Sunset

Sunset is a 2-bedroom cottage in St Just, sleeping 4 across 2 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms - a solid layout for 2 couples or a family. The open fire, BBQ, and enclosed rear garden make it a reasonable choice for cooler-season breaks as well as summer stays. Wifi, parking, and washing machine are included. No dishwasher.

St Just is the most westerly town in England - a working granite-built settlement with a clock tower square, two pubs, a bakery, and independent shops. It operates as an actual community rather than a seasonal resort, which suits those who want a local feel rather than a tourist strip.

Priest's Cove at Cape Cornwall is 1.9km from the cottage. It is a working fishing cove at the foot of a headland, with rock pools and a launching slip rather than a family beach. Gwynver Beach at 3.4km and Sennen Cove at 5.2km are the nearest proper surf beaches, both facing west into Atlantic swell. Land's End is around 7km by road.

Rated 4 from 69 reviews on Sykes. Saturday changeover.

Best for couples or families wanting a base in West Penwith with easy access to several distinct beaches and the coastal path. Less good for those expecting a beach-village atmosphere - St Just is quiet and inland.