1 Elliot Terrace

This is an aparthotel for divers who value room to spread out, make a proper drink and decide for themselves what dinner looks like. The building keeps its period character, while the accommodation works more like a private base than a conventional hotel room: living space, a kitchen and a place to sit down properly after a day by the water.

The setting suits couples, families and small groups who would rather have an apartment than a corridor of identical bedrooms. Private parking is available on site, and the property has a lift. Useful details, especially when your luggage has acquired the usual collection of damp clothing and oddly shaped bags.

Plymouth Hoe, the Lido, the Barbican, the theatre, the town centre and a good spread of restaurants and cafés all sit close by. You can keep the car parked and make the evening a walking affair.

1 Elliot Terrace sits in central Plymouth, directly beside the large public space of Plymouth Hoe and overlooking Plymouth Sound. The property is described as beachfront, while Devil's Point Beach is around 0.7 miles away. Kingsand and Cawsand beaches are farther out, at roughly 3.2 and 3.4 miles respectively as the crow flies; road distances are longer, so this is a city-and-coast base rather than a remote beach lodge.

Plymouth Hoe is around 350 feet away, with the Lido, seafront walks and open views close at hand. The Barbican and the theatre are also nearby, and Maritimo is about 700 feet away on foot. Ocean City Coffee & Ice Cream and Pier One are around 800 feet away, while Valenti's Cafe & Bar is roughly 1,350 feet away.

Plymouth railway station is about 0.9 miles away on foot. The location is particularly handy if your trip combines diving with the city, a train journey or a few evenings out without having to organise transport every time you fancy dinner.

The larger apartments are the natural choice when you are travelling with dive companions or family and want somewhere beyond the bed to sit, eat and sort out the next day's plans. The Four-Bedroom Apartment with Sea View has four bedrooms and three bathrooms, while the two-bedroom apartments offer either four or six places depending on the apartment. That extra bathroom space matters when several people are attempting the same post-dive routine at once.

For two people, a studio keeps things simpler. The Standard Studio and the other 40-square-metre studios have a double bed and a sofa bed, while the ground-floor studio is the compact option for up to three guests. The larger apartments bring views over the Hoe and the sea; the studios look towards the city. Choose accordingly if the view is part of the reason for coming.

Kitchens are properly equipped for self-catering, with an oven, hob, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble dryer. There is also a dining table, coffee machine, kettle and toaster. Living areas include a sofa and flat-screen television with a DVD player. Soundproofing, heating, a fan and private entrances help make the apartment feel like your own space, while linen, towels, a hairdryer and complimentary toiletries keep the practical side under control.

Your meals are built around the apartment rather than a hotel restaurant. The kitchens give you an oven, hob, microwave, fridge and dishwasher, with a dining area where breakfast can be taken at your own pace and dinner does not have to follow anyone else's timetable. After a long day outside, that can be more useful than another formal dining room with a menu and a clock.

Coffee and tea facilities are provided, and a washing machine and tumble dryer make the self-catering arrangement practical for a longer stay. Stocking up means you can keep something simple ready for an early start or a hungry return, rather than treating every meal as a logistical exercise.

When cooking feels like an unnecessary second sport, Maritimo is about 700 feet away on foot. Pier One and Ocean City Coffee & Ice Cream are roughly 800 feet away, and Valenti's Cafe & Bar is around 1,350 feet away. The Plymouth Hoe Club and The Factory add nearby places for a drink, both within roughly 1,050 feet.

The main leisure asset is the setting itself. Plymouth Hoe is on the doorstep, with open space and the seafront close enough for a slow walk when your legs have had enough ambition for one day. The property is also listed as beachfront, and Devil's Point Beach is around 0.7 miles away.

For something more active, windsurfing is available in the surrounding area, while walking tours and bike tours can be booked locally. Hiking, cycling, fishing, canoeing, horse riding and snorkelling are also listed as activities nearby. The distinction matters: these are outings around Plymouth, not facilities waiting downstairs in the building.

Back at the apartment, the calmer option is straightforward. Make a drink, put your feet up on the sofa, use the WiFi and let the view over the Hoe or the city do some of the evening's work. Board games and puzzles are available for a quieter night in, and the theatre is close when you want somebody else to provide the entertainment.

Check-in starts from 15:00 and you need to tell the property your expected arrival time in advance. Check-out is by 10:00. Private check-in and check-out, express check-in and check-out, and luggage storage are available, which helps if your travel plans do not line up neatly with those hours.

Free private parking is available on site, with a reservation required. Vehicle information needs to be sent before arrival. Newquay Cornwall Airport is about 38 miles away in straight-line distance and roughly 44 miles by road; Exeter International Airport is around 40 miles away in straight-line distance and about 47 miles by road. Plymouth railway station is approximately 0.9 miles away.

Children of any age are welcome. A cot can be requested for children aged up to two, subject to the apartment selected, while extra beds are not available as a general option. The minimum check-in age is 21, cash is not accepted, and smoking is not permitted. Pets can stay in apartments 1, 1a, 1b and 3, with a request required. Quiet hours run from 17:00 to 11:00, and parties or events are not permitted.