The Palm at OLJU Lodges

The Palm is a lodge at OLJU Lodges on Tremenhere Farm in Ponsanooth, a village in the Kennall River valley roughly 5 miles south-west of Truro. The farm setting keeps the lodge away from road noise, with Falmouth about 5 miles south for a coastal day out.

A private hot tub, wood burner, barbecue and enclosed garden form the outdoor set-up, and private on-site parking is included alongside Wi-Fi. Check-in starts from 16:00. There is no dishwasher, washing machine, pool or sea view, and dogs are not accepted, so this suits a couple or small group over a family needing laundry facilities.

Kennall Vale, a former 19th-century gunpowder works now managed by Cornwall Wildlife Trust as a nature reserve, is a short walk from the farm, with stone ruins and waterwheel pits set among ancient woodland. Swanpool Beach is 4.8 miles away, Gyllyngvase Beach is 5 miles and Maenporth Beach is 5.2 miles, all on the Falmouth side, so a car is useful for beach days. The Ponsanooth guide covers the village and valley walks in more detail.

Twenty-six guest reviews rate The Palm 9.6 out of 10, with location scoring highest at 9.7. **Best for:** couples or friends prioritising a private hot tub, wood burner and a quiet valley setting within reach of Falmouth. **Less good for:** dog owners, guests needing step-free access, or anyone relying on an on-site washing machine.