Anchors Away

Anchors Away is a one-bedroom cottage on the clifftop above Downderry village, on Cornwall's south-east coast between Looe and the Tamar Valley. The property sleeps 2 in a double bedroom and comes with covered parking - a practical detail given the village's steep, narrow lanes.

Inside, an open-plan living and dining area connects to a galley kitchen, with a separate seating area for quieter moments. The south-facing patio has outdoor dining furniture and catches the afternoon light. Prices start from £707 per week with a Saturday changeover.

Downderry Beach is 0.6 km from the cottage - a south-facing sandy shore that stays calm enough for swimming and rarely fills up even in August. Whitsand Bay, one of the longer stretches of sand in south-east Cornwall, is 6.3 km along the coast path.

Downderry itself is a small, quiet village with a pub, a cafe and a restaurant within walking distance. The South West Coast Path runs through the area, with flat walking east towards Seaton and more demanding cliff sections west towards Looe. Plymouth is about 30 minutes away across the Tamar Bridge, while Looe and Polperro are 6 and 9 miles respectively.