Ocean Villas

Apartment in Marazion with direct beachfront access and sea views across to St Michael's Mount. Sleeping arrangements flex between one bedroom with a king bed and two bunk beds, or a three-bedroom layout, useful for a group wanting separate rooms. Housed in a historic building with parquet floors and a private entrance.

The apartment has a wood burner, garden, balcony, dishwasher and washing machine, plus free WiFi. Pets are welcome. Marazion Beach is around 100 metres away, with Long Rock Beach 1.3 miles along the shore and Perranuthnoe Beach 1.6 miles further. Marazion Marsh, the RSPB reserve, is 0.8 miles inland.

St Michael's Mount sits directly opposite across the causeway, reachable on foot at low tide or by boat when the tide is in, with the walk up to the castle following the old pilgrim steps. Marazion itself has a run of independent shops and cafes serving cream teas, and the Steps beach nearby is good for rock pooling. Penzance, with the nearest large supermarkets, is three miles down the road. Rated 8.7 from 99 Booking.com reviews, with 9.7 for location.

Best for guests who want to watch the tide cover and uncover the causeway from the sofa. Less good for anyone wanting a quiet village outside peak season, since Marazion draws day-trippers heading for the Mount.