Situated in the hamlet town of Mornick near Callington in Cornwall is this appealing single-storey shepherd’s hut, The View. Boasting stunning views of the cascading landscape, an outdoor swimming pool, hot tub and pet-friendly accommodation, The View welcomes two guest to relish the ultimate retreat to the Cornish countryside. Enter your new abode into the studio-style living space equipped with everything you may need to make your stay a success; a suitable equipped kitchen allows the designated chef of the group to prepare simple meals to enjoy at the dining table in front of a crackling woodburning fire. If you prefer to dine alfresco, venture out to the wraparound decking and tuck into a feast with glorious views as your backdrop, ahead of indulging a soak in the bubbling hot tub; when the sky grows dark, wash away the day in the external shower room before climbing into a sumptuous double bed to catch your rest. Start your morning with a dip in the swimming pool and enjoy your morning coffee on the outdoor furniture before heading into the local town to explore; visit Golitha Falls Nature Reserve where the infamous Golitha Falls waterfall resides or head north to the Hurlers Stone Circles, thought to date to the early Bronze Age they are one of the most fascinating and unique formations in England. Animal lovers may appreciate Alpaca Trekking with Moor View Alpacas, situated in Liskeard or venture to Gunnislake where you can get up close and personal with a range of furry residents at The Tamar Valley Donkey Park. Further afield, Tamar Valley and Dartmoor National Park are peppered with an impressive range of walking, hiking and cycling trails and are also home to the 19th century Tudor house of Cotehele, Buckland Abbey as well as a variety of golf clubs where you can while away the days perfecting your technique if you wish. Well-located to explore Torpoint, Looe and Padstow, you are spoilt for choice with sights and activities to fill your days. For a memorable tip to Cornwall, return to The View year after year.

A market town in Cornwall called Callington has a long history of mining. Kit Hill, the highest point there is, was given to the people of Cornwall by Prince Charles to commemorate the birth of Prince William. Fantastic vistas throughout southeast Cornwall and as far as Plymouth Sound may be seen from Kit Hill's summit. Ginsters Cornish pasties are made in Callington, which is located in the Tamar Valley, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Callington also has an excellent assortment of shops, inns, and cafes. A few miles away, in the Tamar Valley, the charming village of Calstock clings to the rocky riverbanks and is dominated by the magnificent Calstock Railway Viaduct, a massive 11-arched stone building that supports one of Britain's most scenic branch lines. Cotehele, a lovely historic home and gardens owned by the National Trust with a small quay and inn, and Morwhellam Quay, a theme park that staged a living history production for the BBC and where visitors can explore the rich mining heritage and watch blacksmiths, potters, and craftsmen at work, are two other interesting locations along the river. Only nine miles separate Callington from the bustling market town of Tavistock, which is well worth a stop on your route to a day of hiking on Dartmoor. A wonderful starting point for exploring West Devon and South Cornwall.

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