article_snippet.sent: It is number five among the UK's holiday home hotspots behind
article_snippet.sent: Cornwall, with Cornwall 300 mile coastline, is the nation's holiday home hotspot, with more than 10,000 holiday properties located there, six per cent of the total.
article_snippet.sent: Researchers for Direct Line Select Premier Insurance interviewed estate agents about the holiday home market in these areas to get recommendations on where to buy and find out how competitive the local property market is at present.
article_snippet.sent: Nick Brabham, of Direct Line, said: 'Holiday homes are very valuable to owners as Holiday homes are often a place to relax and spend quality time with loved ones. '
article_snippet.sent: This time is often limited, which means it is essential to keep the property and it contents in top condition all year round.
article_snippet.sent: Peter Olivey, an estate agent in the Cornish resort of Padstow, said: 'Cornwall ticks a number of important boxes for second home owners with Cornwall coastal location and abundance of activities. '
article_snippet.sent: It's a true holiday haven without the hassle or cost of going abroad. 
article_snippet.sent: The local property market here is competitive but with a number of new developments springing up and mortgage rates much lower than mortgage rates have been, there's still plenty of opportunity for prospective buyers.'
article_snippet.sent: Sought after: It is number five among the UK's holiday home hotspots behind