The Hobbit Hole

The Hobbit Hole is a dog-friendly glamping site in the village of Zelah, sitting on the A30 corridor between Truro and Newquay. Hosted by Caroline, it holds a 9.5 rating from 65 reviews on Booking.com, with staff scoring 9.8 and cleanliness 9.7 - among the highest marks for any glamping property in mid-Cornwall. EV charging is on site, which is still rare among glamping properties in the area.

Each cabin unit has a private bathroom, kitchenette, and parquet floors. A wood burner keeps the interior warm on cooler nights. Free WiFi is included, and free private parking means no navigating narrow lanes to find a space.

Outside, a sun terrace and garden provide daytime space, with an outdoor seating area and bicycle parking. Check-in is from 15:00, check-out by 11:00.

Zelah's position makes both coastlines accessible within about 30 minutes. Perranporth Beach - a 3-mile surf beach - is about 5 miles north-west. Holywell Bay is 8.2km, and Crantock Beach 8.5km. Truro is roughly 6 miles south-east for restaurants and shopping. Newquay Cornwall Airport is 18km. The Hawkins Arms pub in the village is the local option for food and drink without the car.

Best for couples and dog-owners wanting a well-reviewed mid-Cornwall base with easy access to north coast beaches. Less good for those wanting to be walking distance from a beach.