Dog friendly holiday cottage, sleeps 4 - St Agnes (1.5mls SE), Cornwall

For a slice of well-thought-out comfort, a hot tub with lovely views and cool coastal style, look no further. Choose this delightful cottage just 2 miles from St Agnes village, whose Heritage Coast area has breathtaking clifftop scenery dotted with tin-mine chimneys, icons of Cornwall's proud heritage. This area inspired Winston Graham, author of the much-loved ‘Poldark' novels.

Sandy beaches and pretty villages offer classic Cornish seaside holidaymaking. This pretty gem of a cottage has clever exterior touches: stone blocks carefully exposed in the whitewashing and brick window surrounds. On the decked area there's a hot tub for relaxing after a long walk and a comfortable dining area, and on the lawn there's a BBQ, so don't forget to try some local sausages or fresh fish.

Inside, it's comfy, spacious and airy, with timber beams exposed, natural wood flooring and a subtle colour palette reminiscent of clear seaside light. Walkers (and their dogs) will love the breathtaking routes along North Cornwall's coast. A proper Cornish beach day is a must – try surf lessons on the wide beach at Perranporth 4 miles away, or the more bijou Trevaunance Cove, less than 3 miles away on the other side of St Agnes where you'll find a restaurant just behind the beach.

For a town visit, Truro with its cathedral is 7 miles away, while the National Trust's Trelissick Garden 4 miles further will be inspiring to any gardener. Locally, there's a riding centre in Goonbell (1 mile away) and pubs and restaurants in St Agnes itself.