Tickeydoo, Tor Down Quarry

Tickeydoo is a two-bedroom cottage set at Tor Down Quarry on the edge of Bodmin Moor near St Breward, sleeping 4 with a private hot tub and garden. The address nods to the site's history - De Lank Quarry nearby supplied granite for the Thames Embankment and Eddystone Lighthouse. It is a straightforwardly rural base with no sea views and no pets, focused on moorland walks and evenings in the hot tub.

The cottage has two bedrooms, one bathroom, and a washing machine for week-long stays. Wi-Fi and parking are included. Outside, the private garden has a BBQ alongside the hot tub. No dishwasher is listed, which is worth noting for a party of 4.

St Breward village is close, with the Old Inn said to be one of Cornwall's highest pubs. Rough Tor, standing at 1,311 feet and one of the moor's defining landmarks, is roughly 2 miles east via the Roughtor Road car park. The Blisland Inn, about 2 miles south, is regularly rated among the best pubs in Cornwall. For the coast, Tregardock Beach is around 5.7 miles north - a remote, cliff-backed beach with no facilities. Port Gaverne is 6.3 miles and offers a sheltered cove with a pub close by. Changeover is Friday.

Best for couples or small groups who want a moorland base with a hot tub, night skies free from light pollution, and walking from the doorstep. Less suited to guests wanting beach-proximity or those travelling with dogs.