A family-friendly stay in Bodmin awaits you at this cottage. You'll be 17.6 km (11 mi) from Eden Project. .You can enjoy a TV with a DVD player, and accommodation features a washing machine, free WiFi and a patio. In-room dining is easy with a kitchen that comes equipped with a fridge, a microwave and a stovetop. A living room, a coffee/tea maker and a hairdryer are also available.
You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.
Romantic Rural Retreat, Ideal Base to Explore Cornwall
Set in the heart of glorious Cornish countryside, Pekin Cottage is one of three cottages nestled in peaceful and tranquil surrounds, allowing guests to escape from busy lives. The cottage is located within half an hour of so many fabulous beaches and attractions. The beautiful upstairs bedroom has wooden floors, exposed beams, stone walls and oak furniture. The living area has shaker-style kitchen and stable-doors which can be flung open to enjoy the sunny courtyard. 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.
Property manager
Charmion and Charles Pears
Languages
English
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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
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
No pets allowed
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome.
Note from host: Suitable for babies or toddlers
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
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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business.
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in all accommodation.
Property is also known as
Romantic Rural Retreat, Ideal Base to Explore Cornwall Bodmin
Romantic Rural Retreat, Ideal Base to Explore Cornwall Cottage
Frequently asked questions
Are there any beaches close to Romantic Rural Retreat, Ideal Base to Explore Cornwall?
The closest beach to Romantic Rural Retreat, Ideal Base to Explore Cornwall is Watergate Bay Beach (15.9 km).
Does Romantic Rural Retreat, Ideal Base to Explore Cornwall have a pool?
No, this cottage doesn't have a pool.
Does Romantic Rural Retreat, Ideal Base to Explore Cornwall have a waterslide?
No, but it has a waterpark and lazy river.
Is Romantic Rural Retreat, Ideal Base to Explore Cornwall family-friendly?
You bet! With amenities such as a water park, laundry facilities and highchairs, it's no surprise that Romantic Rural Retreat, Ideal Base to Explore Cornwall is a winner with our family travellers.
Is there a free airport shuttle available at Romantic Rural Retreat, Ideal Base to Explore Cornwall?
No, Romantic Rural Retreat, Ideal Base to Explore Cornwall does not offer an airport shuttle service.
What time are check-in & check-out at Romantic Rural Retreat, Ideal Base to Explore Cornwall?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are pets allowed at Romantic Rural Retreat, Ideal Base to Explore Cornwall?
No, pets are not allowed.
Romantic Rural Retreat, Ideal Base to Explore Cornwall Reviews
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 69 out of 79 reviews
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9.8/10
Cleanliness
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Chris H., New Milton. Hampshire
27 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
The Quiet Life
Clean tasteful barn conversion, pretty much in the middle of nowhere, but all you require within a 15 min drive.A great personal touch from the owners, which included a handful of food bags to feed their animals. What's not to love. Deffo returning at some stage and will be pointing all friends and relatives in this direction
Chris H.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
stuart r., Bicester - UK
22 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
Really enjoyed our stay
Property was clean and lived up to expectations.Met our hosts who were friendly and approachable.Would recommend to friends and family, would stay at the venue again.Would love to take the grandchildren.
stuart r.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025
10/10 Excellent
Colin H.
3 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness
So Welcoming
We walked in and looked at each room and my wife exclaimed 'I LOVE it'. There were fresh scones with jam and clotted cream for us to eat, which was delicious. There was also food to feed the farm animals, which we enjoyed. My wife is still giggling about the instructions for feeding the pig. Everything was clean and there was plenty of room. We were able to do laundry, which was a bonus. Great stay.
Colin H.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
10/10 Excellent
Deborah C.
17 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Welcome break
Lovely modern and well equipped. Great attention to detail to make guests welcome.
Deborah C.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ann-Marie J.
17 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Ann-Marie J.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michal O.
10 Sept 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Michal O.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Guy D.
20 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Guy D.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
stephanie c.
13 Aug 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
Fabulous accommodation in a beautiful setting. Peaceful and the perfect getaway. Great location to explore the whole of Cornwall.
stephanie c.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
10/10 Excellent
Hayley C.
31 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
10 out of 10
What a beautiful place to stay! Peaceful, lovely views, good location to visit many areas of interest. The friendly donkeys and goats are a bonus for animal lovers and the noisy pigs are fun to feed. Our stay was enjoyable as the cottage has a well equipped kitchen with a cream tea on arrival and tea coffee etc so you can have a brew. Comfy, cosy bed with a wonderful view over fields. Hosts Charmion and Charles are superb! Friendly knowledgeable and nothing is too much trouble. We would highly recommend a stay here.
Our
Hayley C.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
helen j.
4 July 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful
What a lovely place to stay.
We stayed in the cottage for 2 beautiful kitchen and sitting room with everything you need tv with dvd player ( great for those rainy days selection of dvd there) kitchen has everything you even a dishwasher and washing machine.
Lovely courtyard and picnic area it is shared but with only 3 cottage there you still get your own privacy.
Bedroom is beautiful with stone walls and beams. It use to be the old stables.
And of course the pigs donkey's and goats are great fun the owners leave food for them so if you like to feed them.
Charmion and charles the owners live on site and are very welcoming and always on hand if you need them but are very respectful of your privacy.
We look are harley davidson down and were able to park it right out side the cottage which my husband was very pleased with but there is ample of parking.
It is very quite there and the nearest shop is 6 miles away so good idea to get in the basics , you know like alcohol 😄 and sit in the courtyard and enjoy 🍹.
What a lovely peaceful relaxing place will definitely be going back. Thank you charmion and charles you have a beautiful place.
helen j.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
10/10 Excellent
Callum S.
17 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Property is even nicer than the pictures suggest
Fantastic accommodation in a lovely rural area.
Property is immaculate and a fantastic traditional building. Owner seemed very friendly when we met her briefly. Couldn’t have been happier.
Callum S.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
10/10 Excellent
Ronnie J.
2 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness
Great chill time!!
The property was lovely, not a single complaint.
The area was so quite and peaceful.
Will definitely be booking again.
Loved every minute of our stay.
Ronnie J.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
10/10 Excellent
Michael D.
10 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Would definitely recommend
Lovely well kept property 5 star.Had a fantastic time, central Cornwall location perfect for both coasts.
Surrounding roads are very narrow adds to the charm.
Michael D.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
10/10 Excellent
Ann-Marie J.
2 Sept 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Perfect from the moment we arrived. Small thoughtful touches made it extra special. We will be booking again.
Ann-Marie J.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023
10/10 Excellent
David F.
16 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Top notch peaceful stay.
Beautiful, well equipped cottage in a very peaceful location. It was a lovely touch to be left milk and a cream tea (scones, clotted cream & jam). Charles has just had an electric vehicle charger installed so it removed a tonne of stress for us to be able to charge my car whilst at the cottage. Overall, a fantastic stay. I cannot think of an area of improvement.
David F.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
10/10 Excellent
Dawn H.
23 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Pekin Cottage
A beautifully converted barn in a very peaceful/private location. High quality comfortable bedding, an abundance of hot water, delicious home made scones with clotted cream on arrival. Friendly, welcoming hosts.
Dawn H.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
8/10 Good
Robert N.
12 June 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely one bedroom barn conversion
We enjoyed staying at the property which was ideally placed for travel to both coasts in north Cornwall although the first few miles can be challenging if you're not used to narrow lanes/roads.
Property itself was well maintained and well equipped for our needs and if we returned to this area of Cornwall we'd consider it again
Robert N.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023
10/10 Excellent
Paddy E.
17 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Nice, relaxing cottage
Very clean, comfortable, well-equipped cottage, traditional style with mod cons. Loved Ponk and Donk and the goats. The cottage is well located for North and South touristy stuff but the very narrow lanes are not for the faint-hearted. The wifi is quite slow but it won't spoil your stay when you come back to your calm retreat for a nice cold one from the fridge !
Paddy E.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
10/10 Excellent
Lesley H.
2 Jan 2023
Liked: Cleanliness
Location is inland and quiet but not only 12 miles from Padstow and Newquay
Cottage lovely clean and comfortable ideal quiet location but easy to travel out to many locations very welcoming and would 100% recommend will definitely be going back
Lesley H.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
10/10 Excellent
Grant o.
21 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
WEEKEND AWAY!
Perfect stay as always ,we will be back !
Grant o.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Louise L.
8 Oct 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy hideaway
The converted granary apartment Pekin is in a quiet location surrounded by trees and fields. The quality of all the furnishings is very high. The owners are on site and extremely helpful.
Louise L.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022
10/10 Excellent
Ashley R.
10 Sept 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely break
Lovely stay in a beautiful peaceful location. Beautifully presented and well equipped property and a very informative and useful pack within the property from the owners. We used the property merely to sleep and a base to explore and for me the property offered excellent value for money and would absolutely stay here again! (My only suggestion would be to improve outdoor area and seating to better enjoy the location) Overall a lovely place to stay and would recommend. Thanks guys x
Ashley R.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
8/10 Good
john p.
26 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Out of the way
Value for money, situated where we could go anywhere in Cornwall.
john p.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Miriam B.
15 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
great location, great little cottage- more spacious than photos suggest! loved it. thankyou
great
Miriam B.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
10/10 Excellent
Emily-Faye
5 Aug 2022
Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay
Very clean, very quiet location. Wasn't too hard to find. Cottage was lovely. Scones on arrival were delicious, and had all the essentials left for us which was very handy. The WiFi wasn't the best and we had no phone signal but we worked around that. Would stay again.