Gypsy

A detached two-bedroom bungalow in Hannafore on the west side of Looe, 25 paces from the seafront with partial sea views across to Looe Island. The bungalow sits directly on the South West Coast Path - you can step out the front door and onto the path without crossing a road. Prices start from GBP518 per week.

Two bedrooms sleep 2 guests, with a private parking space in front of the cottage. No hot tub, no WiFi listed - the draw here is the seafront location and the coast path on the doorstep, not the interior spec. The bungalow is dog-friendly, and Looe Island nature reserve is visible across the water.

Hannafore Beach is 0.3km away - a sheltered cove popular with kayakers and families. East Looe Beach is 0.9km along the seafront. From the front door, the coast path heads east towards Talland Bay and Polperro, one of the most dramatic clifftop stretches in south Cornwall. Looe town centre is a 15-minute walk, with boat trips to Looe Island, a working harbour, and several fish restaurants.

Best for coastal walkers and couples who want immediate beach access in south Cornwall. Less good for anyone who needs WiFi or indoor amenities to match the location.