Watergate Bay

Watergate Bay is a 3-bedroom cottage on the Rosecraddoc Bungalow Estate near Liskeard in east Cornwall, sleeping 5 with 1 bathroom. Despite the name, this property sits inland on the southern fringes of Bodmin Moor - not at the coast - which suits guests who want moorland walking close at hand rather than a beach-side base.

Three bedrooms, a garden, off-road parking, and a washing machine cover the practical basics. The cottage is dog-friendly. Wi-Fi is included, and the Saturday changeover gives a full week from the weekend.

The nearest village is Saint Cleer, about a mile away. Liskeard itself - a market town on the Great Western main line with direct trains to London Paddington in around 4 hours - is roughly 2 miles south, with good shops and a weekly farmers' market. For days on the coast, Plaidy Beach near Looe is about 14 miles, and the drive down through the Looe Valley is half the pleasure. Looe town sits at the end of a scenic branch railway from Liskeard, a 30-minute journey through wooded estuary. Golitha Falls, a popular river walk through ancient oak woodland on the Fowey river, is a short drive west. The Liskeard area guide has more on what to explore from here.

**Best for:** Groups wanting inland Bodmin Moor access, dog owners, families using Liskeard as a rail base for Cornwall.

**Less good for:** Those prioritising beach proximity - the nearest coast is a 20-minute drive.