Little Ruffo

Little Ruffo is a 4-bedroom cottage at Trebarwith Strand near Tintagel, sleeping 6 across 4 bedrooms with 2 bathrooms. The property has an enclosed garden with BBQ, parking, dishwasher, washing machine, and WiFi included. No pets. From £870/week. Rated 4/5 from 7 guest reviews.

Tregardock Beach is 2.5km away - a remote north Cornwall cove reached via a steep cliff path. The approach on foot takes around 20 minutes each way, and the beach is only accessible around low tide, which keeps numbers down. Bossiney Cove is 3.3km, another quiet spot at the base of the cliffs. Port Gaverne, a calmer sheltered cove near Port Isaac, is 7.4km along the coast.

Tintagel village is within easy reach, with the English Heritage castle on the headland - the site associated with Arthurian legend - sitting above a dramatic rocky promontory. The castle costs around £16 for adults. Camelford is 5 miles inland, and Padstow is roughly 14 miles south along the coast road. The area has several good pubs, with the Port William at Trebarwith Strand itself worth visiting for its position directly above the beach.

This property suits families or groups of up to 6 who want a rural base for exploring the north Cornwall coast. The 4-bedroom layout gives separate sleeping space, and the enclosed garden is practical for children. Good for walkers doing sections of the South West Coast Path. Friday changeover.