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Converted cider barn in peaceful, countryside location
View towards the entrance to property
Dine al fresco or lay back on the comfortable furnature in the large, pretty garden
Relax and take in the views
Stream your favourite films on the Smart TV
Open plan living space
Small, fully equipped kitchen
Loveingly furnished
Tea in bed with a view
Comfortable king size bed
Shower room
Lake within the grounds
Polperro Harbour
Gallaven Brook at Scorhill Dartmoor National Park
The Cheesewring At Stowes Hill on Bodmin Moor
Famous South West Coast Path close by
Visit Lanhydrock House, gardens and wooded estate
Seaton Beach nearby
1 / 24  Converted cider barn in peaceful, countryside location
2 / 24  View towards the entrance to property
3 / 24  Dine al fresco or lay back on the comfortable furnature in the large, pretty garden
4 / 24  Relax and take in the views
5 / 24  Stream your favourite films on the Smart TV
6 / 24  Open plan living space
7 / 24  Small, fully equipped kitchen
8 / 24  Loveingly furnished
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10 / 24  Tea in bed with a view
11 / 24  Comfortable king size bed
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14 / 24  Shower room
15 / 24  Lake within the grounds
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19 / 24  Polperro Harbour
20 / 24  Gallaven Brook at Scorhill Dartmoor National Park
21 / 24  The Cheesewring At Stowes Hill on Bodmin Moor
22 / 24  Famous South West Coast Path close by
23 / 24  Visit Lanhydrock House, gardens and wooded estate
24 / 24  Seaton Beach nearby

The Cider House - Gooseford Farm

St Mellion (1ml S), Cornwall
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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Fri
No Dogs
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Shop nearby
Romantic
Quirky
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
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At a glance

  • Converted cider barn in an idyllic, peaceful setting, with gardens and lakes, resident ducks, barn owls and wild deer
  • Delight in a range of nearby National Trust properties and local landmarks, such as Lanhydrock, Buckland Abbey and the Eden Project
  • A central location to explore Dartmoor National Park, Bodmin Moor and the Tamar Valley AONB
  • A short drive to a range of local beaches, coastal towns, market towns and picturesque villages
Property code: 60633

A true escape amongst the scenic Cornish countryside, this granite bolthole offers a serene place to unwind between holiday adventures into both Devon and Cornwall. It’s set right by the border between the two counties so you can enjoy trips to both Dartmoor and Bodmin National Park. Explore the grounds during your time here to discover the beautiful lakes with their resident ducks, spot wild deer darting amongst the fields and listen for the hoot of barn owls in the evening. Sit outside on the cushy seating or cosy up inside in front of the wood burner – you’ll want to come back again and again to this charming rural retreat for two.

Beautiful French doors welcome you to this cosy cottage; step inside and into a lovely, vaulted, open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner. Painted stone walls and slate floor create a stylish space in which to unwind. Make the most of the pretty, petite kitchen, before sitting at the farmhouse-style, two-seater table to share a drink or dine. When you’re ready to chill, settle down on the chic sofa that’s set in front of the TV and a wonderful wood burner. Freshen up in the contemporary shower room with a heated towel rail for warm, cosy towels when you step out of the shower. At the back of the property, down a step, sits the lovely bedroom with a king-size bed and a view across the gardens, duck pond and meadows.

The rugged moorland landscapes and walking routes of Dartmoor and Bodmin are within 15 miles of this cottage, so you have no excuse not to get outside and experience some of the most unique habitats and impressive views in the South West. The Tamar Valley AONB is on your doorstep, just 4 miles away, while nearby historic locations to visit include Cotehele, Port Eliot Gardens, and Buckland Abbey, all within 15 miles. Two lesser-known local gems are the St Dominica Heritage Trail, just 1 mile away from this property, and lovely Kit Hill which is 5 miles away and provides fantastic far-reaching views. Treat yourself to a spa day at St Mellion Estate (3 miles) and pick up food or dine out in the delightful towns of Callington or Saltash, both within 8 miles. Head to Looe or Tavistock for heritage and shopping, or catch a show in the bustling city of Plymouth, all within 20 miles.

  • 1 bedroom – king-size (due to the size of this room the bed is only accessible from one side)
  • 1 shower room with WC
  • Electric oven and two ring hob, microwave, toaster and fridge with ice compartment
  • Smart TV in the lounge - media subscriptions are not included, though you can use catch-up (i-player, etc) and free services (e g. IMDb TV), or log in with your own account details to Netflix, Amazon Prime, etc.
  • Private off-road parking for 1 car (2 by prior arrangement)
  • Shop 1 mile; pub and restaurant 1.5 miles; supermarkets, pubs, restaurants and takeaways 2-3 miles
  • Quiet and secluded location surrounded by gardens and lakes
  • Grocery pack available from local shop - delivered on day of arrival
  • Storage is available for bikes and kayaks
  • Please ensure care is taken around the lakes onsite
  • Please note, due to the remote location travel by car is essential
  • Travel cot and high chair are not provided and children should be supervised due to the lake within the grounds
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £150 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £20. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Joanne Barraclough

This property is personally managed by Joanne.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 31 guest ratings

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Reviewed by David 28th October 2024

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Reviewed by Gail 22nd September 2024

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Nice quiet location in good position to explore north Cornwall. Clean and comfortable, ideal for two.

Reviewed by Deanna 13th September 2024

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Small but perfect, have been coming back here every year for the past four years. Tim is very welcoming and quick to help if you have any queries. Location is very rural, which I love, no light pollution and wildlife aplenty. Perfect for couples who want peace and quiet and a lovley country location. would recommend.

Reviewed by Ben 26th August 2024

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We had a lovely visit, the cottage is small and cosy and has everything we could need. Lovely garden to walk round with some friendly horses as neighbours.

Reviewed by Caitlin 23rd August 2024

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Absolutely lovely place to stay and the most amazing views around! Very friendly and lovely owners.

Reviewed by Martin 27th July 2024

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Beautiful location Beautiful cottage lovely and clean really love the stay nice polite owners

Reviewed by Christopher 21st July 2024

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Reviewed by Natasha 5th July 2024

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We had a lovely time staying at the Cider House! The property was very clean and had everything we needed. The dehumidifier in the bedroom was useful and stopped the property from getting musty after rainy weather. The directions provided by Tim and Lawrence made it easy to find, it is within a charming working farm and has lots of wildlife and picRead morenic spots. It is in a great location for Eden Project and Bodmin Moor, and there are also some great pubs and shops in the nearby villages. Hide

Reviewed by Rosangela 21st June 2024

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Reviewed by Charmaine 14th June 2024

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The Cider Barn was so lovely. Our stay was relaxing from start to finish. Easy to find with excellent directions given. Such a pretty place with beautiful gardens and the best views. We miss being there already!! We would love to return! Spotlessly clean with everything you need. Informative guest booklet and local leaflets. A surprise local cake, Read morefresh flowers picked from the garden with a welcoming card for our arrival. We both had the best night sleeps ever and awoke to the sound of bird song Hide

Reviewed by Alec 9th June 2024

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Reviewed by Louise 31st May 2024

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On arrival, there were scones, strawberries and cream and a thoughtful welcome note as well as milk in the fridge, and tea/coffee. Lovely peaceful location, cosy accommodation, friendly owners and dogs. We loved the vibe and totally relaxed aided by a very comfy bed, and we also really enjoyed the beautiful garden with views of paddocks and lake. WRead moreill definitely return. Hide

Reviewed by Lynfa 24th May 2024

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Nice cottage small but plenty big enough for two clean and well equipped good location lots to see and do.

Reviewed by Robert 19th May 2024

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We found one of the best cottages we had during our trip through South England. Hope to come back.

Reviewed by Stephen 10th May 2024

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Reviewed by Rob 3rd May 2024

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This is a teeny tiny piece of perfection in gorgeous Cornish countryside. Lovely hosts, a charming barn conversion and a beautiful garden/view. Highly recommended.

Reviewed by Abbie 19th April 2024

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This is the perfect little holiday house for a weekend getaway. It is a little closer to the owners house than we realised however we weren't disturbed at all, and the curtains provide you with enough privacy. The area has lots of great walks nearby and it was really nice to come back to a cozy space in the evening.

Reviewed by Robert 13th April 2024

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We had a really lovely stay at the Cider House - its idlic, rural location means lots of peace and quiet but was a great base for a leisurly drive to Looe harbour or the Eden Project. Great hosts with lots of info provided. Good quality accomodation in a beautiful setting. Would definetly recommend and look forward to stopping here again.

Reviewed by Sharon 22nd September 2023

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Lovely cottage in a quiet, beautiful location.

Reviewed by Deanna 15th September 2023

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Our third year here, perfect quiet location, a place to unwind and relax. Love it

Reviewed by Dudley 8th September 2023

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Reviewed by Monica 1st September 2023

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We loved this beautiful little cottage in the middle of a big garden. So peaceful and pretty. We drank tea in bed looking out the window at rabbits on the lawn. Ate breakfast out in the garden and sat to watch the sun go down across the lawn. Our hosts were very helpful and Colin and Bob their dogs very friendly. Idyllic x

Reviewed by Helen 25th August 2023

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Reviewed by Ellie 18th August 2023

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Our host was so lovely and friendly. the setting was picturesque. My partner and I came down for a weekend stay for some quiet time and it was the most peaceful stay we have ever had. The little summer house was perfect for just the two of us and had everything we needed! We would 100% come back to stay again as it was so perfect. I wouldn't suggesRead moret any improvements as there are none! Hide

Reviewed by Simon 10th July 2023

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Lovely cottage, great location, perfect hosts. We would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed by Valerie 3rd July 2023

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Reviewed by Grace 11th June 2023

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Absolutely beautiful cottage, lovely and cosy, does get a bit warm in the summer but once the bedroom window is open and the French doors, it helps a lot. Hosts were extremely friendly! Relatively local to other attractions, lots of wildlife!

Reviewed by Mark 19th May 2023

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Reviewed by Julie 12th May 2023

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This is a lovely cottage, small, but has everything you need. The hosts Tim & Lawrence welcomed us with delicious strawberries & clotted cream and were very kind to let us enjoy their lovely garden. It is a peaceful spot and we enjoyed listening to the constant bird song.

Reviewed by Grahame 21st April 2023

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The Cider House was perfect for our needs. Sadly the weather wasn't very good so we weren't able to enjoy the garden but in all other respects we had a nice holiday.

Reviewed by Sarah 7th April 2023

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Beautiful place in stunning surroundings. Perfect for a relaxing break away from everything, but with amenities close enough to not feel isolated. WiFi and TV signal all really good for those who still want some screen time. Bed was very comfortable and the cottage had all the equipment we needed. The welcome note and hot cross buns were a lovely tRead moreouch. Thank you Tim, Laurence, Bob and Colin for a wonderful stay. We highly recommend and we'll be back!! Hide

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Converted cider barn in peaceful, countryside location
View towards the entrance to property
Dine al fresco or lay back on the comfortable furnature in the large, pretty garden
Relax and take in the views
Stream your favourite films on the Smart TV
Open plan living space
Small, fully equipped kitchen
Loveingly furnished
Tea in bed with a view
Comfortable king size bed
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