Recently came back from our stay in the most charming cottage that I just had to get it listed on Tripadvisor and tell everyone about it! (But wondering if I should keep it a secret?). Too late now I guess!!

Found Baragwainaith Cottage after many hours of trawling the internet for a Cornish Holiday Cottage. There are no shortages of cottages to rent in Cornwall but I wanted something a bit special (within my limited budget). I'm really fussy and could not put up with the chintz and budget furniture you get with many holiday cottages - I wanted an old character cottage but with all the mod cons - oh, yes and sea views near St Ives. Not only does Baragwainaith Cottage have this but it also has the most charming decor by owner Melanie Fielden (who lives in the adjoining cottage), high quality fixtures, fittings and furniture and to top it all off a smugglers tunnel under the kitchen floor covered by plexiglass!!

The cottage is part of the Manor of Trowan - a small group... more