The Hayloft

The Hayloft is a one-bedroom barn conversion at Helland on the edge of Bodmin, sleeping four across a single bedroom and bathroom, so ask how the extra sleeping places are arranged when you book.

A lawned garden gives the barn its own outdoor space, and WiFi, parking and a washing machine are included. Dogs are not accepted, so this suits guests without a pet. Changeover is on Saturdays. The nearest beach is Port Gaverne at 8.6 miles, so the barn works best as a base for Bodmin and the countryside around it.

Lanhydrock, the National Trust house and estate, is a short drive south, and the Camel Trail cycle path and Cardinham Woods are both within easy reach for walking or cycling days. Port Gaverne Beach, a sheltered cove with calm water for swimming and kayaking, is 8.6 miles away. Tregardock Beach, a remote surf beach reached by a steep coastal path, is 9.3 miles away, and Daymer Bay is 11.1 miles from the barn - this is an inland base rather than a beach one.

**Best for:** a couple or small group wanting a lawned garden, parking and laundry facilities within reach of Bodmin's woods and cycle trails.

**Less good for:** dog owners, guests needing a documented four-person bed layout, or a beach within easy reach.