Pont View

Pont View is a two-storey apartment in central Fowey sleeping 4, and its most practical distinction is the layout: both bedrooms have their own en-suite, making it genuinely comfortable for two couples or a family who value privacy. The apartment also has a private garden, which is unusual in the heart of a town built on steep hills above a busy estuary.

Inside, the two bedrooms are a king and a super-king (the super-king converts to twin singles on request). The kitchen has a dishwasher, and there is a washing machine. A terrace off the living space gives a river aspect for alfresco dining. The apartment is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 14 guest reviews, with cleanliness and comfort both rated 4.

Fowey itself is one of south Cornwall's most characterful towns - a working cargo port that still exports around 450,000 tonnes of china clay a year, with steep lanes dropping to the waterfront and a strong Daphne du Maurier literary heritage. Readymoney Cove is 0.7 miles from the apartment, and Lantic Bay 1.3 miles. The passenger ferry to Polruan runs every 10 to 15 minutes from the quay.

Best for: couples or two-family groups wanting the centre of Fowey with parking and two bathrooms. Less good for: guests travelling with a dog, those expecting a garden of any scale, or those wanting direct surf-beach access - the nearest sand at Readymoney is small and tidal.