The Lawley

At the end of a quiet lane in Delabole, The Lawley is a three-bedroom cottage for five. An enclosed courtyard garden gives the house private outside space, while parking accommodates three cars.

A king-size room, an en-suite double and a single bedroom make up the sleeping arrangements. The cottage has two bathrooms, Wi-Fi, a dishwasher and a washing machine. Up to two dogs are accepted. There is no wood burner, hot tub or barbecue on site, so guests wanting those features should look elsewhere. Delabole's pub, supermarket and chip shop are within walking distance of the lane.

Tregardock Beach is 1.9 miles away, a remote sandy cove below dramatic cliffs reached by a 15 to 20-minute walk down a steep path from the car park. Bossiney Cove Beach is 3.5 miles away and Port Gaverne is 4.6 miles away. Tintagel Castle is a short drive, and Port Isaac, used as a filming location for Doc Martin, is around 4.3 miles away. The Delabole guide covers the village's slate quarry, its 3.5-mile circular walk and the wider north coast.

Nine guest reviews rate The Lawley 4 out of 5. **Best for:** a family of five or small group wanting three separate bedrooms, an enclosed courtyard and generous parking. **Less good for:** guests needing step-free accommodation, a ground-floor bedroom, a hot tub or a beach within walking distance.