Cornwall Self Catering cottage, Courtyard, Porthleven, sleeps 2

Lovely rural barn conversion near Porthleven. Reverse-living. WiFi.

2 pets welcome. Shared courtyard. Beach 5 miles.

Sitting in a pretty rural farmstead, this barn conversion offers spacious and light accommodation near the Cornish town of Porthleven, West Cornwall. A perfect escape for a couple or young family. With reverse-level accommodation, the pretty bedroom will be found on the ground floor and as you go upstairs you will notice the vaulted ceiling in the superb open plan living area, giving a real feeling of space and with fabulous countryside views.

If you like to take your morning coffee outside, there is a lovely shared courtyard area where you can also enjoy a barbecue or for an evening out, just a mile away, you will find a friendly and relaxed pub/restaurant with something to suit every taste. Just a short drive will take you into the harbour town of Porthleven, a bustling fishing village with restaurants, art galleries and cafes galore for those little treats and for the best in local seafood. There is also a sandy beach here however head for the mile long stretch of sands at Praa Sands, home to a surf school and beach shop providing wetsuit and surfboard hire for some water fun.

The coastal hotspot of St Ives is within easy driving distance with its winding lanes and glorious beaches, or head into Penzance, the centre of the Lizard Peninsula. For a more cosmopolitan vibe, head to the fabulous harbour town of Falmouth for cafés, cocktails and boutique shops. A lovely barn for a relaxed holiday where you can explore to your hearts delight.