Meadow Barn Rillaton

Meadow Barn Rillaton is a 3-bedroom barn conversion on a working 250-acre dairy farm near Bray Shop, East Cornwall, sleeping 6. The three bedrooms - a super-king, double, and twin - include en-suite bathrooms on the double and twin rooms. Set among open fields on the edge of the Tamar Valley, the property has direct access to farm tracks and countryside lanes, with a village pub under a mile away.

The lounge centres on a wood burner, and the farmhouse-style kitchen and dining area leads out to an enclosed patio and garden. Guests can fish the owners' private 1-mile stretch of the River Lynher with up to 2 rods - an unusual and genuinely valued feature for anglers. Parking, full wifi, dishwasher, and washing machine are all included. Up to 2 dogs are welcome.

Bray Shop sits within reach of several East Cornwall landmarks. Kit Hill, a former mining summit at 1,096 feet, is about 3 miles south with views across Dartmoor and the Tamar Valley. The Eden Project is roughly a 25-minute drive west. Downderry Beach on the south coast is around 12.4 miles, while the Tamar Valley AONB has waymarked walking trails much closer to home.

Best for: families or couples who want genuine working-farm countryside with river fishing and walking. Less good for: guests expecting quick beach access - the nearest beaches are a 25-minute drive.