Up 137 steps, through ‘glorious’ gardens, ‘one of the most comfortable establishments I’ve ever stayed in’ occupies a higgle piggle of houses with ‘extraordinary views’ across Falmouth Bay.

‘We had unobstructed views across Mount’s Bay, and were treated to two glorious sunsets and a harvest moon.’

Blow all cares away with a welcoming glass of champagne on arrival at Andrea and Simon Copper’s sleekly designed, child-free retreat. Perched high above a 14th-century fishing village, there are uninterrupted sea views stretching across the bay to historic Chapel Point and beyond

Hidden within wooded acres on the Helford river, this 18th-century manor house was recently revamped, acquiring ‘a fresh feel’.