Gweal

Gweal is a single-storey cottage in Shortlanesend, a village roughly 3 miles north of Truro, Cornwall's only city. The property sleeps 4 with an all-ground-floor layout and an enclosed garden, a quiet rural base near the county capital.

The cottage has 2 bedrooms - a king-size and a twin - both at ground level, along with a bathroom fitted with bath, walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC. The open-plan living space combines kitchen, dining area, and sitting area. The kitchen has an electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, and slimline dishwasher. Smart TV, Amazon Alexa, and Wi-Fi are included. The property does not accept children under 8.

Outside, an enclosed rear gravelled area has a picnic bench, and an enclosed front lawn with a bench provides additional outdoor space. Off-road parking for 2 cars is provided. The village pub is just 0.1 miles away and the nearest shop is 0.2 miles. Check-in is from 4pm and check-out by 10am.

Perranporth Beach - 3 miles of sand with The Watering Hole bar built directly on the beach - is 5.5 miles away on the north coast. Trevellas Cove near St Agnes, a rugged pebble cove popular for snorkelling and shore fishing, is 5.7 miles. Truro itself has the cathedral, Pannier Market, independent shops on Lemon Street, and a boat trip down the river to Falmouth.

Nearby: Perranporth Beach (5.5 miles) and Trevellas Cove (5.7 miles). See our Truro guide for more beaches and walks in the area.

**Best for:** a couple or a family with older children wanting a quiet rural base, given the two-bedroom layout and the village pub just 0.1 miles away. Guests who need step-free access should check with the owner before booking. **Less good for:** families with a child under 8, since the property does not accept children below that age, and it sits several miles inland - the nearest beach at Perranporth is 5.5 miles away.