Pet friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 2 - Padstow (5mls N), Cornwall

Close to the delights of Padstow, the Camel Trail and the glorious beaches of North Cornwall, this is the ultimate couples' retreat. Surf and swim away the hours on the nearby beaches, hike the coastal paths for views over the Atlantic and let your four-legged friend play fetch to his heart's content, before returning to the welcome of this cosy haven for an evening of rest and relaxation in comfort and style. Enjoy your favourite film from the sofa with a glass of wine, just bliss.

A beautiful barn conversion on a complex of three properties, this romantic retreat for two has all you could need after a busy day. Contemporary in cream with dark exposed beams adding contrast to the high ceilings, the light travels through this barn conversion with ease. The skylight in the bedroom helps you wake up with the sunrise, whilst the wood burner in the sitting room eases you into a gentle snooze with its flickering warmth, just make sure your doggy doesn't always get the best spot!

On warmer evenings enjoy a BBQ on the patio and some al fresco dining, watching the sun go down over the Cornish countryside. Chase the waves, hit the surf or simply soak up the sun at Watergate Bay (6.5 miles) and Daymer Bay (16 miles). The pleasant town of Wadebridge (9 miles) has fine boutiques and cafes, as do Padstow (5.5 miles), Newquay (9.5 miles) and St Agnes (24 miles).

Discover noted art, antiques and wonderful gardens at the grand Georgian Pencarrow House (13 miles) and the Elizabethan Trerice House (12.5 miles). Enjoy breathtaking scenery at Gunver Head (6 miles), The Viewpoint (5 miles) and the fantastic sea stacks at Bedruthen Beach (5 miles).