The Old Post Office

A 2-bedroom character cottage on Fore Street in Porthleven, sleeping 4 adults across two bedrooms, each with its own en-suite bathroom. The property sits in the centre of the village, less than half a mile from the harbour entrance and Porthleven Beach - a south-west facing beach that picks up Atlantic swell and has one of the more striking coastal settings on the south Cornwall coast.

Inside, the cottage has an open fire in the living room, a dishwasher, washing machine, and Wi-Fi. The layout is arranged across two floors. Dogs are welcome, which is less common in Porthleven's centre than in rural properties. Parking is included - useful given the village's limited on-street spaces. There are 49 guest reviews recorded against the Sykes listing.

Porthleven's food scene has grown considerably over the past decade. Kota Restaurant on the harbourside is run by a Rick Stein-trained chef and is one of the better known tables in west Cornwall. The South West Coast Path runs through the village; walk east along Loe Bar towards the freshwater Loe Pool, or west towards Rinsey Head and the ruined Wheal Prosper engine house - Praa Sands, a long sheltered beach popular with families, is a short drive east along the coast.

Best for couples or small families who want a town-centre base with serious restaurants on the doorstep and a beach within walking distance. Less well suited to anyone expecting a rural setting or a quiet garden - the property is on a busy village street with no private outdoor space.