Surrounded by rugged trails, sweeping vistas, and a peaceful atmosphere, this family-friendly countryside cottage in Cornwall provides a paradise for walkers and those with a nose for nature.
Lead the way through the tiled entrance hallway, following the warmth of the feature wood burner into the cosy lounge. Leave your playful pup to doze beside the hearth as you hunker down on the plush sofa and lose yourself in far-reaching rural views through the large picture window. Wooden floors and worktops create a warm, homely feel in the light and bright kitchen/diner that invites you to whip up some tasty treats for the whole family, including your canine companion. At the end of a long walkies, retire upstairs to find three blissful bedrooms that beckon tired travellers to rest and reset. Two double bedrooms enjoy far-reaching rural views, while the single bedroom faces the garden and beyond towards the moor. Outside, enclosed gardens to both the front and rear create a safe space for playful pups to roam, or a quiet spot to sit with a morning coffee or sundowner. Off-road parking is available for two cars.
There’s no shortage of stick-throwing opportunities in this scenic spot on the outskirts of St Columb Major (5 miles). Bodmin, 10 miles away, is surrounded by rolling countryside with a myriad of winding tracks and trails. The Camel Trail, a traffic-free disused railway line passing through Bodmin to Wenfordbridge, Wadebridge and Padstow, provides a wonderfully shaded walk that your canine companion will go mutts for. The dramatic landscapes of Bodmin Moor, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, are just 16 miles away, with the breathtaking scenery and salty smells of the South West Coast Path reached within 5.5 miles. Newquay, 11 miles away, offers dog-friendly beaches to explore.