Oh Buoy!

Oh Buoy is a 2-bedroom stone cottage in Charlestown, sleeping 4 across 1 bathroom. It is laid out upside down: both bedrooms and the bathroom are on the ground floor, while the open-plan living room, kitchen and dining area are on the first floor, so it is not step-free. The property also has a garden patio, parking, wifi, a dishwasher and a washer dryer. A shop and pub are a five-minute walk away.

Charlestown Beach is 400m from the cottage - a compact sandy beach at the foot of the historic harbour village. The beach is sheltered from westerly winds and is used regularly by kayakers and paddleboarders. Carlyon Bay is 900 metres along the coast, a long arc of sand with a surf school and seasonal lifeguard service. Porthpean Beach is 0.8 miles south-west - a small, quiet cove without facilities that is popular with families in summer.

Charlestown itself is a late 18th-century port built to export copper ore and china clay, and the harbour is now used as a filming location for period productions. Square-rigged tall ships are often moored in the inner harbour and can be viewed from the quayside. The village has a pub and a restaurant. St Austell town centre, with a rail station and supermarkets, is a short drive inland.

Suits couples or small groups of up to 4 who want a central village location with easy access to multiple beaches and do not need dog-friendly accommodation. Pets are not allowed. Changeover is Friday.