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Escape to Keeper's Cottage, a charming barn conversion with picturesque views of the surrounding countryside and farm yard from its balcony. Guests can unwind by the woodburner or enjoy al fresco dining on the patio furniture while taking in the scenery.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 418 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill

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About this property

Keepers Cottage - sleeps 2 adults, 2 children and your dogs

  • Keeper's Cottage is a cosy barn conversion with two bedrooms and is furnished and equipped to a high standard. It is situated on the farm, adjacent to the working farm yard, with views from its balcony over the surrounding countryside and farm yard. Guests are welcome to picnic by the lake (100 metres).

    In response to the Corona Virus pandemic we have introduced an intensive cleaning and disinfecting programme in line with WHO guidelines. Linen and towels will continue to be washed at a high temperature and with a 100% effective product. Sanitiser and soap will be available for the use of all guests.

    Keeper's Cottage has a dedicated day kennel and a small enclosed front yard. The balcony overlooks the exercise area.

    The accommodation comprises:
    Ground floor: ◾Double bedroom
    ◾Bunk bedroom (for children up to 12 years)
    ◾Wet room
    First floor: ◾Well equipped kitchen/diner
    ◾Lounge with woodburner and doors to balcony
    ◾Balcony with patio furniture and views

    Cottage facilities:
    ◾Electricity and central heating included
    ◾Electric cooker
    ◾Microwave oven and fridge
    ◾Kettle and Toaster
    Washing machine
    ◾Iron and ironing board
    ◾Hairdryer
    ◾Freeview TV / DVD
    ◾Duvets with linen and towels
    ◾Travel cot
    ◾Highchair
    ◾Wood burning stove (initial fuel included)
    ◾Natural water supply from bore hole
    ◾Cycle storage available
    ◾Private parking (2 cars)

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the house: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Spices
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • Games
  • Smart TV with cable/satellite channels
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Balcony
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Designated smoking areas
  • Note from host: Only on the balcony.

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping on request
  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near an outlet shopping centre
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina

Things to do

  • Boat
  • Water sports equipment
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Hunting nearby
  • Ice skating nearby
  • Jet skiing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Rafting nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Theme park nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Water tubing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Housekeeping (on request)
  • Unit size: 194 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11:30 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

Rules

Please use hoover provided in kennels barn to clean up after your dog especially before you leave.

Please use dog poo bags to pick up and dispose of your dogs waste.

Please throw cigarette butts in a bin.

Pets

Pets are allowed

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation

Note from host: 2 Dogs welcome contact owner if more.

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Note from host: The bunk beds are narrow so smaller individuals.

Events

Events allowed

Prior arrangement only.

Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas

Only on the balcony.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Prior arrangement only.
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 first aid kit
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Located in Bodmin, this holiday home is in a rural area and near theme parks. Eden Project is a popular attraction and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Watergate Bay Beach and Fistral Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Retallack Water Sports, or check out an event or a game at Mount Wise Stadium. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and scuba diving nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and ecotours. Visit our Bodmin travel guide
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Cornwall, ENG

What's nearby

  • Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    12 min drive - 8.0 km
  • Roche Rock
    Roche Rock
    14 min drive - 11.0 km
  • Bodmin Jail
    Bodmin Jail
    16 min drive - 13.6 km
  • Lanhydrock
    Lanhydrock
    17 min drive - 18.1 km
  • Camel Cycle Trail
    11 min drive - 7.3 km

Getting around

  • Roche Station
    13 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    27 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Granary
    9 min drive
  • Swan Hotel
    9 min drive
  • McDonald's
    10 min drive
  • Trelawney's Carriages Restaurant
    12 min drive
  • Dollies
    10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Keepers Cottage - sleeps 2 adults, 2 children and your dogs pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Keepers Cottage - sleeps 2 adults, 2 children and your dogs?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Keepers Cottage - sleeps 2 adults, 2 children and your dogs?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Keepers Cottage - sleeps 2 adults, 2 children and your dogs?

Checkout is at 11:30 AM.

Where is Keepers Cottage - sleeps 2 adults, 2 children and your dogs located?

Located in a rural location, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Camel Valley Vineyard, Camel Cycle Trail, and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Retallack Water Sports and Bodmin and Wenford Railway are also within 9 miles (15 km).

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Keepers Cottage - sleeps 2 adults, 2 children and your dogs Reviews

Reviews

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 64 out of 92 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 19 out of 92 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 92 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 3 out of 92 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 92 reviews

9.0

Cleanliness

9.4

Location

6.8

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ewelina M.

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

Great cottage in perfect location

We absolutely loved our holiday in Keeper’s cottage. It had everything we needed and we would happily stay there again. Great communication with the owner.
Stayed 9 nights in Jun 2024
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8/10 Good

Sally A.

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

Well maintained property within easy reach of outstanding coastal walks

Good location for the coast and well equipped for dog owners. We enjoyed our stay at this cosy accommodation. Thank you.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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8/10 Good

paloma j.

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

Lovely cottage

Nice little cottage located at a short driving distance from several touristic places. We enjoyed our stay and it is great if you travel with dogs. We missed a stair gate to make the place a bit safer for babies. Overall,a nice place I would recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Kath H.

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

Wonderful property

Very clean and tidy, all immaculately clean, lovely location. Would definitely go again its so peaceful. It has a separate field for the dogs to exercise. Would definitely recommend x
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

deborah s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Bailiffs cottage

Upgraded to Bailiff cottage at no extra cost due to owners double booking . So glad they did ! Lovely cottage , very reasonably priced . Good base for us to visit my husband’s family and for them to visit us Liked is so much have booked the last available week in August, so my family can come too.
Stayed 6 nights in Jan 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Tranquil

We have just spent May bank holiday at Grooms cottage-wow what a place. We took our two dogs with us. One is just 14 weeks old, we needed the break after breeding puppies earlier this year.The cottage was safe and secure, just like it said.The property is set in a rural location however you are just a 30 minute… give or take a few drive away from main attractions.This was more beautiful, relaxing than we could have imagined.We hope they will allow us back.Thank you so much, just what we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Anthony S.

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

So Relaxing

We had an amazing time. We had a couple of dilemmas which threatened our entire trip, but the owner and the farm owners were more than happy to help us with which we were so grateful for. You are never more than 30 mins from any beach or activity worth doing. Was so nice to go to sleep listening to the owls and waking up to the cows.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The cottage was really lovely, and a wonderful place to stay. We would highly recommend it. We loved being on the farm and my children loved the animals, especially the dogs and horses that would come to say hello. We loved the open plan cottage. The only thing I would mention is that I am not a confident hill driver - coming from Essex - and while I was aware of the steep road from Withiel, I wasn't aware of just how steep and single track it was. However, we found other roads to come in on and leave on and it was absolutely fine, even though it took a little bit longer.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon E.

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

Properly relaxing break with the dogs

What a lovely, peaceful, relaxing place. This was a perfect break for us - the kids loved being on a farm, meeting the horses and watching out for wildlife, and we loved standing on the balcony looking out at the lush view. But most importantly it was somewhere we genuinely relaxed with the dogs, possibly for the first time on a holiday, so that made it for us. We’re always concerned our two setters will find a gap in the garden fence, and our day trip options are limited, particularly with our nervous dog. But it’s clear that dogs are more than welcome - with the exercise field, the kennels, and a relaxed attitude to them being in the house - so we we’ll most definitely be back! Thanks so much for everything Caroline :-)
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024
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4/10 Poor

Simon C.

Liked: Check-in, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful setting

This is a beautiful setting and a beautiful building. Sadly as you are aloud to take your pets here some people have not been very respect full and as a result there is lots of dog hair around, such as in between the mattress slats and under the cupboards and sofas. The pots and pans are very warn and need replacing. Overall this would be a super place if it had a little TLC. Please don’t be swayed by my review visit and make your own mind up, we would definitely love to revisit if these things were sorted out. Many thanks for a great stay at a great price.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Sharon C.

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

Short break

Keepers cottage was lovely. It is absolutely ideal if you have dogs. There is a large enclosed area where your dogs can run plus there are spacious kennels if you need to go out and leave your dogs. We didnt use this as we took our dogs with us but it was great to have this option. The bedroom, toilet, shower room was downstairs and the living room was up the stairs. There was a lovely balcony leading off from the living room where you could enjoy the views, unfortunately we didnt get much use out of this due to the weather not being too good but would be amazing on a nice day/evening. We were visiting the Eden project and this was a perfect location, only a 25 minute drive. I would highly recommend this accommodation. Caroline and John give you your privacy but aren't far away if needed. Thank you so much for all your help with our issues.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
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4/10 Poor

Michelle T.

Disliked: Check-in, communication, location

Not what we expected

Property was nice and small. Didn't like the stairs as we also had a dog that didn't like them either. Log burner was dirty and rug in front of it also. Settee had a broken arm. Dog area was a nightmare and the lake stank. Dog got plastered in mud and I did ask if we could hose the dog off as states there was a hose available and needed to ask. Nothing available, so had to take dog in cottage filthy. Definitely lots of noise as a working farm. Never met the owners and very disappointed with that. Won't be back.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ruth S.

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

Absolutely fantastic stay

We stayed at Keepers Cottage for 6 days in early October. The cottage, although very compact, has everything you need, and more. The hosts have really thought of everything when it comes to facilities for your dogs. The secure exercise field was an absolute favourite with Nougat and Sully, our two bull terriers, they were just so excited to go in there each morning, and last thing each day. Its also great having a safe enclosed area outside the front of the cottage for them to do their business. The day kennels, although we didnt use them, are an added bonus. The cottage is situated in a great location, so many dog friendly places to visit, all around 30 minutes drive, some of the roads going out of the property are very narrow but asits Cornwall,its kind of what you expect. We visited a few beaches, the Eden project, and the lost gardens of Heligan and Lanhydrock House and Gardens, all of which are dog friendly and we would highly recommend. Caroline left us a nice bottle of red and some scones,on our arrival, which was a nice surprise and greatfully received. We will definitely be back as this has been a wonderful break for both us and our dogs.
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen N.

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

Lovely views even the cattle shed being a country bot

Enjoyed a lovely week in the cottage lovely welcome pack everyone friendly .
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Joanne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed for short break at Christmas. Everything we needed, the kitchen was well perfect, and felt so homely. Lovely touches, mince pies left, stock of wood for fire, waste bags, salt pepper, milk... Just the little things. Truly happy, and now relaxed after lovely break. Only thing , we didn't want it to end... Thanks again
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Holly N.

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

Beautiful and memorable

Amazing cottage with lovely people and beautiful dogs. Perfect stay for any country living lover and perfect for your dogs.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Berita N.

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

Serenity

It was a peaceful stay, just what we needed quiet, it was nice to wake up to animals and our daughter really loved the sheep and ponies. Would love to go back in summer as they have very nice clean beaches.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2023
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10/10 Excellent

anitha j.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was in the middle of farm. Nice property. The owner gave us all the information required before through message and route was also mentioned so precise. Without that it would have been difficult to spot the location. The approach from main road to the property which was a stretch of 2 miles is a single car passage, this alone was tricky but the rest of the stay was amazing.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Conrad L.

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

Country living

Good location if you want to get away from it all, nice park-like fenced in dog run, well-equipped kitchen and comfortable living room and you can’t beat the price!
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Gary H.

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

Fantastic holiday

Property wht its says on the web really relaxing and enjoyable holiday had by myself and the wife plus our dog chester loved it aswell would recommend the cottage to all. Many thanks Mr & Mrs Heptinstall
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline B.

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

Lovely property in idyllic setting waking to sunshine and birdsong!

Great location as off the beaten track so quiet with no road noise and very convenient for lots of beaches around Padstow but also not far from Fowey, Polperro and Looe. This is on a working farm so expect the sound of sheep and tractors and enjoy the beautiful countryside.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Julie S.

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

Short stay

Well set up for fetching your dog. Fully equipped kitchen. Enjoyed the view from the balcony
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Sue G.

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

A weekend in Keepers Cottage, Withiel

A very thoughtfully organised cottage in a stunning location off the beaten track. A place to return to for recharging the batteries. Thank you so much.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
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6/10 Okay

Ryan M.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness
We loved the welcome pack of wine and Scones and clotted cream TYUpstairs was amazing, kitchen/diner and balcony!Downstairs not so much, Musty. All the bedding and towels felt damp and musty on arrival which made all of our luggage and cloths smell for the entire holiday.We couldn't get to see the lake as we weren't aloud to walk through the farm to access it.Such a shame as the location was amazing for touring Cornwall
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy S.

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

Charming farm cottage

We had a lovely time. It is on a working farm so be prepared for smells and very narrow roads. We had several encounters with tractors on single lane tracks.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024