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Overview of A Hidden Gem -- Cornish Cottage with Private Shared Valley and Beach - REDUCTION

Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Check out the area

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Rock, Wadebridge, England
  • Popular LocationPadstow Harbour28 min drive
  • Popular LocationTrevone Bay Beach29 min drive
  • Popular LocationHarlyn Bay Beach31 min drive
  • AirportPlymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)83 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

About this property

A Hidden Gem -- Cornish Cottage with Private Shared Valley and Beach - REDUCTION

Quarryside is a Traditional Cornish stone cottage full of atmosphere and charm that has been a treasured home for four generations. The cottage is set in an outstanding, secluded location on the River Camel Estuary only 1.5 miles from the popular destination of Rock. A rustic farm track leads down to this peaceful and idyllic setting surrounded by fields with a wild garden and steps leading down to a valley which in turn leads onto a private shingle beach shared only with two neighbours. At low tide the beach looks onto the vast sandbanks of the estuary which attracts a large variety of birdlife.


Interior: The cosy interior is all on one level and consists of two bedrooms (one twin and one with bunk-beds), a small bathroom with shower over the bath, a traditional dining room and kitchen combining both original features with modern amenities. The bright sitting-room has a pretty bay window and a door leading through a small porch onto the west-facing patio outside.


Facilities: Heating is electric – night store or portable heaters.
The Kitchen has a traditional (Belling) electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine and tumble drier.


Exterior: A west-facing patio with garden benches and a lawn with picnic bench surround the house. Outside the back door is a small yard for hanging washing, wetsuits, etc.


The area has easy access to the A30 plus the A39 and provides an excellent base for coastal walking along the North Cornwall footpath network; the famous golf-courses of St Enodoc and Trevose Golf & Country Club, with The Point Golf Course nearby at Polzeath; the popular Camel Estuary cycle trail linking Padstow with Wadebridge and Bodmin (as featured in The Times Best Cycle Rides with photograph of the private beach on the front page); several good family surfing beaches (Polzeath, Booby’s Bay, Constantine Bay and Watergate Bay), plus water sports such as sailing, canoeing, paddle-boarding and water-skiing on the Camel Estuary itself. Padstow opposite has good shops & restaurants, plus regular boat-rides out to the off-shore islands and sea-fishing trips. Cornwall also has many wonderful gardens within easy reach such as Heligan, Trebah, Trewithen, Lanhydrock and The Eden Project.

However, the tranquillity and proximity of the private garden valley and beach lend themselves to staying put in pursuit of home-based activities such as painting, reading, canoeing, beach-walking and generally exploring the estuary plus bird-life on your door-step.

Only 10 minute drive by car is Rock with very good bakery, butcher, fishmonger and delicatessen. Wadebridge and Bodmin have several Supermarkets for further supplies. Wadebridge also boasts a small cinema.

Miscellaneous
Arrival/Departure day is normally Saturday.
Electricity, heating and bed linen/towels all included.
The cottage provides a complete sanctuary with no telephone, television or Wifi -- but has good mobile coverage.

Strictly one well-behaved dog, please!

Property manager

Poppy Houldsworth

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 55 lb per pet (limit one pet total)
Maximum 1 well behaved dog, please!

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
PLEASE ONLY ONE WELL-BEHAVED DOG!

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wadebridge

Located in Wadebridge, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Watergate Bay Beach and Fistral Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Padstow Harbour. Consider King Arthur's Great Halls for a night out or Cornish Coast Day Adventures if you're travelling with kids. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing, waterskiing and windsurfing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with cycling.
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Rock, Wadebridge, England

What's nearby

  • Polzeath Beach - 17 min drive
  • Padstow Harbour - 28 min drive
  • Trevone Bay Beach - 29 min drive
  • Harlyn Bay Beach - 31 min drive
  • Harbour Cove Beach - 49 min drive

Getting around

  • St Columb Road Station - 32 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • Greens Cafe - 29 min drive
  • The Seafood Restaurant - 27 min drive
  • Stein's Fish & Chips - 28 min drive
  • The Mariners - 7 min drive
  • St Petroc's Bistro - 28 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A Hidden Gem -- Cornish Cottage with Private Shared Valley and Beach - REDUCTION pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 55 lb per pet.

What time is check-in at A Hidden Gem -- Cornish Cottage with Private Shared Valley and Beach - REDUCTION?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A Hidden Gem -- Cornish Cottage with Private Shared Valley and Beach - REDUCTION?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A Hidden Gem -- Cornish Cottage with Private Shared Valley and Beach - REDUCTION located?

This family-friendly Wadebridge cottage is located by the sea, within 2 mi (3 km) of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Brea Beach and St. Enodoc Golf Club. National Lobster Hatchery and Padstow Harbour are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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7.8/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.2/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

carole b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
peaceful
Really enjoyed our stay Property probably not updated since 1950s/1960s although kitchen does have the essentials - a much loved family home belonging initially to the grandparents Lovely peaceful position with a short walk through pretty valley to the private beach
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tara S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gentle Jane
I had a dream that she took my hand And led me to a far off land A path laid down a dewey hill Which opened on a land so still An ancestral plot so green and full It took my breath to see this jewel Plants and trees from around the earth Laid out and chosen for future mirth She sat me down in this fair glade And cherries, apples, plums she laid Between the white poplar and the cabbage tree We ate our fruits to the song of the sea As twilight fell she bid me come To sit beneath the Tasmanian blue gum We watched as the bats swooped down to feed Upon the wild cherries and the apple trees The tide was out so far in the estuary She led me deeper into the mystery It was as though we were upon the moon As we frolicked and ran over the dunes Though suddenly the darkness fell And it was as though she had cast a spell A deeper magic came in with the tide And I knew I had found my place to hide I waded back to the slate beach And Gentle Jane to me did teach A truth to which I now do need That nature is all we truly need.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

steven b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy and quiet stay in a family heirloom
We found the cottage a cosy and peacful place to stay. Its unusual in that it has been kept full of 90 years of family memorabilia, photos, books and nick nacks. Personally I loved this aspect and imagining all the accompanying stories but if you want a modern minimalist holiday home this isnt it. I felt a lot of effort had been made to keep the house clean which because of the age and amount of stuff must be difficult to maintain. There was a slight mustyness to some of the rooms but this wasnt a problem for us. Everyone had good 4G phone signal. We had some beautiful sunny evenings having BBQs, swimming and paddle boarding on the estuary, the lovely woods, wild garden and beach made this a very special place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Victoria T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing Place
Beautiful location and an amazing stay we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claire F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful
Beautiful, comforable, bungalow. Like stepping into a cherished memory. A walk down the lush garden brings you to a slate beach on the camel estuary where we swam, baorded, skimmed, frisbeed, watched waterskiers, sat and watched sunsets and bats. There was even a resident oil beetle on top lawn. The most perfect May week away. Thank you 💙
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

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