Charlie

Charlie is an adults-only premium shepherd's hut on a lakeside smallholding near the Devon-Cornwall border, sleeping 2 in a king-size with en-suite shower room. The hut is rated 4.9 from 6 reviews - 5/5 for cleanliness and equipment - and priced from £545 per night. The site is accessible and dogs are welcome up to 2.

The hut has a wood burner, a private decked area with a charcoal BBQ and fire pit, and views across the lake and surrounding countryside. A shared lakeside summer house with games is available to all guests on the site, and a Cedar sauna can be booked for an additional charge. There is no dishwasher or washing machine in the hut itself, so it is geared towards short breaks rather than week-long stays.

The location sits near Bodmin Moor to the south-east and Dartmoor National Park about 30 to 40 minutes by car to the north-east. Roadford Lake, a reservoir with fishing, sailing and walking trails, is nearby. The nearest beaches are Widemouth Bay (21.4km) and Millook (22.3km) on the north Cornwall coast near Bude - around 30 minutes' drive.

This is right for couples wanting seclusion and a working retreat from city life, with moorland walks and a lake on the doorstep. The adults-only policy and price point reflect a deliberately quiet, unhurried experience. Not great for those who need to be close to the sea - the coast is a drive away and the property's draw is inland landscape and on-site calm rather than beach access. Families with children cannot be accommodated given the adults-only policy.