Escape to pictuesque North Cornwall for a family-focussed stay in this charming cottage, situated in an idyllic countryside setting, just a short drive from the surfing hotspot of Bude.

The cottage's interior gives off a relaxed barefoot coastal vibe, with a driftwood sculpture on the coffee table, local landscapes adorning the walls, and a rustic dining table surrounded by deliberately mismatched chairs. Its open layout creates a social space where you can happily be preparing dinner in the kitchen, while holding a conversation with someone stretched out on the sofa by the front door.

Upstairs, both cosy bedrooms are equipped with skylights that make for a gentle wake-up call each morning. Although you can always close the blackout blinds if you'd like a lie-in. In addition, plenty of built-in storage is handy when it comes to unpacked and settling into your home from home.

Elsewhere, the site boasts an array of fantastic shared facilities, including a games room, children's playground and a campfire area. For us, you can't go wrong with a morning caffeine boost form the horse trailer turned cafe as you lead the kids off to feed the farm animals (available seasonally).

For off-site escapades, your hosts have teamed up with the area's most outstanding artisans and adventurers to create a local list that includes everything from places serving sumptuous local produce to those offering exhilarating outdoor experiences.

Home truths:
*Given the location, a car is a necessity – there's on-site parking available for one car
*Child-friendly amenities such as a cot and highchair are available on request
*The site is shared with cottages and roundhouses, so you're not totally secluded
*Check yourself in on arrival with the lockbox
*The garden, games room, playground, volley ball net and camp fire area are shared with other guests