Cornwall spot with 'handful of whitewashed cottages' among UK's best mini-breaks

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A tiny Cornwall village with a "handful of whitewashed cottages" has been named among the UK's prettiest spots for a mini-break.
Portloe was featured in the list from The Times, which was looking at the villages with special appeal for a short stay.
The publication shared: "Whether your ideal village is veering towards a hamlet or one with a rom-com-worthy collection of trendy shops, we've got you covered in this list of the UK's 25 prettiest — all with a gorgeous place to stay."
The full list of the UK's 25 prettiest mini-breaks can be found on The Times website here.
Why is Portloe among the UK's prettiest spots for a mini-break?
The beauty of Portloe is definitely a factor that has helped its inclusion on the list, with its landscape and cove being some of the highlights.
The Times wrote: "With a handful of whitewashed cottages wedged above a small cove, this tiny village on the Roseland peninsula has plenty of superb optics.
"It was once a thriving harbour, and a few boats still drop off crabs and lobsters while foot traffic comes from walkers on the South West Coast Path, which travels through the village.
"The Lugger hotel has been part of the Portloe landscape since the 18th century, when it allowed villagers to absorb smuggled goods, especially French brandy.
"These days, with 22 rooms and three cottages, it delivers a beautifully curated Cornwall land and seascape."
Portloe is considered to be one of the county's prettiest villages, according to the Cornwall Guide, with it being described as "the jewel in the crown of the Roseland peninsula".
It adds: "Its steep-sided valleys has meant that it has managed to escape development over the years and many buildings differ little from when they were built."
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Portloe dazzled the poet John Betjemen when he visited, as he declared it "one of the least spoiled and most impressive of Cornish fishing villages".
As mentioned previously, The Lugger hotel is a well-known aspect of the village alongside The Ship Inn pub just up the road.
St Austell Brewery announced earlier this year that they were going to sell the pub, leading local residents to launch a campaign to try and buy it.