Sail Loft (Marine Parade)

Sail Loft is a three-bedroom cottage just off Marine Parade in St Mawes, sleeping five over two floors. Two king-size bedrooms and one single share two bathrooms, with sea views from an elevated decked terrace in the private rear garden. Pets are not accepted.

An open fire anchors the living space, with wi-fi, dishwasher, and washing machine included. The garden combines a Cornish stone patio at ground level with the raised deck above it.

St Mawes' south-facing beaches, the harbour, and the sailing club (temporary membership available) are all a short walk away. A year-round passenger ferry crosses to Falmouth, and a summer ferry runs to St Anthony across the Percuil River. St Mawes Castle - Henry VIII's most complete coastal fort - is a short walk around the waterfront.

Hotel Tresanton's restaurant is a few minutes' walk (advance booking recommended for non-residents), and the Idle Rocks hotel also has a well-regarded kitchen. Walks follow the estuary banks to the church at St Just in Roseland. The Hidden Hut beach cafe at Porthcurnick is a short drive along the Roseland.

Best for couples or families who want a well-positioned base in St Mawes with sea views and the ferry to Falmouth on foot.