Tregundy Farmhouse, Perranporth, Cornwall

Tregundy offers spacious, comfortable accommodation with spectacular views for a large group or a couple of families in the perfect location overlooking Perranporth beach.

Close to the town centre, there is easy access to restaurants and cafes, as well as shops, supermarkets and a bank.

Inside, there are two separate lounges, one with a 32 inch TV and the other offering a quiet retreat. Both have ample seating and log fires for those chilly evenings. The extendable dining table easily seats 10, and there is other seating in the two kitchens, which are fully equipped. There is also a separate laundry room.

Upstairs, on the first floor, there are four double bedrooms, two with stunning sea views and each with a vanity unit and shaving point. This floor also houses the single bedroom and two bathrooms.

On the second floor, which is accessed by a steep staircase, are two rooms each with three single beds.

The electricity meter is operated by £1 coins.

The house is surrounded by a secluded, walled garden with a gas barbecue - perfect for outside eating. There's also a hot outdoor shower - ideal for sandy feet!

Perranporth's surfing beach is a very short walk away, offering long golden sands and enticing rock pools. For the budding surfer, equipment hire is available locally.

Should you tire of the beach, there are many other options. The coastal path from Newquay to St Agnes runs past Tregundy and affords spectacular views of the Atlantic. The Golf Club is close at hand, and the town's park and gardens boast a boating lake, tennis courts and a bowling green. The local airfield provides scenic trips, self-fly hire and, for the adventurous, flying tuition.

Truro and Newquay are within 7 miles and other attractions such as the Eden Project, the Lost Gardens of Heligan and several National Trust properties are all close by. For those seeking culture, the Tate at St Ives and the spectacular outdoor Minack Theatre are worth a visit. Also bear in mind the Lappa Valley Steam Railway and the National Maritime Museum at Falmouth.