Built from solid logs imported from Canada, this stunning detached lodge is located on a select countryside development and provides a lovely holiday home. With its vaulted roof, a second living room leading onto a first floor balcony, it looks out over a stream and meadow hillside. Paths from the nearby hamlet lead down the tidal creek, among the bird life and open air, down to the River Camel and the sea at Padstow. A paradise for walkers, cyclists and country lovers, Padstow (2½ miles) with its beautiful harbour, winding streets and renowned restaurants should not be missed, especially for its foodie culture. Try one of the TV chef Rick Stein’s eateries, from a deli to a cookery school.