Bluebell Cottage Bennetts Court

Reverse-level living gives Bluebell Cottage at Bennetts Court its character: a cottage for five guests near Whitstone with the main rooms upstairs to make the most of the views. Three bedrooms - a double, a twin and a single - share one bathroom, a layout that suits a family wanting separate rooms more than a group of five adults sharing a single wash space.

Putting the living space on the upper floor means the sea views reach the sitting room as well as the bedrooms, a deliberate trade against the more usual downstairs-living cottage layout. A shared games room and a shared lawn extend the property's outdoor and rainy-day options beyond its own four walls. Wi-Fi, a washing machine and private parking for one car are included, but dogs are not accepted here.

The cottage sits near Whitstone, with Warbstow recorded as the nearest town. Widemouth Bay is 4.5 miles away, Millook Beach 5.0 miles and Summerleaze Beach 6.1 miles from the cottage, all a short drive rather than a walk. Two reviews so far have averaged 4.7 out of 5, a strong but still small sample to judge by.

**Best for:** families wanting three separate bedrooms, sea views from the living space and a shared games room for wet days. **Less good for:** groups needing more than one bathroom, private grounds or a beach within walking distance.