The Mill

One-bedroom cottage on the Higher Demesnes estate outside Lostwithiel, sleeping two. The property sits in an inland setting between the wooded Fowey Valley and the edge of Bodmin Moor. No sea views, but quiet and green - the 23 guest reviews on Sykes confirm the setting suits those after a genuine escape.

The cottage has a single bedroom, one bathroom, a kitchen with dishwasher, and a sitting room centred on an open fire. Wi-Fi and a washing machine are included. The enclosed garden means dogs can be off the lead, and the BBQ and patio are usable through most of the season. On-site parking is available for one car.

Carlyon Bay and Readymoney Cove near Fowey are both 9.9km south. Lostwithiel town centre is about 10 minutes by car: a small market town with antique dealers, a 13th-century bridge, and a mainline railway station on the London-Penzance line. The estate is also well placed for Bodmin Moor walks 20 minutes north.

Best for couples who want a rural inland base for walking, cycling, and day trips into Fowey, Lostwithiel, or Bodmin Moor. Less good for guests expecting to walk to a beach or a pub - both require a short drive from this estate location.