Six coastal cabins you can ACTUALLY walk to the beach from

There are not one, but three beaches within walking distance of Halzephron cabin. Gunwalloe Fishing Cove (5-minutes) a beautiful long stretch of sand that connects to Porthleven at low tide. At Dollar Cove (10-minutes), silver dollars are still washed up (very rarely these days) following storms and Church Cove (12-minutes) has lifeguards during high season if you’re keen to swim. Chuck in the fact that your walk back goes through a beautiful garden and ends, most likely, at the big bath in the cabin, and it’s the perfect seaside break.

There’s “walkable to the beach”, then there’s “so close to the beach that you could step onto it by accident.” Not as well known a measure of distance, we admit, but that’s because it’s so rare. Sandy Toes is literally right on the shore, with only a low fence separating you from the beach. Inside it’s got casual beach house charm in buckets and spades, with the big wood burner or the long deck perfect for stretching out napping.

It’s just 15 minutes’ walk from craggy cliffs and the wide-open bay of Manorbier Beach, at The Sea Shed! It’s also just a five-minute walk to the gates of Manorbier Castle, and all the village has to offer, and only a short drive to several other beaches nearby. Waking up in this spot means sunlight pouring through large windows, incredible birdsong from the dawn chorus, and cracking open those French doors for the fresh sea air that wafts through the treeline. From there, it’s a tricky decision between the outdoor shower – for a revitalising start to the day, or the beautiful roll-top bath indoors – for a very relaxing start!

A shipping container that hasn’t physically travelled far from the sea since retirement but has come a long way in terms of design. Now its cargo is a leather sofa and a big double bed, all with views of the water, which is only a 20-minute walk away. What's even better is that the walk is past a field full of alpacas. You can wave to them as you head for the beach, or even arrange with the owners to take them along, although they're terrible at beach cricket.

This is the absolute dream family holiday in France – a big space for games, fire pits, hot tubs and beautiful little beach right through the trees. There are even kayaks to borrow so you can explore the coast. Back up in the lodge you’ve got proper beds and camp kitchens on the deck, so you can work on dinner while the kids crash about in the field. You can all walk down to the beach for sunset, on a soft sandy track, before coming back up to soak in the hot tub and hope the little ones are tired enough for bed.

Setting is vital, and that’s why Pointy, is sat in a nine-acre field, amongst 5000 acres of The Flete Estate, and the even larger South Devon Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. From this incredible spot, you’ll have panoramic views up of the area – which is a SSSI and marine conservation zone. As if this wasn’t enough, it’s a five-minute walk to the private Pamflete Beach (so private, it’s not even marked on a map). If you’re not lazing on the sands, or taking to the water to wild swim, paddleboard or otherwise make use of the estuary on your doorstep – then you’ll be back at the beautiful space itself.