Snowy Owl

Snowy Owl is a two-bedroom timber lodge at Winnards Perch, sleeping four across one double and one twin room, with two bathrooms serving the accommodation. Host Anna manages the booking. The lodge sits on a gated site with three coarse fishing lakes and woodland walks, and the Cornish Birds of Prey Centre is directly next door.

A wood burner heats the living space, and the enclosed deck has a barbecue for evenings outside. Wi-Fi, parking, a dishwasher, washing machine and garden are included, and up to four dogs are welcome, one of the more generous dog allowances on the site. There is no hot tub, pool, sea view or step-free access, so guests wanting spa facilities or level thresholds should look elsewhere.

Newquay is roughly 15 minutes away by car, and Padstow, its restaurants and the Camel Trail cycling route are about 30 minutes' drive. Mawgan Porth is 4.8 miles away, Watergate Bay is 5.2 miles and Bedruthan Steps is 5.3 miles, so every beach trip needs a car. The Winnards Perch guide covers the wider area.

Twenty-three reviews give the lodge a rating of 4.4 out of 5. **Best for:** a family or group wanting fishing lakes, woodland walks and room for several dogs. **Less good for:** beachgoers wanting to walk to the sand, guests needing step-free accommodation or anyone wanting a hot tub or pool.