Mainbrace

Mainbrace is a two-storey apartment for 4 in Port Isaac. The open-plan living area is on the first floor, with a separate toilet, and both bedrooms are on the second floor. Bedroom 1 has a 5ft king bed and an en-suite bath with a shower over. Bedroom 2 has two 3ft single beds and an en-suite cubicle shower. Electric heaters, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi are included.

The living area has a multi-fuel burner, a TV, a DVD player and a CD player, and fuel for the burner is sold locally. The kitchen has an electric cooker, microwave, fridge, dishwasher and tumble dryer. The merchant describes harbour views from the living room and coastal views from the bedrooms. There is private parking for 2 cars, which counts for something in a village where the streets are steep.

The South West Coast Path starts a few yards away. Shops, pubs and restaurants are 300 yards off. Port Gaverne Beach, a sheltered cove, is about a 10 minute walk east, and the Port Isaac guide covers the harbour village. Boscastle, Tintagel and Padstow are each a short drive.

Best for two couples or a pair of adults sharing who want a harbour base and a fire in the evening. Less good for families, as no children under 13 are accepted, and for anyone who wants a garden, since there is none. Dogs are not accepted, and the bedrooms are up a flight of stairs.