Trerubies

Trerubies is a 3-bedroom cottage at Upton Farm near Delabole, sleeping 6 across 2 bathrooms with an enclosed garden and parking for 3 cars. The property sits on a working farm, and dogs are welcome throughout.

Tregardock Beach - one of the more remote and uncrowded stretches on the north Cornwall coast - is 2.2km away. Bossiney Cove is under 4km, and Port Gaverne about 7km. The Tintagel headland, with its castle ruins above the sea, is reachable in under 15 minutes by car. Delabole itself is home to the oldest working slate quarry in England. The village has a pub and a few local shops.

Inside, the kitchen has a dishwasher and the property includes a washing machine and Wi-Fi. The gallery shows a comfortable, simply furnished interior typical of Sykes farmhouse stock. Changeover is Friday.

The area sits between Port Isaac and Tintagel on the north coast - quieter than the surf beaches around Polzeath and Newquay, which are both a 30-minute drive for those who want them. The coast path from Tregardock south toward Port Isaac passes along some of the most dramatic cliff sections in north Cornwall.

This suits families or a couple of households travelling together who want access to quieter north Cornwall beaches without the crowds of Polzeath or Newquay. Less good for those relying on public transport - a car is needed here. With a rating of 4 stars from 12 reviews and a dog-friendly policy, it works well for active groups who plan to be out on the north Cornwall coast most days.