Haven

A two-bedroom lodge at The Valley, Ringwell Hill near Carnon Downs, sleeping 4 with 2 bathrooms and access to an on-site swimming pool. The property holds a 5-star guest rating and has Friday changeovers.

The lodge has WiFi, a dishwasher, and a garden. On-site facilities include a games room, tennis court, and squash court - practical extras for families or groups who want more than just a base to sleep in. Check-in is at 4:00 pm and check-out at 10:00 am.

Carnon Downs sits between Truro and Falmouth on the A39. Castle Beach in Falmouth - sand and shingle at the foot of Pendennis Castle with rock pools at low tide - is 9.1 km away. Gyllyngvase Beach, Falmouth's Blue Flag beach known locally as Gylly, is 9.3 km. The Roseland and St Mawes are 9.6 km via the King Harry Ferry.

The Pandora Inn, a 13th-century pub on Restronguet Creek, is under 10 minutes by car, as is Trelissick Garden with its Fal estuary views. Truro is about 3 miles north and Falmouth 8 miles south, both with mainline rail stations. Prices start from £3,334 per week.