South Cornwall
In places rugged and remote, in other tranquil and picturesque, much of the south Cornwall coast is still surprisingly unspoilt, as many parts can only be reached along narrow lanes winding through lush farmland and woodland towards the sea. Either climbing down on foot or drifting along in a small boat, visitors can explore and enjoy the cliffs, coves, beaches and quaint fishing villages that are Daphne du Maurier Country. The Trust has a host of holiday cottages in this area that are wonderful away-from-it-all hideaways for families and friends. For instance, there is Bosloe; an imposing country house set in extensive grounds above the Helford River, divided into three spacious holiday homes and with a former gardener’s cottage, The Bothy, hidden in the gardens. Further on around the coast is the glorious Trelissick Garden with five delightful holiday homes on the estate and former officers’ quarters on St Anthony Head now converted for holiday use.

Penare
Less than a mile from Dodman Point, the hamlet of Penare is hidden away among high hedges behind the headland. There is easy access to the South West Coast Path and miles of dramatic Trust-owned coastline. Vault Beach and Hemmick Beach nearby are both good for swimming and there is masses of exploring to be done both around the coast and further inland. There are some shops about a mile away at Gorran but further afield is the major town and shopping centre of St Austell. The closest Trust properties are Lanhydrock near Bodmin, Trelissick across the River Fal and St Anthony Head.