Ballasalla

Ballasalla is a detached, all-ground-floor cottage at the Rosecraddoc Lodge site on the outskirts of Liskeard. It sleeps 4, making it a practical base for couples or small families wanting an inland location with lower prices than the coast.

The layout is open-plan, with the kitchen, dining area, and sitting area sharing a single space. An electric fire provides warmth, and the kitchen has an electric oven and hob, microwave, and a fridge with ice box. The double bedroom has a TV, and there is a separate twin room. One bathroom serves the property, with a bath, shower over, basin, and WC. Wi-Fi is available, though the signal can be unreliable. Bed linen and towels are included.

The garden has a lawn, patio, and picnic bench. Off-road parking is allocated for one car, with a second space available if needed. A pub sits just 0.2 miles away, and the nearest shop is 1.2 miles.

Liskeard is a historic stannary town with a weekly farmers' market and the Stuart House museum. Plaidy Beach is the nearest coast at about 8 miles, with East Looe Beach at 8.7 miles. The Looe Valley Line railway runs from Liskeard station through wooded valleys to the harbour at Looe - a 30-minute trip and one of Cornwall's most enjoyable branch lines. Saturday changeovers apply, and one well-behaved pet is welcome.

Suits couples or small families wanting an inland base with all rooms on the ground floor and a pub 0.2 miles away. Less good for beach days on foot: East Looe Beach is 8.7 miles away.

Nearby: Plaidy Beach (8.1 miles) and East Looe Beach (8.7 miles). See our St Cleer guide for more beaches and walks in the area.