Where to stay

Coastguards (above) is a whitewashed cottage that sleeps eight and offers sweeping views across an inlet to neighbouring Samson and Bryher (from £1,695 for seven nights). Prefer to be waited on? The New Inn has 16 ensuite rooms, each overlooking the coast or countryside. It offers free access to the Abbey Garden, indoor and outdoor swimming pools, tennis courts and a golf course (B&B from £570 for three nights; tresco.co.uk).