Swanpool 30

Swanpool 30 is a two-bedroom cottage for four on the St Mellion Estate near St Mellion, in the Tamar Valley. One super-king zip-and-link bedroom can be made up as twins on request, and the second bedroom has bunks, with two bathrooms serving the group.

Countryside views come with a garden and a barbecue. Estate facilities include a spa, two golf courses, including the Nicklaus course redesigned by Jack Nicklaus in 1988, and a restaurant. Wi-Fi, parking, a dishwasher and washing machine are included, and one dog can stay.

This is an inland base rather than a walk-to-beach stay: Downderry Beach is 8.6 miles away, Whitsand Bay is 8.9 miles and Kingsand Beach 10.1 miles. Plymouth is about 12 miles away, and Looe and Polperro on the south coast are around 30 minutes by car.

Since Plymouth is around 12 miles away and the nearest beach 8.6 miles, guests will want a car for days out, with parking included at the cottage. The estate's on-site pool and spa sit alongside the golf courses and restaurant, which makes the cottage a natural base for a leisure break.

**Best for:** a small family wanting bunk beds, two bathrooms, estate leisure facilities and room for one dog. **Less good for:** guests expecting a nearby beach or step-free access.