Resting along Newquay's Pentire Peninsula, beside the Gannel Estuary and within walking distance of the popular Fistral and Crantock beaches is Il Giardino Garden Chalet, a charming, all-ground-floor, chalet property next door to the owner's home, boasting inviting accommodation for a couple wanting to enjoy a beachside break along the north Cornwall coast.
Enter into the open-plan living room, with French doors allowing in lots of light, as well as access to the spacious patio and lawn garden, the ideal space for basking in the Cornish sunshine with your morning tea or coffee.
Sit back on one of two sofas, placed beside the electric radiator, perfect for heating up the space and providing a cosy ambiance as you enjoy a glass of wine and an evening in front of the TV.
The well-equipped kitchen overlooks the pretty garden and provides a range of handy appliances that will enable you to cook a romantic dinner for your loved one, which can be enjoyed around the dining table.
Retire to the double bedroom when sleep is calling nd find ample wardrobe space for all your belongings, while the shower room offers a refreshing start to each day.
The Gannel Estuary is right by the property, separating Crantock from East Pentire and Newquay just beyond and is ideal for walkers, cyclists and those who want to explore the water by kayak or canoe, while birdwatchers will be spoilt for choice by an abundance of wildlife inhabiting the area.
Spend the day on the soft golden sand of Crantock Beach; owned and looked after by the National Trust and providing a long expanse of sand backed by dunes, it is popular with families and surfers who want to take advantage of the Atlantic swell, while wildlife lovers may even catch a glimpse of dolphins, known to occasionally visit the area.
Join the South West Coast Path towards the Pentire headland and enjoy views of Crantock to the south and Fistral Beach to the north, while venturing north along the path will bring you to the popular resort of Newquay, known as the UK's surfing capital.
Offering a choice of three excellent sandy beaches, known for their watersports and also popular with families, you can sunbathe, swim, work on your surfing skills or if you're a beginner, take a lesson at the surf school.
Visit attractions like Blue Reef Aquarium and Newquay Zoo to see a variety of exotic animals, and continue north along the coastal path to be rewarded by spectacular and far-reaching coastal views from the National Trust's Carnewas at Bedruthan Steps, before making your way towards the Trevose Head Heritage Coast to enjoy uninterrupted views of north Cornwall.
Head south along the coastal path towards St. Agnes Heritage Coast to see the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Wheal Coates, a former tin mine situated on the cliff tops, stopping off in the lovely resort of Perranporth, set in the heart of Poldark Country and home to a striking sandy beach backed by craggy rocks, while also being within easy reach of Healey's Cornish Cyder Farm, where you can take a tour and sample some delicious ciders.
Within driving distance of Padstow, St Austell and the city of Truro, you won't be short of things to do and magnificent coastline to explore from this wonderful abode.