Garden Apartment

A ground-floor one-bedroom apartment in Par, sleeping 2, with private decking that opens onto shared gardens. Part of Penarwyn House, a larger country property on the south coast between Fowey and St Austell, it suits couples after a quiet rural base rather than a village or resort setting.

Inside, the apartment is compact and well-arranged: one bedroom, one bathroom, a kitchen, and a sitting room. Wi-Fi and parking are included. No hot tub, dishwasher, or dog facilities - keep that in mind if any of those matter.

Par sits on the main London Paddington to Penzance railway line, which makes it practical as well as scenic. Carlyon Bay beach is 2.5km away. Charlestown harbour - the Georgian port used as a filming location for Poldark - is 3.4km. The Eden Project is roughly a 10-minute drive north. The Saints Way, a 30-mile walking route crossing Cornwall coast to coast, passes nearby. Fowey, with its independent shops and waterfront restaurants, is about 8 miles east - see things to do near Fowey for ideas.

Best for couples visiting the Eden Project or walking the Saints Way. Less suited to anyone needing a dishwasher, dog access, more than two beds, or direct beach proximity.