Gem

The cottage interiors exude coastal cool throughout – living room, kitchen and dining space are all interlinked, and a separate TV room provides a perfect playtime pad for the children. Upstairs, the master bedroom swims in sea blues and turquoises – spend lazy mornings wave-watching from the luxurious king bed. Two further bedrooms are decked out in candy stripes and fun floral prints.

Temptation comes in the form of the Flying Boat Bistro and its indulgent menu – begin your day with breakfast here to fuel island-wide adventures. When it comes to swimming, you’ll be spoilt for choice, with a tempting indoor pool at the nearby Spa, plus two glistening outdoor pools for hotter days.

Evenings on the terrace, drinking a G&T, watching the sun sink behind neighbouring island Bryher – just heavenly.

Ground floor: Hall with stairway and doors to TV room, separate WC, kitchen, lounge/diner; TV room with sofa bed; kitchen with range-style cooker and american fridge open to; lounge/diner with log burning stove, large flat screen TV, sea views and patio doors. First floor: Stairs with hand rail to landing; master bedroom with sea views, armchairs, flat screen TV, patio doors to balcony, and en suite bathroom; twin bedroom; twin bedroom; family shower room with WC.