This 3-bedroom cottage is a 19th-century stone building near Stackpole in Pembrokeshire, West Wales. The south-east-facing enclosed garden with patio and lawn is perfect after a day on the beach. The lounge has a beamed ceiling, brick fireplace with wood burner and plump sofas.

Stackpole is less than a mile away. Barafundle Bay, one of Wales's finest beaches with turquoise water and pale sands, is just 1.5 miles. The Pembrokeshire Coast Path can be picked up from the cottage. Watch for dolphins and porpoises from the cliffs. Broadhaven South Beach is 5 miles away for swimming and snorkelling.

The cottage sleeps six across three bedrooms. Two double rooms and one twin all feature sloped ceilings. One family shower room serves all three. The kitchen-diner has an electric oven, hob, microwave, dishwasher and fridge-freezer.

Pembroke Castle is 4 miles away (10 mins). Tenby is 10 miles with boat trips to Caldey Island to spot puffins. Barafundle Bay is 1.5 miles (5 mins). Broadhaven South Beach is 5 miles (12 mins).

This cottage suits families and couples who want direct access to Pembrokeshire's best coastline. Three bedrooms, a wood burner and an enclosed garden make this a solid base year-round.