Seagulls Nest

Seagulls Nest sits above Whitsand Bay on the Rame Peninsula, a stretch of coast that sees far fewer visitors than the north coast despite sitting just a few miles from Plymouth. The cottage sleeps 4 across 2 bedrooms and is fully accessible on the ground floor - a rarity at this price point in Cornwall, where most character properties involve stairs.

Sea views come with the setting. The garden catches the afternoon light, and the washing machine and wifi are both included. There is no on-site parking, which suits guests arriving by ferry via Cremyll. Kingsand and Cawsand are the nearest villages - two connected settlements with independent pubs and shops that have changed little in decades.

Whitsand Bay itself is 2.8km away - nearly 5 kilometres of sand backed by high cliffs, with no development on the beachfront. Cawsand Beach and Kingsand Beach are also within 2.8km, both better for calm-water swimming than Whitsand's exposed swell.

Best for couples or a small family who want accessible accommodation without resorting to a bland modern development. Less good for guests needing a car on site - the Peninsula roads are narrow and the 56 reviews suggest this is either no problem or a dealbreaker depending on group.

Changeover is Friday.