Location
Elsa sits in the heart of Bodmin Moor, a rugged and beautiful expanse of Cornwall that's perfect for nature lovers and adventurers alike. From your doorstep, you can immerse yourself in the serene landscapes of the moor, with its rolling hills, ancient stone circles, and surrounding woodland.
While the cabin offers a secluded escape, having a car will allow you to fully explore the Cornish surroundings, such as Polzeath, Perranporth Beach and Padstow.
🚗 Exeter – 1hr 40 mins
🚗 Bristol – 3hrs
🚗 Bath – 3hrs 30 mins
🚆 London – 4hrs
Our fave hidden highlights in the area
In the heart of North East Cornwall, Bodmin Moor is a rugged, open area characterised by tors, heathland, and moorland ponies. The moor is a designated National Landscape and a popular spot for hiking and outdoor activities
Coombeshead is a 66 acre working farm and home to a bakery, restaurant and farm shop. The chef-led restaurant offers seasonal, farm-to-table dining. The farm shop stocks house-made sourdough, charcuterie and seasonal produce, alongside local wines, ales, and homewares.
A Cornish hidden gem, these woods roll across the valley around a beautiful bubbling stream. There are stunning viewpoints, local wildlife, and a slice of Cornish history with the remnants of a a mine and bridge. Perfect for a gentle walk or an energetic hike, with a handy pitstop at Woods Cafe.
Prawn on the Lawn is a vibrant seafood restaurant, serving daily-changing small plates, oysters, and whole fish sourced from Cornish day boats. A little drive away, but we think it's well worth it!
If you have a car, you can easily get to the north or south coasts of Cornwall. You're about 40 minutes from Padstow, Perranporth Beach and Polzeath Beach. If you don't have a car, you can spot these coastlines from a nearby walk to a peak just 20 minutes from the cabin.
The Eden Project is a global garden, educational charity, and social enterprise, featuring on of the largest indoor rainforests in the world, a Mediterranean biome, and extensive outdoor gardens. It is the perfect place to reconnect with nature and remind us how to live with the planet, not against it.
Find the answer to our most frequently wondered things. Read all FAQs here.
You can travel to Russell via car or public transport (train to Bodmin Parkway and 10 min taxi ride). If you choose to go by train, please be aware that there are no shops near to the cabin.
After booking your chosen cabin, you’ll receive an online ‘Welcome Guide’ detailing the exact location of the cabin and directions by car or train and taxi. If you’re travelling by train, we highly recommend booking your connecting taxi in advance, as rural locations don’t tend to have Uber!
Elsa is on a estate in a secluded spot so you will very secluded. The estate does have people working on the land in the nearby dwellings and the landowners aren't too far away.
The cabin is your space to relax in any way you like to, but we’ve kitted it out with lots of phone-free activities, including:
📚 A selection of our fave books
👾 Board games
🃏 Diary of CEO Conversation Cards
📻 Radio Cassette Player + Tapes
📸 Instant Camera + 10 free films
🗺 Map and compass
🛁 Outdoor Hot Tub / Bath
And of course you might want to head out and explore the local area. The map and welcome guide include recommendations of restaurants, cafes and other attractions nearby.
Check-in is at 3pm
Check-out is at 10am
We don’t currently include food packages, but all cabins have a well-equipped kitchen including a mini-fridge and gas hob to cook up your fave meals. We include pots, pans, cooking utensils and even chef knives. Plus, loose leaf tea, coffee beans, oil, salt and pepper.
Yes! All our cabins have hot showers and an eco-composting toilet in an indoor bathroom. We provide eco-friendly toiletries and luxury towels, too!
If you're confident being on your own, then Elsa is perfectly suitable for solo travellers. There is signal at the cabin and there are locals not too far away. If you want to chat ahead of your stay to ease any anxieties or plan your trip, you can book in a call with us here
We include enough firewood for your first night stay. You can add full log store access to your booking for £20 on checkout, which includes firewood, kindling and firelighters.
Yes, most networks have good signal in and around the cabin.
We recommend you unplug for the full duration of your stay to get the most from your digital detox, but this is totally self-policed. Our lockboxes have a padlock and key, with the key in a sealed envelope, so if you want to unlock it, you can.
We provide you with a Nokia so you can reach our cabin support team and contact friends and family if you need to. The number for the Nokia will be shared with you in advance of your stay.
All our stays are 3 or 4 nights as this is the minimum time it takes to fully switch off and reap the benefits of nature and time offline. You can read more about 'The 3 Day Effect' here.
We know plans can change, so we’ll always do what we can to accommodate booking amendments. If your check-in date is over 28 days away, your stay can be rebooked for a new date or you can request a voucher, or a full refund. If your check-in date is within 14-28 days, you can move your stay to a future date, or request a voucher equal to the payment you have made. Cancellations or amendments are unfortunately not possible if your check-in date is in or within 14 days. All bookings have a 48 hour cooling off period, so if you change your mind you can reschedule your stay or get a full refund. Rescheduled stays are non-refundable.
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