Adjoining the owner’s property, this comfortable, single storey holiday home enjoys tranquillity and is perfect for exploring the nearby cathedral city of Truro (just 5 miles), the North Cornish Coast with beaches of Porthtowan, Perranporth and Newquay, all within a few miles. Cycle hire is popular in the area with cycle trails close by. The Tate Gallery at St Ives, Maritime Museum at Falmouth, Eden Project, plus various National Trust properties all within easy reach. The A30 provides easy access to Penzance, St Ives, Falmouth and both the north and south coast. Shop and restaurant 2 miles, pub 1 mile.

Hidden down a country lane in the picturesque Camel Valley just six miles from the beach, Old Mill Cottage lies in the grounds of a 13th-century manor house with duck pond and bubbling streams, two miles from the pretty little town of Camelford and close to magnificent Trebarwith Strand, the vast beaches of Rock and Polzeath, and the character fishing village of Padstow. The famous Camel Cycle Trail along the glorious Camel estuary is only minutes away, as is Doc Martin’s village of Port Isaac and Cornwall’s unique Bodmin Moor where ponies wander free. The Eden Project, The Lost Gardens of Heligan and the famous surfing beaches of Newquay are easily accessible.

Set amidst a wooded valley with a tranquil stream running alongside it, Provender House is the quintessential detached country house, the original mill stone now forms the doorstep and the pretty garden is edged by the stream. A short walk through woods to the beach is highly recommended. The pretty village of Veryan, which sits on the edge of the Roseland Peninsula is minutes away and offers a wonderful local pub serving local ales and food, a gallery and a shop. Along the peninsula visitors can find many beaches including Pendower and Carne, considered to be amongst the prettiest in Cornwall. There are also fishing villages with the day’s catch which guests can buy for that special meal or simple barbecue on the beach. The area is renowned for its beauty and dramatic coastline which provides hours of walking with stunning views across the open sea or inland across rolling fields. There is horse riding, golf and cycling within easy reach of the village. Further afield is Fowey, Truro, Padstow, St Ives and Falmouth which can be reached by passenger ferry from nearby St Mawes. The Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan are easily reached and both well worth a visit. Truro has a theatre, cinema, a museum, plentiful local restaurants and excellent shopping. Falmouth has the historic docks and is home to the National Maritime Museum, with many hands-on exhibits for children of all ages. Pleasure cruises around this picturesque bay can be enjoyed, as can kayaking, river trips to Truro or simply meander the narrow streets. There are many cycle trails in the area many of which are linked and are mainly off road. Cycle hire centres are available and it is possible to cross the county by bike, or cycle through the Cornish industrial heritage sights and marvel at the ancient tin mines. The beaches of the peninsula and Cornwall are second to none and provide the ultimate day out for little cost. Rock pooling, crabbing and fishing as well as lazing on the fine white sand are all recommended. Pub ¾ mile.

Set peacefully with its own garden, 100 yards down a steep, traffic-free lane, this Grade II listed holiday cottage is filled with character, original features and antique furniture. Camel Cycle Trail 1 mile (cycle hire locally). Sandy beach, 7 miles. Padstow, 15-minute drive. Shops, pubs and restaurants 1 mile

This exquisite former fisherman’s cottage is set only yards from the harbour in the pretty village of Mousehole, one of the most popular destinations in Cornwall. Adjoining another property, this traditional cottage has been lovingly refrubished to offer comfortable and relaxing holiday accommodation. The village of Mousehole has winding streets with art galleries, cafes, shops and restaurants, as well as a lovely sandy beach in the harbour with access onto the coastal paths and beyond. Within easy reach lies Penzance and Lands End, and of interest is the Minack Theatre at Porthcurno - hewn into the cliff - with open air performances overlooking sea. Sennen Cove with its wide expanse of beach is ideal for surfing or just lazy family days out. Shark and sea fishing, sailing, riding and tennis available locally.