Tern

Four bedrooms dotted throughout the property provide plenty of space for large groups. Downstairs, the kitchen-diner is well-equipped for rustling up holiday suppers, or barbecue on the terrace outside with a marine backdrop.

The lounge is set on a mezzanine allowing it to benefit from the evocative sea views on offer. On colder nights, fire up the log burner and watch the stars appear through the patio doors.

Swimmers will be spoilt for choice with both an outdoor pool and the island’s indoor spa pool on the doorstep, or, take advantage of the beachfront location and wild swim from Farm Beach below.

Dine at the Flying Boat nearby, serving brunches, light lunches, and pop-up supper nights, or explore further and find the island’s pub, the New Inn, along the harbourfront at New Grimsby.

The winding coastal walk from the cottage along to Appletree Bay - see if you can find a cowrie shell.

8 steps down to paved area, 1 step 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.