Rose Villa

Rose Villa is a three-bedroom townhouse on St Peters Hill in Newlyn, sleeping six across three bedrooms with three bathrooms. The house has bay windows that look out over the working harbour below, and a ground-floor shower room with basin and WC.

The house runs across two floors with a wood burner and open fire in the main living areas - worth noting for shoulder season stays when Cornish evenings turn cold. Three bedrooms sleep six across three bathrooms, so there is no competition for morning showers. The enclosed garden provides outside space. Wi-Fi and a dishwasher are included, and a permit is provided for one car in the public car park. Shops, pubs and restaurants are a 10-minute walk. Changeover is on Friday.

Mousehole (pronounced "Mowzle") is 1.4 miles down the coast - a granite harbour village with the Ship Inn and a handful of galleries. Eastern Green Beach is 2.2 miles away. Penzance town centre is about a mile north, with the Jubilee Pool lido, the Newlyn Art Gallery, and ferry connections to the Isles of Scilly.

Best for groups of up to six who want a base for exploring the far west of Cornwall - Land's End, the Lizard, and St Ives are all within 30 minutes. Less good for families expecting a beach on the doorstep - Newlyn's harbour front is working rather than bathing. Guests who need step-free access should check with the owner before booking.