Troutstream

This spacious, well-furnished cottage is a calm rural base for a group or family of four, on the edge of Bodmin Moor, a designated Dark Sky area. Climb the moor’s highest point, 420m Brown Willy (4.5 miles), for walks and views, or saddle up at a local riding school (1.5 miles) for pony-trekking or a Poldark trail visiting locations from the TV series. A village store, pub and café at the start of the Camel Trail are within a mile; the former railway line runs 18 miles to Padstow for walkers and cyclists. Port Isaac’s harbour (9 miles) has chef Nathan Outlaw’s two fish restaurants.

A bright ground-floor open-plan lounge/diner/kitchen looks out to the garden, with a granite hearth housing a wood burner, sofas with a Smart TV, DVD player and Bluetooth speakers, and a country dining table. The ground-floor king-size bedroom has a TV and an en-suite shower room with WC; the bathroom has a thermostatic shower over the bath. Upstairs is a second king-size bed that can be unlinked into twin 2′6″ beds, with its own TV.

The large garden has views of the stream, with a patio to the front. It is not enclosed and a small country road runs alongside, so care must be taken with young children.

Troutstream is tucked away, by a 10 minute walk from the other cottages on offer. If you wish to book the other cottages, there is also The Linney, Butterwell, Otterbridge, Goosehill, Jingles and Snappers.

**Best for:** couples or small families wanting a quiet moorland base with stargazing potential, thanks to the Dark Sky designation and wood burner for cooler evenings. **Less good for:** dog owners, since pets aren't accepted, or families with young children, as the lawn opens onto a small country road.

Nearby: Port Gaverne Beach (6.2 miles) and Tregardock Beach (6.2 miles). See our St Breward guide for more beaches and walks in the area.