One of my favourite places to get away from it all is Land’s End in Cornwall. There are some great places to stay in this part of the world and while trying to book some last minute accommodation last September I discovered a real gem – The Old Wash House, located on a working dairy farm at Boscawen-noon. This beautifully restored granite barn, finished with chunky wooden beams, eco-limed pine floors and a cosy wood burner, makes a super lovely and relaxing retreat. Each morning, you wake up to views over the fields, birdsong and cockerels crowing.

There is plenty to do on foot from the farm. A five minute walk down a stunning green lanetakes you to the ancient stone circle of Boscawen-noon – a wonderful place for a picnic. Alternatively, you can book a place on a wild food foraging walk with the Wash House’s owner Caroline Davey who runs the fantastic foraging and cookery school Fat Hen.

General beach-going and coastal walks are also an integral part of any stay here and just a couple of miles away is Sennen Cove, possibly the most beautiful beach in the country. Here we spent many a happy evening supping and eating homemade pizza on the deck at the brilliant Beach restaurant and café overlooking the white sand and turquoise waters.

I also thoroughly recommend taking a drive along the coast road to St Ives. The scenery is stunning and there are many secluded coves and viewpoints to stop off at along the way. Ask a local where Port Ferris is and you won’t be disappointed. The Gurnard’s Head is also a great place to stop for lunch and you might even be lucky enough to find some of the fruits of Caroline’s foraging on the menu.