The Old Dairy

The Old Dairy is a stone-built two-bedroom cottage at Manor Farm in Pendeen, sleeping 4 with 1 bathroom. A farm track of about 100 metres leads to the cottage, and because it is a traditional building the doorways are lower than average. The two bedrooms are interconnected, with the twin reached through the double.

Inside, the two bedrooms accommodate four guests in a straightforward layout, with parking, a dishwasher, and a washing machine included. The owner notes there is no Wi-Fi and no mobile signal at the cottage. One well-behaved pet is welcome. Saturday changeover.

Pendeen sits on the Tin Coast, and the Geevor Tin Mine museum - part of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape UNESCO World Heritage Site - is within the village. Visitors can walk underground through 18th-century tunnels and see the original ore processing mill. Priests Cove at Cape Cornwall is around 3 miles south-west: a rocky cove popular for sea swimming with views to the Brisons rocks offshore. The B3306 coast road through the village connects to St Ives about 8 miles north-east, passing through the clifftop mining landscape.

St Just, 2 miles south, has a pub, a bakery, and a square that hosts outdoor performances. Cape Cornwall itself is worth the short detour for the view north along the cliffs.

**Best for:** groups of up to four wanting a quiet farm base to explore the far west - mining heritage, rugged coast path walking, and quiet coves within a short drive. **Less good for:** guests who need step-free access (check with the owner before booking); those wanting sandy beaches close by; the nearest sandy beach (Gwynver) is around 5 miles away.