Ty Metheven makes the perfect couple’s retreat, positioned on the outskirts of Camborne, Cornwall. This one-bedroom abode is ideal for two, with a big choice of beautiful coastal and countryside attractions within a few miles. From the off-road parking space, enter your private and gated patio garden, with furniture for alfresco dining and barbecues. The accommodation, a private annex to the owner’s home, all set on the ground floor with comfy sitting/dining room for relaxation and feasts, with Smart TV and gas fire for those snuggly evenings in. The well-equipped kitchen has everything needed to rustle up big Cornish breakfasts and evening meals, if the town’s array of restaurants and foody pubs don’t tempt you out. As the evening draws in, retire to the bedroom with built in storage and generous super king bed ensuring good slumber, which can convert into twin beds on request. The fully tiled wet room will set you up for the day with a good spritz or wash away those sandy limbs after a day at the beach. Enjoy a morning coffee or evening glass of wine in the enclosed garden. There is also access to the shared lawn, with a distant sea glimpse. Grab your bikes and explore the scenic Great Flat Lode Mining Trail, a level 7-mile cycle route. Play a round at the Tehidy Park Golf Club or explore the country trails around picturesque Tehidy Woods. There is a choice of beautiful beaches within easy reach. Surf, bodyboard or swim at Gwithian Beach, with rockpools and oceanside cafes. Hayle Towan’s stretch of golden sand and coast path boasts cliff top views and stunning sunsets across to Godrevy Lighthouse. Discover the hidden coves to seal watch and spy the dolphins from your cliff top advantage. Further afield, the Eden Project makes a fabulous day out, or visit iconic St Ives and browse the galleries, or enjoy a boat trip to St Mawes from harbourside Falmouth. The dramatic coastline at Land’s End is a must do excursion, or the cobbled causeway to majestic St Michael’s Mount is within an easy drive. Ty Metheven is the most idyllic base to explore many of Cornwall’s finest attractions.

Camborne lies in the heart of a former mining community and was well known for its “Queen of Cornish Mines" - the Dolcoath copper and tin mine, the deepest in Cornwall. Today, Camborne is home to Heartlands, a community space covering 19 acres and scattered with remnants of the mining industry, providing a free space for visitors to explore the heritage of Cornwall, browse art and craft projects, stroll through the gardens and sit and share a picnic or enjoy lunch at the Red River Café. From Camborne centre you can follow an interesting town trail, or spend the afternoon in the museum before visiting the array of shops and pubs. A short drive from Camborne brings you to a wealth of sandy Cornish beaches including Portreath, Gwithian and Porthtowan. Camborne is ideal for exploring Land’s End, the Lizard Peninsula, Truro and the Eden Project, which are all easily accessible by car, ideal for a day trip.

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