Palmers Lodge

Palmers Lodge is a one-bedroom accessible cottage in the village of Egloskerry near Launceston, sleeping 2 with a single bathroom. The entire layout is ground floor, making it one of the more genuinely step-free properties in this part of Cornwall. A walled patio garden opens off the main living area and there is off-road parking for two cars. The garden has a BBQ.

Inside you get a washing machine, Wi-Fi, and an open-plan kitchen-dining-sitting room with electric heating. The cottage is part of the Penheale Manor estate, set in quiet countryside east of Bodmin Moor.

The nearest coast is about 15km away. Millook Beach is 14.6km - a remote shingle cove at the base of cliffs, accessible only by a steep track and with no facilities. Crackington Haven is 15.2km, a surf beach with a National Trust pub and seasonal car park. Both are a proper drive rather than a short outing, so this property suits guests who want a rural inland retreat rather than a beach-focused week.

For guests who want to explore by car, Egloskerry is 20 minutes from Launceston town centre and its Norman castle, and the edge of Bodmin Moor is under 30 minutes south. The washing machine is a practical addition for longer stays, and the walled garden provides an outdoor space without needing to go anywhere.

Ideal for a couple or a disabled traveller wanting a quiet, self-contained base with accessible facilities and countryside space. Rated 4 out of 5 from 49 reviews. Saturday changeover.