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Charming Cottage With Easy Access To The Eden Project, Lost Gardens Of Heligan

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Brookside
Brookside
Outside dining
Dining area
Lounge showing wood-burning stove and fireplace

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Gym
  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill

Explore the area

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St Austell, ENG
  • Charlestown Harbour
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Lost Gardens of Heligan
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Porthpean Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Charming Cottage With Easy Access To The Eden Project, Lost Gardens Of Heligan

Brookside is a charming, South facing Cornish cottage that sits in a quiet country lane. The cottage is more than 150 years old and has been refurbished to a high standard, decorated in a simple,modern style yet retaining its period charm.
The cottage offers privacy when dining al-fresco on the patio plus spacious accommodation for six plus a cot with three bedrooms (two doubles, one twin) and a large family bathroom. The lounge-dining room has a huge original stone fireplace with an efficient wood-burning stove. Furnishings are modern yet invitingly comfy.
The cottage looks onto a peaceful,pretty lawned garden with rose bushes,edged by mature trees and shrubs with a natural granite slabbed patio area that faces south,enjoying direct sunlight all day long.Both front and rear gardens are private and fully enclosed by walls,fences and natural hedges. A wealth of mature plants and flowering shrubs (camellias, rhododendrons etc.) surround the property.There is ample parking at the front for several cars.
Just a short stroll along the lane is the village pub.The Polgooth Inn serves great local beers and food prepared using locally sourced produce.It`s a proper family-run place that welcomes children and animals and serves food all day both in the pub as well as the garden.There are more excellent pubs and restaurants within easy reach of Brookside, including Austells (3 mls.) and Kingswood (0.5 mls.)
There is a village shop/off-licence/post office, while larger supermarkets are within a mile or so.
Polgooth is perfect for exploring Cornwall due to its central location. The Pentewan valley which Polgooth borders is great for walking or cycling the dedicated trails leading to the coastal villages of Porthpean (fabulous safe family beach, sailing, watersports), Pentewan ( large beach plus watersports, gymnasium, restaurants), Mevagissey (ancient working fishing port, restaurants, shops) and Gorran Haven (sandy beaches,walks, great pub, coastal walks). Other local attractions include the Lost Gardens of Heligan, the Eden Project and the beautiful harbour village of Charlestown with its wonderful pub, restaurants and shops.
St.Austell golf club is on the edge of the village and Carlyon Bay golf club is just 3 miles away.
There is a convenient rail link at St.Austell (2 mls.) which is on the main London-Penzance route.
Children and dog friendly.
Free superfast broadband and smart tv.
Welcome pack on arrival.

Property manager

Jeannette & Geoff Honeywill
Premier Host

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet friendly
Free WiFi
Gym

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Smoking outside only

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 12
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

St Austell

Located in St Austell, this cottage is in a rural area. St Austell Brewery and Charlestown Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Eden Project and Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens. Traveling with kids? Consider Wheal Martyn China Clay Country Park and Lost Gardens of Heligan. Scuba diving and snorkeling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and cycling nearby.
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Polgooth, ENG

What's nearby

  • Charlestown Harbour - 7 min drive - 5.3 km
  • Lost Gardens of Heligan - 8 min drive - 7.6 km
  • Pentewan Sands Beach - 9 min drive - 4.9 km
  • Porthpean Beach - 15 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Eden Project - 17 min drive - 11.7 km

Getting around

  • St Austell (USX-St Austell Train Station) - 6 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪St Austell Brewery - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Rann Wartha - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hicks Bar St Austell Brewery - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Charming Cottage With Easy Access To The Eden Project, Lost Gardens Of Heligan pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Charming Cottage With Easy Access To The Eden Project, Lost Gardens Of Heligan?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Charming Cottage With Easy Access To The Eden Project, Lost Gardens Of Heligan?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Charming Cottage With Easy Access To The Eden Project, Lost Gardens Of Heligan located?

This family-friendly St Austell cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Sticker Dog Park and St Austell Brewery. Pentewan Sands Beach is 2.9 mi (4.6 km) away.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Scott Hamilton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place

Very Clean, well equiped.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Relaxing stay

Beautiful cottage in a great location. The gardens are lovely and very secure for dogs. Easy access to beaches and other local attractions as well as village shop and pub.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

June S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Charming cottage

Lovely friendly owners. Lovely cottage and Polgooth Inn pub/restaurant food is delicious.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ainsley R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome property in a cracking location

Wonderful cottage that was immaculate, in a great location with so much to do and see within a short drive
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mini break in Cornwall

Beautiful property, peaceful location. Geoff and Jeanette were very helpful when we arrived. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michele S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful holiday cottage

We had a wonderful week at Brookside cottage. It was comfortable and peaceful and the garden was very beautiful. Having the Polgooth Inn a short walk away was an added bonus too! Perfect location for the Eden Project and exploring the local area. Our hosts, Geoff Jeanette were very welcoming.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christine R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A peaceful lovely cottage.

Great location. Peaceful but with easy access to beaches, walks and sites of interest. Lovely cottage and garden with everything we needed. Very grateful for the welcome pack. Would like to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tracy S., Luton

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect holiday home

Cannot recommend this cottage highly enough. The owners were friendly and accommodating. It is cosy and picturesque and beautiful gardens that we all enjoyed.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely peaceful stay

The cottage is well equipped and very clean with a beautiful garden. There was also a very generous welcome pack.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Achim H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice spot for our familiy holiday!

We enjoyed our two week stay at Brookside, a peaceful place with a beautiful green closed garden, a nice house with a large kitchen, a nice design of the interior and enough space for 5 people. From here we started our visits to the next beaches and gardens. Dear friendly and helpful hosts, thank you!
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely family home from home

Were all really impressed with the property, rooms much more spacious than the photos suggested, and exceptionally clean. Very good location with many activities and tourist attractions within easy reach. Geoff's communication with us was great, as well as both he and his wife Jeannette being friendly neighbours on hand if needed. We will definitely be looking to book with them again when next visiting Cornwall.
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning cottage, wonderful hosts - highly recommend!!!

We genuinely cannot recommend this cottage enough. It is a beautiful property, with stunning gardens. The house was spotless and had everything you could need. It's much bigger in real life than it seems in the photos and felt very spacious for four of us. The hosts are very friendly, helpful and went out of their way to ensure we had a comfortable stay. We are so grateful to have found this property last minute - it really is a gem. Absolutely will be coming back!!!!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely Stunning

The cottage is even better than the description and pictures on the site - we thoroughly enjoyed our stay here. Geoff ad Jeannette are fantastic hosts with excellent communication throughout the whole process. Would thoroughly recommend this cottage and we will definitely be returning. Also the welcome pack was great - really lovely after a long journey - thank you!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Femke M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place

Nice house, plenty of space..lovely, quiet garden. Helpfull house owners. Great that there is both a washing machine and dryer. We only weren't used to plastic covers to protect the duvet, under the cover.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anna V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding stay

Geoff and Jeanette are warm hosts who go out of their way to ensure you have a comfortable and idyllic stay. Cottage is outstanding - I was immaculate and beautiful. The garden is magical. Pub 200 yards away and a cute small holding adjacent. Tranquil and private setting. We took our dog and the stair gate they installed helped. We had a wonderful stay. We will definitely be back. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Natasha O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

An incredible stay

We cannot fault this cottage and the hosts. The cottage itself was immaculate when we arrived, you would not know there had been previous guests there that morning. The welcome pack was very generous and well received. The cottage and gardens were beautiful and in a lovely, peaceful location. The hosts were incredibly kind and friendly, even getting our washing off the line for us while we were out which we were very grateful for when it started raining! The cottage was lovely and spacious with everything we needed. We would 100% recommend and would love to go back soon.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Bernard O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage

Beautiful comfortable, extremely clean well equipped cottage. The garden is delightful and safe for dogs. Good spot for exploring this part of Cornwall with a great pub close by. Jeanette was very friendly and welcoming and we certainly hope to return sometime in the next 12 months.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clair B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely quiet cottage

Beautiful location and cottage near to amenities, including great pub at the bottom of the lane. What made it especially good was there was everything you could ever need at the cottage and the owners were always on hand if you needed them.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gloria B., Bruton, England

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Cottage delightful and owners/managers more than helpful. Good place to tour mid/west Cornwall and plenty of facilities around.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Elaine W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Location

Comfortable, clean accommodation which is a 5 minute walk from a lovely pub that serves food. Both the house and pub are dog friendly. Ideal location for visiting the Eden Project.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Leah F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect!

Fabulous property in a really lovely setting.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place

Fantastic cottage in a great location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage and village

We all had a lovely week first time we had been in a cottage, the cottage was so nice very homely lovely gardens for our dog. It was a great location to all the lovely places to visit.The hosts jeoff and Jeanette were very friendly and welcoming lovely village and pub All the family enjoyed it so much we didn't want to come home it was a 6 to 7 hour journey to get there but it was worth the travelling thank you for letting us stay in your cottage
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Clare D., Tipton, Dudley, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfection!

We had the most amazing week at Brookside! Everything we could possibly have needed was available to us and being in such a quiet location means it was the best sleep I’d had in ages.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Daniel L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect

Really great stay, cottage is unbelievably clean but also very welcoming. Hosts are great and really take a great deal of pride in what they do. Looking forward to staying again
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jeannette & Geoff Honeywill

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Brookside is owned by Geoff and Jeannette who live next door so if you require any help or assistance you are welcome to call on our services.We have good local knowledge of beaches, walks, etc and are happy to book restaurants etc on your behalf. We will guide you to coves and beaches which are not on the tourist trail. We have both been involved in Cornish based businesses for many years.

Languages:

English

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