The Forge

The Forge is a single-storey 1-bedroom cottage on Treworval Farm in Mawnan Smith, sleeping 2 with 1 bathroom. The converted farm building sits next to the owners' home on the edge of the village, a short drive from Falmouth. It has a small enclosed private garden at the front and a shared enclosed garden with a lawn, barbecue and furniture. Off-road parking for 1 car and WiFi are included, and the village shop and pub are 1.5 miles away.

Inside, everything is on a single storey: an open-plan kitchen, dining and sitting area with a woodburning stove, and a super-king-size bedroom with its own en-suite shower room and access to the garden. The dishwasher is included, and a washer/dryer is in the kitchen. One well-behaved pet is welcome. The woodburning stove is a practical asset for shoulder-season stays, and its fuel is included in the rent.

Two of Cornwall's most significant gardens are within easy reach. Trebah, a 26-acre ravine garden with tree ferns and a private beach on the Helford River, is about a mile away on foot. Glendurgan, a National Trust garden with a laurel maze, is a similar distance. Helford Passage Beach and Maenporth Beach are the nearest named beaches along the coast, and the nearest beach is about 2.5 miles from the cottage. Falmouth, with Pendennis Castle and the National Maritime Museum, is a 10-minute drive east along the coast road.

**Best for:** couples after a quiet base for walking, garden visits, and exploring the Helford River estuary; off-season stays with the woodburning stove as a draw.

**Less good for:** families, as the owners do not accept children, only babes in arms; anyone needing more than 1 bedroom.