Orchard Lodge, Cornwall

This immaculate, detached house set in lovely gardens is a short walk from the famous Cornish harbour and village of Boscastle. A delightful property, it is carefully thought through, of excellent quality and finished with an eye to detail providing high quality accommodation for families in this lovely Cornish village. On the ground floor a stylish sitting room with plenty of room for all the family to relax around the cosy wood burning stove, with entry via glazed double doors to a smart dining room, which in turn provides access via patio doors to the lovely garden. You've a well-equipped kitchen in which to prepare tasty meals for all to enjoy in the dining room or alfresco style in the garden. Upstairs five comfortable bedrooms, all with en suite shower rooms and a separate family bathroom. There’s a well-kept garden to the front of the house and at the back, more neat garden with a big patio area for alfresco dining and an old apple tree providing much needed shade on warm summer days. The village shops, bars and restaurants, as well as the majestic natural harbour, are just a short walk away, as are many lovely cliff and wooded-valley walks. Beach lovers need to head for the little, low-tide sandy beach at Bossiney or the bigger Trebarwith Strand, also popular with surfers. If you love a touch of mystery and folklore, then head for Tintagel and its famous ruined castle, rich in Arthurian legend. This house simply oozes quality, providing excellent accommodation any time of the year for families wanting to explore this delightful area.