The Cottage, Little Trembroath

The Cottage at Little Trembroath is a one-bedroom cottage for two, set on 5 acres of private woodland near Stithians in the Gwennap parish. It has one bathroom, and its rural, wooded position - rather than a village or coastal base - is what sets it apart from other cottages in the area.

Wi-Fi, parking and a private garden are included. There is no dishwasher, washing machine, wood burner, hot tub or pool, and dogs are not accepted, so this suits a short, low-maintenance stay for two rather than a longer self-catering break. Changeover day is Saturday.

Gwennap sits in the heart of Cornwall's former copper-mining district. Gwennap Pit, the circular amphitheatre where John Wesley preached 18 times between 1762 and 1789, lies within the parish, close to Carharrack village. Redruth is about 3 miles north-west for shops and rail connections, and Falmouth's beaches are roughly 8 miles south.

Swanpool Beach is 6.1 miles away, with Gyllyngvase Beach and Maenporth Beach each 6.2 miles from the cottage. The Gwennap guide covers the wider mining landscape.

Its single Sykes review rates the cottage 4 out of 5.

**Best for:** two guests wanting a quiet woodland setting, a private garden and a base within reach of both Falmouth and Truro.

**Less good for:** dog owners, travellers wanting a beach on foot, or guests needing laundry, a dishwasher or step-free access.