Dippers

Dippers is a two-bedroom cottage on the banks of the River Par in the Luxulyan Valley, a World Heritage Site in South Cornwall near St Austell. The cottage sleeps 6 - four adults and two children, in two king-size beds, a single and a pull-out truckle bed - and comes with private parking, and changeovers are on Saturdays.

The property sits in woodland with walking trails directly from the door. The Luxulyan Valley’s paths pass remnants of the china clay industry, and the Saints Way long-distance route is nearby. The village of Luxulyan - with a pub and local shop - is about 1.5 miles away. There are 2 bedrooms and the riverside setting means the surroundings are quiet and rural.

The nearest beaches are a short drive south: Carlyon Bay at 3 miles, Charlestown Beach at 3.5 miles (where the Georgian harbour served as a Poldark filming location), and Porthpean Beach at 4.2 miles. The Eden Project is roughly 2 miles north-east of St Austell, and the Lost Gardens of Heligan are about 5 miles south. Fowey and Lostwithiel are each within 15 minutes by car.

Best for: couples or small families who want a quiet woodland base for exploring South Cornwall, walkers, and those using the Eden Project or Heligan as a main draw. Less good for: guests wanting to walk to the beach, or those who prefer a coastal or village setting over a wooded riverside one.