This two-bedroomed fisherman's cottage in Marazion offers couples and small families wide-reaching sea views across Mounts Bay, with St. Michael's Mount taking centre stage – a spot to watch the lights glowing at night along the coast. Marazion is an ancient market town home to a vast sandy beach where you can walk for miles, discovering rock formations with the gentle lapping tide that recedes towards the Mount. The island has a crescent harbour and an ancient castle nestled in wooded slopes.
Inside, the open-plan living and dining space on the ground floor features twin generous two-seater sofas, a Smart TV, an electric fire and sweeping sea views. A Scandi-style table and four chairs complete the dining area. The separate, well-equipped kitchen includes a filter coffee machine. A washing machine and freezer sit in an original outhouse next to the back door, and a restored outbuilding houses a hot beach shower. Upstairs, the master bedroom has a king-size bed with views of St. Michael's Mount and the surrounding bay. The second bedroom also has a king-size bed, which can be made into a twin, with good views of the mount. A spacious bathroom with a freestanding bath sits adjacent on the first floor, alongside a contemporary shower room and a separate cloakroom. Outside, a decked patio up fairly steep steps from the kitchen catches the afternoon sun. There is no parking at the property, but free on-street parking is available nearby, with easy access for luggage drop-off at the front door.
Travelling to St. Michael's Mount is almost as much fun as exploring the island – walk the ancient stone causeway at low tide, or catch a National Trust boat when the tide is in. The South West Coast Path offers a flat, paved promenade from Marazion to Penzance – around 3 miles – with sculptures along the way. Penzance itself is home to the Art Deco Jubilee Pool and independent delis. A park and ride at nearby St. Erth connects to St. Ives via a scenic branch-line train, and the Coastal Hopper bus stops opposite the cottage for car-free exploring.