9 Talland

A four-bedroom cottage within a gated development of 33 properties on the south Cornwall coast at Talland Bay, number 9 sleeps 8 and sits within the Cornwall National Landscape. The development shares a 12m x 6m heated indoor swimming pool, a naturally filtered outdoor plunge pool open year-round, a sauna, a gym, and an on-site concierge service.

The cottage has an open-plan living space on the ground floor with a patio, and the master bedroom opens onto a large sun deck with sunbeds. Four bedrooms accommodate up to 8 guests, and on-site parking is included. The property holds a perfect 10 rating from 2 reviews on Toad Hall Cottages.

Talland Bay beach is just 0.7 km away - two small shingle-and-sand coves divided by a rocky outcrop, with rock pools and sheltered swimming. Lekerock Cove is 1 km and Hannafore Beach 2.6 km. The South West Coast Path passes directly through the bay on its route between Looe and Polperro, a manageable 5-mile section.

Looe and Polperro are each about 2.5 miles away and have harbours, pubs, and restaurants. The 13th-century church of St Tallan stands on the hillside above the bay. Prices start from 736 pounds per week with Saturday changeover.