5 Pentyre House

A first-floor apartment in a Victorian house in central Padstow, sleeping 2 in a double bedroom with open-plan living. The harbour is a short walk from the front door, with seafood restaurants, pasty shops, and independent galleries along the narrow streets below. Padstow is one of North Cornwall's main working harbours - fishing boats still go out daily and the waterfront market runs through the season.

The shared garden has a decked area with a sun lounger and estuary views across to Rock. A BBQ is available for outdoor cooking. The kitchen comes with a coffee machine and dishwasher. Daymer Bay Beach - a sheltered estuary beach popular with families and paddleboarders - is 2.6km away, and Trevone Bay is 2.9km.

Rated 4.6/5 from 29 reviews - one of the highest scores among Padstow properties on this platform, with location scoring 5/5. Suits couples or solo travellers who want to base themselves in the middle of a working harbour town with restaurants and the coast within walking distance. Less good for groups of 3 or more - the apartment sleeps 2 and the bedroom is a single double room. Dog-friendly with parking and WiFi included. No washing machine on-site, but the town centre is immediately accessible on foot for any supplies you might need during your stay.