Dog friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 3 - Hayle, Cornwall

Prepare to fill your days with endless walks, surf lessons, touring local towns and endless Cornish pasties when staying in this delectable retreat. Filled to the brim with eclectic decor and original features, this two-storey seaside town cottage invites a couple or a small family of three to get away together and stay in exceptional comfort. Offering space to unwind both indoors and out, a cosy wood burner to curl up by when the temperature drops and a plush king-size bed to sink into each night, you’re sure to feel incredibly well-rested throughout any length of stay here.

On arrival, pass by the small terrace area with outdoor seating, a charcoal BBQ and plants that lend the property an exciting Mediterranean feel. Once indoors, the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner invites you in with a wood burner gently tucked away in an original stone fireplace. This room is furnished with ample soft seating, a bespoke, fitted kitchen and a Smart TV – everything you might need for a rejuvenating evening in.

Also downstairs, the relaxation continues in the bathroom with a sumptuous slipper bath and separate shower, made for soaking whichever way you prefer. Moving upstairs, the first floor is split into two bedrooms, a spacious king-size with plenty of storage and a compact single bedroom for one. Discover Hayle on your doorstep, a pretty port town with unique stretches of water, some independent shops to explore and its attractive beach just a mile away.

From Hayle Train Station (0.5 miles), embark on the marvellous St Ives Bay Line, a train journey offering some of the most spectacular seaside scenery in the UK. This route flows through Carbis Bay (4 miles) and onto St Ives (6 miles), home to the famed Tate St Ives and a selection of stunning beaches.