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Magical Family Friendly Cottage Sleeps 6-8 Bodmin, Tintagel Poldark Cornwall UK

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Fern Cottage is a traditional 18th Century Cornish cottage with a 21st C update!
The Kitchen with the antique Rayburn & slate floor
Oven & Fridge neatly tucked under the stairs!
Light and airy Master Bedroom with King size bed!
Interior

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Camelford, North Cornwall
  • Place, North Cornwall Museum
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, Camelford Leisure Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Eden Project
    ‪44 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪44 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1 - Master Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Front Sitting Room

1 Double Futon

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

En Suite - Bathroom 2

Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Magical Family Friendly Cottage Sleeps 6-8 Bodmin, Tintagel Poldark Cornwall UK

Current Availability at 20/7/25

30th Aug - 6th Sept
6th Sept - 13th Sept
13th Sept - 20th Sept


A Saturday to Saturday Check In Property, Fern Cottage is a beautiful recently restored & enhanced traditional cottage tucked away in a tiny hamlet just 5 miles from the idyllic and magical North Cornish coast beach of Trebarwith Strand and on the very edge of wild and beautiful Rough Tor area of Bodmin Moor. Sleeping 6-8 in 3 bedrooms, plus options to use a cot and double futon bed, Fern Cottage boasts 2 bathrooms, 2 sitting rooms and a lovely kitchen with a Rayburn at its heart. In addition we offer free speedy WiFi (20Mb) & Freeview on two flat screen TVs plus an enchanting small enclosed garden with BBQ! We want to make it easy for famillies to go on holiday, so for those with younger guests we offer sturdy stairgates, travel cot and highchair/booster seat. We also have body boards, buckets and spades, sun shelters and parasols all available for you to use. Our family-friendly home from home is now available for you to rent! Pets: Please do not book until this has been discussed. A maximum of two beautifully behaved fur babies only on the condition that own bedding is provided and your pets are happy not to jump on any furniture and must on no account go upstairs please! Additional cleaning charges will be levied if there is evidence of this and this may include the cost of new bedding or sofa covers. Please note Fern Cottage rental weeks run from Saturday to Saturday.

Heating throughout the cottage is by modern slim electric panel heaters. The immersion heater keeps a plentiful supply of hot water. Rental weeks run Sat to Sat. Minimum 7 days. The grass in the garden never grows for it is of the artificial variety! Please do not use the BBQ on it! This is our family's holiday cottage and you are welcome to use any of the DVD's, toys, books or equipment we leave out. Please be kind enough to treat them with care and leave them in the state you found them. Outside: The Garden – our small but perfectly formed private South facing garden is level, enclosed and peaceful. Patio furniture and barbecue are provided for those sunny days and warm nights! The Piggery!- Our beautifully appointed former pigsty (every house in the row had one for keeping a ‘family pig’ to fatten for high days and holidays and we are lucky to have two!) at the back of the garden is now a fine Utility Room and Workshop. Here you’ll find the BBQ, garden furniture, a further fridge, Belfast sink, washing machine and tumble-dryer. There is also a stock of body boards, crab-lines, buckets and spades, sun shelters, and a parasol for guests to use! Utility Room: The Piggery Utility Room and Workshop outside. Extra fridge, Belfast sink, new washing machine and new tumble-dryer. Body boards, crab-lines, buckets and spades, sun shelters and parasol, BBQ and garden furniture all included for you to use. Cleaning / Towels / Linen / Maid service: Bed linen is included but please bring your own Cot bedding. Towels are supplied for use in the house only. Please bring your own beach towels. Our housekeeper is available in an emergency and contact details will be given to you prior to arrival. Other: Glazed Entrance Porch – with plenty of space for muddy boots! The Garden - our small but perfectly formed garden is enclosed and peaceful. Patio furniture and barbecue are provided for those sunny days and warm nights.

Bookings run from Saturday to Saturday only and any other bookings will be rearranged to reflect this.

We are so sorry but the cottage is not suitable for the elderly infirm or disabled. The staircase is narrow and all bathrooms require climbing stairs.

Thank you so much! Please message me if you'd like to discuss Fern Cottage North Cornwall further or enquire about bringing a dog or not running Saturday to Saturday!

Thank you for looking

Warmest wishes

Julia Cottrell
Fern Cottage North Cornwall

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:30 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: dogs and cats less than 9 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The cottage is not suitable for the elderly infirm or disabled. The staircase is narrow and all bathrooms require climbing stairs.

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 and a deadlock

About the area

Camelford

Located in Camelford, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. North Cornwall Museum and Cornwall at War Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Camelford Leisure Centre and Pengenna Pasties. Travelling with kids? Consider Cornish Coast Day Adventures and Wadebridge Leisure Centre. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Camelford, North Cornwall

What's nearby

  • North Cornwall Museum - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Camelford Leisure Centre - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Tintagel Castle - 20 min drive - 12.8 km
  • Eden Project - 44 min drive - 41.3 km
  • North Devon Coast - 52 min drive - 64.9 km

Getting around

  • Bugle Station - 29 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪King Arthur's Arms - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Cobweb Inn - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Pengenna Pasties - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Boscastle Farm Shop - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Magical Family Friendly Cottage Sleeps 6-8 Bodmin, Tintagel Poldark Cornwall UK pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows cats and dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Magical Family Friendly Cottage Sleeps 6-8 Bodmin, Tintagel Poldark Cornwall UK?

As of 28 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Magical Family Friendly Cottage Sleeps 6-8 Bodmin, Tintagel Poldark Cornwall UK on 25 Apr 2026 start from AU$243, 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 Magical Family Friendly Cottage Sleeps 6-8 Bodmin, Tintagel Poldark Cornwall UK?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Magical Family Friendly Cottage Sleeps 6-8 Bodmin, Tintagel Poldark Cornwall UK?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Magical Family Friendly Cottage Sleeps 6-8 Bodmin, Tintagel Poldark Cornwall UK?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Magical Family Friendly Cottage Sleeps 6-8 Bodmin, Tintagel Poldark Cornwall UK located?

This family-friendly Camelford cottage is located by the sea, within 1 mi (2 km) of North Cornwall Museum and Camelford Leisure Centre. Bowood Park Golf Course and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 17 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 27 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 27 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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8/10 Good

Richard Y.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cornwall stay

Fern cottage is a lovely little cottage. It’s let down by not being cleaned throughly. The cottage stank of dogs wee, the mop was disgusting and unfit to use. The kitchen work surfaces could do with being oiled as they are wooden and due for a good clean. Upstairs was clean, beds and bedding clean and fresh. However both bathrooms were not so I had to give them a good clean myself. Fern cottage could be really lovely with a competent cleaner and a lick of paint in the kitchen. Despite all this we did enjoy our stay, Fern cottage is ideally situated for lots of interesting places and I’m sure once these things are addressed we would like to return at some point.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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8/10 Good

John F.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Aaa getaway retreat

The property was quaint, small, quite, just what we needed for two of us and 2 other adults visiting for one week. A little challenging for adults in our 70s with the different levels of stairs. I would recommend to friends who want to get away,,
Stayed 15 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jackie P.

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

Absolutely wonderful!

We loved our stay at this Cornish Cottage! Julia was great in communicating & the cottage was clean, comfortable, homely & fabulous. We loved every minute of our 8 day stay in Cornwall 👍👍👍👍👍. Absolutely no complaints about this lovely property 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Stayed 8 nights in Apr 2023
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8/10 Good

Rachel M.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very Good

Great location to explore North Cornwall. Cottage lovely and homely and very well equipped. Had a great week & amazing weather so went to a different beach everyday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Delyth W.

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

Great getaway

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Fern Cottage. Communication with the owner was good prior to the stay. The cottage is comfortable, well equipped and a great location for exploring North Cornwall.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Maria R.

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

Lovely Stay

The property was very welcoming and we were happy with the facilities offered. It was a good central location for exploring other areas. We enjoyed walking up the tors.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021
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8/10 Good

Lisa C.

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

Camelford comfy cottage

Had a lovely week staying in this unique stone cottage just outside Camelford. Great base for exploring many of Cornwalls popular towns and villages. Also close to Bodmin Moor, where a walk up Roughtor is a must! Camelford had an excellent pub and chip shop as well as a Spar and Co-op for essentials!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
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8/10 Good

Jenny A.

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

Camelford

Good location, comfortable cottage, some issues with parking.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Patti M.

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

Cute cottage in reach of everywhere

We had such a lovely week in Fern Cottage. We were 3 adults and it had plenty of space for us to do things together- and separately! Very spacious bedrooms, 2 cosy sitting rooms and a kitchen complete with an Aga style stove. Camelford itself is not that exciting a place, but it has all you need and there are lovely walks very close to the house and fab beaches and other places not too far away. Host Julia could not have been more helpful or flexible- highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2020
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6/10 Okay

John C.

Liked: Cleanliness, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Leaking roof - Needs to be fixed.

The house in itself is nice. It is in not a bad location and was warm and comfortable on a wet week in October. The main problem was that the roof leaks badly into the master bedroom, through a large plasterboard sheet with 8 halogen spotlights in it. The owner was called as soon as this was known, and advised it only happens when it rains hard. Which it did, every day. When mentioning the lights, I was advised that the electrical circuit was safe, which it can only be if done to marine specifications. You would fix the roof first! I shut down power to the master bedroom and located a bucket under the drip, however there is water evidence coming down into the lounge and the ceiling lights in the roof had started to fail. We moved to the second bedroom. Fix this and it is a good property. Until then it should not be used.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah G.

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

Goregous Stay At Fern Cottage!

We had a wonderful week in Cornwall and Fern Cottage was an excellent base. A lovely, homely, quirky cottage which has been lovingly updated and enjoyed by others. Plenty of room for our three children, who loved the use of the body boards...and became quite addicted to the surf!! It was a great place to relax after a hard day eating fish and chips, ice creams and pasties!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Chris J.

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

Ideal place to stay.

Excellent property and fab location. Very homely. Adequate space for all. Really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Susannah H.

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

Perfect holiday cottage

A real home from home; this beautiful cottage is cosy and welcoming. It is spacious and thoughtfully designed. The owner was extremely helpful and responsive. In an ideal location near to the moor and the coast. All the facilities you need are nearby in Camelford. We had a wonderfully relaxing break in your fabulous holiday cottage. Thank you very much.
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8/10 Good

Diane P.

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

Fern Cottage is a cosy but deceptively spacious cottage in a pretty and quiet hamlet.

Fern Cottage is a cosy but deceptively spacious cottage in a pretty and quiet hamlet. It is in a perfect spot for trips to many beaches and popular towns and villages on the north Cornwall coast but also on the edge of Bodmin Moor so it provides the best of both worlds. Recommended for families, walkers and dog owners. The owners are very helpful and responsive and have created a homely and comfortable holiday home. It was a great pleasure to stay there and we hope to return. Thank-you
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sharon H.

Lovely cottage which has been thoughtfully modernised in keeping with the original features.

Warm and welcoming with tea, coffee and biscuits. The cottage was quirky but with a delightful sun room and gorgeous master bedroom with en-suite. Close to picturesque spots such as Port Isaac, Padstow and Roughtor. Our October stay was blessed with good weather and we enjoyed blustery walks along the coast with our dog. We really enjoyed our stay, thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joy L.

Excellent- quirky cottage- very clean and comfortable

Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian B.

Lovely stay in a traditional cottage

A great experience staying in this traditional cottage with a nice sunny extension. The home was well equipped for young children (toys, stair gate, two lounges) and conveniently located for the surrounding area
Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Great cottage, lovely location only a few miles from either the moors or the super beaches

We had a great stay, plenty of room for 5 adults and a teenager plus the dog. Within easy distance of great places to visit for days out, some lovely places to eat and relax. We had a great time despite the weather, only small issue was parking when we had 2 cars but managed to get one car where advised and the other in the next road. Will definitely be on our list to revisit.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kim C.

Lovely little cottage in a great location

Lovely cottage with everything we needed & more. Nice welcoming touches on arrival. Nice decor & garden. Local area had everthing we needed & great location for seeing so many of North Cornwalls offerings of quant villages & ports.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017
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8/10 Good

Katja R.

Lovely Cottage

We had a great time in fern cottage. Lovely furnished with everything you need and lots more. The Kids loved theyre room and all the toys for the beach, films and games. It was very clean and cosy and Julia always made so much possible for us. Thank you for this lovely holidays.
Stayed 12 nights in Sep 2017
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8/10 Good

Steven B.

Home from home

Fantastic little house.....thanks for letting us stay. Very well equipped and very comfortable for a large party. Just wished it had been colder then we could have used the range and stove.....Good location for exploring Cornwall. Easy access from A30.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Patricia C.

Lovely little cottage with all the home comforts.

Fern cottage is perfect for exploring the beautiful coast and inland to the moors. Really characterful and with a lovely little garden, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay. It's ideal for families, very child friendly from the stair gates provided to the big box of family games and dvd's. Camelford village is a short walk away and has a wonderfully quirky pub with delicious food and a supermarket and take away options. We enjoyed the use of the barbecue at the cottage and were truly sorry to leave after a relaxing week. Definitely recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Zoe B.

Great cottage with facilities

We had a really lovely week at the cottage. The cottage has everything you need even for the beach with kids :) Good location - only a 10 minute walk to the village and in good reach of some good beaches and days out.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
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10/10 Excellent

sarah w.

Home from home

Really enjoyed our week in beautiful Cornwall and being able to come back to the lovely comfortable Fern Cottage. A fantastic base to explore Tintagel and a great National Trust Walk at Crackington Haven. We also enjoyed The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Eden Project and St Michaels Mount. Also so many lovely walks and breathtaking scenery. The cottage is very comfortable, feels homely and clean, a lovely touch was tea,milk and Cornish biscuits on arrival. Thank you for a great holiday!
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10/10 Excellent

OUR "FOODIE" HOLIDAY TO BEAUTIFUL CORNWAL

Oh how we wish we were back at Fern Cottage! It really is an idyllic holiday cottage nestled in a little Cornish hamlet. It's everything you hope it's going to be .. and more! The accommodation is beautifully furnished, and the cottage is fully equipped with all mod cons but still retains its old-fashioned character and charm with its beamed ceilings and of course The Rayburn in the gorgeous country kitchen!! The property was clean, the beds really comfortable, the En suite Roll Top Bath a real luxury! It was extremely well maintained with everything we needed for our stay and more! There is easy access from the cottage onto the moors for superb walks yet you are only minutes away by car from Camelford when you need to stock up on essentials from the Co-op! Excellent location for visiting surrounding coastline and the pretty countryside. We can thoroughly recommend the little seafood market at beautiful Port Isaac (get there early to avoid the rush in peak holiday times!!), the beautiful big pasties from Penganna Pasties in the lovely scenic town of Tintagel and days on the spectacular beaches at Polzeath or the beautiful Constantine Bay and Widemouth Bay. Our favourite pub was The Malsters Arms in Chapel Amble and we spent a wonderful evening at The Mill House Inn restaurant in Tintagel - magical setting and stunning food. We will definitely be booking again and we can thoroughly recommend to all without hesitation! Jo, Nick, Tom & Charlotte xxx

About the host

Hosted by Julia Cottrell

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Hi I'm Julia! Welcome to Fern Cottage! I live in a village in Nottinghamshire with my husband Tony, children Nu & Harry and nicely rounded tabby cat called Star! We love living here - only problem is that we are as far away from the sea as you can get in the UK!
The wild beauty of Cornwall gets into the soul. She calls like a Siren and for many years my extended family has holidayed here to the beaches at Trebarwith Strand and Crackington Haven to dig mysterious holes, explore rock pools, catch comical crabs, and body board the foaming waves - oh and eat ice cream and pasties.
I love adventure and every visit we find something new. So where better to have a cottage?

Why they chose this property

We were looking for a cottage for us - one we'd love to rent as a family. We saw many....in the rain! As soon as we stepped inside Fern Cottage we fell in love! It is a real gem! It's a bit like the Tardis (a time travelling machine for the unitiated!) Light and airy and surprisingly spacious! Recently and sympathetically extended it is very modern in decor yet timeless at the same time!

Set in the tiny hamlet of Tregoodwell near Camelford and Tintagel on the edge of Bodmin Moor, 5 miles from the sea, it is not a million miles from anywhere, but just far enough for a civilised walk to take place! Out of the house and right at the post box takes you on a journey along a lane which passes fields carved out of mysterious and magical Bodmin Moor to Rough Tor - Cornwall's highest point!

What makes this property unique

At Fern Cottage life is made simple! WiFi is free and a takeaway curry or fish and chips are possible without a round trip of 20 miles (It’s a 1 mile round trip!). Run out of Calpol? Easy! The Co-op in Camelford is open until 10pm! Want to go to a pub without driving? Stroll into Camelford! Best of all if you place an online order,Tesco, Asda or Waitrose will deliver your groceries to the door!

Getting around Cornwall is also incredibly easy from Fern Cottage because of its proximity to the A39 - Cornwall's Atlantic Highway! Whether it's a trip to Rick Stein's at Padstow, or a visit to the famous Eden Project you are well placed at Fern Cottage. And if the sun fails to shine well why not go for a beautiful walk through the ancient woodland which runs past our lane?

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