The property sits within a converted town house on Palace Road, and comes with a private courtyard garden and off-road parking - a practical combination for a town-centre location. WiFi is included. Rated 4/5 from 9 guest reviews.

St Austell itself is a working market town with shops, cafes, and a rail connection on the main Penzance line - everything within easy walking distance. The Eden Project, Cornwall's most-visited attraction, is about 3 miles northeast. Charlestown's tall ships harbour, frequently used as a Poldark filming location, is 2 miles south.

The nearest beach is Porthpean, 2.4km away - a sheltered south-facing bay popular with families. Carlyon Bay, with its long arc of sand, is 2.9km. Mevagissey fishing village is around 6 miles further along the coast road and worth the trip for its double harbour and independent fish restaurants.

This cottage suits couples or solo travellers who want a low-cost base for exploring central and south Cornwall. The town-centre setting means no car is needed for daily essentials, and the rail link removes the need to drive to Truro or Penzance. Less good for anyone set on beach-every-day holidays - the coast requires a short drive. Friday changeover.