The Roost

The Roost is a ground-floor, one-bedroom cottage in Camborne, sleeping two with one bathroom. A private garden has a patio and barbecue, and fuel and power costs are included in the rent, worth noting for a longer stay.

Wi-Fi and parking are included, but there is no dishwasher or washing machine, so this suits a short break rather than an extended self-catering stay. Dogs are not accepted. Changeover day is Saturday, and the cottage has 43 reviews through Sykes with a rating of 4 out of 5.

Camborne sits on the main London Paddington to Penzance rail line, with the free Heartlands heritage centre at nearby Pool telling the story of Cornish mining among the surrounding UNESCO World Heritage engine houses. Carn Brea, the rocky hill south of town, has a hillfort and medieval castle remains with panoramic views on a clear day. Portreath Beach is 4.1 miles north, Gwithian Towans is 4.7 miles away and Godrevy Beach is 4.9 miles. Tehidy Country Park, with around 250 acres of woodland, is also nearby. The Camborne guide has more on the town.

**Best for:** a couple wanting a ground-floor cottage, private garden and parking near Camborne's shops and station, without paying beach-town prices. **Less good for:** dog owners, guests needing laundry facilities, or anyone wanting to walk to a beach rather than drive.