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Beautiful 18th Century Character Cottage. Close to beaches.

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Pretty front of cottage and courtyard
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Cosy living room
Living area
St Columb Major

Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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St Columb Major, England
  • Retallack Water Sports
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Watergate Bay Beach
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Porth Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪7 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub

Shower Room

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful 18th Century Character Cottage. Close to beaches.

Kerenza cottage is a beautiful 18th century character cottage in the heart of of St. Columb Major. Located 5 miles inland and within easy reach of the best surfing beaches in Cornwall, St. Columb Major is a small rural town surrounded by beautiful countryside.
Ideally located between Padstow, Wadebridge and Newquay there are plenty of activities available for all the family.
Sleeps 5 in three bedrooms:
2 double rooms and 1 single room.
The cottage has been thoughtfully refurbished and offers perfect accommodation for those seeking a great holiday in Cornwall.
Outside, the courtyard garden has table and chairs and barbecue facilities.

Property manager

Helen and Jeremy

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 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

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Please note - changeover day during July and August is a Sunday. If you have requested any other changeover day your booking will be declined

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

St. Columb Major

Located in St. Columb Major, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Eden Project is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Watergate Bay Beach and Fistral Beach. Retallack Water Sports and Japanese Garden and Bonsai Nursery are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and mountain biking.
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St Columb Major, England

What's nearby

  • Retallack Water Sports - 5 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Watergate Bay Beach - 10 min drive - 8.8 km
  • Watergate Bay - 11 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Porth Beach - 15 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Fistral Beach - 25 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • St Columb Road Station - 6 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 7 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Port & Starboard - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪New Garden - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Quintrell Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Silver Ball - ‬1 min walk

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful 18th Century Character Cottage. Close to beaches. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful 18th Century Character Cottage. Close to beaches.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful 18th Century Character Cottage. Close to beaches.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful 18th Century Character Cottage. Close to beaches. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 2.6 mi (4.1 km) from Retallack Water Sports and 3 mi (4.8 km) from Screech Owl Sanctuary. Treloy Golf Club and Japanese Garden and Bonsai Nursery are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 23 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 23 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 23 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 23 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 23 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

8.8/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas L.

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

Little home from home

24 fair Street was a superb little home from home for our week's stay in St Columb Major. It's perfectly placed to travel into and around Newquay, Padstow and the many beaches. St Columb Major itself is a quiet little village with things to do for all the family. A must stay cottage and location for an active family! Regards The Laidlow's
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Andrea E.

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

Lovely cottage.

Lovely cottage. Suited our family of 5 (2 adults 3 kids) perfectly . Well equipped. Shower cubicle ( not shown in pictures) was fab, lots of hot water! WiFi great .
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer W.

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

Lovely cottage in a good location

Cottage was very nice, full of lovely things on the walls, a great selection of books and amazingly videos and DVDs (though my tech skills meant I couldn't get the machines to work). Beds very comfortable. Lighting in the ground floor not good for reading but the space was cosy. Parking was a challenge: free everywhere overnight, one long stay at the end of the village, 2 short stays very close. Bring £1coins!
Stayed 10 nights in Sep 2021

6/10 Okay

Louise H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Listing accuracy

Lovely property but sleeping arrangements not suitable

We loved the house. It was well appointed, thoughtfully kitted out in the kitchen and we'll decorated. However we struggled with the sleeping arrangements. The owners were advised upon booking of the ages of our party but failed to point out that the bunk beds were only suitable for children and not a 20 and 17 year old. It wasn't until we arrived that we read in the instructions that only children could sleep on the top bunk. As it was clearly not going to be suitable for either my daughter or son, my son had to sleep on the sofa for the entire holiday which was not at all ideal or comfortable for him.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nisha R.

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

Great property and perfect location

We have just returned from our stay in Cornwall and had the best time especially as this property felt like we were home from home. It has the ideal location for all the major beaches in the area and was a comfortable base to return to at the end of the day. Jeremy and Sarah were great hosts as they constantly kept in contact with me about any issues. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Diana N.

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

Good location in a nice convenient village.

My family and I stayed a week, and we liked the location, conveniently close to beaches and the village had everything you’d need for a family stay. Overpriced and doesn’t have parking on the property, but parking nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Emma F.

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

Fabulous little cottage

We had a wonderful stay exploring the beaches nearby. The cottage was perfect and very clean with lovely feather duvets. Efficient wifi and everything we needed in the cottage. The owners were all very helpful giving fabulous advice and help before and during our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

8/10 Good

Raymond B.

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

Thank you

Clean and tidy cottage

8/10 Good

Stephan H.

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

Comfortable cottage, a little tired in places but ideal location for touring. Parking can be difficu

Booking process simple, easy to find, parking can be a problem.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2019

8/10 Good

Vicki E., Leicestershire

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

Cornish Cottage

Good communication with the owner, most of the cottage is beautiful, spacious and has character, but the shower room/toilet lets it down. Really comfy beds and good living/dining space. The location is convenient for walks, beach, the shops are handy and the town is nice to wander through.

10/10 Excellent

Julie M.

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

Nice cottage in convenient location

A charming cottage which is surprisingly spacious. It was generally well equipped and very comfortable. Loved the big bath! Only thing missing was a cafetière but we made do with a teapot. St Columb is a lovely village and a great base for exploring the area. The Chinese takeaway was great when we were too lazy to go out or cook. The Town and Country cafe does a fantastic breakfast.Perfect poached eggs. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the whole area is absolutely beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Gerhard H.

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

Really great!!!

We enjoyed our stay very much, a cute, comfortable and very well equipped house.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Judith D.

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

Fabulous stay in St Columb Major

Spent 6 days in this lovely cottage in North Cornwall. Check in was easy and property was as described. 3 pubs in the village and convenience stores a short walk away if you can’t get to a big store. Ideally positioned for many of the highlights Cornwall has to offer. Wonderful relaxing stay in beautiful surroundings. Such a shame all good things come to an end.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

chantal a.

The cottage is very cosy and clean, made us feel very much at home.

We spent a lovely Easter holiday in Cornwall and the cottage was an ideal place to stay. The bedrooms are small but beds are comfortable, kitchen well equipped and the dining and living rooms were nice and cosy. The hosts have been very friendly and quick in the communication. We all had a wonderful time and would definitely recommend the place!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

Lovely cottage in a convenient location

Lovely spacious cottage in a good location for exploring Cornwall. Beaches within 15 minute drive. The Eden Project 25 minutes away. Parking is not an issue (as suggested in a previous review). If no spaces available on the road in front of the cottage then the large free car park is mere minutes away. Lots of things provided. We stopped at a supermarket on the way down but we didn't need half of the stuff we bought as it was already there provided for us. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2018

8/10 Good

Rosalind E.

Spacious and comfortable cottage set back from the road

I can recommend this spacious and very well presented cottage which is set back from the road so that the passing traffic noise doesn't disturb. I was with my female cousin and sister-in-law, staying in St Columb to support my husband's annual music festival held in St Columb's beautiful church in August each year, and the cottage was perfectly suited for the three of us, with the kitchen and shower/loo and separate bathroom being situated at opposite ends of the property to the three comfortable bedrooms. We particularly liked the attractive sitting room at the front of the cottage and the only complaint we had was the lack of suitable lighting for adults to read by!! This applied to all the rooms so we found ourselves turning on every single lamp we could find - not all of them had working bulbs - and were mystified by the spot lights in the bedrooms which had been disabled. We concluded that for families with children there wasn't the same need as for three adults who like to go on holiday and read their books and newspapers! Oh, and we had to buy a cafetiere as we couldn't find anything in which to brew fresh coffee... but otherwise the kitchen was excellent. The weather was terrible the week of 19th August 2018, but it didn't stop us having a great time visiting all the local attractions and going to the festival concerts in the evening. Would definitely return. Favourite pub in St Columb = the Ring O'Bells - Brian the landlord is always welcoming and the food and beer are good too!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Adrian H.

A wonderful little cottage

The cottage is light, clean and cozy. Bedrooms are a good size with very comfortable beds. Parking has its challenges, but there are two parking areas within a few minutes walk. Will definately be on the shortlist for my next Cornwall break.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

William D.

Beautifully presented, very comfortable cottage

It was a hot week in the Padstow area but the flagstone floored dining room was always beautifully cool. The living room was so cosy and we felt so at home relaxing there in the evening. The bedrooms were also very welcoming with excellent beds and linens. A great base for the area and highly recommended.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine J., Queensland Australia

A great base to see the best of Cornwall

The little cottage was warm and cosy and for a couple so much room. The historic town of St Columb Major has parking issues and as the little cottage does not have private parking it could be a problem. As we were out every day the parking of 2 hours max in the street out front (9-6) was not an issue. The little cottage was clean and tidy and had a lovely warm feel to it. I would highly recommend staying here. St Columb Major is the best place to stay to see the whole of Cornwall
Stayed 5 nights in May 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Deborah S.

September Holiday

Very clean, comfortable accommodation, that suited us ideally.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Gabby D.

Perfect location for short break with family

My family enjoyed our 5 day short break in this warm cosy cottage which had everything we required . Comfy beds, linen and towels provided and fully equippped kitchen with extras like board games, dvds and excellent wifi for our 2 young adult children. It was lovely to return from the beaches and settled in for a cosy evening with tv or scrabble. We would recommend this cottage and stay here again as it's an ideal location for surfing beaches and picturesque harbours and the lost gardens of Heligan.
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Guido B.

Wohlfühl-Ferienhaus

Das niedliche Häuschen liegt zentral in St. Columb Major, leicht zurückversetzt von der Straße. Wir haben uns hier von Anfang an wohl- und erwünscht gefühlt. Vielen Dank noch einmal an Helen und Jeremy für die schöne Willkommensüberraschung. Das saubere Häuschen verfügt über eine liebevolle und aufmerksame Ausstattung, die es an nichts mangeln lässt. Sie spiegelt die Freundlichkeit und Herzlichkeit der Vermieter wieder. Die Küche ist umfangreich ausgestattet. Familien mit Kindern jeden Alters finden hier alles Notwendige. Alle Räume dieses Hauses verfügen über Fenster...überall Tageslicht. Auch das Wetter dieser Häuschens lässt keine Wünsche offen. Fast ausschließlich Sonne ;-) Eine Pizzeria ist in 50 m zu erreichen, in 5 min erreicht man fußläufig den kleinen Supermarkt mit Geldautomat und die Postfiliale. Hier kann man sich auch mit frischen Brötchen eindecken. Umfangreiche Einkaufsmöglichkeiten gibt es in Bodmin und Newquay, welche man in rd. 15 min mit dem Auto erreicht. Sehr wohl haben wir uns auch im Ortszentrum befindlichen Ring-O-Bells gefühlt. Wenn wir die Sonne genießen wollten, sind wir oftmals zum Strand nach Holywell gefahren. Unser Tipp gegen Parkplatzsorgen: Im oberhalb gelegenen Perran Sands Holiday Park kann man gegen eine Tagespauschale parken und kommt recht nah an den Strand. Besonders schöne Erlebnisse für uns waren die Küstenwanderungen zum Dodman und bei Padstow. Überwältigende Landschaften. Was gibt es nicht? Es gibt keine Kaffeemaschine, keine Spülmaschine und keinen zum Haus gehörigen Parkplatz (trotzdem kann man meist sehr gut in der Nähe des Hause parken). Das war jedoch auch alles nicht versprochen und wir haben nichts davon vermisst. Ganz im Gegenteil. Es war ein sehr schöner und erholsamer Urlaub. Wie schön er war, lässt sich daran erkennen, dass wir nicht wissen, ob der Fernseher funktioniert. Weder wir noch die Kinder haben diesen während unseres Urlaubs auch nur einmal angeschaltet.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Saskia D.

Wonderful cottage in a great location

The cottage was a fabulous base for a great family holiday. The bedrooms were a decent size and the living room was just what we needed. The kitchen had everything we requiredfor our family of three, although there is plenty for larger parties. The bath was a massive bonus, our 2 year old daughter particularly loved it. Very clean and user friendly, I would be very happy to recommend the cottage to friends and family.

About the host

Hosted by Helen and Jeremy

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English