Meadow Lea

Meadow Lea is a four-bedroom detached cottage on the edge of Pensilva, sleeping eight guests across two king-size rooms (one with en-suite and Juliet balcony), a twin, and a children's bunk room. The property sits on the southern fringe of Bodmin Moor, roughly 4 miles north of Liskeard.

Inside, the cottage is well-appointed. The main bathroom has a Duravit Sensowash WC, thermostatic shower over bath, and heated mirror. A ground-floor shower room has a walk-in shower. There are 17 steps up from the parking area to the house, and all four bedrooms are upstairs. The sitting room has a wood-burning stove and opens onto a dining area, while a separate snug houses a Yamaha AvantGrand NU1X electronic piano with headphone capability. The kitchen includes a dishwasher, Nespresso machine, and Magimix food processor, with a larder fridge and separate chest freezer.

An external games room with table tennis and a garden with children's swings add to the outdoor space, along with a patio, furniture, and BBQ on the lawned grounds. The garden has steps, slopes and drops, so children need supervising at all times. Ample off-road parking and bike storage are provided. One dog is welcome.

The nearest coast is Plaidy Beach (9.8 miles), a calm, dog-friendly beach near Looe with rock pools and safe swimming. Downderry Beach (9.9 miles) is a mile-long stretch of sand and shingle facing south across Whitsand Bay. Minions - Cornwall's highest village at roughly 1,000 feet - is about a mile north, with the Hurlers stone circles and the Cheesewring tor within walking distance.

Nearby: Plaidy Beach (9.9 miles) and Downderry Beach (9.9 miles). See our St Cleer guide for more beaches and walks in the area.