THE SANDBOX, romantic, country holiday cottage in Hayle

The Sandbox in Hayle, Cornwall can sleep two people in one bedroom.

The open-plan living space includes a kitchen with breakfast bar, electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge, counter top freezer, washing machine, corner sofa and TV. There is a double bedroom with TV, served by a shower room with walk-in shower. To the outside is off-road parking for one car. Fuel, power, bed linen and towels are all included in the rent. Within 0.1 miles there is a shop, pub and beach. This accommodation does not accept pets or smoking. The Sandbox is a superb base for a couples retreat, whatever time of year.

Amenities: Underfloor heating throughout. Electric oven and induction hob, microwave fridge, counter top freezer, washing machine. 2 x TV. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for 1 car. Electric charger - pay by usage. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop, pub and beach 0.1 miles

Region: Cornwall’s visitors are constantly tempted back to the beautiful coastline, tiny fishing villages, hidden coves and the world-class surfing. Whatever the reason, Cornwall has long cemented its place as one of Britain’s premier holiday destinations.

Town: A significant RSPB wildlife estuary flows out of Hayle in the remote southwest corner of Cornwall and into the stunning St. Ives Bay, where tourists may enjoy three miles of golden sand beaches, hiking, history, and wildlife. Hayle offers a wide range of activities ashore as well. Paradise Park is a wildlife park where visitors may see amazing parrots, otters, and red pandas. The harbour and estuary region of Hayle are home to a variety of stores, eateries, and bars. Skittles and kart racing are available for the whole family, and Lelant, a mile outside of Hayle, has one of Cornwall's top links golf courses. The three miles of golden sand beach in Gwithian, where there is a surf shop, instruction, and equipment rental, is Hayle's crowning glory. There are beach cafes where the less active can relax while taking in the scenery and watching the kids play. Given its central location, Hayle is easily reachable by both public transportation (there is a train station nearby) and private transportation. A short drive will take you to St. Ives, where you may stroll through the winding alleys, visit the art galleries, or take in the vibrant subtropical gardens. There are several boat trips available in St Ives Harbour that are skippered by locals eager to highlight the finest of Cornwall, whether it is seal watching at Seal Island, a few hours of mackerel fishing, or a leisurely journey to Godrevy Lighthouse. St Ives Harbour has its own modest fishing fleet. The Minack Theatre (35 minutes away), Falmouth Maritime Museum (40 minutes), Eden Project (40 minutes), St. Michael's Mount (15 minutes), and a host of other top-notch tourist destinations are all conveniently located near Hayle.