Thumbelina

Thumbelina is a one-bedroom cottage for two in Mabe, a village outside Falmouth in south Cornwall. One of three converted cottages in the Trenoweth Vean row (alongside Lilliput and Tom Thumb), it sits in an elevated rural position with countryside views.

Inside, the layout covers one bedroom, kitchen, bathroom and living space sized for a couple. The conversion retains the character of the original farm buildings and adds double glazing for year-round use. Wifi runs throughout, along with dishwasher, washing machine and accessible access. A rating of 8.4 from 18 reviews places it among the similar rural rentals in the row.

Outside, a low-walled patio garden sits at the front with a shared lawned garden and drying area at the rear. Parking is included, one space per property. Dogs are welcome (one dog of any size). Mabe village lies half a mile away with a post office store and a pub serving food. The sandy beaches of Falmouth Bay sit about 5 miles distant.

Falmouth is a 10-minute drive for the National Maritime Museum and Pendennis Castle. Argal Reservoir and Stithians Lake both lie within a short drive for walks, sailing and kayaking. The gardens of Penjerrick, Glendurgan and Trebah on the Helford River are within 15 minutes. Prices start from GBP 443 per week with Saturday changeovers.