Talland Lemain Garden Apts

Enjoy panoramic views of the Heritage Coast from your holiday home – it’s located on the hillside above Looe Bay, with steps and a sloping path leading down to the seafront. Look a mile offshore and you’ll see St George’s Island – a marine nature reserve with resident seals and a variety of visiting birds, organised boat trips will give you a closer view. Wander along the seafront and you’ll arrive at the harbour where West and East Looe meet, its fishing fleet and leisure boats enjoying calm courtesy of the iconic Banjo Pier breakwater. The Old Sardine Factory on the quay will immerse you in stories of the maritime community that once thrived here; hop on the passenger ferry across to East Looe to explore narrow streets lined with shops, cafes and friendly pubs. The South West Coast Path gives access to sweeping coastal scenery, secluded coves and traffic-free havens such as Polperro, once a centre for smuggling. Inland, Liskeard is an ancient town on the southern edge of Bodmin Moor – reach it effortlessly with a train ride on the scenic Looe Valley Line.

Clean, bright and airy, this cute apartment is perfect for a couple’s escape but could just as easily be enjoyed by a solo traveller. A garden gate leads to a small flight of stone steps where the front door opens onto an open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. Dual aspect windows to the front let in lots of natural light and afford great views across the rooftops to Looe Bay, while inside there’s a TV, DVD and CD/radio to entertain. A small dining suite is comfortable at mealtime, and in the kitchen area, you’ll find all you need for food storage and preparation. The modern bathroom has a shower over the bath so you can opt to freshen up fast or linger in a tub of bubbles. There’s a choice to be made in the bedroom too – complete with a TV for late-night viewing, it comes with zip-and-link beds that can be made up as twins or a super-king-size.

Escape the hustle and bustle to while away an afternoon or evening on your own private sun terrace. It has an outdoor table and chairs and low walls to the front for unspoilt views of the sea and sky… you may even spot a passing ship or two.