St Illex

St Illex is a single-storey house for 8 on the headland above Port Gaverne, near Port Isaac. Bedroom 1 has a kingsize bed and bedroom 2 a 4ft 6in double. Bedroom 3 has a zip-and-link pair of 3ft singles, and bedroom 4 has two 3ft singles. There is a bath with shower over, a separate shower room and a separate toilet.

The open-plan living and dining area is split level, with a woodburner, a TV, a DVD player, a CD player and an iPod dock. Bi-fold doors from the living and dining areas open to patios and give sea views. The kitchen has two electric ovens, a hob, a microwave, a fridge/freezer and a dishwasher, and the utility room has a washing machine and tumble dryer. Oil central heating, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi are included, with a travel cot and highchair. The lawned front and rear gardens have three patios, furniture and a barbecue. Parking is private for 3 cars, and up to 2 pets are welcome.

The house is a few steps from the coast path, and Port Gaverne Beach is a 6 to 7 minute walk, about 0.4 miles in a straight line. Cornish Rock Tors, a few minutes' walk away on that beach, runs kayaking, paddle boarding and coasteering. Port Isaac is a little further on.

Best for a family or two couples who want a level layout, a woodburner and the coast path on the doorstep. Less good for guests with limited mobility, since the entrance has 5 steps, bedroom 1 has 3, and the terrace to garden has 3 more, and for anyone who wants to avoid a neighbouring bistro, which sits next door.