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Character cottage in centre of Cornwall with sun trap garden

St Austell vacation home with kitchen

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Interior
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, books

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

Explore the area

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Roche, England
  • Place, Roche Rock
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, Eden Project
    ‪14 min drive‬
  • Place, Fistral Beach
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪17 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

St Austell

In St Austell .At this St Austell vacation home, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Roche Rock and 6 miles (10 km) of Screech Owl Sanctuary. St Austell Brewery and Retallack Water Sports are also within 6 miles (10 km).
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What's nearby

  • Roche Rock - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Eden Project - 14 min drive - 7.5 miles
  • Watergate Bay Beach - 21 min drive - 16.6 miles
  • Fistral Beach - 24 min drive - 16.6 miles
  • Padstow Harbour - 27 min drive - 15.0 miles

Getting around

  • Roche Station - 18 min walk
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Victoria Inn - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪St Austell Brewery - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Port & Starboard - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪The Rock Inn - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 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.

Character cottage in centre of Cornwall with sun trap garden

New to Vrbo in 2023
Established holiday cottage

Located right in the centre of Cornwall, this cottage is an excellent getaway for people wanting to explore Cornwall. Less than 2 miles from the A30, both coasts are within a 20min drive, meaning it is ideally located for exploring the wonderful beaches and surroundings that Cornwall offers.
It is 15mins from Eden Project, and is based in the centre of Roche, with a Co-op, Chinese takeaway, kebab shop, fish and chips, family butchers & pubs within a minutes walk.

The cottage is from the 1800's and was originally 2 separate properties. Due to this, the walls within the property are incredibly thick and the ground floor rooms have low ceilings with exposed beams.
There are 2 log burners in the cottage; one in the dining room and one in the lounge. The log burners are the most efficient and comforting way of heating the cottage, and you are free to use them safely whilst you stay.

The cottage has been renovated throughout, including a brand new kitchen and bathroom, whilst keeping the historical features such as the original stone chimney breasts, beams and original timber bathroom floor.

The main bedroom has a comfortable super king size bed, small walk in wardrobe and chest of drawers.

The second bedroom has a double bed and freestanding wardrobe.

The third bedroom has a single day bed, with a pull out single bed underneath, so can sleep 2 as a twin room.

The bathroom has a large freestanding bath, large rainfall shower head and hand shower, illuminated mirror, waterfall tap, electric towel rail and toilet.

The dining room has an extendable table to seat 6.

The back garden is a sun trap and incredibly peaceful and private. There are raised beds for plants and some vegetables, which you are welcome to help yourself to if they are ready. There are 2 sun loungers, and an outdoor table and chairs for 6 with parasol for the summer evenings. There is also a built in BBQ.

Dogs are welcome, and the garden is secure for them.

There is parking for 2 cars at the cottage, on the gated driveway. However, the driveway is shared by the neighbours so the cars need to be parked either side of the access route through so being a confident Parker is essential as it can take some manoeuvring for a large car.
There is also free on-road parking outside.

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach loungers

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

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

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Separate dining area
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Smart TV

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • 2 pets total

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

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 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
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. Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited.

Frequently asked questions

How close is Character cottage in centre of Cornwall with sun trap garden to the airport?

This vacation home is 8.8 mi (17-min drive) away from the Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Character cottage in centre of Cornwall with sun trap garden have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this vacation home.

How close is Character cottage in centre of Cornwall with sun trap garden to the beach?

This vacation home is 16.7 mi (30-min drive) from Fistral Beach and 7.7 mi (21-min drive) from Porthpean Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Character cottage in centre of Cornwall with sun trap garden offer free breakfast?

This vacation home does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Character cottage in centre of Cornwall with sun trap garden?

No, there is no casino at this vacation home.

What time is check-in at Character cottage in centre of Cornwall with sun trap garden?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Character cottage in centre of Cornwall with sun trap garden?

Free parking is not available at this vacation home.

Does Character cottage in centre of Cornwall with sun trap garden have a pool?

This vacation home does not have a pool.

Does Character cottage in centre of Cornwall with sun trap garden have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this vacation home.

How close is Character cottage in centre of Cornwall with sun trap garden to downtown St Austell?

This vacation home is 0.2 mi away from Roche.

Character cottage in centre of Cornwall with sun trap garden Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 11 out of 11 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 11 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 11 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joseph M.

Liked: Cleanliness

Weekend getaway

Amazing find. Used as a base to explore Cornwall. Had everything we needed for s fab weekend with friends
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola S.

Liked: Cleanliness

What a gem!!!

Stayed with family. Location seemed not so great at first but this property was amazing. Clean, welcoming and importantly comfortable- perfect holiday stay. Close to a grocery store and multiple restaurants. Excellent place to return after a day out. Cannot recommend enough.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie m.

Liked: Cleanliness

Absolutely lovely

This was a lovely cottage equipped with everything you could need...even a 1000 piece jigsaw that was a great occupation on a really wet and windy day. I felt straight at home there. Also really well located for visiting that part of Cornwall. Very handy Co-op just over the road. Recommend highly. Thank you
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simon T.

Liked: Cleanliness

Well serviced house

Enjoyed stay in this house. Very comfortable, well equipped property.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lara P., Cobham, Surrey

Liked: Cleanliness

Lovely cottage, perfect Cornwall base to explore from…

The cottage is lovely inside and very well equipped. Comfortable, well furnished and a nice place to relax after days out.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Dawn R.

Liked: Cleanliness

DawnR

We are returning visitors to this property and our stay was as enjoyable as last year.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sean B.

Liked: Cleanliness

Fantastic Holiday Accommodation

This property is a great place to put your head down before venturing out for the day. It is extremely well presented. Parking 2 big cars will be tight but doable. We had a c-max and a polo so not a problem really. Set back off of a main road so not much noise at all. Stones throw from local shops and a pub, what more could you ask for. My dad is 81 and the fussiest person alive, so for him to say he really loved the cottage is a real testament to the quality of this property. Thanks to the owner Yolanda for making our family holiday something special.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Dawn R.

Liked: Cleanliness

Exactly as described

Beautifully appointed exactly as per the photos. Extremely well equipped. The host has thought of everything you might need. Truly a home from home. We had a dog with us and even his needs were taken care of! Would certainly stay here again if we are in thr area 😊
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Birgit F.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sehr liebevoll eingerichtetes Häuschen

Wir haben uns direkt wohlgefühlt, das Häuschen ist liebevoll eingerichtet und liegt ruhig und in unmittelbarer Nähe zu Restaurants (hauptsächlich Take Away) und Supermarkt. Der Kontakt mit der Vermieterin war problemlos und nett.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vivian C.

Liked: Cleanliness

Perfect stay in a remarkable cottage!

We had a very pleasant stay in a topnotch clean house. Yes, the environment doesn't look hospitable the first moment you arrive but the neighbours are very friendly and we had a 100% great stay. Absolutely recommendable!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth H.

Liked: Cleanliness

Sehr nettes "cornish" Ferienhaus

Wir waren als fünfköpfige Familie eine knappe Woche in diesem Ferienhaus und haben es sehr genossen! Es verbindet klassische britische Reihenhausarchitektur eines kleinen Arbeiterhäuschens mit moderner Einrichtung, bequemen Betten und einer Ausstattung, die es an nichts fehlen lässt: Von Pfeffer & Salz über unterschiedliche Kaffee- und Teesorten bis hin zu einem Fön, Badesalzen für ein entspanntes Bad und sogar Hundehandtüchern war alles da, was man brauchen könnte. Durch die zwei Kaminöfen im Erdgeschoss war das Haus schnell warm und gemütlich, sodass wir auch zwei Regentage gut hier verbracht haben. Da das Haus in 2. Reihe steht, hört man vom Verkehr der Durchgangsstraße nichts. Die unmittelbare Nahbarschaft wirkt zwar nicht ganz einladend, wir haben uns aber zu keiner Zeit unsicher oder unwohl gefühlt. Einzig das Einparken mit einem großen Auto vor der Tür war anfangs etwas experimentell, hat dann aber gut geklappt. Die Kommunikation mit der Besitzerin war stets schnell, sehr freundlich und unkompliziert. Wir würden dieses Ferienhaus jederzeit weiterempfehlen und wieder besuchen!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023