Par

Par sits on Cornwall's south coast as a compact seaside town with four guesthouses and B&Bs making it a straightforward base for a coastal visit. The Britannia Inn & Waves Restaurant (rated 4.6 from around 2,100 reviews) combines accommodation with a restaurant, while Vine Cottage B&B, Penarth Guest House and Emms Cottage offer smaller-scale alternatives. The guesthouses cluster close together, so once you've chosen where to stay, the town centre is easily navigable.

The main draw is Hangloose Adventure Eden, rated 4.7 from nearly 1,200 reviews. This is where most visitors spend their time if they're looking for something structured to do. Beyond that, Par functions as an eating and drinking spot, with five places to eat dotted through the town. The Eden Project (rated 4.3 from over 6,300 reviews) is the heaviest hitter here; The Hive and the restaurant at Hangloose Adventure both score 4.7. The Gardeners' Kitchen at Par Garden Centre and The Coffee Shop offer quieter, more informal options.

Par works best as a practical stop on a Cornish coast trip rather than as a destination in its own right. If you're drawn to the area's beaches and want somewhere to sleep and eat without fuss, the town delivers that. The guesthouses are small enough to feel personal—Penarth and Emms both have just a handful of reviews—while The Britannia offers the comfort of a larger, well-established operation.