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. A wood burner and an electric coal-effect 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. Both bedrooms are upstairs, and the merchant notes that the tiered garden has steps and paths and may not suit those with limited mobility.

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 10.6 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.