Violet Cottage Par

Violet Cottage is a traditional two-bedroom cottage in St Blazey, sleeping 4, and its practical location is its main draw: the Eden Project is approximately 1 mile north by road, Par station (Penzance to Plymouth mainline) is about 1 mile south, and the cottage sits on a flat village plot with off-road parking and EV charging - a combination that suits guests who want to arrive by train and explore by car.

Inside, the kitchen has an electric oven, induction hob, Smeg fridge/freezer, dishwasher, and washing machine. The lounge has dual-aspect sash windows and a Smart TV with a Bluetooth hi-fi. Upstairs the king-size bedroom has feature sash windows overlooking the garden; the second bedroom is a twin zip-and-link that converts to a super-king on request. There is one bathroom with shower and WC. The cottage has accessible features and welcomes one dog.

The garden is laid to lawn with a patio, table seating, charcoal BBQ, and outdoor WC. Carlyon Bay beach is 2.4 miles south-west. Charlestown with its working tall-ships harbour is about 2 miles west. The Lost Gardens of Heligan are roughly 8 miles south-west. Par Sands, a long dog-friendly beach, is 2 miles south. The Saints Way walking trail from Padstow to Fowey passes through the parish.

Best for: families or couples making the Eden Project a central part of their trip, guests arriving by train who want EV-ready flexibility, or one-dog households needing a secure garden. Less good for: those wanting sea views or a beachfront location - the nearest sand is 2 miles away.