Damella

Contemporary detached cottage in St Teath village, three bedrooms each with their own bathroom. The build is new-finish: clean lines throughout. The owners do not allow guests to use the EV charge point on the drive. A practical base for accessing the King Arthur coast without paying coastal-village prices.

The cottage layout puts a bathroom against every bedroom, which works for two couples sharing or an extended-family booking where privacy matters. WiFi runs throughout, with a dishwasher and washing machine in the kitchen. One flight of stairs leads to all rooms. Dogs are welcome. Changeover day is Saturday, with check-in from 4pm and check-out by 10am.

St Teath itself is a quiet inland village with a 13th-century church and the White Hart Inn within walking distance. The coast sits 4 to 5 miles in three directions: Tintagel Castle (English Heritage) to the north, Trebarwith Strand for low-tide surf to the north-west, and Port Isaac (the Doc Martin filming village) to the west. Bodmin Moor's Brown Willy and Rough Tor are 5 miles south-east for higher walking.

Best for families or groups wanting a contemporary base for the north coast without staying on it. Less good for guests who want to walk straight onto a beach or harbour from the front door.