Dawn End

Set on the hillside above West Looe (the smaller and quieter side of the popular holiday destination) this welcoming property provides a home from home for one or two couples or a small family to enjoy a relaxing seaside break. The sandy shingle beach at Hannafore, dog friendly all year round, is just 0.2 miles away, and the seafront has a long promenade with cafes, a putting green and tennis courts. Walk across the Victorian bridge and you will find East Looe, with its compact, sandy beach and photogenic streets lined with shops, pubs and cafes. Walkers will enjoy the 5-mile stroll along the South West Coast Path to the quaint fishing village of Polperro, or you could book a boat trip out to Looe Island, a marine nature reserve and a quiet haven for wildlife.

Take the external steps up to the property and find that this two-storey house has been decorated in a fresh, coastal style which is delightfully appealing. The lounge has a stylish timber wall feature, bookshelves and a TV over an inset feature fire, but its piece de resistance is the cushioned window seat which offers remarkable views over the bay and the sea. The kitchen/diner is a bright and cheery space with everything necessary for whipping up a snack or a family meal, and there’s a useful ground-floor cloakroom with WC. On the first floor, the super-king-size bedroom also enjoys far-reaching views, and there is a light and airy twin bedroom and a bathroom.

The elevated position of this house means that its outside areas have wonderful views over the sea, beach and pretty town, and you have a choice of places to sit and relax or eat alfresco: the patio area with garden furniture at the front, or the tiered terraces to the rear, where the various seating options are positioned to make the most of the views and sunshine.