The Old Piggery

The Old Piggery is a 2-bedroom converted cottage on Chapel Hill near Porthtowan, in the St Agnes area of north Cornwall, sleeping 4. The name signals its origins - the building has been converted from agricultural use, giving it a character distinct from standard cottage stock. The enclosed garden is a genuine draw for dog owners, providing a secure outside space that is difficult to find in this stretch of cliff-top Cornwall.

Inside, the two bedrooms share a single bathroom, with WiFi, parking, dishwasher and washing machine all included. Rated 4 out of 5 from 4 reviews via Sykes. Changeover day is Friday.

Portreath Beach is 2.6 miles north, a firm-sand Atlantic beach with consistent surf. Trevaunance Cove - the beach directly below St Agnes village - is 3.4 miles. The Wheal Coates engine house, one of the most recognisable mine ruins on the Cornish coast, sits on the cliff above Chapel Porth beach, about 1.5 miles south along the South West Coast Path. St Agnes village itself has independent shops, galleries, the Taphouse pub, and a bakery a few minutes' drive away.

Best for: couples or small families with dogs who want a rural, agricultural-character property within reach of the north coast surf beaches and St Agnes' independent village scene. Less good for: those who need more than one bathroom, or guests wanting to walk to a beach rather than drive.