Meadowside

Meadowside is a two-bedroom property for four near Hayle in west Cornwall, sleeping four in a double and twin bedroom on a 100-acre working farm. One of three renovated cottages (alongside Cowslip and Skylark) on the former Basset estate, it sits at the end of a long farm drive with views across St Ives Bay.

Inside, the single-level layout covers two bedrooms and a kitchen and living space comfortable for a small family. The renovation balances original farm character with modern finishes. Dogs are welcome (one dog of any size), and private parking is included on site.

Outside, the gardens open to views over the Bay, and the working farmyard has undercover storage for bicycles and beach gear. Gwithian Beach is 1.9 miles away, Godrevy Beach 1.6 miles and Portreath Beach 3.4 miles. The South West Coast Path passes Hells Mouth, half a mile away, and Godrevy Point at 2 miles, both popular viewpoints over the lighthouse on Godrevy Island.

Hayle town centre sits about 3 miles away with shops and a supermarket. Pubs serving food lie in Gwithian and Portreath, each about 2 miles distant. Tehidy Country Park is within easy reach for woodland walks, and St Ives is around a 20-minute drive for its harbour, cobbled streets and the Tate Gallery. Prices start from GBP 543 per week with Saturday changeovers.

Nearby: Godrevy Beach (1.6 miles) and Gwithian Towans (1.9 miles). See our Gwithian guide for more beaches and walks in the area.

Best for a dog-owning family wanting single-level living and coastal views on a working farm; less suited to those without a car, since the nearest pub and shop are around two to three miles away at the end of a farm drive.