A quaint, charming shepherd’s hut offering a cozy, secluded retreat located on The Great Flat Lode Trail. Perfect for solitude or a romantic escape, this hut features a wood-burning stove and picturesque views, providing a peaceful haven combined with easy access to historical exploration and scenic trails. Immerse yourself in a relaxed lifestyle while exploring the surrounding natural beauty. Ideal for visitors seeking a serene countryside experience with convenient access to the coast. *Please be aware this is a traditional shepherds hut with a build in raised bed. There is a metal step to assist you up onto the bed however for those with limited mobility this may not be suitable.

Born and raised in the beautiful town of St Ives, there is nowhere I'd rather call home! I love to see visitors make the most of our beautiful town and am always happy to give personal recommendations. I am a big foodie and can point you in the direction of Cornwall's best eats, no matter what your preference is! Fine dining, pub grub, Cornish cream tea and a classic Cornish pasty- ask me for the best places to go! I love movies, music, travelling and cooking, exploring new cultures and drawing inspiration for interior design, drawing, painting or making jewellery, from every avenue possible.

We are located just opposite The Countryman Inn in Piece, a charming Cornish pub that serves delicious food and drinks. Guests are welcome to use the pub's car park during their stay, making parking hassle-free and convenient for our visitors. The Great Flat Lode In the 1860s, when many copper mines were closing, a ‘lode’ of tin ore was discovered to the South of Carn Brea in an area that previously worked copper deposits. This lode, over 2 miles long, was also flatter than most, lying at an angle of about 30 degrees instead of the usual 70 degrees from the horizontal – hence its name, the “Great Flat Lode”. The tin mines here were some of the most successful in the late 19th Century and produced over 90,000 tons of tin concentrate. The mines here closed about 1920. Since then the area has remained relatively undeveloped and it now contains some of Cornwall’s finest remains of engine houses, tin dressing floors and other mining structures. The Trail not only runs south of Carn Brea, but also to the north of the hill, where some of Cornwall’s most celebrated mines are situated. Nature of trail: A circular route with some steep sections. Mostly off-road taking you through a mixture of farmland, heathland and old mine sites. A circular route. Where to park: South Wheal Frances, Dolcoath Mine and at King Edward Mine Museum (where you can visit a free exhibition all about the Mineral Tramways). Points of interest: The Great Flat Lode Trail follows part of the line of the Basset Mine Tramway, built to carry tin ore from the mines along the side of the valley for processing at Wheal Basset Stamps. The remains of Cornwall’s last tin smelter can be visited near Carnkie. Carn Brea, once an ancient fortified hill settlement can be climbed for superb panoramic views which will include the tall steel headgear of South Crofty, Cornwall’s last tin mine. Tehidy Woods Tehidy is the largest area of woodland in West Cornwall. Tehidy has over 9 miles of woodland and 5 min drive