Ribby Barn

Ribby Barn is a reverse-level barn conversion near Lerryn, a tidal creek village on the Fowey River 2 miles south of Lostwithiel. The building sits on a farm accessed via a country lane, with the living space on the upper floor and the two bedrooms below - each with its own en-suite bathroom. One bedroom has a four-poster king, the other a twin, making it a flexible choice for two couples or a family. The cottage has 38 guest reviews.

Upstairs, the sitting room centres on an open fire - the right feature for the wooded, inward-facing countryside around Lerryn, which is at its best in autumn and winter. A private garden adjoins the property, and the barn includes Wi-Fi, a dishwasher, and a washing machine.

Lerryn's Ship Inn is under a mile from the barn, sitting at the water's edge of the tidal creek. Lansallos Beach on the south coast is 3.9 miles; Lantic Bay and Readymoney Cove are both within 4.2 miles. Lostwithiel, with Restormel Castle and a string of antique shops on Fore Street, is a 10-minute drive north.

Best for two couples or a family wanting a quiet rural base within reach of both south-coast beaches and the Fowey estuary. No dogs or hot tub - look elsewhere if either matters to your group.