Tom Thumb

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

Inside, the traditionally furnished 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. A rating of 10 from 4 reviews places it among the highest-rated cottages 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. 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: Swanpool at 5.4 km, Maenporth at 5.5 km and Gyllyngvase at 5.8 km.

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 423 per week with Saturday changeovers.