This inviting cottage is nestled on the owner's private grounds and situated in the sleepy Cornish village of Blackwater. This romantic bolthole is the perfect rural retreat for couples. Watch the waves crash ashore as you amble along the unspoilt sands of Porthtowan Beach (3 miles), before returning home to sip a sparkling aperitif on the secluded decked area.

This homely property features a neat interior with vaulted beams and open-plan living. Drop beach bags by the door and hang windbreakers on the hooks then venture into the heart of the home. Sip a glass of wine as you cook up a fresh summer supper in the glossy kitchen with marble-effect worktops. Adorn the wooden dining table with a spread, top off glasses, then settle in for a leisurely evening meal. Curl up on the sofa with something sweet and chat into the early hours or cosy up with a film on the Smart TV. Enjoy an evening rinse in the modern shower room then slip into the crisp sheets of the elegant king-size bedroom. In warmer months, enjoy the mild Cornish climate as you tuck into a grilled al fresco feast on the private front deck.

Keen ramblers can enjoy rugged views along a section of the South West Coast Path (within 3.5 miles) and then enjoy a romantic sunset drink lounging in a beachfront bar in Porthtowan (3 miles). Admire the intricate architecture, scope out coffee nooks, and peruse markets in the bustling Cathedral city of Truro (7 miles).