… in Padstow, 350 yards up from the pretty harbour front, a handsome, early Victorian semi-detached house on three floors, with typical lofty ceilings, huge windows and generous-sized rooms. In front is a paved parking area (rare in this narrow-streeted village), and at the back, a neat enclosed garden (table/chairs, barbecue) on two levels (2 steps). Front door to hall; big kitchen (dishwasher, microwave) with dining table/chairs in middle, TV and utility area with washing machine, tumble drier and fridge-freezer. South-facing living room, looking to gravelled patio area, with big bay windows letting in lots of light, TV/DVD/video. Downstairs loo (washbasin). Back door and 5 steps down to the garden.

Back in the hall, stairs up to the first floor and two bedrooms – both double, one with glimpses of the Camel estuary across slate rooftops; big bathroom (suite plus bath-shower); more stairs up to second floor with two more bedrooms – both twin with long, pretty views; shower-room (suite). Cautionary Deposit £100. A lovely family house, hugely convenient for shops, cafés, restaurants and away from the bustle. Arrival after 4pm.