Luxury self-catering accommodation in Seaton

Known locally as Sethyn, meaning ‘little arrow on the river’ Seaton is a haven for families seeking a more tranquil to-the-coast escape. A nature-loves haven, as the only green flag nature reserve in the county, you’ll discover dragonflies, Fritillary butterflies, kingfishers and otters on valley walks that wend through the verdant landscape. Sheltered by high cliffs, Seaton beach – through which The River Seaton meanders – is a playground for dam building, pooh stick races and saltwater paddling. Dog-friendly year-round, here you’ll find fishermen catching their supper, surfers taking to the waves and campfire singalongs being shared.

Renowned for its wild sweeping coastline, here, sandy beaches are framed by dramatic cliffs, huts pepper the landscape and ramblers explore. White sand beaches at Whitsand Bay are just a short jaunt from Seaton, while Downderry – cited as the Sunday Times as one of the best places to live on the coast – is quite and unassuming, with dolphin sightings not uncommon. The quintessential Cornish fishing villages of Looe and Polperro, where horse-carts and taster menus fuse the old with the new, are close at hand for those seeking a summertime bustle.  Navigate the rugged, windswept beauty of Rame Head and you can add a Napoleonic fort to the sightings.