Willow Cottage

Willow Cottage is a three-bedroom property sleeping six in a quiet Cornish hamlet. The essentials—electricity, wifi, bed linen and towels—are covered, and you'll arrive to a welcome pack. What sets this place apart is how thoroughly it's equipped: the kitchen has a range cooker, dishwasher, wine cooler and coffee machine, so you can cook as simply or ambitiously as you like. The living room centres on a woodburner and a smart TV; bedrooms are spread across two floors, including a ground-floor double with garden access and a first-floor double opening onto decking. The third bedroom has a single and a raised single reached by ladder, good for older children. Two bathrooms with heated towel rails mean mornings run smoothly.

Outside, the real draw is the space and setup. A private hot tub seats four. The back garden has sitting areas, a barbecue and chiminea, with a stream running through it—children and dogs have plenty to explore. You get parking for three cars and the whole place to yourself. One pet stays free. St Just, the westernmost town in the UK, is a short drive away or a fifteen-minute walk. The cottage does not permit smoking, and is not suitable for children under three.