The Gateway in Gunnislake, Cornwall

The Gateway Self-Catering

Sandwiched between the picturesque Tamar Valley and the untamed beauty of Dartmoor National Park, this home is the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Inside, this stunning house has been lovingly furnished and provides plenty of space to socialise, as well as plenty of corners to claim when you want to lose yourself in the pages of a good book. With plenty of windows, plus a couple of French doors with direct patio access, the gold, ebony and ivory colour scheme of the open-plan living/dining room gives off a luxurious air. On warm summer evenings, throw open the doors for seamless indoor/outdoor living. Alternatively, the fireplace makes for cosy winter evenings in.

Elsewhere on the ground floor, the expansive farmhouse-style kitchen is the heart of the home, with plenty of space for everyone to gather around for morning tea and toast while you plan your day. Finally, there's also a ground-floor bedroom for those who don't fancy negotiating the stairs. Speaking of the bedrooms, each is lovely in its own right, but it's hard to top the countryside views through the floor-to-ceiling windows of the main en-suite bedroom up on the first floor.

Given your location straddling the Devon-Cornwall border, there are plenty of places to discover nearby, as well as fantastic gourmet options with a five-to-fifteen-minute drive. For the ultimate indulgence, your hosts can even arrange a private dining experience for you at the property, cooked by one of the chefs from the Michelin-starred Cornish Arms restaurant.

Home truths:
*Your host is called Louise
*Access to the home is via a private entrance
*One of the bedrooms is on the ground floor, which may suit less mobile guests
*We'd recommend having access to a car to explore the surrounding area – there's free parking for up to three vehicles on the premises
*Breakfast is provided
*Your host is willing to allow events with prior arrangement
*This home isn't suitable for children under 5 years of age
*Early check-ins and late check-outs must be pre-arranged and cannot be guaranteed