Demelza

Split-level apartment in the coastal village of Gorran Haven, with its shops and two sandy beaches, situated in an idyllic spot on the South Cornwall coast.

Demelza is a split-level holiday apartment, great for a couple or a family with small children, looking for a traditional seaside holiday with the privacy of a lawned garden for play and leisurely al fresco lunches in the sunshine. The popular beach village of Gorran Haven on has two sandy beaches within a 1-mile walk, and you're well placed for exploring the attractions of the delightful South Cornish coast.

The property is attached to the main house in a quiet private road. Above the prettily-planted enclosed front garden, the distinctive glass-fronted balcony offers views over this leafy neighbourhood. Inside, homely carpeted comfort with natural wood furniture, a gentle colour palette and large windows complete the simple summery feel. The bright natural pine kitchen is the perfect place to cook up a feast in the evening, then head up to dine in the leather-furnished lounge/dining room.

The village beach is partly sheltered by a seawall, and a mile to the south around the point there's the wilder Vault Beach stretching to fabled Dodman Point - there's a car park and 500m walk to the beach. The South West Coast Path runs through the village, with exhilarating clifftop sections and sandy coves to discover. For day trips by car, the Eden Project is 15 miles away, or visit the fishing harbour of Mevagissey within 4 miles. There you can go sea angling or take a boat trip on the Fowey ferry across St Austell Bay.