Kittiwake

The ground floor consists of an entrance hall and kitchen, featuring a large dining table with bench seating. Two bedrooms and a bathroom are also tucked away off the entrance hall. Stairs lead up from the kitchen to a generous lounge on a mezzanine – high ceilings, exposed beams and double patio doors add light, space and intrigue to this room. The lounge and decking outside benefit from breath-taking views of Bryher’s rugged silhouette across the channel. A further set of stairs take you from the lounge to a large landing, two bedrooms and bathroom.

The neighbouring outdoor pool (open May – September) awaits for summer’s day dips. Nearby is the Flying Boat Bistro, serving tempting seafood suppers and an indulgent brunch menu. Tresco Stores is just stumbling distance from the cottage – send the children across to collect freshly baked croissants and bread for a leisurely breakfast.

Kittiwake has its own set of steps onto the powdery white sand of Farm Beach – begin your day with a paddle in the bordering crystal waters.

5 steps down to front door. Ground floor: Entrance hall leads left into kitchen/diner and right to 2 Twin bedrooms, one with sea views, Bathroom with shower and WC. First floor: From kitchen/diner up short flight of stairs (9 steps) to lounge on mezzanine level, patio door to garden and beach, views over water to Bryher. Up 4 steps to Double bedroom with sea views, Twin bedroom, Bathroom with shower, bidet and WC.