Over The Hill

This barn conversion sits in a rural hillside setting. The fishing village of Polperro is just a mile away and can be reached by a country walk over the owner’s land and down a lane. Here, visitors will find a tidal sea pool, independent shops, a choice of eateries and a small beach. A bigger beach can be found in the nearby harbour town of Looe, a gently sloping stretch of sand with good bathing conditions. From Looe, visitors may like to take a boat out to the nearby Looe Island, a marine nature reserve with a resident seal colony.

This accommodation suits a couple's break, or a small family using the available extra futon bed. The open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner is on the first floor, with exposed beams, TV, DVD, and a wood burner with logs provided. The kitchen has an electric oven and hob, dishwasher, fridge with ice compartment and microwave. Downstairs, the bedroom with king-size bed has its own TV and space for an additional futon bed, suitable for a child. The bathroom has a roll-top bath, separate shower cubicle and WC and the washer/dryer is under the stairs.

Outside, there is a shared lawn area with outdoor seating for alfresco dining and guests are welcome to explore the grounds where they will find a play area with swings and a seesaw, as well as a games area with nets for tennis, badminton and football. Guests are also free to enjoy the wildlife pond and meet the chickens, ducks and fish.

Nearby: Lekerock Cove Beach (1.5 miles) and Talland Bay (1.5 miles). See our Lansallos guide for more beaches and walks in the area.

**Best for:** a couple's break or a small family with one extra child, given the king-size bedroom's additional futon space and the mile-long country walk into Polperro's harbour and shops. **Less good for:** guests wanting to bring a dog, since Over The Hill does not accept dogs.