Eathorne Manor

You’ll probably need to pop into Falmouth (10 minutes' drive) for provisions at some point, so it's a good idea to explore more widely while you're here, perhaps visiting Pendenni Castle, hitting the sands of Gyllyngvase Beach or signing up for one of the boat trips or watersports activities in town. There are plenty of lovely places to eat and drink here too. For rural rambles you'll have the choice of wandering through nearby ancient temperate rainforest, strolling along the banks of the Helford river or picking a section of the South West Coast Path (the section from Maenporth, 15 minutes away, to Swanpool is a nice choice). Gorgeous wanders can also be had at Trebah Garden (10 minutes), where the subtropical gardens run down to a private beach. Other days out might take you to test your climbing skills at Via Ferrata Cornwall (three minutes), to meet cute animals at The Flicka Foundation Donkey Sanctuary and Cornish Seal Sanctuary (both 10 minutes).