Cornwall Self Catering cottage, Polly's Bower, Landrake, sleeps 2

Pollys Bower is a romantic, dog-friendly detached barn with sensational views in Landrake, Cornwall, boasting a woodburning stove and shared swimming pool. Looe less than 10 miles; Plymouth 1less than 2 miles.

Polly's Bower is a luxurious, dog-friendly retreat for couples set in the beautiful rolling Cornish countryside with sensational far-reaching views and an elegant, shared outdoor heated pool. A unique venue, this exquisite conversion of a 300-year-old apple crushing barn is situated in south-east Cornwall between the villages of Landrake and Tideford near the city of Plymouth. It occupies a tranquil and tucked-away location, amid a patchwork of fields and wooded valleys, yet is a hop from the Cornish Riviera coastline and beaches and the Tamar Valley, which is an area of outstanding natural beauty.

Detached and well-screened from the owners' neighbouring farmhouse, it is nicely private and makes the perfect escape at any time of year. Enter the spacious open-plan living room and discover a tasteful blend of the modern and the rustic. Oak wood floors, exposed beams, modern art, soft lamps, and a deep rug add to the comfort, elegance, and style.

A deep sofa and armchair adorned with coordinated cushions and throws sit beside a woodburning stove, and there are books, DVDs, and board games for toasty nights in. The modern kitchen is well equipped with gadgets aplenty, including a coffee machine. Romantics can enjoy suppers at the dining table set within an inglenook or on the south-facing patio during the warmer months and watch the sun set.

A sumptuous bed dressed with plump pillows and soft cotton bed linens awaits in the first-floor bedroom. An intimate and open-plan design, a low wall separates the bed area from the bathroom area with its bath, sleek shower, and a loo tucked into the corner. Expect to relax and be pampered with White Company hand and bath towels, luxurious toiletries, cotton bathrobes, and slippers.

A stable door provides access to external steps. Convenient for explorers, you are not far from visitor hotspots at Looe, Polperro, Fowey, Cawsand, and Kingsand, and the long sandy beach and scenic coast path at Whitsand Bay. Scenic walks can commence from the front door along green lanes and field paths through meadows and woods with pleasant river views.

Stop for a refreshment at the nearby local, The Rod and Line pub, or Heskyn Mill restaurant, then return to Polly's Bower and cosset yourself in luxury.