South Priddacombe

Bolventor, Cornwall
Self-catering
+44 (0)7899 995930
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From
£120 - £165
per night
From
£840 - £1155
per week

A beautifully restored cottage and extra wing for 3 - 4 on Bodmin Moor for families, outdoor types and lovers of real countryside – dogs can come too

Bed

4 beds

Bedroom

3 bedrooms

Sleeps

Sleeps 5

Children welcome
Pets welcome

£120 - £165 per night

£840 - £1155 per week

The Experience

A bumpy track over cattle grids takes you to this remote, charming cottage and barn sitting huddled together all alone. Inside is cosy, characterful and quirky with plenty of space for everybody – even a ‘west wing’ should you come as a larger party.

You’ll find unlimited wood for the stoves, and kids will love the table tennis, table football and darts in the adjoining barn. A boot room is perfect for stashing damp walking stuff and there’s a laundry room too. Granite steps leading up to the barn are the ideal place for a sunset drink and no light pollution means on a clear night you’ll see plenty of stars.

You’re in the middle of Bodmin Moor so get on your bikes or explore on foot. Find ancient granite tors, Bronze Age sites, and Daphne Du Maurier’s atmospheric Jamaica Inn. Pack up a picnic and head for the gentle beaches in the south or the wild north coast for a day out.

South Priddacombe - Gallery

We think you'll love

  • Being in such a peaceful, secluded spot
  • The beautiful and intriguing features of the house
  • Walking or cycling on the Moor
South Priddacombe - Gallery

You should know

  • You can’t walk to stock up at shops
  • There are low doorways, sloping ceilings and steps throughout
  • Dogs must be kept on a lead around livestock

Essentials

  • EV charger
  • Self check-in
  • Swimming pool
  • Hot tub
  • Garden
  • Open fire / woodburner
  • Breakfast included
  • Breakfast available
  • Meals available
  • Vegetarian meals
  • Oven
  • Parking on premises
  • Free parking nearby
  • Accessible by public transport
  • WiFi
  • Television
  • Central heating
  • Limited mobility
  • Wheelchair access
  • Mobile reception
  • Hob
  • Barbecue
  • Paid parking nearby
  • Air conditioning
  • Relaxation areas
  • Washing machine
  • Tennis court
  • Microwave oven
  • No smoking
  • Credit cards
  • Working farm
  • Owner has pets
  • Electricity included
  • Dishwasher
  • Pets welcome

Family friendly

  • Baby monitor
  • Books and toys
  • Children welcome
  • Babies welcome
  • Stair gates
  • High chair
  • Fire guard
  • Cot available

Nearby

  • Pub/bar within 3 miles
  • Restaurant within 3 miles
  • Shop within 3 miles

Activities

  • Bikes available
  • Food courses
  • Kayaking
  • Other courses
  • Sailing
  • Surfing
  • Wild swimming

Pricing

Nightly price
from £120
Weekly price
from £840
Surcharges
Double loft style bed and double sofabed for 4 extra guests, £50 per night
1 Cottage for 5
From £1204 beds3 bedrooms

Information

Booking information

Check in
From 4pm
Check out
By 10am
Other details
Minimum stay: 3 nights. 4 nights in high season. Extra trundle bed available on request free of charge.
Closed
Occasionally.
No smoking
Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
Meals
Restaurants 10-minute drive.

Reviews

South Priddacombe was the perfect location to see in the new year. Cosy and warm with beautiful walks and plenty of days out locally. We particularly enjoyed visiting Fowey again. Many thanks Alcina, we felt very blessed to start the new year in your lovely home.

Rachael

This cottage at Christmas is absolutely perfect. ..We were 5 adults and 2 medium sized dogs and there was plenty of room for everyone. Loads of useful spaces for storage and wet dogs. The weather was absolutely atrocious sadly but with both fires going it was so warm, cozy and christmassy. We all absolutely loved our four day stay and would definitely look to book again in the summer to actually be able to see the moors situated literally outside the door. Much too wet and misty to see anything this time sadly.

Jo

The cottage was even more outstanding than the photos suggested - beautifully designed interior and wonderful walks and views. Alcina was also incredibly generous in re-arranging dates at the last minute.

Judith

This cottage was so perfect. The most idyllic surroundings, so peaceful and cosy. Great place to get away from it all. We felt absolutely at home here. We very much enjoyed the ping pong table, the wood burners, comfy beds, the lovely smell our clothes had when it was fine out and we could hang them on the line. So many animals- a visit in spring can’t be beat- lambs, bunnies, baby birds of all sorts, calves, colts- and their lovely parents as well 😉. Would absolutely love to return here in the future! Highly recommend!

Doris Melissa, McDonough, USA

We had a wonderful stay at South Priddacombe. We instantly felt at home, the house has a peaceful homely feel, and a real sense of history. It was warm and cosy, but plenty of space too. Lovely bedrooms and comfy beds. Beautiful wide views of the moors. Very well appointed,, and well cared for. We only had a few days, and wished we had booked longer, will definite be returning for a week or two. The owner is very helpful, with any questions and queries.

Jean, South Devon

A wonderfully welcoming cottage in a secluded and peaceful part of Bodmin moor. South Priddacombe has the look and feel of a remote hideaway yet the rugged north coast, interesting towns and excellent pubs are within a half hour drive, and all of Bodmin moor is on the doorstep. The cottage has been beautifully restored and furnished, with plenty of room and entertainment for everyone to enjoy, whatever the weather.

Claire, Sawday's inspector

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Location

The neighbourhood

The cottage has no close neighbours – the only person you might see is Glenn who farms some of the surrounding land, always happy to stop and chat. The Rising Sun at Alternun is a ten-minute drive and you can be on the north or south coast in 45 minutes. Stock up in Launceston or Bodmin just ten minutes away. Fans of surf and sunsets should head to Polzeath, 22 miles west.

Local points of interest from Alcina Ward

  • Walk straight from the back door to Cornwall's highest points - Roughtor and Brown Willy. Feel slightly smug that everyone else has driven to the carpark. Pro tip: take a bottle of fizz for the top.
  • Beaches north and south are within a 30 minute drive: take your pick based on weather, tides and preferred remoteness. Will it be a scramble down to Great Lantic Bay in the south, popping up on your surfboard at Polzeath, or a bowl of mussels at Polkerris?
  • Lovely pubs. Walk across the moor for Sunday roast at St Breward Churchtown, or to the renowned Rising Sun at Altarnun. Stop on the way back from the coast at Blisland Inn to sample their own Blisland Bulldog ale overlooking the village green.
  • Brunch at the magnificent Duchy Nursery; work it off with a walk across the valley to Restormel Castle (English Heritage); finish off with a tea in Lostwithiel nearby, browsing the antique shops.
  • Explore the south of the moor: take a woodland walk at the magical Golitha Falls, treating yourself to BBQ lunch at Inkie's Smokehouse, then explore the ancient and mysterious stone circles at Minions.
  • Hire bikes at Lanhydrock (National Trust) and explore their offroad trails; or pick up the Camel Cycle trail at Bodmin and pedal to the coast for Rick Stein's fish and chips at Padstow.

Introducing

Alcina Ward

Alcina’s parents bought this cottage in 1991, and its character owes a lot to their careful award-winning restoration. While the family doesn’t live locally, three generations still enjoy their visits here. You’re looked after by lovely housekeeper Maureen, who will call on the evening you arrive to make sure everything is ok, and can pop over if you need help with anything during your stay.