Ash

Ash is a single-storey lodge on the Killiow Estate near Kea, roughly 3 miles south of Truro. The merchant describes the estate's lodges as single-level accommodation with no steps, extra-wide corridors and a gentle ramp from an adjacent private parking bay, and as fully wheelchair accessible. A family wet room has a walk-in shower and grab rails, with a shower chair available on request. Two super-king bedrooms have zip-link beds that convert to twins, each with its own en-suite walk-in shower room, and a third bedroom is a twin.

The open-plan kitchen, dining, and sitting area is anchored by a wood burner. A dishwasher and washing machine are included. An enclosed decked terrace with garden furniture sits outside for outdoor dining, and off-road parking is directly beside the cottage. The Killiow Estate itself has managed grounds.

Truro - Cornwall's only city, with its Gothic Revival cathedral, indoor Pannier Market, and riverside Hall for Cornwall - is a 10-minute drive north. Castle Beach in Falmouth and the harbour at St Mawes are both around 6 miles south. Pendower Beach, a long stretch of sheltered sand on the south coast, is a similar distance to the south-east.

Best for: groups of up to 6 wanting a single-level, wheelchair-accessible lodge with countryside surroundings and easy access to Truro and Falmouth. Less good for: beach-focused breaks - the nearest coast is a 15-minute drive.