The Applehay

The Applehay is a one-bedroom lodge, built shepherd's-hut style, set within an apple orchard on the grounds of Eathorne Manor near Constantine. The orchard sits in a hamlet of six houses just outside the village, with views over rolling woodland. Guests rate it 9.5 from 33 reviews, with location scoring 9.7.

Inside, parquet floors run through to a fully equipped kitchen with modern appliances, and an open-air bath sits off the private entrance. A wood burner keeps the lodge warm, and bathrobes are provided. Outside, a barbecue area and outdoor dining space sit on a garden terrace. Host Oliver provides free on-site parking, and a public footpath at the entrance runs towards Argal reservoir. Cleanliness is rated 9.8 by past guests, and check-in is from 16:00 with check-out at 10:00.

Falmouth is a short drive away, and the Helford river's beaches - Helford Passage among them - are 2.9 miles from the lodge. Pendennis Castle is 6.2 miles away, and the Lizard Lighthouse is 15 miles south. Newquay Cornwall Airport is 29 miles.

Best for couples wanting a quiet, self-contained lodge near the Helford river with a wood burner for cooler stays. Less good for groups or families - The Applehay sleeps two.