Polgear View

Polgear View is a detached one-bedroom cottage at Little Polgear Farm, near Carn Brea outside Redruth, sleeping 2 with 1 bathroom. The cottage has a wood burner, an open fire, and a private garden with a BBQ - an unusual combination in a property this size. It holds a 5/5 rating from 34 reviews.

The cottage has wifi, off-road parking for two cars, a dishwasher, and a washing machine. One bedroom and one bathroom keeps the footprint small. Not dog-friendly. A Saturday changeover applies. The 5/5 rating comes from 34 reviews on Sykes - a reasonable sample size that suggests consistent quality.

Carn Brea hill is directly accessible from the farm - the summit at 232 metres gives open views across to the north coast and down towards Falmouth Bay. Tehidy Country Park, 250 acres of managed woodland, is a short drive. Portreath Beach is 9.3km, a sheltered north-facing bay with a surf school and car park. Gwithian Towans and Godrevy Beach, both near the mouth of the Hayle estuary, are 12km.

Best for couples wanting a quiet rural cottage with access to both the north coast and the mid-Cornwall countryside. Less good for anyone needing coastal proximity within walking distance.