Overdene

Rural views stretch out over trees and fields towards the distant sea from this welcoming dog-friendly bungalow on the outskirts of Falmouth. Positioned to enjoy town and countryside in equal measure, Overdene might just be your ideal next holiday home-from-home in Cornwall.

Overdene has three bedrooms and plenty of living space, with a large lounge area to relax in and a sofa in the conservatory perfect for avid readers. An established and reasonably secure garden with an elevated decking area will keep little ones, either on two legs or four, entertained while the grown-ups make breakfast.

Wander beneath dappled sunlight through tree-lined lanes and footpaths towards the golden sands of Maenporth beach, where a swim in the sea or a coffee at the café awaits to reward your efforts, or perhaps spur you on for more adventures along the South West Coast Path.

Boats gently bob on the water in the pretty harbourside town of Falmouth, just a short drive away. This Cornish town is a haven for visitors, but a year-round population ensures the fun doesn’t just end with the summer. A busy-to-the-brim calendar, from the Oyster Festival to the International Sea Shanty Festival, means there’s always plenty to do at any time of year.

Back at base, play around on the baby grand piano (we won’t tell anyone if all you play is chopsticks), or sit out of an evening on the decking area with a G&T as the sun sets overhead. There, enjoy the sounds as the landscape quietens and the buzzing of insects and the birds’ playful chatter give way to the hooting of owls and whispers of awe from your family, as the stars slowly emerge before their eyes.