The Pottery Crosstown

The Pottery Crosstown is a one-bedroom cottage in Morwenstow sleeping 2 in a king-size room. The open-plan lounge, kitchen, and dining area centres on a wood burner, and the garden with parking is at the rear. WiFi is included. The property has 25 reviews from holidaycottages.co.uk, suggesting a solid track record of bookings in this quieter corner of north Cornwall.

Duckpool Beach, a remote National Trust cove at the bottom of a wooded valley, is 3.5km from the cottage. Sandymouth Beach is 5.1km - a broad sandy arc with a National Trust car park. Both are less visited than the beaches around Bude and Newquay, which suits guests wanting space in high season. Morwenstow itself sits above dramatic Atlantic cliffs and is one of Cornwall's northernmost villages.

One dog is accepted, and the garden and surrounding farmland make this a usable option for dog walkers. The South West Coast Path runs along the cliff top above Duckpool and continues south towards Bude (6km) where surf hire, shops, and restaurants are available.

Good for couples wanting a simple, quiet base near the north Cornwall coast away from the larger resort towns. The wood burner and remote setting suit out-of-season visits. Not great for guests wanting lively evenings out - Morwenstow has no pub and limited amenities within walking distance.