Tranquil Cornwall stay in a self-catered cottage

Relaxing and modern self-catering cottages in Cornwall, with room for up to four guests and plenty of on-site amenities

• Ticking all the boxes: Tucked away in an idyllic 13-acre slice of Cornwall, The Valley offers all you could want from a self-catering break and more. Just 10 minutes from the bustling town of Truro, this eclectic collection of swish, modern cottages has been thoughtfully designed to include high-end kitchens, designer Italian furniture and local artwork on the walls.

• Rest and relaxation: What sets this self-catering resort ahead of the rest are the extensive on-site leisure facilities. There are two heated indoor and outdoor swimming pools and a spa pool, meaning it’s great for year-round visitors and the not-so-trusty British weather. You’ll also have use of tennis and squash courts and a fitness suite, if you fancy being active while you’re away.

• Cornish cuisine: There’s a bar and restaurant serving plenty of local produce should you lack the spirit to cook after an energetic day exploring the charming Cornish countryside, picturesque fishing villages and stunning coastal footpaths only a short distance from your doorstep.

How to get thereTruro, which has regular long-distance train connections to the rest of the UK, is just a 10-minute drive away. By car, the cottages are most easily reached from the A30 from Exeter, followed by the A39. 
Travelling with kids?

The Valley not only has an outdoor baby pool for summer holiday dips, but a children's games room and DVD library (on request) that come in handy the rest of the year. When it comes to food, you can rely on high chairs and a menu with plenty of children's favourites in the on-site Azura Restaurant & Bar, open from Easter through to October half term. Plus, enjoy on-site children's activities during the summer holidays. 
In the cottages themselves, you'll find or can request the following essentials: a steriliser, a step-up stool, pottys, children's toilet seats, food warmers, armbands for swimming, bath toys, baby monitors, plastic cutlery, bed guards, a baby bath, a highchair, a travel cot, a booster seat and a stair gate.
Good to knowPlease note that during summer, the restaurant is open Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays and one Sunday a month for a traditional Sunday lunch. Between November 1 and Easter, the restaurant is open on Friday and Saturday evenings, and for Sunday roast every Sunday.
The outdoor pool is open from mid-June to mid-September, and the indoor pool is open year-round, excluding November to mid-December and January to mid-February.

Entry requirements

The passport, visa and health requirements at the time of booking can be viewed on the Foreign and Commonwealth Office website for UK citizens, and on the Department of Foreign Affairs website for IE citizens. It is your responsibility to ensure that you and all members of your party are in possession of all necessary travel and health documents, and in compliance with any other immigration/entry requirements before you travel, including whether your passport must be machine readable or which visas/waivers may be required for entry, such as ESTA for USA travel and/or ETIAS for EU travel. Please also be sure to check the validity of your passport and allow up to 10 weeks for passport renewals.