Looking for the perfect UK beach retreat?

Crowned best holiday destination for the fourth year running at the British Travel Awards 2012, Cornwall has become the ultimate UK all-year-round location for a short break or family holiday.

For couples, families or groups of friends looking for a totally Cornish getaway - a stones throw from one of Cornwall's best blue flag beaches and stunning cliff top walks - Towan Valley provides the perfect base.

This new development of over 20 beautifully designed 2,3 and 4 bedroom contemporary eco-style beach retreats, of which a selection have been allocated dog friendly status - is located on the North Cornish Coast in the village of Porthtowan, 12 miles equidistant between St Ives and Newquay.

Nestled in a wooded valley, Towan Valley boasts luxury self catering accommodation which enjoy the very latest facilities including Wi-Fi, flat screen TVs, a fully fitted modern kitchen, off road parking and fully landscaped gardens.

Some 7 miles from Truro - Cornwall's only City - Towan Valley is a great base from which to visit some of the county's leading attractions including the Eden Project, National Maritime Museum, Newquay Reef Aquarium, Newquay Zoo, Trebah Gardens and the UK's largest outdoor ATV centre.

The properties are available through aspects-holidays.co.uk and michaelpaulholidays.co.uk.