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2 fishing village retreats, stylish, arty and fun. Limewashed walls, cosy wood-burner, and restaurants and coastal path outside the door

Come for seaside chic and a sweet approach along Mousehole's horseshoe-shaped quay. You walk straight in to a bright, open-plan space with high ceilings, limewashed floors and a cosy wood-burner. Modern art on whitewashed walls and a vibrant blue sofa with pink cushions provide bites of colour, while knotty, reclaimed wood sits happily with state-of-the-art furniture. A smart kitchen runs along one wall with black contemporary units, shining chrome and all you need to create convivial meals round the table, or take a bite to the sunny courtyard on balmy days, as seagulls whirl above. The bedroom is on the same floor, so sleep soundly on a large bed with crisp cotton sheets, a harlequin check cover, books to nose through, floor to ceiling windows and a funky Japanese plunge bath with a power shower overhead for sandy limbs; this shipshape bathroom has a separate basin and loo. Good pubs, restaurants and the bustle of village life surround you, or escape to the coastal path that runs through the village and you can go for miles in either direction. A gorgeous treat for two.

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