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Outdoor dining
Outdoor dining
Dining
Private kitchen
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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
2 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washer/dryer
  • Garden
  • Internet

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Rock, ENG
  • Place, Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, St. Enodoc Golf Club
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Padstow Harbour
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Shower room 1

Shower only

Shower room 2

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Puffins Cottage, Rock is very close to the beach, parking for 3 cars and garden.

Puffins Cottage is a traditional property situated in the popular village of Rock with parking for 3 cars (or a car and a boat) and only about 400 yards from the sandy beach.

Downstairs there is a cottage style kitchen which overlooks the garden, with exposed beams incorporating a range of modern fitted units as well as an oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer. There is also a lounge/dining room with beamed ceiling and feature fireplace. One of the sofas in the lounge converts to a double sized sofa bed.

Upstairs there are 2 x bedrooms: A double bedroom (with en-suite shower room with basin and W.C.) and a Twin Bedroom. There is also a separate shower room with Shower, W.C. and wash hand basin.

To the outside is a well enclosed terraced garden as well as a parking for 3 cars or even a car & boat (Space is 6.8m x 5m).

Whilst we accept well behaved dogs for an additional cost of £50 per pet, per week or per short break stay, please contact us to check if you wish to take more than one dog.

PLEASE NOTE:
Short breaks of 2, 3 or 4 nights are calculated on a percentage basis (not a nightly rate) and are normally, only accepted out of school holiday periods.

We do not accept a short break during the Christmas week but do accept a 3 or 4 night short break over the New Year.

AROUND THE LOCAL AREA.
Rock is ideally situated on the North Cornish coast with the nearby villages and towns of Port Isaac, Polzeath, Daymer Bay, Padstow and Wadebridge.
The town has a nautical background with many water-based activities - including sailing, windsurfing, with fishing trips around the coast and the ferry across to Padstow.

Within the vicinity of the cottage are several beaches - the nearest being Porthilly Beach. In addition, there is Daymer Bay, a well-known surfing and sunbathing beach and the Church of St Enodoc - made famous by association with John Betjeman, the former poet laureate, who is buried in the graveyard.

Rock has several amenities - Restaurants (one of which 'The Black pig' has a Michelin star), cafes, pub, butcher, bakery, petrol station, post office, and a well-stocked village shop.

There is also the popular St Enodoc golf course, great coastal walks and cycling on the famous Camel Trail at nearby Wadebridge.

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House Rules

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

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Strictly No Smoking allowed. The use of tea lights or other candles is discouraged as it could set off the smoke alarms.
Whilst well behaved Dogs are accepted in this property, there is an additional charge of £50 per pet, per week or short break.
Please be aware that if you have young children, unfortunately we are unable to supply a travel cot, highchair or stair gate.

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

Frequently asked questions

Is Puffins Cottage, Rock is very close to the beach, parking for 3 cars and garden. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Puffins Cottage, Rock is very close to the beach, parking for 3 cars and garden.?

As of 9 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Puffins Cottage, Rock is very close to the beach, parking for 3 cars and garden. on 16 Apr 2026 start from AU$364, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Puffins Cottage, Rock is very close to the beach, parking for 3 cars and garden.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Puffins Cottage, Rock is very close to the beach, parking for 3 cars and garden.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Puffins Cottage, Rock is very close to the beach, parking for 3 cars and garden.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Puffins Cottage, Rock is very close to the beach, parking for 3 cars and garden. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Brea Beach. St. Enodoc Golf Club and Padstow Harbour are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 22 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 22 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 22 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 22 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.2/10

Communication

9.4/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Greg C.

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

2 Week Summer Hol

Great location for Rock & Polzeath, two areas which we love. Comfortable accomodation, all you need when you are intending to spend most of your time out and about. Stunning coastal walks nearby. Would definitely holiday at Puffin Lodge again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rory S.

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

Beautiful Retreat

We have just returned from a perfect week at Puffins. We are a family of four that loved the cottage and the location. Perfect for us as regular visitors to the area. Thank you so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
I'm so pleased you enjoyed your stay in Puffins Cottage. Thank you for your review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Zoe W.

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

Rock Break

Puffins really worked well for us as it was a nice, clean cottage with plenty of room for 5 of us, (3 teens) and a dog. We spent most of the day on the beach, but it was a haven to return to for tea on the terrace. Fantastic Cornwall hols!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 July 2022
Thank you for taking the time to give us a review. We are so pleased you were happy with your stay, and enjoyed a lovely holiday.
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10/10 Excellent

Lloyd P.

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

Lovely little cottage

The cottage parking was convenient. The cottage was as advertised. A cute but comfortable house. Nice walk to the beach. Nice area. Should the weather have allowed, I’m sure we’d have used the little garden area.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Puffins Anniversary holiday

Nice place spoilt by overgrown garden and problems with appliances. Nice walk down a foot path with the dog to Porthilly cove and easy to walk to Rock beach and Daymer bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Catherine

Clean, well appointed cottage. Bathrooms are looking tired and probably should be replaced . The first time we used the en-suite shower, water poured through the lounge ceiling. We called the number given and a man came round , tested the shower and claimed it didn’t leak. We just had to use the other shower after this
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Ian S.

Disliked: Location

Building site

Hectic building work being carried out behind this cottage. We asked to be relocated and we were sent immediately to a much better location.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 18 Apr 2023
Thank you. I appreciate your review. However, I would like to say, that I had no idea there was building works, going on at the back of my property, or I would have told you prior to your arrival and been able to offer you alternative accommodation at that time.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Samantha J.

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

Lovely Cornish Break

Stayed at Puffins for a week. Lovely cottage, as described in ad. Location was great - easy to walk to the village store and down to the beach (and Mariners pub!), with Porthilly Cove just around the corner. Cottage is nicely presented and very clean. When we had a small problem with the washing machine, the maintenance team was really quick to respond (thank you, John and Justin). Highly recommend and we will certainly book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 14 Aug 2023
Thank you for being extremely pleasant guests and for leaving a complimentary review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

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

Lovely place, great location

I stayed here with my other half and her mother at the tail end of June 2024. The cottage is spacious for 3 - 4 people and even has a sofa bed if needed. The two bedrooms upstairs are quite roomy, and the en-suite and family bathroom effectively work as two en-suites which is great. The cottage is well located - about a 15-minute walk to the ferry over to Padstow or a very short drive to the Rock Quarry car park just by it. It's also 5 minutes’ walk from The Mariners pub which is a nice place to eat but try to book it - we were there in the off-season really and it was popular so in high-season it must be heaving. The host Penny is very pleasant to communicate with too. Overall we had a lovely stay and would recommend the cottage and Rock to anyone who wants to explore in and around the Camel Estuary.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David A.

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

Well placed and well managed

A clean, well maintained and well equipped cottage. Nicely located halfway between the waterfront and the village shops. An excellent week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

John R.

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

August Bank Holiday week

Easy and efficient booking of Puffins cottage. Email before our holiday included all the information we needed. Cottage has kitchen with ample plates, cups, glasses etc but short on pans for home cooking. Bedrooms and toilets clean and well equipped with cosy lounge and dining table. Great location with easy walk to beaches and ferry as well as shops, delis and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gillian M.

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

Lovely property in a lovely spot

Great location to explore the north coast of Cornwall. Lots of amenities within easy walking distance. We enjoyed our stay so much we have already booked for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 2 Sept 2021
Thank you so much and we look forward to your return in 2022.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

richard c.

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

Lovely cottage in a fabulous location - with a path down to Porthilly beach and near to central Rock

Terrific location - the cottage was simple but well equipped - we would love to come back! Minor faults - we missed not having a bath and the garden was overgrown making the table and pathways feel cramped;
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

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

June/July getaway break

Great little cottage to be based from in Rock to use as a base to explore the surrounding coastal paths and beaches. A quieter place to stay than Padstow but with easy access to it via a regular quick ferry. The restaurants in Rock serve good food at a reasonable price with great service. Thoroughly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 July 2021
Thank you so much for taking the time to give us a review. We are very pleased you enjoyed your stay with us.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg F.

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

Rock & Padstow Experience

Very enjoyable stay The cottage was perfect for what we need & was in easy walk to everything we needed Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 24 June 2021
Thank you for your review.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Melanie L.

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

Superb location

Puffin Cottage was just perfect for us as a couple plus our labradoodle. The cottage itself was comfortable and spacious enough, as well very being well appointed with everything we needed. The cottage is in the most perfect location, with a short 50m stroll down to Porthilly beach, and just a 15 minute walk to Rock beach, bars and restaurants and 15 minutes the orher way to the supermarket. We are already thinking of coming back next year!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

2/10 Terrible

Lynda G.

Disliked: Cleanliness, listing accuracy

Dark, Damp and Dirty

The only good points of the property were the location to local amenities and a powerful shower. I have stayed in many cottages in Cornwall and this is the worst one ever. On arrival when we opened the door, the house smelt damp/foisty. There is lots of unusable dark wood furniture that’s either locked or like the wardrobe in the main bedroom, smelt so unpleasant I refused to hang my clothes in it for fear of the smell impregnating them. There’s general moisture in the air, over the week my clothes felt damp and any paper went soft including the cereal boxes. There are no useful facilities such as a razor charger/toothbrush point, lack of sockets, no where to sit for hairdryer/straighteners. The visitor guide is functional but just a copy and paste no personal touches anywhere in the cottage, it completely lacked charm. You are overlooked by people passing in every single room. The other big issue was cleanliness. Shocking to me that we had to leave at 9am to allow an 8 hour Covid clean when we arrived, cobwebs everywhere, food stain on sofa, marks on tablecloth and on the floor by the tv weeks of dust/fluff. I loved the area but was bitterly disappointed by the uncharming cottage and would therefore not be using your company again if this is the type of property you promote.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2020
Thank you for your feedback and we are pleased you enjoyed staying at Rock. We are of course very disappointed that you were not happy with our cottage and especially with the standard of the cleaning. We do ask guests to contact us immediately with any problems as we would have liked the opportunity to remedy any issues immediately where possible. We do not state that there is an 8 hour Covid clean, but we must allow a full day for our properties to have the changeover clean done as the company we use also clean other properties in the area during the same day and we are not sure when they will be at ours. We are also sorry you felt the cottage smelt damp, it is an old property but we have never been told it smells before, especially of damp or we would certainly have tried to find why this was.
Verified

8/10 Good

Marcus H.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great House, cleaning and communication with letting company average really

Great house and location would definitely recommend. Used tissues found under bed and sofas and furniture not cleaned underneath which was surprising given the additional COVID cleaning regime we were advised. Also reported TV not working twice and no response all week. Other than those bits can’t fault it. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Oct 2020
Thank you for your feedback and your review. We are sorry you had a few cleaning issues and I am really not sure why we had not received your messages about a problem with the TV, as we are usually known for our exceptional customer service and we regret that we didn't live up to those expectations for you.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James A.

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

Perfect Location

Lovely cottage in a great location, good off road parking. Lovely beach down the road with great access across too Padstow. The village its self was well stocked with shops etc. My only criticism would be is the master bedroom bed could've been bigger, with that said I'm used to a queen size bed so might be an unfair judgment :-) Would defiantly stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Penny E.

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

Great Location

Cottage is spacious and the garden was lovely and caught the sun most of the day. Kitchen has a fantastic amount of utensils, plates, glasses etc. 10 minute stroll into Rock. We parked 2 large cars in front of the cottage, but not sure if you could fit 3.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

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

Well located property

The property was extremely well equipped and very conveniently located. The walk down to Rock for the beach and pubs is just over 10 mins as is the walk up to the shops. We had a lovely stay and explored the Cornish coast which is beautiful.
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review, I'm pleased you enjoyed your stay.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

F Carter P.

Charming, cosy cottage a short walk from the beach.

Puffins is a delightful home and Penny and team were wonderful. Thank you for fab holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
We are so pleased you enjoyed your holiday and everything was to your satisfaction. Thank you so much for your complimentary review. Kind regards, Penny

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