Westside Cottage

Westside Cottage is a detached 2-bedroom cottage in Cardinham parish, 4 miles east of Bodmin, sleeping 4 across 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Both a wood burner and an open fire are included - a useful combination for shoulder-season stays when evenings cool quickly on the edge of Bodmin Moor.

Inside, the layout is compact but practical: 2 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms (a reasonable ratio for a 4-person group), a dishwasher, washing machine, and Wi-Fi. The tiered garden has a BBQ and there is on-site parking. The property also holds an accessibility accreditation, making it one of the fewer accessible cottages in this part of Cornwall. 63 previous guests have left reviews, averaging 4 out of 5.

Cardinham Woods, managed by Forestry England across 650 hectares, is within easy reach - the site has waymarked walking trails, mountain bike routes of varying difficulty, and a cafe at the woodland centre. Lanhydrock, the National Trust's Victorian country house estate, is around 3 miles west. Lostwithiel is about 6 miles south and has a good range of independent shops and a market. Readymoney Cove near Fowey is around 17 miles for a beach day.

Best for couples or small families wanting a quiet rural base with access to Bodmin Moor walking and cycling, and day trips to the south coast. Less good for those needing beach access on foot or seeking a lively town base - Bodmin is the nearest town and it is a 4-mile drive.