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

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A stone house with a grassy yard, a wooden bench, and a door.
A compact kitchen with a washing machine, a microwave, and various utensils on shelves.
A cozy living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table. There is a window with a view of greenery outside.
A coastal landscape with a grassy foreground, a sandy beach, and the ocean.
A bedroom with two beds, a dresser, a mirror, and a painting on the wall.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.
  • Centrally-located
    You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Barbecue
  • Washing machine
  • Internet
  • Onsite parking available
  • Microwave

Explore the area

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Rock, Wadebridge, England
  • Place, Cornwall National Landscape
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Padstow Harbour
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, Harlyn Bay Beach
    ‪21 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪48 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Separate dining area
Garden

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About the area

Wadebridge

Located in Wadebridge, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. Cliffside Gallery and Cornwall's Regimental Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Doc Martin's House (Fern Cottage) and Pencarrow House and Garden. Wadebridge Leisure Centre and Cornish Coast Day Adventures are also worth visiting. Jet skiing, waterskiing and windsurfing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
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Rock, Wadebridge, England

What's nearby

  • Cornwall National Landscape - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Padstow Harbour - 15 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Trevone Bay Beach - 19 min drive - 9.0 km
  • Harlyn Bay Beach - 21 min drive - 9.7 km
  • Eden Project - 54 min drive - 38.5 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Strong Adolfos - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Seafood Restaurant - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪The Mariners - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪The Old Custom House - ‬26 min drive
  • ‪Stein's Fish & Chips - ‬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 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at A Hidden Gem -- Cornish Cottage with Private Shared Valley and Beach - REDUCTION?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 2 miles (3 km) of Cornwall National Landscape, Brea Beach and St. Enodoc Golf Club. Padstow Harbour and Padstow Museum 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. 21 out of 27 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 27 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 27 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 27 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 27 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
In a wonderful setting, but description was slightly disingenuous because , it is a fascinating place but very 1950’s and definitely needs a better cooker. Enjoyed our stay, as mostly out of doors. A special family home which we respected.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Magical cottage, very private and quiet, with an enormous garden and private beach: if we only could live there! My family spent a wonderful week in this gem: walking, playing on our beach, cooking, boardgaming, surfing, visiting nearby castles. The cottage is very comfortable, with all electrical appliances you can ask for, and all working perfectly. The big kitchen is a lovely time-warp. Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2026
Thank you… you were perfect guests!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We booked last minute and had a lovely stay at the cottage. It’s definitely like walking into a time warp, but it’s spotlessly clean and has everything you need to be comfortable. Linen and towels were also good quality which was nice too. Poppy was excellent with communication, and very responsive. The location of the house is amazing, very quiet with a beautiful garden through a small valley down to a private beach. A lovely cottage that we would definitely go back to.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2026
So glad you enjoyed your visit -- and we look forward to welcoming you back to Quarryside!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Amazing Place

Beautiful location and an amazing stay we had.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Gentle by name and nature

Return to a very special place .
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful Spot!

This is the second time we have stayed at Quarryside. It’s a beautiful cottage in an amazing location. The walk through the garden to the beach is gorgeous and we loved spotting all the different butterflies. The cottage is comfortable and has everything you need. Thank you for keeping it so traditional, please don’t ever change it!
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

8/10 Good

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
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Timeless magic

An Ode to Gentle Jane Coming down the lane My heart lurches in anticipation of the gain I shall feel in leaning into this place again Oh dear sweet Gentle Jane lure me into your quiet embrace again All life’s blames and pains Are washed away in the salty mane Of wise and Gentle Jane Oh dear sweet Gentle Jane lure me into your quiet embrace again I don’t deign to feign great pain But like most men I am vain and struggle to stay sane Here my woes are eased and tamed In the whispering of old pears, of plum trees and rain Oh dear sweet Gentle Jane lure me into your quiet embrace again In this garden, by these shores I light a fire and watch the moon wane I watch the moonscape emerge as the tide ebbs away with my shame A simplicity is bestowed upon me as I simply say her name Oh dear sweet Gentle Jane lure me into your quiet embrace again
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

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

Extremely Dirty. Left after 3 days. Not an experience we wish to repeat.

The musty smell hits you as you walk in the door and it only gets worse. Obvious signs of damp and the painting over of it can be seen in various places and this is clearly the reason for the smell. We left early because I developed a chest problem and we just couldn’t take the dirt and grime anymore. We thought we could manage this as we stayed away from the bungalow all day and only returned late at night to sleep, but we should have turned around the very first day and walked out. At least the bed linen seemed clean even if the beds and mattresses are very old and uncomfortable. The dirt is worst of all in the bathroom and kitchen and it really is appalling. I took photos hoping I could upload them with my review but that isn’t possible. Watch out for electrical shocks from the kettle too! The switch cover is missing which means it’s open to the touch and its lamp and electrical wires are exposed. Clearly a safety hazard. The cooker is at least 70 years old and the furniture is of a similar age and there isn‘t a comfortable seat in the house. In response to my informing the owner/property manager that we had vacated the property early she simply responded by saying ‘older properties in Cornwall can be a little musty.’ Really? So you knew? Then state that in your advertising so prospective guests also know that upfront and can make a rental decision based on that information! Overall an experience we have never been confronted with in over 40 years of traveling.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 July 2023
Dear Stephen Thank you for your comments, we are very sorry you were not happy with your stay. Quarryside is advertised as a traditional cottage situated in a unique location in an area of outstanding natural beauty. The owners of the property have taken care to maintain the original features as they feel it is more in keeping with this period of property and location. Visitors appreciate the uniqueness and style of Quarryside in such a tranquil situation. The owners have also kept the tariff competitive in comparison to the area average. However, complaints are taken seriously and any shortfalls in housekeeping would be dealt with immediately if reported to us. We were not given an opportunity to attend, as we were only made aware of your complaint when you left after four nights. Normally complaints are reported within 24 hours of arrival. With regard to the kettle that would have been replaced immediately if we had been made aware of it. We are sorry your holiday did not meet your expectations. With kind regards Rosina
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful little cottage, perfect location, amazing peace and tranquility.Second time staying here, and there will definitely be a third!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great stay! Loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Bliss

A beautiful haven of calm and quietude. An archival slice of heaven frozen in time. This place is for the poet not the perfectionist. We adored it more than we can say. Thank you.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A very special place

The location is amazing. A beautiful garden walk takes you to your own beach - where you can sit and watch the tide, the birds, the water-skiers and the sunsets or swim and paddleboard in glorious isolation. If you feel like a bit more company you can walk along the beach to Rock at low tide and mingle at the various bars and restaurants. I went with friends and we had a wonderfully relaxing time. The house is small but full of character - the host has kept all the atmosphere of those who lived here before and you can feel the history of the place. I loved it and would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

An absolute gem

We had a wonderful stay. The cottage is an absolute gem. The peace and quiet is wonderful. The kitchen is well stocked and I loved the belling cooker. We ate in, played games, chatted and had such great family time. The beds were great, crisp linen. Towels fresh and clean. The property was clean, with plenty of hot water. Cleanliness is let down because of the carpet which smells of wee/mustiness/damp. Not the cleaners fault. It’s beyond reparation. Please rip out the sisal carpet it is so musty that we had to sleep with all windows and doors open so we could breath fresh air. Everything else, including customer care was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A real home from home!

Quarryside is such a beautiful, warm and relaxing home it is almost as if the cottage gives you a hug. We cannot recommend it highly enough for a proper break away from it all. The location is simply second to none and we enjoyed endless walks along the beach to Rock. Beautiful.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Check-in, communication, location

Charming location

Pluses and minuses to this property I our view. Positives : good location near village, quiet and rural, really lovely valley garden to shared private beach on the estuary, camp fire on the beach, sensible price for the week, good owner communication. Negatives: to be honest the property is ready for some modernisation, back bed room has a damp issue (it was August so we could open the windows), just too much furniture and general stuff, too many family photos for our taste (though be fair some guests comment that is a charming thing). So pluses and minuses in our view. Clearly many customers like it a lot based on the visitor book. If it were my house I'd spend a load of money on it and put the weekly rate up - but hey that's not what everyone wants. Best rgds
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

We loved this house

This house is clearly much loved and there is a real feel of family history to it. The location is just what we wanted, away from the beaten track and quiet. We loved it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 26 July 2021
Thank you for your kind words -- it is lovely to have our family cottage appreciated.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Wonderful

We felt very welcome, soothed and taken care of by this warm family home - the house, gardens and private access to the estuary combine to make a magical place of childhood stories and adventures - and we got to write our own chapter. Thank you!
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Fantastic position and area of property, quiet and so peaceful, a real getaway.

The property (contents ) could really do with some updating. It was like walking back in time to the 1930’s, the kettle and toaster were the only modern appliances, we ate out every evening so I didn’t have to use the old Belling cooker. Bedding was spotless and crisp white. Lovely walks and beach perfect, no TV or WiFi the 4G was pretty useless
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Communication, location
Disliked: Check-in

Great stay and good place to switch off.

Lovely location and property has everything you need (as long as you are not desperate for more TV). Lovely garden and beach. Print out the directions as you will need them if you phone dies on route!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely old cottage in idyllic setting!

I thoroughly enjoyed my stay in Quarryside and was very glad I decided to book. If you're looking for a break away from the city and fast-paced modern life, it's the perfect escape and like stepping back in time. The setting is magical, with a beautiful valley garden brimming with fruit trees leading onto your own sheltered beach. The views of the estuary are stunning and the beach is perfect for kayaking or paddle boarding & lovely as a start/end point for coastal walks when the tide is out. The cottage itself is a real treasure, so welcoming and peaceful, with all its old world charm and rich personal history. There is also a little dining room, which isn't shown in the photos. It's lovely and secluded and definitely off the beaten track but without feeling isolated, as there is a large house right behind and another house/ cottage at the end of the lane. Beds were comfortable, linen was fresh and although the cottage is very old and dated in many ways it was also very cosy and equipped with everything you might need. I would love to stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

A magical place, it’s difficult not to relax in such a beautiful setting.

Wonderful, we will certainly be returning.
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