Lynton

Lynton is a two-bedroom house for four in Polruan, on the hillside village across the estuary from Fowey. The king-size bedroom has an en-suite bathroom, while the super-king-size room can be split into two singles on request and uses a second, separate bathroom.

Floor-to-ceiling windows in the lounge look over the harbour, and a wood burner serves the room on cooler evenings. A balcony steps down to an enclosed terrace with a barbecue and firepit, though the change in level means stairs between the two spaces. Wi-Fi, parking, a dishwasher and washing machine are provided. Dogs are not accepted.

Readymoney Cove is 700 metres away on foot. Lantic Bay, reached by a steep footpath, is 1.2 miles east, and Lansallos Beach is 2.5 miles away. The passenger ferry to Fowey takes about five minutes and runs from steps near the property, giving access to Fowey's restaurants and shops and to Hall Walk, the National Trust's 4-mile coastal path from Bodinnick. The Bodinnick guide covers the ferry village a mile north.

**Best for:** two couples or a small family wanting two separate bathrooms, flexible beds and harbour views from the lounge. **Less good for:** guests needing step-free accommodation or a dog-friendly booking.