Shorthorn Apartment

Shorthorn Apartment is a 2-bedroom apartment in Carlyon Bay on Cornwall's south coast, rated 9.3 from 71 Booking.com reviews. The apartment has an open-plan lounge, kitchen and dining area, with French doors opening onto an outside terrace. A washing machine is included, and free wifi is available throughout.

Carlyon Bay beach is 200 metres from the property - a wide, gently sloping sandy beach suitable for swimming, kayaking and paddleboarding. The South West Coast Path runs through the bay, connecting west to the Georgian harbour village of Charlestown in under a mile on foot - a working harbour that has appeared as a filming location for Poldark and other period dramas.

The Eden Project is under 10 minutes away by car, and the Lost Gardens of Heligan is similarly close. St Austell town centre is a short drive for supermarkets and services. Several restaurants and cafes sit within easy reach of the apartment.

Best for: couples or small families who want beach access within walking distance and day-trip range to the Eden Project and Heligan, at a well-reviewed south coast address. Less good for: guests who need on-site parking - no private parking is available with this apartment - or those travelling with dogs, as the property does not accept them.