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Peaceful Rural Retreat, Ideal Base To Explore Cornwall

Family-friendly cottage in Bodmin with a water park

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TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Terrace/patio

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Wadebridge
  • Place, Roche Rock
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Camel Cycle Trail
    ‪11 min drive‬
  • Place, Bodmin Jail
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪24 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Bodmin

This cottage places you within a 10-minute drive of Camel Valley Vineyard and Roche Rock. The cottage includes a kitchen, a fireplace, and a refrigerator.
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What's nearby

  • Roche Rock - 10 min drive - 5.8 miles
  • Camel Cycle Trail - 11 min drive - 5.2 miles
  • Bodmin Jail - 13 min drive - 7.2 miles
  • Camel Valley Vineyard - 13 min drive - 3.8 miles
  • Lanhydrock - 14 min drive - 9.5 miles

Getting around

  • Roche Station - 8 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Victoria Inn - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Granary - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Trelawney's Carriages Restaurant - ‬14 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Peaceful Rural Retreat, Ideal Base To Explore Cornwall

Set in the heart of the glorious Cornish countryside, Welsummer Cottage is one of three cottages, nestling in peaceful and tranquil surrounds, allowing couples and families to escape from busy lives. The cottage is located within half an hour of major attractions including Padstow, Rock, the Camel Trail, Saints Way, Polzeath Beach, Port Isaac and the Eden Project. Log burner makes a cosy addition and twin sets of double doors allow ease of indoor-outdoor living. We have an EV charging point available by prior arrangement which provides a convenient and cost effective way to charge your electric vehicle. Details available on request.
The cottage is heated and features a kitchen and 2 bathrooms, and there's space to spread out with 2 bedrooms. Guests can expect to find free WiFi and a TV with a DVD player. Other standard amenities include a washing machine, a fireplace, and a coffee maker.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 2 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Porch/lanai

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • In a village
  • Near a health/beauty spa
  • Near a hospital

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Motor boating nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Wildlife walks nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Electric car charging station
  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
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
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.
  • Onsite safety features include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, and a smoke detector.

Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to this cottage?

This cottage is located in Bodmin, close to Camel Cycle Trail, Retallack Water Sports, and Bodmin Jail. Camel Valley Vineyard is also within a driving distance of 3.4 mi.

Will I be able to park at this cottage?

Yes, there is electric car charging available.

Is this cottage associated with a casino?

No, this cottage is not connected to a casino.

Will I find an indoor pool at this cottage?

No, there is no indoor pool at this cottage.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at Peaceful Rural Retreat, Ideal Base To Explore Cornwall?

Couples staying at this cottage will appreciate amenities like a fireplace and a kitchen as well as a garden.

Does Peaceful Rural Retreat, Ideal Base To Explore Cornwall have a hot tub?

No, this cottage doesn't have a spa tub.

Does this cottage provide breakfast?

No, this cottage doesn't offer breakfast.

Will this cottage allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at this cottage.

Does this cottage have connecting rooms?

No, there aren't connecting rooms at this cottage.

How far is the airport from this cottage?

The closest major airport to this cottage is Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall), which is 14.6 mi away (22 minutes by car).

Are there rooms with balconies at Peaceful Rural Retreat, Ideal Base To Explore Cornwall?

Yes, every accommodation at Peaceful Rural Retreat, Ideal Base To Explore Cornwall comes with a porch.

Peaceful Rural Retreat, Ideal Base To Explore Cornwall Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 77 out of 86 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 86 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 86 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 86 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ishtiaque A.

Great stay . Lovely host and
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Duncan S.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a wonderful cottage! We had a fantastic stay here and would recommend it to anyone wanting a family holiday in a location perfect for exploring Cornwall. The accommodation has lots of room - plenty for our four, and the attention to detail is amazing, from the sheets to the towels and not least the excellent scones provided on our arrival - best we have ever tasted! The hosts make sure that you have everything you need and that there is an electric charging point just topped off our Wishlist! Although we didn't need them, there was both a dishwasher and a washing machine - and wonderful filtered water on tap! During our stay, we visited Lands End, Newquay, Padstow, Tintagel and St. Austell and more and all were a convenient drive away. The check-in details and directions were sent by email and were very clear. Overall, this was the perfect holiday cottage and we hope we can get back next year! You will not be disappointed...
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Omar M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay, clean and well equipped. Perfect for a family of 4 and the kids especially enjoyed feeding the farm animals. Highly recommend!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham B.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniella O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Loved it here. This is our second stay and will definitely be back again.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

Liked: Cleanliness
well laid out with excellent surroundings to relax. Charmion and Charles take good care of the property and the kitchen is well equipped for self catering. The wood burner is an excellent addition and its really nice to have the animals to feed sometimes! There is also a nice collection of books and DVDs to help keep you occupied on a rainy day, and the cottage is perfectly situated to visit lots of towns that surround it.You need to be fairly confident driving as the roads to and from the property can be a bit hair raising if you're not used to tight spaces. The matress on the main bed and the pillows could possibly do with a upgrade or replacement, but this could be more of a personal thing to us. We would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sylvia P.

Liked: Cleanliness

A real gem

A beatiful cottage, right next to a working farm. Very well equipped kitchen, clean and comfortable accomodation.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jude P.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Cornish Countryside Retreat

This location, property and careful attention to key amenities made for a fabulous weekend exploring Cornwall. We made trips to Bodmin Jail, Tintagel Castle and Land’s End from here. Wadebridge is 10 mins away, but this spot is beautifully secluded and very well appointed. The farm animals on the property will be an attraction on their own to some families. 3 different size units available, all sharing a beautiful courtyard. The hosts are wonderful as well!!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Mark N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lisa J.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wonderful cottage

We had a great stay for 1 week and I hope we could have stayed longer! Very, very comfortable and cozy house owned by lovely couple and nice children. Our kids were happy to feed the animal at the farm! Everything is very clean and the whole cottage is great quality! Thank you very much!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yingchao

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniella O.

Liked: Cleanliness

Completely perfect

We spent a lot of time researching and couldn’t be happier with our choice. The kids said the beds were very comfy and they loved the dvds and games. Perfectly located for the places we wanted to visit. Loved the home made scones and enjoyed feeding the animals. Will definitely be coming back, the perfect holiday for us :)
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Amazing place to be in Cornwall!

This was perfect for our family! We really enjoyed and will probably be back anytime will get a chance.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin Y.

Liked: Cleanliness

Late summer break

Extremely well appointed, clean and well designed property, q uiet location, safe parking and well placed for north and south coast visits
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hardeep M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous!

We had an amazing stay at this cottage, every detail was well attended to. The cottage is spacious, and is set in a quiet location, perfect for a weekend retreat. We will be back for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Cash M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect family stay!!

We stayed for a few nights in early June. The cottage was outstanding! It was in a perfect location (once you get used to the back roads). It was clean, full of everything you need for a family stay. We used the bbq and the kitchen it was perfect. Our little one particularly loved going to feed the donkeys and goats and he was happy on his bike around the cottage. It was quite difficult to locate the cottage at first, maybe a ‘what three words’ location might be good for future :). Thank you for having us, we enjoyed every minute and would certainly return.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Adam W.

Liked: Cleanliness

Great Cottage - Central for North and South Coasts

Really great stay - a very quiet area - no traffic noise, but within 30mins of the north and south Cornwall coasts. Also about an hour from Lands End. Try star-gazing outside on a clear night! The property itself was clean and comfortable. The kitchen is kitted out fine for cooking meals. In summer you can sit outside with a south-facing view and have a BBQ. In cooler days you have central heating and a wood-burning stove to keep you warm. Comfortable beds. Bath/shower rooms all fine, slightly on the small side, but no real problem for us - it is a cottage after all! Overall, well recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brooke M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Quiet Countryside Oasis

This property is an absolute gem with an amazing family of hosts. We were so warmly received, and the property itself is set on a magnificent farm in the middle of rustic utopian Cornwall. The cottage is clean and simple and comfortable with everything you need for a quiet retreat. The location was perfect for day trips to some of the regions most beautiful sites. We would stay here again in a heartbeat!
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Graham C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Rural Relax

Just what we needed to wind down after our daughters wedding that was a year in planning. Everything was great Roads were exciting!!
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2022

8/10 Good

Gemma J.

Liked: Cleanliness

We thoroughly enjoyed our visit with you and would recommend it to all

Excellent
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lisa D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful stay at Welsummer

Thank you to Charmion for the lovely welcome. Really appreciated the milk, homemade scones, jam and cream which were very well received. Barn stay was immaculate and had all the amenities that we needed for our stay. Very enjoyable holiday, ideal location to explore Cornwall.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Suzanna D.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Stay, Fantastic Cottage

We have just had the most fantastic two weeks at the cottage. Such a good location for exploring a bit further afield as nothing is much more than 30 mins (except the far west of Cornwall). We have 3 young children, the cottage catered for them really well. The donkeys and goats on site were enjoyed. It’s so peaceful and quiet and really comfortable. The WiFi isn’t brilliant and we had no signal but apart from when we were trying to get Google maps up we enjoyed being quite disconnected for our holiday. The roads approaching the cottage aren’t for the nervous but you get used to them quite quickly and it didn’t phase us at all. Overall a brilliant holiday and our children were so upset we had to leave! Thank you!!!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mr & Mrs B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fabulous place 🙂

What an absolutely fabulous place. Welsummer cottage was beautiful, so clean, well equipped, homely , & comfortable- everything we could have wished for! Bosneives Mill is in a lovely location , but not far from anywhere. Being able to feed the donkeys & goats was a lovely thing to do and Donk & Ponk are adorable. Charmion ( the owner) was very friendly & welcoming , We cant wait to visit again 🙂
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Beautiful cottage in peaceful setting.

We had a lovely stay in this delightful cottage which was spotlessly clean & situated in a perfect position to explore all parts of Cornwall. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Matthew G.

Liked: Cleanliness

Wow

Wow what a wonderful place to stay the surroundings instantly make you feel like your on holiday on arrival we were met with freshly baked scones and cream the accommodation was well equipped and spacious comfortable beds and clean as a pin
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022