Penrose

Penrose is a two-bedroom lodge in Downderry, a clifftop village on Cornwall's south-east coast. It sleeps 4 in a king-size room and a twin, with sea views reaching through the lounge's French doors and across the front sun deck.

A wood burner warms the living space, and Wi-Fi, a dishwasher and washing machine are included. One bathroom serves the group. The front deck and a private rear garden give guests two separate outdoor areas, and one dog is welcome.

Downderry Beach is 700 metres away and stays calm enough for swimming rather than surfing, rarely busy even at the height of summer. Plaidy Beach is 2.7 miles and East Looe Beach is 3.4 miles. The Wild Futures Monkey Sanctuary is around 3 miles east, and Adrenalin Quarry is about 9 miles away. The Downderry guide covers the village, which has a pub and a village shop.

Two reviews give the lodge a full rating of 5, with cleanliness, equipment, comfort and location all scoring top marks, though the small review count is worth bearing in mind.

**Best for:** a family or two couples wanting sea views, two outdoor areas and a beach within 700 metres. **Less good for:** guests needing multiple bathrooms, verified step-free access or space for more than one dog.