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Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedroomsSleeps 4193.8 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Fireplace
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Cornwall, ENG
  • Camel Cycle Trail
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Camel Valley Vineyard
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Bodmin Jail
    ‪18 min drive‬
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪27 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Child Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

Keepers Cottage - sleeps 2 adults, 2 children and your dogs

Keeper's Cottage is a cosy barn conversion with two bedrooms and is furnished and equipped to a high standard. It is situated on the farm, adjacent to the working farm yard, with views from its balcony over the surrounding countryside and farm yard. Guests are welcome to picnic by the lake (100 metres).

In response to the Corona Virus pandemic we have introduced an intensive cleaning and disinfecting programme in line with WHO guidelines. Linen and towels will continue to be washed at a high temperature and with a 100% effective product. Sanitiser and soap will be available for the use of all guests.

Keeper's Cottage has a dedicated day kennel and a small enclosed front yard. The balcony overlooks the exercise area.

The accommodation comprises:
Ground floor: ◾Double bedroom
◾Bunk bedroom (for children up to 12 years)
◾Wet room
First floor: ◾Well equipped kitchen/diner
◾Lounge with woodburner and doors to balcony
◾Balcony with patio furniture and views

Cottage facilities:
◾Electricity and central heating included
◾Electric cooker
◾Microwave oven and fridge
◾Kettle and Toaster
Washing machine
◾Iron and ironing board
◾Hairdryer
◾Freeview TV / DVD
◾Duvets with linen and towels
◾Travel cot
◾Highchair
◾Wood burning stove (initial fuel included)
◾Natural water supply from bore hole
◾Cycle storage available
◾Private parking (2 cars)

Property manager

Caroline Drake

Languages

English, French, Polish
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:30 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The bunk beds are narrow so smaller individuals.
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Events

Events allowed
Prior arrangement only.
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Pets

Pets allowed
2 Dogs welcome contact owner if more.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Only on the balcony.
Please use hoover provided in kennels barn to clean up after your dog especially before you leave.
Please use dog poo bags to pick up and dispose of your dogs waste.
Please throw cigarette butts in a bin.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 are allowed on site
Note from host: Prior arrangement only.
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 and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bodmin

Located in Bodmin, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Eden Project is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Watergate Bay Beach and Fistral Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Retallack Water Sports, or check out an event or a game at Mount Wise Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling and ecotours.
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Cornwall, ENG

What's nearby

  • Camel Cycle Trail - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Camel Valley Vineyard - 11 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Bodmin Jail - 18 min drive - 10.5 km
  • Padstow Harbour - 23 min drive - 19.7 km
  • Eden Project - 23 min drive - 18.7 km

Getting around

  • Roche Station - 13 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 27 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cornwall Services - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Costa Express - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Granary - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Trelawney's Carriages Restaurant - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Dollies - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Keepers Cottage - sleeps 2 adults, 2 children and your dogs pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Keepers Cottage - sleeps 2 adults, 2 children and your dogs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Keepers Cottage - sleeps 2 adults, 2 children and your dogs?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Keepers Cottage - sleeps 2 adults, 2 children and your dogs located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Camel Valley Vineyard, Camel Cycle Trail, and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Retallack Water Sports and Camel Creek Adventure Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 58 out of 83 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 18 out of 83 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 83 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 83 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 83 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

7.6/10

Amenities

7.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

paloma j.

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

Lovely cottage

Nice little cottage located at a short driving distance from several touristic places. We enjoyed our stay and it is great if you travel with dogs. We missed a stair gate to make the place a bit safer for babies. Overall,a nice place I would recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Louisa J.

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

Peaceful

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage was really lovely, and a wonderful place to stay. We would highly recommend it. We loved being on the farm and my children loved the animals, especially the dogs and horses that would come to say hello. We loved the open plan cottage. The only thing I would mention is that I am not a confident hill driver - coming from Essex - and while I was aware of the steep road from Withiel, I wasn't aware of just how steep and single track it was. However, we found other roads to come in on and leave on and it was absolutely fine, even though it took a little bit longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon E.

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

Properly relaxing break with the dogs

What a lovely, peaceful, relaxing place. This was a perfect break for us - the kids loved being on a farm, meeting the horses and watching out for wildlife, and we loved standing on the balcony looking out at the lush view. But most importantly it was somewhere we genuinely relaxed with the dogs, possibly for the first time on a holiday, so that made it for us. We’re always concerned our two setters will find a gap in the garden fence, and our day trip options are limited, particularly with our nervous dog. But it’s clear that dogs are more than welcome - with the exercise field, the kennels, and a relaxed attitude to them being in the house - so we we’ll most definitely be back! Thanks so much for everything Caroline :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Susan

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This could be a lovely cottage if a bit more care & attention was put into it, no wardrobes, requires some maintenance & a good deep clean, no effort from the owners to even say hello
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ewelina M.

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

Great cottage in perfect location

We absolutely loved our holiday in Keeper’s cottage. It had everything we needed and we would happily stay there again. Great communication with the owner.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kath H.

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

Wonderful property

Very clean and tidy, all immaculately clean, lovely location. Would definitely go again its so peaceful. It has a separate field for the dogs to exercise. Would definitely recommend x
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Sally A.

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

Well maintained property within easy reach of outstanding coastal walks

Good location for the coast and well equipped for dog owners. We enjoyed our stay at this cosy accommodation. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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

Charming farm cottage

We had a lovely time. It is on a working farm so be prepared for smells and very narrow roads. We had several encounters with tractors on single lane tracks.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Michelle T.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location

Not what we expected

Property was nice and small. Didn't like the stairs as we also had a dog that didn't like them either. Log burner was dirty and rug in front of it also. Settee had a broken arm. Dog area was a nightmare and the lake stank. Dog got plastered in mud and I did ask if we could hose the dog off as states there was a hose available and needed to ask. Nothing available, so had to take dog in cottage filthy. Definitely lots of noise as a working farm. Never met the owners and very disappointed with that. Won't be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

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

Short break

Keepers cottage was lovely. It is absolutely ideal if you have dogs. There is a large enclosed area where your dogs can run plus there are spacious kennels if you need to go out and leave your dogs. We didnt use this as we took our dogs with us but it was great to have this option. The bedroom, toilet, shower room was downstairs and the living room was up the stairs. There was a lovely balcony leading off from the living room where you could enjoy the views, unfortunately we didnt get much use out of this due to the weather not being too good but would be amazing on a nice day/evening. We were visiting the Eden project and this was a perfect location, only a 25 minute drive. I would highly recommend this accommodation. Caroline and John give you your privacy but aren't far away if needed. Thank you so much for all your help with our issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

4/10 Poor

Simon C.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful setting

This is a beautiful setting and a beautiful building. Sadly as you are aloud to take your pets here some people have not been very respect full and as a result there is lots of dog hair around, such as in between the mattress slats and under the cupboards and sofas. The pots and pans are very warn and need replacing. Overall this would be a super place if it had a little TLC. Please don’t be swayed by my review visit and make your own mind up, we would definitely love to revisit if these things were sorted out. Many thanks for a great stay at a great price.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

deborah s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Bailiffs cottage

Upgraded to Bailiff cottage at no extra cost due to owners double booking . So glad they did ! Lovely cottage , very reasonably priced . Good base for us to visit my husband’s family and for them to visit us Liked is so much have booked the last available week in August, so my family can come too.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Holly N.

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

Beautiful and memorable

Amazing cottage with lovely people and beautiful dogs. Perfect stay for any country living lover and perfect for your dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

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

So Relaxing

We had an amazing time. We had a couple of dilemmas which threatened our entire trip, but the owner and the farm owners were more than happy to help us with which we were so grateful for. You are never more than 30 mins from any beach or activity worth doing. Was so nice to go to sleep listening to the owls and waking up to the cows.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

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

Fantastic holiday

Property wht its says on the web really relaxing and enjoyable holiday had by myself and the wife plus our dog chester loved it aswell would recommend the cottage to all. Many thanks Mr & Mrs Heptinstall
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Short stay

Well set up for fetching your dog. Fully equipped kitchen. Enjoyed the view from the balcony
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carol M.

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

Beautiful Surroundings and Great Location

The farmhouse was ideal. The people on the farm itself were very friendly. Our dog got on very well with the farm dogs. He had a great time playing with them and exhausted himself! It took us a while to get used to the narrow lanes! All in all a great holiday.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rebbecca B.

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

Beautiful, peaceful & perfect location.

Great base, everywhere we wanted to visit was generally a 30min drive away. Very relaxed place to stay, great dog field for morning and evening runs, lots of birds to watch & listen to. Owner was very helpful, we had a lovely welcome basket and when our TV didn't work properly the very next day it was replaced, nothing was too much trouble for Caroline. Great kennels if you wish to leave your dog there (but we opted to take our dogs with us). Lanivet has a great little pub with delicious food and a very warm welcome. Lots of local doggy friendly beaches (we love Rock, and Porthcothan best). The keepers cottage, is very compact downstairs but it had everything we needed and the beds were comfortable. Upstairs was very well stocked, with sugar, tea bags, fairy liquid, cleaning sponges and tea towels so no need to bring extra from home.. Washing machine was also very handy, and the hairdryer too. Maybe take an extra binliner or 2 for the kitchen. We absolutely loved the peaceful location and room for our kids and dogs to run around freely and safely. Lots of information about the local area and suggested visits is provided by Caroline in a folder (very useful). We will definitely return as we loved every minute. Thankyou.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

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

Lovely property in idyllic setting waking to sunshine and birdsong!

Great location as off the beaten track so quiet with no road noise and very convenient for lots of beaches around Padstow but also not far from Fowey, Polperro and Looe. This is on a working farm so expect the sound of sheep and tractors and enjoy the beautiful countryside.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

John G.

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

Cosy & out of the way

Stayed in many rentals over years. We like rural and quiet. Rural it is, quiet mostly. But as advertised its near, very near (outyour window near) to a working farm. So do expect noise. We didnt mind this personally at all. Nor, did we mind the route in and out, some may. Property itself is cosy. Living room really is the kitchen. You could noy call it open plan as small. One of the smaller that we stayed in. But again not a spoiler as we do tend to be out much of the day, as most will. 2 x adults was enough though. With children I would expect it could be quite cramped. Wet room. Is a wetroom. But does the job. Shower weak but does the job. Main bedroom. Quite difficult to move about. Get out of bed and your face is on the wall. But we slept well. Door needs adjusted at bottom as hits floor. Nice views from Balcony which is very nice in the evening. All in all, we have had a great time, and the cottage provided a nice base whilst moving around. Jons fish and chips were amazing. Do try.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

david B.

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

Fab holiday

A smashing property in a lovely tranquil setting. Check in process perfect. Owners respected our privacy. Can't fault it. Will be booking again. If I could have brought your puppy jack Russell home I would have loved tooxx
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

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

A weekend in Keepers Cottage, Withiel

A very thoughtfully organised cottage in a stunning location off the beaten track. A place to return to for recharging the batteries. Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

8/10 Good

Sean P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great Little Place, although....

Keepers Cottage. A great little place although there was a broken lamp and a loose fitting in the bathroom. Nothing life threatening. Very dog friendly with a spacious dog excercise area with lake, a warm dog wash and dog drying towel. Clean and tidy. Lots of information provided in the cottage to ensure a good stay. Only contact with Caroline (host) was a text letting us know we could arrive early. This holiday let is on a working farm so you may get woken early. We had noisy sheep at 7am each day and an early oil delivery on another. Well located for Eden Project, Padstow and other attractions. Easy 10 minute drive to Wadebridge for essentials. 3.5/5
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Berita N.

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

Serenity

It was a peaceful stay, just what we needed quiet, it was nice to wake up to animals and our daughter really loved the sheep and ponies. Would love to go back in summer as they have very nice clean beaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023

About the host

Hosted by Caroline Drake

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Higher Tregawne is a 400 acre beef and sheep farm run by Henry and his family. They keep 400 cattle and 1000 sheep.

John and Caroline live 26 milesaway at Sleeve Farm where they run a Stud Farm

Both John and Caroline are animal lovers with a particular passion for dogs and horses.

They currently have 3 terriers, a Mioritic and a Bearded Collie.

All bar one are rescues and live with us at our other farm.

Why they chose this property

Keepers Cottage is ideal for dogs, couples and small families.

It is rural, quiet, secluded, private, peaceful and yet accessible. It is near to everywhere but next to no where.

Kids's can play and run free with the dogs in the enclosed exercise area and you can watch them from the balcony
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Their is virtually no light pollution and no noise although you are right next to a working farm and there may be mooing and sometimes as in silage time machinery working late.

There are supermarkets in Wadebridge which is 3 miles away It is a busy, vibrant place. It has pubs, restaurants, takeaways which deliver, shops and supermarkets and loads of bike hire places on the Camel Trail.

The Coast is 10 miles either way with every sort of beach you could wish for.Take little kids and the dog/s bucket and spading at Daymer Bay. Bigger kids body boarding at Polzeath where they can strut their stuff whilst you sit on the beach and watch. Parents needn't worry if their body boarding looks like 'Dad dancing' only the kids will be embarrassed and it is amazing, come home worn out and covered in sand. There are boards in the shed and smart people buy wetsuits on line before they come.
If you are more athletic try surfing or coasteering which is great if you are strongish swimmers.
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John and Caroline are one of the last traditional scrumpy makers.If you let us know we will leave you half a gallon in the cottage.

If you like the quiet life there are Stately homes, gardens, shops, Eden Project, Moors, Coast path and other walks. Camel Trail (user friendly cycling i.e.it is flat and you can start and finish in Padstow) restaurants, pubs,Tintagel (King Arthurs Seat),
beaches, Jamaica Inn, Daphne Du Maurier, caves ,fishing villages, boat trips, ferry rides, Looe, Fowey, Lands End, Minack Theatre, Steam Trains Lost Gardens of Heligan, Newquay, Zoos, Plymouth Hoe, Churches. Bodmin Gaol, Wine Tasting,Theme parks et al.

Cornwall is full of things to do whatever the weather.

What makes this property unique

Tregawne sits at the head of the Ruthern Valley overlooking its own land.It is privacy personified.

Our own experience of Cottage holidays with dogs have told us that when the brochure says dog friendly it means you can bring your dog. Cottages have had no facilities for dogs at all. We went to Ireland the promised dog proof garden was far from it. The big dogs could jump the gate and the little dogs walk under it. Needless to say it did not lead to a successful holiday far from it.

When you come on holiday with dogs and kids they need space.

We have a fenced exercise area of nearly an acre where your dogs and kids can run free. No walk of shame at 7.30 am and 11.00 pm with a plastic bag although we do ask you to poo pick.

Chuck the dogs and kids out and go back to bed or sit on the balcony and watch them. n.b there is a lake in the exercise area in which dogs and kids and you are welcome to swim but please do be careful and don't leave small children or ones who cannot swim unsupervised. The lake is between I and 2 metres deep in the middle.

We provide a kennel for your use should you want to go somewhere without them (dogs not kids that is) but please don't leave them too long if they are not used to it.

Get them marrow bone from the butchers in Wadebridge.

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Languages:

English, French, Polish