Dog friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 6 - Padstow (4mls SE), Cornwall

Escape to this pretty property just 5 miles from the culinary hub of Padstow, overlooking the estuary and with nearby access to the A39 for ease of access to the rest of Cornwall. Renovated in 2018, the property is bright and airy with plenty of seating; a refreshing haven, perfect for families and groups of friends that are looking for a peaceful getaway with great links to some renowned Cornish gems, including Polzeath (10 miles) and Bodmin Moor (21 miles). This beautiful holiday home offers a light and welcoming space in the open plan living area that leads out to the enclosed garden and patio, the perfect spot for a lazy al fresco lunch.

Wake up gently with a coffee on the sofa before heading out for the day. On warm summer evenings, enjoy a BBQ out on the lawn, before retiring to one of the comfortable bedrooms to dream about tomorrows adventure. Meadow View is the ideal place to stay to explore pretty fishing port Padstow.

Just 5 miles away, you can book a table at celebrity chef Rick Stein's restaurant for an exquisite meal of Cornish seafood, or visit the National Lobster Hatchery. Why not hire some bicycles and cycle along the coast? Another idyllic village to visit is Port Isaac (13 miles), made famous by ITV's Doc Martin, and walks along the South West Coast Path allow for some stunning views.

Further afield but still within reach is the Eden Project (19 miles) and the Lost Gardens of Heligan (23 miles).