Nectan

Nectan sits on Tregoney Hill above Mevagissey, a working fishing village with a double harbour where crab boats land most mornings. The two-bedroom cottage sleeps 4 with an en-suite in each bedroom - a practical layout for two couples that avoids the bathroom-sharing problem. Ground-floor and upper-floor bedrooms mean flexible sleeping arrangements for different mobility needs.

Pentewan Beach is 2.4km away, a long sandy strand at the mouth of the Pentewan Valley. Gorran Haven Beach is 3.3km and Hemmick Beach 4.7km - a quiet National Trust cove reached by a single-track lane. The Lost Gardens of Heligan are 2 miles north of Mevagissey, a 200-acre estate with one of the most visited productive gardens in Britain.

The cottage has a wood burner and open fire for year-round stays, with a dishwasher, washing machine, and enclosed garden. Up to 2 dogs are welcome. Parking for 2 cars. With 99 reviews and a rating of 4/5, the review count is high for a Sykes property of this size.

Suits couples or two friends who want independent bedroom bathrooms and a village with real character rather than a resort feel. Not great for families with young children - the layout is compact at 4 guests and there is no extra sleeping space. Friday changeover.