The Calf House

The Calf House is a one-bedroom barn conversion for two, correctly classified as a barn rather than a cottage, near St Columb Major, the market town 6 miles inland from Newquay. Despite the Mawgan Porth postal address, the coast here is a drive rather than a walk. A king-size bedroom and one bathroom form a straightforward couples' layout.

The conversion retains rustic features and includes a wood burner. A hot tub stands on the raised patio, with a garden beyond. Wi-Fi, parking and a dishwasher are included, and up to three dogs can stay. There is no washing machine, so a longer stay needs a local launderette.

Watergate Bay is 4.7 miles away, the two-mile stretch of sand known for consistent surf and beachfront dining at The Beach Hut. Whipsiderry Beach is 5.0 miles from the barn and Mawgan Porth's own beach, despite sharing the property's postal town, is 5.3 miles. St Columb Major itself has a 15th-century church, several pubs and the Screech Owl Sanctuary a mile south.

The Calf House holds a 5 out of 5 rating, though this comes from only two reviews, a small sample worth weighing against the score.

**Best for:** two guests wanting a king-size bed, hot tub, wood burner, parking and room for three dogs. **Less good for:** beach-first stays, or guests needing laundry facilities or step-free access.