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.

Pont Pill
A secluded creek on the east side of Fowey Harbour, its steep banks, once farmed, are now covered with woodland. At the head of the creek is a picturesque group of stone and slate buildings, with adjoining boat-sheds and an old limekiln, clustered around a wooden footbridge. There are superb walks on the doorstep including the Hall Walk which runs from Bodinnick, upstream from Fowey, round Penleath Point to Pont. The creek is an ideal place for pottering about in a boat and visitors are welcome to bring a dinghy with them (maximum length 11 feet). Visitors who use a boat on the river are liable for harbour dues and should pay this at the Harbour Office, Albert Quay, Fowey. The nearest shops are in Polruan, one and a half miles away, and Fowey. The nearest Trust properties are Lanhydrock, Antony and Cotehele.