The Mackerel

The Mackerel is a 2-bedroom house in Charlestown, the Georgian harbour village on Cornwall's south coast. The cottage sleeps 4 across 2 bedrooms, has 1 bathroom, and sits about 800 metres from Charlestown's harbour beach - close enough to walk down for an evening stroll without paying for parking.

Inside, the cottage has WiFi, a dishwasher, and a washing machine. The sitting room, kitchen with dining area and a ground-floor basin and WC are downstairs, while both bedrooms and the bathroom are on the first floor. The rear garden is split-level, with a decked courtyard below and a lawn reached by a stairway up the old foundry wall, and off-road parking is included for one car. Guests who need step-free access should check with the owner before booking.

Charlestown itself warrants exploration: the harbour's tall ships are moored year-round. The South West Coast Path runs along the cliffs on both sides of the harbour, with Carlyon Bay's long sandy beach about 0.7 miles east. The Eden Project is about 10 minutes inland by car. Charlestown harbour sits in a UNESCO World Heritage Site and doubles as a filming location for period dramas.

**Best for:** Couples or small families wanting walkable access to an atmospheric harbour village, anyone using the Eden Project and south Cornwall coast as a base.

**Less good for:** dog owners (this property does not accept dogs).