Tawnawood

Tawnawood is a two-bed semi-detached barn conversion inside Cardinham Woods - a converted Cornish barn on the Forestry England woodland complex, four miles east of Bodmin and two miles north of Lanhydrock. It sleeps four in a king and a twin.

Downstairs is an open-plan living-kitchen with a wood burner; upstairs, two bedrooms and the single bathroom. A Cornish welcome hamper and toiletries wait on arrival, and two dogs are welcome.

The view is what sets this barn apart on the complex. The private patio looks south down the Glynn Valley and across the Lanhydrock Estate - landscaped gardens around the barn frame the outlook. The wood-fired hot tub sits on the patio. Guests also have exclusive use of the on-site woodland spa, which adds a sauna and a larger hot tub.

The trail network is the operational draw. Four waymarked Forestry England walks (Lady Vale, Rover, Wheal Glynn and Hurricane, ranging from a 1-mile streamside loop to a 4-mile climb past an old lead mine) leave from the Cardinham Woods Cafe car park, a 5-minute walk from the barn. Mountain bikers get blue and red trails from the same car park, with bike hire on site. The south coast is around 25 minutes by car: Carlyon Bay and Charlestown sit 15-9.9 miles away, Readymoney Cove at Fowey the same.

Best for a couple or family of four wanting a hot tub, a valley view and trails from the door. Less good for guests after a beach holiday - the closest sand is a 25-minute drive each way.