Luxury self-catering accommodation in Tregonhawke

Swim-happy visitors arriving at this sandy strip in south east Cornwall will want to unpack the board and rush to the waves, but if you'd prefer to polish your technique first, the Adventure Bay Surf School offers training, and it will be well worth it; the beach here is known for its impressive swell. Beachgoers love this golden stretch, starting at Captain Blake’s Point north of Polhawn Cove and reaching right up to the rock-pooling, surfing delights of Freathy, just beside the county line. At the beach, access involves steep steps but there's a café once you've made it.

Choose a quirky beach hut as a base and indulge in a family amble; taking a windswept walk around Rame Head admiring the breathtaking views, then on to the twin villages of Cawsand and Kingsand, once in different counties and still offering a yesteryear feel. Stop here to visit the cobbled backstreets, then hop on the Cawsand Ferry and set sail to over to historic Plymouth for an afternoon. From Mount Edgcumbe's stunning house and gardens, to the woodland walks at Cothele, there are plenty of historic spots to explore in this leafy locale.