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srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/1200x712/secondary/Pedn-Vounder-Beach-5458746.jpg?r=1719484065208" media="screen and (min-width:10000px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/674x400/secondary/Pedn-Vounder-Beach-5458746.avif?r=1719484065208" media="screen and (min-width:100000px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/674x400/secondary/Pedn-Vounder-Beach-5458746.webp?r=1719484065208" media="screen and (min-width:100000px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/674x400/secondary/Pedn-Vounder-Beach-5458746.jpg?r=1719484065208" media="screen and (min-width:100000px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/940x/secondary/Pedn-Vounder-Beach-5458746.avif?r=1719484065208" media="screen and (min-width:1200px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/940x/secondary/Pedn-Vounder-Beach-5458746.webp?r=1719484065208" media="screen and (min-width:1200px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/940x/secondary/Pedn-Vounder-Beach-5458746.jpg?r=1719484065208" media="screen and (min-width:1200px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/590x/secondary/Pedn-Vounder-Beach-5458746.avif?r=1719484065208" media="screen"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/590x/secondary/Pedn-Vounder-Beach-5458746.webp?r=1719484065208" media="screen"><img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/590x/secondary/Pedn-Vounder-Beach-5458746.jpg?r=1719484065208" class="zoomEnabled" data-img="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/1200x712/secondary/Pedn-Vounder-Beach-5458746.jpg?r=1719484065208" alt="Pedn Vounder Beach, Cornwall." title="Pedn Vounder Beach, Cornwall." width="590" height="391" loading="lazy"></picture></p><span class="newsCaption">Pedn Vounder Beach, Cornwall, is a stunning location <span class="caption">(Image: Getty)</span><span class="magnifier" data-img="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/1200x712/secondary/Pedn-Vounder-Beach-5458746.jpg?r=1719484065208"></span></span></div><div class="text-description"><p>The UK might not necessarily have an international reputation for its beaches, but with the average summer getting hotter and hotter it increasingly should. Cornwall, in particular, has some stunning coastal locations, none more than Pedn Vounder Beach.</p><div id="ad-vip-article"><div id="div-gpt-ad-vip"></div></div><p>This gorgeous cove on the south coast of the Penwith peninsula has a simply incredible beach that is open to the public and features golden sand with the sort of clear light blue waves you'd normally associate with the Caribbean. It's an unbelievable beach and, even better, there are a good few places to stay within a short drive of it.聽</p><p>If you're looking for a really rustic country stay, for example, the <a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Link" href="https://airbnb.pvxt.net/Gmv026" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">The Flower Shed</a>, in Penberth Valley, could be perfect. This gorgeous little converted cottage has been redeveloped with real taste to make a beautiful one-bedroom stay that oozes romance from every brick.聽</p><div id="ovp-primis" class="ovp-primis-h251"> <script>const loadOvpScript=()=>{let el=document.createElement('script');el.setAttribute('src','https://live.primis.tech/live/liveView.php?s=118222&playerApiId=v118222');document.getElementById('ovp-primis').appendChild(el)};window.top.addEventListener('primisPlayerInit',e=>{try{if(e.detail&&e.detail.playerApiId==="v118222"){if(window.document.getElementsByClassName('jwplayer')[0]){e.detail.float('disable')}}}catch(e){}});window.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded',()=>{setTimeout(()=>{if(typeof flagTcfLoaded!=='undefined'&&flagTcfLoaded===!0){loadOvpScript();ExpressApp.Log('[Load] OVP flagTcfLoaded',new Date())}else{document.addEventListener("tcfLoaded",()=>{loadOvpScript();ExpressApp.Log('[Load] OVP tcfLoaded',new Date())})}},1500)})</script> </div></div><div class="photo changeSpace"><p class="withoutCaption"><picture><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/1200x712/secondary/5454019.avif?r=1719484065263" media="screen and (min-width:10000px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/1200x712/secondary/5454019.webp?r=1719484065263" media="screen and (min-width:10000px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/1200x712/secondary/5454019.jpg?r=1719484065263" media="screen and (min-width:10000px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/674x400/secondary/5454019.avif?r=1719484065263" media="screen and (min-width:100000px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/674x400/secondary/5454019.webp?r=1719484065263" media="screen and (min-width:100000px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/674x400/secondary/5454019.jpg?r=1719484065263" media="screen and (min-width:100000px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/940x/secondary/5454019.avif?r=1719484065263" media="screen and (min-width:1200px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/940x/secondary/5454019.webp?r=1719484065263" media="screen and (min-width:1200px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/940x/secondary/5454019.jpg?r=1719484065263" media="screen and (min-width:1200px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/590x/secondary/5454019.avif?r=1719484065263" media="screen"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/590x/secondary/5454019.webp?r=1719484065263" media="screen"><img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/590x/secondary/5454019.jpg?r=1719484065263" class="zoomEnabled" data-img="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/1200x712/secondary/5454019.jpg?r=1719484065263" alt="The brick exterior of The Flower Shed Airbnb." title="The brick exterior of The Flower Shed Airbnb." width="590" height="270" loading="lazy"></picture></p><span class="newsCaption">The Flower Shed is a charming Airbnb with easy access to Pedn Vounder beach. <span class="caption">(Image: Airbnb)</span><span class="magnifier" data-img="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/1200x712/secondary/5454019.jpg?r=1719484065263"></span></span></div><div class="text-description"><p>It's about a 15-minute walk from Pedn Vounder Beach, making it about as close as you could possibly stay, and it's got real character. With聽<a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Link" href="https://airbnb.pvxt.net/Gmv026" rel="nofollow">a 4.88-star rating from over 100 reviews</a>, too, it's clear that people have loved their time in it, and is an affordable option at 拢80 a night (although this number could vary depending on when you're booking).聽</p><div id="taboola-ad"></div><p>One five-star review said: "Very cosy amidst idyllic garden and surroundings, very close to one of the prettiest coves in Cornwall. The only sounds were the birds and the wind in the trees. Great to be with charming, friendly hosts." Most reviews are five-stars and the lower-rated reviews are from a number of years ago.聽</p><p>The most recent four-star review states: "It was a great place to stay. Superb walking and local pub (5 minutes walk) serving great food and local beers."</p><div><div><div><div><div>If you want something within around a five-minute drive of Pedn Voucher Beach but with a much more modern aesthetic, check out this <a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Link" href="https://airbnb.pvxt.net/Qy5Nx9" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">unique lodge near Porthcurno Minack</a>, also on Airbnb. It's a two-sleeper and has a very eco-home look and feel to it, and has a sea view right out of its main entrance.聽</div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="text-description dont-miss"><p> <strong> READ MORE: </strong> <strong> <a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Link" href="/travel/shortbreaks/1912094/Edinburgh-16th-Century-cottage-Airbnb" onclick="ExpressApp.GoogleAnalytics.TrackEvent('Dont Miss - link', '/travel/shortbreaks/1912094/Edinburgh-16th-Century-cottage-Airbnb')"> Have a unique city break in this stone Dovecot cottage 30 minutes from Edinbu... </a> </strong></p></div><div class="text-description"><p>Set on the grounds of a farmhouse, it looks like it has a few more modern touches inside. Crucially, it has a<a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Link" href="https://airbnb.pvxt.net/Qy5Nx9" rel="nofollow"> 4.92-star rating</a> from 26 reviews and is priced at <a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Link" href="https://airbnb.pvxt.net/Qy5Nx9" rel="nofollow">拢97 a night.</a></p><p>One reviewer stated: "I was looking for a quiet spot as a base while getting about one of my favourite coastlines. The Lodge was ideal in every respect.</p><p>"10-minute walk and you're on the South West Coast Path above Cornwall's trademark coves. 20 minutes drive and you're in Newlyn." The lowest rating for the lodge is four stars and even that says they'd recommend the lodge.</p><p>If you're planning a trip that has more than two people involved, though, you might want a bigger place, and AirBnB thankfully has a great option there, too. You can rent this聽<a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Link" href="https://airbnb.pvxt.net/5gVMBo" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">entire cottage in Saint Levan</a> for 拢140 a night this September, getting two bedrooms and space for four guests.聽</p><p>It's a beautiful little home, with a wood-burning stove for cosy evenings and low beams making it clear just how old the building is. Plus, of course, you're close to the beach at roughly a 10-minute drive ensuring it still feels like your local haven.</p><p>It has multiple five star reviews with most stating how much they love the cottage, one said: "We had an amazing stay at Rosie's cottage!</p><p>"The cottage is really cosy! We would go there anytime again!" It's worth noting that some reviews comment that upstairs is 'quite small' although it has no reviews less than four stars.</p></div><div class="photo changeSpace"><p class="withoutCaption"><picture><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/1200x712/secondary/5454038.avif?r=1719484065313" media="screen and (min-width:10000px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/1200x712/secondary/5454038.webp?r=1719484065313" media="screen and (min-width:10000px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/1200x712/secondary/5454038.jpg?r=1719484065313" media="screen and (min-width:10000px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/674x400/secondary/5454038.avif?r=1719484065313" media="screen and (min-width:100000px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/674x400/secondary/5454038.webp?r=1719484065313" media="screen and (min-width:100000px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/674x400/secondary/5454038.jpg?r=1719484065313" media="screen and (min-width:100000px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/940x/secondary/5454038.avif?r=1719484065313" media="screen and (min-width:1200px)"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/940x/secondary/5454038.webp?r=1719484065313" media="screen and (min-width:1200px)"><source type="image/jpeg" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/940x/secondary/5454038.jpg?r=1719484065313" media="screen and (min-width:1200px)"><source type="image/avif" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/590x/secondary/5454038.avif?r=1719484065313" media="screen"><source type="image/webp" srcset="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/590x/secondary/5454038.webp?r=1719484065313" media="screen"><img src="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/590x/secondary/5454038.jpg?r=1719484065313" class="zoomEnabled" data-img="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/1200x712/secondary/5454038.jpg?r=1719484065313" alt="A wooden lodge on Airbnb near Porthcurno Minack." title="A wooden lodge on Airbnb near Porthcurno Minack." width="590" height="443" loading="lazy"></picture></p><span class="newsCaption">This charming wooden lodge on Airbnb has views over the sea. <span class="caption">(Image: Airbnb)</span><span class="magnifier" data-img="https://cdn.images.express.co.uk/img/dynamic/134/1200x712/secondary/5454038.jpg?r=1719484065313"></span></span></div><div id="newsletter-place"></div><div class="newsletter-pure" style="background: rgba(15, 98, 114, 1); border-color: rgba(15, 98, 114, 1);"><div class="i lazy-bckg" title="Discover the best holidays and latest news with our FREE email"></div><div class="t cc" style="border-color: rgba(15, 98, 114, 1);"><div> <input placeholder="Enter your email address here" type="email" name="emailAddress" data-pure360="27"> <button data-nfsubmit>SUBSCRIBE</button> <span class="l"></span> <span class="error">Invalid email</span></div><p>We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. 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Read our <a href="/privacy-notice">Privacy Policy</a></p></div></div><div class="text-description"><p>These all offer up terrific options that would have you able to spend a whole day at the beach, right down to sunset, without worrying about a long journey home, but if you'd like the comfort of a <a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Link" href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=76202X1587086&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestwestern.co.uk%2Fdestinations%2Fcornwall%2Fnewquay" rel="nofollow">hotel experience</a>, you might have to accept a longer drive back to it.</p><div id="mantis-recommender-placeholder"></div><p><a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Link" href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=76202X1587086&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestwestern.co.uk%2Fdestinations%2Fcornwall%2Fnewquay" rel="nofollow">Best Western's nearest hotel</a>, for example, is <a data-link-tracking="InArticle|Link" href="https://go.skimresources.com?id=76202X1587086&xs=1&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestwestern.co.uk%2Fdestinations%2Fcornwall%2Fnewquay" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">in Newquay</a>, roughly an 80-minute drive, which is very manageable. 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