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coastal views in the bathrobe and slippers provided.
The ground floor of the cottage features a lounge decorated in light tones, its cream and wood interior offering a nod to the Cornish fishermen in fixtures and fittings.
The kitchen has a handy portable fridge and stone sink while upstairs the bed is large, incredibly comfy and bedecked with the finest linen.
Each night, during the turn-down service, we were left a hot chocolate sachet and marshmallow in a tall glass mug and, during the day, the most delicious chocolate chunk cookies and hand-made truffles awaited our return.
Nearby Cobb Cottage takes up to six guests, while the Middle Cottage sleeps two and boasts a private terrace that offers the best view over the harbour, providing a haven even on the dankest of winter days.
Watching the waves rolling in from the English Channel and crashing up against the rocks from within the warm and snug surroundings of our cottage held a magical charm of its own.
The two televisions were rendered redundant by the nature show unfolding a pebble’s throw away.
The two-AA Rosette restaurant on site wrings every last ounce out of Portloe’s views. On the stormiest of days, I was told, the waves have been known to crash against the ground floor kitchen windows.
With such a close proximity to the salty spray, The Lugger pays homage to the fruits of the sea with the best of local fish and produce dominating the menu.
Being a long-standing pescatarian I went for a sea bass starter and sea bream main course. Both were cooked to a tee while my carnivore partner opted for the pork main course and was delighted, declaring it was one of the best pieces of pig she’d devoured in her life.
Table service, like the reception staff, is relaxed and attentive.
Afterwards, you can retire to the Lugger’s lounge and plant yourself on one of the large sofas next to a cosy log fire.
A table service breakfast is offered in the restaurant – in the summer, you can dine on the terrace, too – with a selection of cereals, muesli and granola, cold meats, cheeses,