Treat yourselves to a stay at this exquisite, Cornish, woodland lodge, which is perfect for a small family or two couples. Also ideal for those wishing to bring a four-legged friend, it nestles among the trees within the grounds of a hotel near Trewhiddle, 1 mile from St Austell. Sleeping four guests, the two-bedroom holiday home has a distinctly Scandinavian style. Those staying here will not only enjoy the sleek, modern style of their private abode, which comes with a private hot tub, but will also benefit from access to the hotel’s shared swimming pool, steam room, sauna and tennis courts.
Enter at the ground-floor level to find this is where your bedrooms and bathrooms are situated. There is a super-king-size room, which can also be made up as two singles if arranged in advance, and a double. The family wet room and an en-suite bathroom are also downstairs. Make your way up to the first floor to the open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. This has a vaulted, wooden ceiling and glass gable end, with doors opening onto the balcony. Unwind on the soft seating in front of a film on TV. Take turns preparing meals in the kitchen, where there are granite work surfaces, and gather around the table for holiday meals. Soak up the scenery in the fresh air of your balcony on fine days. Take your four-legged friend to follow footpaths through the grounds then return to relax in your hot tub and enjoy a glass of wine.
Pull on your hiking boots and follow the 3.5-mile Pentewan Trail from the woods just outside the grounds down to the beach at Pentewan. Venture 2 miles to Porthpean to pick up the South West Coast Path. Plan a day out to the magical Lost Gardens of Heligan, 4 miles away.