Talland 24

Talland 24 is a 3-bedroom "upside-down" house in Talland Bay, south Cornwall, sleeping six, with parking adjacent to the front door. The inverted layout puts the living space on the upper floor to make the most of the south-westerly sea views, with prices from £700 per week.

The upper floor has an open-plan kitchen, dining, and sitting area with a wood-burning stove and large windows facing the coast. A glass-panelled balcony with outdoor furniture extends from the living space - a practical spot for morning coffee or evening drinks. Downstairs, 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms (one en-suite) lead off the main hallway. Outside, decking with furniture and a lawn wrap around three sides of the house.

Talland Bay beach is 700 metres away - two small shingle-and-sand coves divided by a rocky outcrop, with calm water for swimming and kayaking, and a beach cafe open through the season. The coast path between Looe and Polperro passes through the bay - both towns are about 2.5 miles from the house in opposite directions, each with pubs, restaurants and a harbour. The Eden Project is around 16 miles north.

**Best for:** Families and groups after a quiet, rural coastal setting with sea views and coast path access. **Less good for:** guests needing WiFi or a hot tub.