The Cove Porthtowan

The Cove Porthtowan is a contemporary two-bedroom ground-floor apartment in Porthtowan, sleeping four a short walk from one of the UK's busiest surfing beaches. The setting sits within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, with the South West Coast Path running along the cliffs either side of the village. Dogs are welcome (up to two) and parking is on-site.

Inside, the open-plan layout has a modern kitchen with a gas hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge-freezer, dishwasher and washing machine. The dining area has a round table and chairs, and leather sofas face a Smart TV with a games console. The double bedroom has a king-size bed, TV and en-suite shower room, and a second twin bedroom sits beside a separate shower room with WC.

Outside, patio doors from the lounge open onto an enclosed patio with a rattan sofa and chairs, a suntrap spot for outdoor meals. Porthtowan beach itself is a short walk away. Trevaunance Cove is 4.4 km, Trevellas Cove 4.9 km, and Portreath Beach 5 km. From the coast path, dolphins, seals and basking sharks are regularly spotted offshore.

Porthtowan village has a beach cafe, the Blue Bar for sunset pints, and rock pools at low tide. St Ives sits 17 miles west, Padstow 25 miles north, and Land's End is around 35 miles. The Eden Project, at 25 miles, makes a full day out inland. Pricing from GBP 466 per week.