Dene Cottage

Dene Cottage sits five yards from Polperro harbour, where around 13 registered fishing boats still unload their catch at high tide. This 2-bedroom cottage sleeps 4 and has been recently refurbished, with beamed ceilings and a wood-burning stove that reflect the character of the building. WiFi and a washing machine are included.

The rooms are well-proportioned for a village-centre cottage, and the enclosed courtyard garden - a genuine sun trap - adds outdoor space that is rare this close to the water. The property holds 10/10 out of 10 rating from 87 reviews on Toad Hall Cottages, with prices starting from 587 per week on Saturday changeovers.

Lekerock Cove is the nearest beach at 1.4 km, with Talland Bay at 1.7 km along the coast path and Lansallos at 4.2 km. The South West Coast Path runs within seconds of the front door - the section from Polperro to Looe covers about 5 miles through Talland Bay and takes 2.5 to 3.5 hours.

Polperro is a car-free village in the inner lanes - park at Crumplehorn car park at the top and walk half a mile downhill, or take the tuk-tuk that runs Easter to October. The Heritage Museum of Smuggling and Fishing overlooks the harbour from a former pilchard factory, and the Blue Peter Inn is built into the cliffs nearby. Looe is a short drive away, and the village sits within the Cornwall National Landscape.