Treat your special someone to a stylish break at this studio-style log cabin sitting in the grounds of a 16th-century thatched cottage in the South Devon village of South Milton. Located just 1 mile from the National Trust sands beneath Thurlestone Rock, it sleeps two people in one king-size bed, and is perfect for couples who are searching for a chic bolthole to call home while they walk the cliffs and swim the beaches of the South Hams together. Set off for South Milton Sands (1 mile) to swim out towards the natural arch at Thurlestone Rock, and then pick up the South West Coast Path and hike west to the twin coves at Hope Cove (2.5 miles). In the evening, come home to light the wood burner and share a lazy dinner on your deck with the valley in front of you.
Step inside your studio-style hideaway, and you’ll find a beautiful open-plan space where neutral decor, artwork and some fabulous curios give it a collected. Rustle up something to eat in the kitchen area and share a romantic meal at the table by the wood burner, or head out onto your private deck and dine while you take in the views across the valley to open farmland. When the day is done, retire to the beautiful king-size bed, which is perfectly positioned so you can enjoy late-night movies in laid-back comfort. A sleek shower room completes the layout.
Walk to South Milton Sands (1 mile) for a paddleboard session or an hour of rock-pooling beneath the arch. The reedbed at South Milton Ley sits just behind the beach - Devon's second-largest, with more than 200 bird species recorded – and you can take a stroll along the boardwalk that runs straight through it. Head into Kingsbridge (4 miles) for the estuary quay and the independent shops, or into Salcombe (6 miles) to catch the ferry over to East Portlemouth. Further afield, Burgh Island and the tidal sands at Bigbury-on-Sea (7 miles) are worth the drive.