Luxury self-catering holiday cottages in St Breward

On the west side of romantic Bodmin Moor, deep in Poldark territory, this authentic Cornish village is a picturesque haven with a pottery, pub (the aptly named Old Inn) and a pretty church which happens to be the highest in Cornwall. The views here are stunning and walkers will waste no time in lacing up boots and striding out across the moors. Family-friendly days out are just a short drive away; Golitha's impressive waterfalls, and Carnglaze Caverns, a former slate mine with glittering underground lake.

There's a rich quarrying history here, as the many stone cottages will certify; St Breward's quarries played a part in the construction of many well-known structures, including London's Tower Bridge and the more local Eddystone Lighthouse, just off the coast of Cornwall. This parish is also placed directly on the old Camel Trail, a long stretch of disused railway line that runs alongside the River Camel. For a healthy day out, try cycling the whole of the tree-lined route, from Bodmin to Wadebridge and Padstow.