Peony Cottage

Peony Cottage is a compact one-bedroom studio cottage at Rose Villa Barn in Little Polgooth, sleeping 2 with 1 bathroom. The layout is open-plan, with a garden and patio for outdoor use when the weather holds. Parking and Wi-Fi are included. No dishwasher, no washing machine, no pets. With 16 reviews on Sykes, it has a track record for a property of this size.

Porthpean Beach is 3.6km south - a sheltered, family-oriented sandy cove near St Austell with calm water and a sailing club. Pentewan Beach is 3.7km, a longer stretch of sand with a holiday park behind it. Charlestown harbour is 4.6km, a preserved Georgian port used as a film location for period dramas and worth a visit for the tall ships in season.

The Eden Project is approximately 5km north-east of Polgooth - close enough to be a day trip without a long drive, and more practical than from most coastal properties. The Lost Gardens of Heligan are about 8km south near Mevagissey, a 20-minute drive. St Austell town centre is 3km north for shops and the mainline railway.

Polgooth sits between St Austell and Mevagissey in a quiet inland valley - this is not a property where you stumble onto the beach from the front door, and the rate of 3 stars reflects a more functional rather than destination property. Best for couples who want a quiet, low-cost base for exploring inland Cornwall's gardens and attractions. Ideal for Eden Project visits and Heligan day trips. Less good for anyone whose primary goal is beach access. Friday changeover.