1 Regents Mews

Two-storey semi-detached cottage tucked off Voundervour Lane in central Penzance, sleeping four in two bedrooms. Rated 4.8/5 from 37 Sykes reviews. The position puts you a 5-minute walk from Chapel Street and the harbour.

The cottage has a king-size bedroom and a zip-link twin that converts to a king on request, plus a single bathroom with shower over bath. Downstairs is a kitchen with a wine cooler, dishwasher, and washer, opening to a small enclosed rear courtyard for breakfast or a dog. No off-street parking - use the council car parks on Wharf Road or Greenmarket, both around 5 minutes' walk.

Eastern Green Beach is 1.6km along the seafront and the restored 1935 Jubilee Pool lido is 10 minutes on foot. The Scillonian III ferry to St Mary's leaves from Penzance harbour, a 10-minute walk south. Mousehole is 3.7km down the coast and Marazion with St Michael's Mount sits 3 miles east. The Shore restaurant on Alverton Street and the Honey Pot cafe are a 5-minute walk.

Best for couples or a family of four with a dog who want a town-centre base for west Cornwall and don't need a car at the door. Less good if you want sea views or your own driveway - this is a back-of-town mews, parking is paid public bays only.