After a peaceful night’s sleep, breakfast is a treat all of its own - homemade yoghurt, rye and spelt granola with honeycomb from the farm’s bees, followed by hog’s pudding, belly bacon and creamy scrambled eggs with yet more (and we’re definitely not complaining) fresh sourdough.

The gorgeous beach at Polzeath and the coastal towns of Rock and Port Isaac are well worth the 40-minute drive from here but we opted to head out into the 66 acres of grounds surrounding the farmhouse. In the yard we caught our first glimpse of resident cats Craig and David (named after, yep, you guessed it) before taking a one-hour round trip past friendly chickens, across oak-lined meadows and along a woodland stream into bucolic bliss. Even the hardest hearted of city dwellers couldn’t fail to be won over by the sheer beauty of the place. And don’t worry if you forget your boots - pairs of Hunters are lined up soldier-like in the hallway ready to be taken for a muddy stomp.

With further renovations this January, Coombeshead is already expanding - outbuildings are being converted into additional accommodation and a cookery school is in the pipeline. It’s clear this is just the start for Tom, Lottie and their dedicated little team. Get in while you still can.

Escape to Coombeshead Farm in Cornwall for the ultimate foodie getaway