Cornwall Self Catering cottage, Little Pippin, St Austell, sleeps 2

Immaculately styled, contemporary annexe with pretty garden close to the Cornish Riviera coastline in Carlyon Bay. One bedroom. Coast 200 yard.

Charlestown Beach, harbour and restaurants 1 mile. Shops less than 1 miles.

Little Pippin is a chic and contemporary coastal retreat in Carlyon Bay, St Austell. This stylish semi-detached dwelling next to the owner’s home is set down a private driveway and boasts off-street parking. The accommodation is set over two floors with a sleep-inducing bedroom for two guests.

On the ground floor is the entrance hallway with storage, smart cloakroom and bright open-plan living room with modern kitchen including breakfast bar and all the appliances, plus comfy seating and patio doors leading out to the attractive garden. The paved patio and shared lawn with quality rattan garden furniture for alfresco dining is a sunshiny south-facing spot perfect for relaxation. Little Pippin makes a delightful rendezvous bolthole, stylishly designed for couples looking to enjoy the attractions of Carlyon Bay.

The shoreline beckons for romantic rambles, swims and paddles. Explore the cliff top path showcasing stunning seascapes. Charlestown, famed for TV's Poldark, is home to Tall Ships, rustic inns and galleries, gift shops and eateries - a firm favourite! The charismatic resort of Fowey is seven miles away with popular Regatta Week.

The harbour is pretty; hire a boat and discover the hidden creeks, take a pleasure boat trip or fishing excursion. The water taxi to Polruan and Mevagissey makes a fun jaunt and the Bodinnick car ferry lands at Looe and Polperro – lunch aside the quay in this Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Play golf at one of the three local courses.

Visit The Eden Project with remarkable bio-domes of flora and fauna, just a 10-minute drive away. After a day in the Cornish air, Little Pippin is a superb choice to return to - relax in the garden with a barbecue nibble and glass of fizz.