Quay House

Quay House is a 4-bedroom property on Quay Road in Charlestown, sleeping 7 across 2 bathrooms. The hot tub is the headline feature, and the garden gives outdoor space without leaving the property. Charlestown Beach is 200 metres away - a small sheltered cove beneath the Grade II listed harbour walls. Wifi, parking, and a dishwasher are included, though there is no washing machine.

Charlestown is one of Cornwall's most recognisable ports. The Georgian harbour was built in 1791 to export copper ore and china clay, and the deep inner dock regularly hosts tall ships used in film and television productions including Poldark. The Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre sits at the harbour entrance. It is a working village rather than a resort, with a handful of restaurants, a pub, and a beach that stays relatively uncrowded outside peak weeks.

Carlyon Bay is 900 metres east - a long sandy beach with a golf club on the headland - and Porthpean is 1.2km beyond that. The Eden Project is roughly 10 minutes by car, St Austell town centre is 5 minutes, and the Lost Gardens of Heligan are 20 minutes south.

This house suits groups and families of up to 7 who want a central Charlestown address with a hot tub for evenings. It is less good for guests who need a washing machine for a longer stay, and there is no sea view from the property. Rated 5 stars across 30 reviews on Sykes.

Charlestown sits between St Austell and Mevagissey - well placed for both the south coast beaches and mid-Cornwall attractions.

Changeover is Friday.