A Cornish Lemon

Smack dab in the heart of Truro, you'll find this charming apartment in a Grade II-listed building on an equally characterful street. Sprawl out on the squishy velvet sofa, an engrossing book or a glass of Cornish ale in hand, before rustling up a delicious dinner in the contemporary kitchen – we suggest making a fish pie using fresh-caught seafood and ingredients from the local market.

A huge Georgian window takes centre stage in the living room – not only does it bathe the space with sunlight on bright afternoons, but the outlook onto the traditional townhomes is straight out of a movie. We also adore the eclectic stylings – there are nods to the famous William Lemon everywhere you look, be it printed citrus wallpaper in the hallway or old-school portraits hanging in glitzy golden frames.

As Cornwall's only city, Truro has everything you'd expect – fantastic dining, excellent shopping and plenty of entertainment – and it's all within walking distance. Here, independent shops, local art galleries and historical homes line cobbled Georgian lanes and the three towering spires of the cathedral loom overhead. While it isn't by the seaside – the nearest beach is Perranporth Beach, a twenty-minute drive away – this area has plenty of riverside paths and small villages well-worth exploring.

Home truths:
*At full occupancy, two guests will sleep on the sofa bed in the living area *This home is on the first floor and guests will need to climb stairs *The entrance is shared with other residents in the building – there's also a small courtyard that is shared with one other apartment *While children are welcome, the windows are low to the ground *There's no parking provided, but you can unload your bags at the loading bay directly opposite the building – there's a ten-minute time limit *This flat is in a central spot, so noise is to be expected *The dining table can double as a laptop-friendly workspace