Cuckoo At Rosehill Lodges

Three-bedroom lodge at Rosehill Lodges in Porthtowan, the north-coast surf village 4 miles north-west of Truro. Cuckoo sleeps 6, with a hot tub, private sauna, wood burner, and a 450-metre walk down to the beach. Dog-friendly, two max.

The lodge sits in a wooded valley above the village. Three bedrooms split as one super-king, one king, and one twin (convertible to a second super-king on request) - so two couples and two singles, or three couples, fit comfortably. Two bathrooms, a dishwasher, on-site parking with EV charging, and an enclosed garden with BBQ. The hot tub is sheltered for evening use. No Wi-Fi listed and no washing machine - a gap if you're staying a fortnight with kids. Reviews average 4.7/5 from 7 stays, with category scores of 4 across cleanliness, equipment, comfort, and location.

The walk down to Porthtowan beach takes about 8 minutes; the Blue Bar overlooks the sand and runs all year. The Unicorn pub sits in the village. The South West Coast Path runs south two miles to Chapel Porth and the Wheal Coates engine houses, and north 3 miles to Portreath. St Agnes is 4 miles east, Truro 4 miles inland.

Best for couples or small families who want a quiet wooded base with a hot tub but the beach in walking range. Less good for guests who need Wi-Fi as standard or a longer-stay laundry setup.