Uphill Cottage

Uphill Cottage is an end-of-terrace property on a quiet lane near Penrose, close to Porthcothan Bay on the north Cornwall coast. It sleeps five across three bedrooms with one bathroom.

An open fire warms the living space, and the enclosed garden gives guests, and any dogs travelling with them, somewhere to sit outside - Porthcothan has no seasonal dog ban, so year-round beach walks are straightforward. Wi-Fi, parking and a washing machine are included. There's no dishwasher, hot tub, pool or sea view from the cottage. Changeovers run on Saturdays, and the cottage has built up 79 reviews on its Sykes listing.

Porthcothan Bay is a narrow, north-west-facing inlet about 1.6 miles from the cottage, roughly five miles south of Padstow, with Porthcothan Bay Stores and Cafe right by the sand. Bedruthan Steps is 2.0 miles away and Treyarnon Bay 2.3 miles, both reached along the South West Coast Path that runs across these cliffs. The Porthcothan Bay guide covers the wider coastline, including the clifftop fields used as filming locations for the BBC's Poldark.

**Best for:** a family wanting three bedrooms, an enclosed garden and dog-friendly beaches within a couple of miles. **Less good for:** five guests wanting more than one bathroom, or anyone relying on a dishwasher, hot tub or step-free access.