Penrose Farm Cottage

Penrose Farm Cottage is an 18th-century four-bedroom cottage at Rosenithon on the Lizard, sleeping six across two bathrooms. The cottage is set over three floors, with a double bedroom, bathroom, dining room, study and kitchen on the ground floor, and sits on a farm track in the quieter eastern half of the peninsula, 800 metres from Porthoustock Beach.

Four bedrooms sleep six. The sunken garden is on two levels, with steps up to a raised lawn, and there is a BBQ for summer stays. Off-road parking, Wi-Fi, dishwasher, and washing machine are all included. Two well-behaved pets are welcome, with a charge of £15 each per week. The twin bedroom on the top floor is reached by steep, narrow stairs.

Porthoustock is a working quarry beach - flat and sheltered, good for swimming, though coarser underfoot than sand beaches. Coverack harbour, 2.1 miles south, has a pub and cafe and is one of the few Lizard villages with a sandy cove at its foot. The South West Coast Path passes through St Keverne parish, putting coastal walking within reach without a car. Ponsence Cove is 3.4 miles for a more secluded swim along the same stretch of coast.

Best for families on the Lizard, or those wanting a genuinely quiet eastern-peninsula base with coast path access. Guests who need step-free access should check with the owner before booking. Less good for anyone wanting nightlife or fast road links - the single-track lanes to the Lizard demand patience.