Britannia House

Gather friends or family and come for a dose of fresh sea air from this roomy townhouse close to a safe sandy beach for swimming, paddle boarding or sailing. Marazion has good pubs, cafés and restaurants – try The Godolphin overlooking the beach. Generous owners leave you a large hamper with mainly Cornish goodies – prosecco, a cream tea and chocolate. The kitchen will please proper cooks (the owner is a professional chef) and has prepping space and kit, along with a double oven.

Take a book to the fire-warmed sitting room, or watch a film if the weather is bad. On sunny days you’ll be out on the patio catching rays while gulls soar above and the only decision you might need to make is how long to sit there. Three bedrooms, one across the whole top floor, have well-dressed beds, pretty fabrics, soft robes.

Walk the causeway or take a ferry to the island castle, spend glorious days on the beaches, join coast and cycle paths from the door.