Longships

Longships is a two-bedroom detached bungalow in Portmellon, on the south Cornwall coast roughly a mile south of Mevagissey. Named after the lighthouse reef off Land's End, it holds a score of 10 from 31 reviews - one of the highest-rated properties in this area.

The single-storey layout covers two bedrooms, a kitchen, and a sitting room designed for two. Parking is included on site, which matters in a cove where roadside space disappears on summer weekends. The cliffside garden faces Portmellon Cove and looks out along St Austell Bay, with the coastline visible for several miles on a clear day.

Portmellon has a seasonal pub and safe bathing on the cove. The shops, working harbour, fish restaurants, and pubs at Mevagissey are half a mile along the coast path - about 20 minutes on foot. Gorran Haven beach sits 1.4 miles away, Pentewan Beach 2 miles, and Hemmick Beach 2.5 miles. The Lost Gardens of Heligan are 4 miles inland. Prices from GBP 653 per week, Saturday changeover.

Best for couples who want a quiet south coast base with sea views, strong walking directly from the door, and Mevagissey's harbour on foot. Less good for families with children or groups - this is a two-person property on a cove that has no beach at high tide.