Nana's Cottage

Nana's Cottage is an all-ground-floor barn conversion on the Clowance estate near Praze-an-Beeble in West Cornwall, sleeping 4 in 2 bedrooms. Part of a converted agricultural complex, the open-plan layout keeps all living space on one level.

The living area combines kitchen, dining and sitting room with a woodburning stove at the centre. The king-size bedroom has an en-suite walk-in shower; the second bedroom has twin beds convertible to a king. The kitchen has an induction hob, dual-zone fan-assisted oven, coffee machine, and dishwasher. Outside, parking fits 4-5 cars and a lawned garden leads to a decked terrace with glass balustrade.

The nearest beach is 7.6 miles away, so plan on driving. Gwithian Towans is a long dune-backed surf beach on St Ives Bay to the north, and Praa Sands is on the Mounts Bay south coast, giving access to both coastlines in similar time. Porthleven is within 15 minutes by car. Praze-an-Beeble has a pub and shop about 0.6 miles away; Camborne is close for supermarkets.

Best for: pairs or small families who want a quiet countryside base with easy reach of both north and south coast beaches. Guests who need step-free access should check with the owner before booking. Less good for: those wanting a coastal village setting or walking distance to the sea.