Swallow Cottage, Cornwall

Please note: The property is a traditional Cornish cottage and like many has low beams which is part of the character but one to consider if you are a tall family. Port Isaac 0.8 miles. Swallow Cottage is a wonderfully characterful, semi-detached cottage resting in Lower Trefreock, Cornwall. Boasting original features including exposed beams and an open fire, along with a quintessentially cottage-like décor which runs throughout the property, this cottage is ideal for a peaceful family holiday, or as a pet-friendly base for exploring the delights of Cornwall with your canine companion. On arrival at the cottage, a private driveway leads to two off-road parking spaces where you can park up and forget about your car if you wish! Enter the cottage to find stunning flagstone floors in the porch, adding to the charm of the space, leave your coats and shoes before making your way through to the kitchen. Pop the kettle on for a well-earned cup of tea while you discuss dinner plans with your loved ones; the kitchen offers everything you need to rustle up tasty home-cooked meals including an electric oven and hob, and there is even a handy washing machine for your clothes after a sandy day at the beach. From here, gather in the living/dining room to enjoy your meal as you catch up on the day's events while the open fire crackles nearby, sure to be your pets favourite resting spot! When it is time to relax, flick on the TV and snuggle up before night rolls in and you make your way to bed. Climbing the stairs, the first floor offers two well-appointed bedrooms, a king-size and a twin with a truckle, ideal for the children of the group to slumber together. Completing the interior is a family bathroom with both a bath and a walk-in shower; freshen up in the morning with a quick rinse and unwind in the evenings with a long hot soak. Outside, the garden offers an alternative dining arrangement with the barbecue and furniture on the patio, as well as a place for your four-legged friend to run and stretch on the lawn which is lined by pretty mature shrubbery. This gem of a cottage presents gorgeous views of the rolling hills, while still resting within walking distance of Port Isaac's harbour, meaning picture-perfect walks and plenty of shops and eateries can be reached easily. If you don't fancy cooking one evening, choose from a lovely selection of eateries; cafés to take your morning coffee and cake in, such as Chapel Café, The Krab Pot which is right by the harbour and offers a heartier meal, two fantastic pubs, The Slipway Restaurants or take your pick of Nathan Outlaw's two fantastic restaurants. Known for being the filming location of Doc Martin and Fishermen's friends, be sure to wander the village and spot the famous sights and houses. Avid walkers will be pleased to find the South West Coastal path just a short distance from the cottage where magnificent clifftop views await, while days out can also be enjoyed further afield at Trebarwith Strand where the sandy expanse can be enjoyed at low tide. Making your way along the coast, the historic village of Tintagel, where the remains of a castle can be explored while you ponder the legends and myths of King Arthur. With so many beaches, you will not be short of water sports and activities to do; why not visit Polzeath, where the rolling waves will tempt you to hire a surfboard and try them out, before ending your day around the corner in the gentler shores of Daymer Bay and Rock. Swallow Cottage makes a wonderful pet-friendly base for a trip to the stunning Cornish coast.