Trotters

Trotters is a three-bedroom semi-detached barn conversion in Mount Hawke, between St Agnes and Porthtowan on the north coast. It sleeps six and runs on a reverse-level layout with bedrooms downstairs and living space above. The property welcomes dogs, carries a 9.3 rating from 3 reviews, and short breaks are available outside peak weeks.

Upstairs, the open-plan living, dining and kitchen area has vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and wooden floors, with an open fire for cooler evenings. The kitchen includes a dishwasher and washing machine, and WiFi runs throughout. Downstairs, three bedrooms share a family bathroom. Changeover is on Saturdays, with prices from 637 GBP per week rising to 1,586 GBP at peak.

Outside, there is private parking and an enclosed garden. Mount Hawke village has a licensed cafe, a village shop and a skate park. Porthtowan beach, a Blue Flag sandy cove with a popular surf break, is about 2 miles away by car or a countryside walk. Chapel Porth and Perranporth are both a short drive further along the coast.

St Agnes village, with its tin-mining heritage and sheltered coves, is a few miles up the coast. The traffic-free Coast to Coast cycle trail starts at Bissoe and runs across the county, and access to the A30 is straightforward for wider day trips.