The Watch Below

The Watch Below is a ground-floor cottage in Polruan with two bedrooms for four guests and one bathroom. Although it is on the ground floor, there are three internal steps, and a small step up leads to the kitchen. A wood-burning stove in the sitting room gives the living space a focal point in cooler weather, while Wi-Fi covers the practical side of a longer stay.

The kitchen includes a dishwasher and washing machine, useful for a full week in Polruan. Parking is in the paid main car park at the top of a steep hill, or in limited spaces on the quayside, and the luggage drop point is about 250 yards from the property. Changeover day is Saturday. A pub or shop is within a mile. There is no garden, only a small yard.

The beach is about a two-minute walk from the door, while Lantic Bay is 1.2 miles from the property. Polruan sits across the water from Fowey, and the surrounding coast gives walkers a choice of coves and longer routes. The Bodinnick area guide is useful for planning days beyond the village.

Best for couples or families of four who want a ground-floor base, a wood-burning stove and access to the coast around Polruan. The two-bedroom arrangement also suits friends travelling together. One well-behaved pet is welcome. Parking is in a paid car park, so the arrangements may also require more planning than a dedicated space directly outside the cottage.