Ty An Gwel

Ty An Gwel is a three-bedroom penthouse apartment in Padstow, sleeping six, positioned above the town with views across the harbour and the Camel Estuary. All three bedrooms are king-size, and the apartment has two bathrooms. Dogs are welcome, and parking is included.

The apartment is on the upper floor, with skylights bringing light into the living space alongside large windows facing the estuary. Three king-size bedrooms and two bathrooms give six guests a comfortable spread. A dishwasher is provided. The name - Ty An Gwel - is Cornish for "house with a view", which describes the property accurately.

Daymer Bay Beach is 2.6km from the apartment, a sheltered sandy bay tucked inside the Camel Estuary that's popular for swimming. Trevone Bay is 2.8km away in the other direction. The harbour at Padstow is a short walk down into town, with Rick Stein's seafood restaurants along the waterfront and Paul Ainsworth's Michelin-starred No. 6 a few minutes further. The Camel Trail - 18 miles of traffic-free cycling to Bodmin - starts at the quayside.

Best for couples or families of six who want a penthouse position with estuary views, Padstow's food scene within walking distance, and beaches accessible by car or a short cycle. Less good for those who need to be directly on a beach - the nearest sandy beach is a 2.6km drive. From £1,521/night.