Rock Cottage

Rock Cottage is a 2-bedroom property in Portmellon, sleeping 4 with 1 bathroom, an open fire, and an enclosed garden. Dogs are not accepted. Parking, Wi-Fi, dishwasher, and washing machine are all included. With 12 guest reviews, it has a modest but positive track record. Changeover is Saturday.

Portmellon sits just south of Mevagissey - a short walk along the coast brings you to the double harbour, with its fish shops, pubs, and working fishing boats. Gorran Haven is 1.6 miles to the south, a small cove village with a sandy beach that stays calm in most conditions. Pentewan Beach is 1.9 miles to the north, a long stretch of sand with a holiday park behind it.

Inland, the Lost Gardens of Heligan are around 3 miles from the village - the 200-acre estate covers vegetable gardens, subtropical plantings, and the well-known Mud Maid sculpture.

Suits couples or small families who want a south coast Cornish village base with an open fire for cooler evenings. Not great for those needing more than 1 bathroom or accessibility features.

For more on the area, see Mevagissey and the south coast.

Two bedrooms sleep 4 with 1 bathroom. The open fire, enclosed garden, dishwasher, and washing machine cover the practical checklist for a week-long stay. 12 guest reviews - a smaller sample, but the rating is 3. Saturday changeover. No pets are accepted.