4.9★
John Bray Cornish Holidays rating
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3 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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2 Bathrooms
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Pets No
Features
- Cot available
- Highchair available
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
* Based on a combined average customer score
55 Customer Review(s)
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Maureen 
“We really enjoyed our stay at Lantern Cottage-what a gem!”
It was warm, comfortable and peaceful and just what we were after in terms of a relaxing holiday yet only a minute away from the activity of Padstow. We loved the comfortable beds, fluffy towels and powerful showers and the cottage was well equipped with everything needed and spotlessly clean. We enjoyed the coastal walks from Padstow and good food and drink offers close to the cottage. A great find and hope to return.
It was warm, comfortable and peaceful and just what we were after in terms of a relaxing holiday yet only a minute away from the activity of Padstow. We loved the comfortable beds, fluffy towels and powerful showers and the cottage was well equipped with everything needed and spotlessly clean. We enjoyed the coastal walks from Padstow and good food and drink offers close to the cottage. A great find and hope to return.
- Maureen, March 2025 -
Amy “The cottage is lovely and I have enjoyed staying there 3 times now.”
I find the 10am check-out a little bit cheeky and too early considering that the guests are asked to strip the beds, do the bins, put the dishwasher on the day before etc. We go to Padstow for a holiday and this early check-out requires a very earlier wake up call on the day of departure! The cottage is not cheap and I think an 11am or 12pm check-out would be fairer. Especially considering all the housework the guests have done in advance of the cleaner arriving. That being said, the accommodation itself is perfect.
- Amy, January 2025Amy, thank you for your feedback on the cottage we are glad you liked it. Your comments on the arrival / departure times is something we will discuss with our housekeeper for the property and will look at what we can change to improve the guest experience further where we can. Best Wishes Carole and Stephen Property Owner
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Neil “A fabulous holiday cottage.”
As good a one that we have stayed in. A few minutes walk from the harbour and eight minutes walk to cheap parking at the main car park. It is warm, clean and welcoming. Everything down to the art hung on the walls is of a high quality. The owners have clearly put a great deal of time and effort into making it a great holiday cottage. We would rerun in a heartbeat.
- Neil, January 2025Neil, many thanks for the feedback, we appreciate you time and the positive comments. We hope that you will return in the future. Best Wishes Carole and Stephen Property Owner
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Shirley “Booking was very straightforward, information accurate provided accurate, particularly in the information provided for access to cottage.”
The cottage was in a perfect location and had everything we needed. It was of a high standard and very clean
- Shirley, June 2024Shirley, we appreciate your feedback and hope to see you at Lantern Cottage in the future. Best Wishes Stephen Property Owner
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Anne Marie Groth “Everything was nice and clean, just perfect, only thing we lacked was wifi”
- Anne Marie Groth, May 2024Anne, thanks for your message. The Cottage does have WIFI I am sorry that you had a problem, I will check with the maintenance company, we have a 24hr maintenance cover who can be contact to resolve any issues. Best Wishes Property Owner
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Liz “We have stayed in many, many holiday cottages in Padstow and this was the best so far.”
For a long weekend it was perfect. Lovely and clean, comfy bed, good showers, kitchen stocked with everything we needed and a great location. We will definitely be back.
- Liz, April 2024 -
Kirsten “The cottage is lovely, it’s quiet, well situated to its surroundings and has everything you need.”
In fact we will be back next year and have already re booked. Our only gripe if you can call it that is that the bed in the master room seemed a very small double in fact I would say it’s a 3/4 bed. There is plenty of room for a normal double and would make your nights sleep better.
- Kirsten, February 2024Kirsten, thanks for your message and we are glad you liked the property. I can confirm that the bed is a double and is validated by Sykes Holidays as part of their inspection. I hope this helps. Property Owner
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Nicholas “We love Lantern Cottage and this is our second time there.”
It's a superb location in the heart of Padstow, a short walk from the harbour. It's an ancient cottage with plenty of character that's been beautifully and taste fully restored. It has everything we needed.
- Nicholas, February 2024Nicholas, we appreciate your feedback on Lantern Cottage. It sounds like you enjoyed your holiday, we hope to see you again. Best Wishes Stephen and Carole Property Owner
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Stuart “The property heating is controlled remotely.”
We were unable to turn the heat up - it never rose above 20 degrees and was often 17 degrees. This may be ok in the summer but not in the winter. The cottage felt drafty and we had to sit with thick jumpers on. The hot water was not working when we got there but was quickly fixed after a phone call. There was no hoover in the cottage as per the inventory. Great location - could do with somewhere to store bikes.
- Stuart, January 2024Stuart I am sorry that you had issues, the Hoover is under the stairs, I am sorry you could not find it. The Heating is remotely controlled for the property, our maintenance company were not contacted and could have amended the temperature for you. The property being in old town Padstow does not have parking, however outside is very safe for cycle storage and we store our cycles outside with now problems. Property Owner
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Neil “What a stunning cottage.”
One of the very best that we have used over the year's. It's warm, clean, lots of storage with fittings of the highest standard. A five minute walk to a eight pound a week, winter rates car park though you can drive up to the cottage to drop items or people off. A convenience store, top class restaurants and the harbour less than an impressive few minutes walk away. Keyless access was a huge bonus and Padstow is a far classier and characterful town than St Ives, albeit with not the same access to immediate beaches. There are plenty of very good ones a short drive away. A large Tesco is situated in town but the star of the show was without doubt, the cottage and its superb position in the beautiful Padstow. Give it a try. You won't be disappointed.
- Neil, January 2024Many thanks for your feedback on the cottage and Padstow in the Winter, we believe it is a great place for a short break or longer holiday. We hope you will visit again in the future. Property Owner
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Mark “Lantern Cottage is beautiful and everything has been done to a high standard of finish which must be appreciated and acknowledged.”
The sofa was too soft for me but that was a personal thing due to my back problems. The only thing that let the cottage down was the poor standard of cleaning. The cleaners only arrived just before us a 3pm on the day of arrival and it was not cleaned to a high standard. This is down to the cleaning company and not the owners. We spoke to the owner about this so we are not complaining. There were several cobwebs (not recent ones that any of us could get in our own homes) but old ones that have been there for some while and there was a lot of dust and hair from previous guests in the bathrooms and on the stairs. There is also some evidence of damp (e.g. main bedroom ceiling) which was not a problem for us but the owners may want to keep an eye on. It could put some guests off staying if they have respiratory problems. Apart from the cleaning issue we enjoyed a wonderful Christmas stay for which we are very grateful. We would certainly stay again and recommend it to other people. Carole and Steve (the owners) should be applauded for the work they have put into providing such a perfect little holiday cottage.
- Mark, December 2023We have taken up the concerns with the cleaners and thank you for raising concerns. The cottage has been decorated and one patch of surface damp was noticed and has been rectified. This we believe was caused by moist air from the shower not being vented over the Christmas period and the cold spell in early January. We have provided guidance in the updated welcome pack for future guests. We do hope that you will return to the Cottage in the future and again appreciate the feedback which we have rectified. Property Owner
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Philippa “A beautiful cottage - fitted out exceptionally well, amazing showers, and comfy beds.”
Really lovely location within Padstow but set back so very peaceful. 10/10 !
- Philippa, October 2023Philippa, we appreciate the positive feedback. It is good to hear that you liked Padstow. Best Regards Crole and Stephen Property Owner
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Lea “Perfect for what we needed, loved the welcome gift and cleaning pack.”
Great for 2 people, lovely quiet location, comfy beds and plenty of storage
- Lea, October 2023Lea, thanks for the feedback. I hope to see you in Padstow in the future. Best Wishes Carole and Stephen Property Owner
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Nicola “A very quiet cottage considering set in the heart of busy Padstow.”
Had everything we needed for our stay. Cottage was well executed and furnished to a high standard. Most was made of the available room and it was comfortable for 3 adults. Would definitely stay again
- Nicola, July 2023Nicola, we appreciate the feedback, we are glad you liked the property and look forward to seeing you in the future. Best Wishes. Carole and Stephen Property Owner
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Kenneth “2nd time staying at the Lantern Cottage.”
Quality accommodation and the location is perfectly placed in Padstow with everything just minute's walk away. Highly Recommended
- Kenneth, June 2023Ken, we are pleased you enjoyed the return to the Cottage, look forward to seeing you in the future. Best Regards Carole and Stephen Property Owner
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Elaine “This is a pretty little cottage in the heart of Padstow, very handy for all the wonderful restaurants that are on offer locally.”
The cottage has been beautifully renovated and has everything you need for a short stay. We were a party of 3 adults so space was a little tight, this property is better suited for 2 and perhaps one child. Unfortunately we were given the wrong code for the cottage so after several frustrating attempts to enter we had to ring the owner; not ideal after a 7 hour drive! Would suggest more seating needed in the shared courtyard.
- Elaine, May 2023Hello Guest, thanks for your comments. We are glad you got in once we reconfirmed the code over the phone. Property Owner
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Arlene “Lovely stay thank you.”
Spotlessly clean, and very pretty. Particularly liked the stained glass window in the the bathroom. Beds very comfy. Very peaceful location. We'll be back. Arlene and Mike.
- Arlene, April 2023Arlene, thank you for the feedback, we are really pleased that you liked the Cottage. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Property Owner
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Jacqueline “Cottage was lovely but a bit to compact for us Bathroom very small main bed ...”
Cottage was lovely but a bit to compact for us Bathroom very small main bed small No where to get ready do hair etc A very dark cottage
- Jacqueline, April 2023Dear Guest I am sorry that you found Lantern Cottage a little small, it is however a very old and historic cottage modernised for comfort. The cottage is described as compact and the beds are listed correctly. The cottage does have space in the first and second bedrooms we are disappointed it never meet your expectation other guests have given very positive responses. Property Owner
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Sarah “What an amazing place to stay in Padstow!”
The cottage is central to the shops, bars and restaurants that Padstow is renowned for yet due to the courtyard location the peace and tranquility it offers was just a perfect mix. The cottage itself was of an incredibly high standard with everything you could ever want or need being present. The little touches such as tea, coffee and biscuits being an added bonus waiting for us on arrival. Loved the keyless system of entry and the beautiful property. Would suit a couple, a small family or as with our trip friends on a foodie weekend. The recommendations regarding parking and places to visit were perfect. I honestly cannot find a single fault to our stay there and know this will not be our only visit.
- Sarah, March 2023Sarah, thank you for the feedback, we are pleased that you liked the Cottage. We appreciate the time taken to provide the positive comments. We hope to have you back visiting us in the future. Property Owner
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Deborah “Lovely cottage, spotlessly clean and everything you could possibly need.”
2 minute walk to the harbour, shops and restaurants. Excellent showers and very comfy beds. We parked at the harbour for the week as the steps to the links would’ve been problematic. £50 for the week which I thought good value- might be a bit more difficult in the summer months though as it’s always busy. Steins cafe just around the corner for a lovely relaxed supper. My only query would be if it were necessary to have the heating on so much- it was very warm and we were out of the cottage every day. We had to leave the front door open on arriving back to cool it down!
- Deborah, March 2023Many thanks for the feedback and we are glad you liked the property and Padstow. We have adjusted the heating to lower the temperatures in line with the recomendations. Property Owner
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Wendy “Our second stay in this charming cottage.”
Great location in the centre of Padstow. Extremely comfortable.
- Wendy, January 2023Many thanks for the feedback, we are pleased you like the property. Property Owner
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Shirley “An amazing cottage so comfy and cosy, everything you could want and need, central location just perfect thank you”
- Shirley, December 2022Shirley, thanks for the positive feedback. Property Owner
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Gary “Very clean, and comfortable.”
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Sam “Absolutely beautiful cottage.”
The most peaceful place we have stayed in Padstow. We will definitely stay again and I have already recommended to 2 different friends. The shower was powerful and hot. The bed so comfy it was only the fact that Padstow was on the doorstep that we got out of the bed! And the sofa was comfy too. The cottage had everything we needed for the week. And I cooked on 2 occasions and I am fussy about a kitchen. I must admit I had hob and oven envy! We will definitely be back to make more amazing memories. Thank you x Jackie & Sam White. Essex
- Sam, November 2022 -
Marie “The owners of Lantern Cottage had thought of everything that would be needed for a holiday.”
The cottage was beautiffuly decorated, comfortable and squeeky clean. They also provided local information on the area. We would definately like to stay there again.
- Marie, June 2022Marie, we are glad that the cottage met your expectations, thank you for the feedback and look forward to seeing you back at Lantern Cottage in the future. Thank you for your custom. Property Owner
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Pascale “Lantern Cottage is a lovely cottage, very tastefully decorated, extremely clean and great location.”
It has everything one would need whilst on holiday. It is 2 minutes walk from the harbour, yes very quiet. We had a lovely relaxing time.
- Pascale, May 2022Pascale, thank you for the feedback on your visit to Lantern Cottage. We are pleased that you enjoyed the holiday and Lantern Cottage. We hope to see you back in Padstow in the future. Property Owner
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Philippa “Beautiful cottage, clean, warm and welcoming.”
Lovely and quiet too and brilliant location. Amazing walks along SW coastal path. Thank you
- Philippa, April 2022Philippa, thank you for the feedback on the property and your experience at Lantern Cottage. We hope you will return in the future. Property Owner
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Kim “Fantastic cottage, it’s been sympathetically modernised without losing any of its charm and character.”
We really enjoyed our stay.
- Kim, April 2022Kim, thank you for you feedback on the Cottage, your comments are in line with our long term vision for the property to return to use from a fisherman's cottage to a modern and character property in the centre of Padstow. We hope you will return in the future. Property Owner
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Emma “Loved the cottage.”
Clearly a huge investment has been made. The standard of finish and overall comfort of the cottage is superb. Would say that locating the property in Duke St was not easy. No number 38 on the property) which made it difficult when there was traffic coming down Duke Street behind us. People didn't appreciate us stopping. Also, the central heating was very hot when we arrived but had to spend the first 20 minutes on the phone to the agency to ask how we could alter it. The system is remotely controlled so assumed it was turned off, but when it got a little chilly the next day, we didn't have the means to turn it back on, other than with another phone call. Can a ceiling of temperature be put on it and then the occupier be allowed to manually alter it up and down from there perhaps? Padstow is a wonderful place to visit and relax and Lantern Cottage is one of the best properties you'll find there. Caffe Rojano and the Cherry Tree Cafe were one of our favourites. If those couple of points about the cottage could be addressed, I'm sure it would make life a bit easier for future visitors. Thank you :-)
- Emma, March 2022Thank you for the comments made on the Cottage we are glad you liked the property, we were careful in keeping the cottage character during the renovations. We have checked with our maintenance organisation that a number is on the door it may have been removed and not replaced during decorating works but the number is on the entrance panel now. We had increased the temperature recently in the cold snap and have made the heating more variable as per your request. Very best Wishes. Property Owner
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Penelope “It was a beautifully comfortable cottage, almost in the middle of Padstow but just far enough from the harbour to be peaceful and quiet.”
The cottage was wonderfully equipped with good quality products.
- Penelope, March 2022Thank you for the positive feedback, we hope to welcome you back in the future to Lantern Cottage. Property Owner
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Wendy “Perfect cottage in great location in the centre of Padstow.”
- Wendy, December 2021Wendy, we appreciate your positive feedback on the property and the location reflection. Many thanks. Carole and Stephen Property Owner
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Gillian “Lovely cottage in a beautiful place.”
Good access for a few stretches of the South West Coast path, with buses en route. We felt very safe as access is through a bigger building. Thank you for the lovely biscuits and tea/coffee. As it was November we probably spent more time in the cottage than we would in warmer months, even though the weather was mild, the temperature rarely reached the pre-set 21 degrees. Perhaps it needs to be on for longer in the colder months to be effective. Everything else was perfect!! Thank you.
- Gillian, November 2021Thank you for your feedback, we are glad to hear you had a good stay and enjoyed the cottage and location. I hope to see you back soon. Property Owner
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Nicola “A beautiful, well equipped cottage in a perfect location.”
Would highly recommend!
- Nicola, October 2021Thank you for your feedback, we are glad to hear you had a good stay and enjoyed the cottage and location. Property Owner
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Emma “The location was perfect!”
What a stunning little place to come back to and relax after a hard day eating, drinking and sightseeing. Would highly recommend. We can’t wait to return.
- Emma, October 2021Thank you for your feedback, we are glad to hear you had a good stay and enjoyed the cottage and location. Property Owner
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Hilary “Wonderful cottage in a great location.”
The cottage had everything we needed and was very well equipped. Would be happy to return another time.
- Hilary, October 2021Thank you for your feedback, we are glad to hear you had a good stay and enjoyed the cottage and location. Property Owner
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Michael “The nature of the cottage (thick walls etc) means that it can be a little chilly in the evenings.”
While we were notified of this in advance and blankets and throws are provided, it would have been preferable to have the option of switching the heating on rather than it being controlled 100% remotely. Other than that, the cottage is beautifully appointed and perfectly located - we would definitely book it again.
- Michael, August 2021Thank you for your feedback, we are glad to hear you had a good stay and enjoyed the cottage and location. We appreciate the comments on the heating are looking at getting an manual override added on the heating system. Property Owner
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Johnathan “There were no 'Blue waste' bags available for rubbish and a slight damp smell but understandable for the age and location of the cottage.”
The cottage was beautiful, well furnished and the supplied milk, tea bags etc were a nice touch. You can't beat the location either, 2 minutes walk to everything but just enough distance from the crowds.
- Johnathan, August 2021Thank you for your feedback, we are glad to hear you had a good stay and enjoyed the cottage and location. Thank you for your comments we will pass them onto the owner. Property Owner
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Kenneth “The whole experience from booking to check out was fabulous.”
Great location for everything in Padstow and as a base to explore Cornwall. Would definitely highly recommend it.
- Kenneth, July 2021 -
Amanda “Lovely little cottage.”
Location was spot on for us. Will definitely be booking through Sykes again.
- Amanda, June 2021 -
Maggie “Absolutely lovely cottage in a perfect location.”
- Maggie, June 2021 -
Hilary “Beautifully kitted out little cottage in the heart of Padstow - perfect for access to the town”
- Hilary, October 2020 -
Siobhan “Lovely little place.”
Small but perfectly formed! Has everything you need.
- Siobhan, October 2020 -
Christina “Beautiful cottage in the heart of padstow Close to bars and restaurants and the port.”
Cosy interior and well equipped, some nice little touches with the lighting loved it. One downside was the parking as you can not stop outside to unload without holding up the traffic and parking is expensive otherwise a great stay and would recommend, weather wasn't too good so it was nice to have a cosy warm cottage to chill.
- Christina, September 2020 -
Rachel “Lovely location and the cottage was spotlessly clean.”
Really clear instructions for eveyrthing and great commuincation. All in all a 5 star holiday.
- Rachel, September 2020 -
George “Its worth knowing that if you are planning to use the Link road car park for a week, that its cheaper to purchase a month's parking permit for the car park from North Cornwall council online.”
Lantern cottage is a Lovely cottage right in the heart of Padstow that couldn't be better placed, its well finished to a high standard couldn't fault it
- George, August 2020 -
Will “The cottage was located in a great position to explore Padstow town and surrounding area.”
The cottage was clean and comfortable with all the facilities you would expect. There was limited outdoor space to spend time in the evenings but the location was so close to the town centre we spend evenings in the town and around the harbour area.
- Will, August 2020 -
Julie “Beautifully renovated cottage, great location, quiet and private.”
- Julie, July 2020 -
Mark “Would recommend highly, nothing not to like , very central - min to harbour, if ...”
Would recommend highly, nothing not to like , very central - min to harbour, if you do not mind parking car in car park , this is the place to go
- Mark, March 2020 -
Cheryl “Beautifully renovated cottage with a high quality finish .”
Perfect location to enjoy all that Padstow has to offer.
- Cheryl, November 2019 -
Susan “The location was amazing.”
The cottage was really well presented and comfortable. Clearly a lot of time and effort has been invested in restoring this cottage. We loved it!
- Susan, October 2019 -
Neil “Padstow is a great place to visit.”
Exceptional choice if bars and eateries. lovely beaches and short hops to some other great places (Port Issacs, Rock, St Ives is only an hour) The town is dog friendly, lovely early morning walks up to the War Memorial and beaches whilst welcome in shops and pubs throughout the day. The cottage was very well equipped with clear information to explain what is what. Very happy with our find!
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Julie “The only thing was the shower downstairs did not regulate to cold it stayed hot or extremely hot so only used shower upstairs.”
The outside shower was not working.
- Julie, June 2019Owner Response** The outside shower was caused by an issue with the water company supply which once identified was resolved. Our on call maintenance company rectified the ground floor bathroom shower as soon as we were made aware of the issue on your departure. Property Owner
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Wendy “The garden area looked somewhat neglected especially at top area.”
It is quite overgrown but not sure if this is to attract wildlife and wild flowers are bee
- Wendy, May 2019Owner Response** The end of the garden is private property, not part of the cottage however, you are correct, the owner has made a conscious decision to attract natural wildlife and has put aside the rear corner to do this. The aim is to have a natural attraction for native Cornish species. Property Owner
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Heather “Gorgeous little cottage in a perfect location to enjoy the beauty of Padstow at our doorstep.”
- Heather, May 2019 -
Terry “We enjoyed a great break in Padstow helped greatly by having such a lovely cottage to stay in!”
Lantern Cottage has been recently superbly renovated to a very high standard. It is small but very well fitted out with good quality and taste. There are two small but very good shower room/toilets and the kitchen area is very well equipped and usable. Access is via a secure corridor through the main house (now several smart apartments) and the cottage is in the private courtyard which is peaceful and quiet. An excellent base for a holiday.
- Terry, February 2019
Summary
- Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x single with en-suite shower, basin and WC
- Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC
- Open-plan sitting, kitchen and dining area.
- Electric underfloor heating
- Electric oven and induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, WiFi, selection of books, games
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Travel cot and highchair
- Parking in public car park roughly 5 minutes walk at £1 per day in the winter and circa £6 per day in the summer
- Shared small courtyard with communal seating
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop and pub 200 metres
The property
In a courtyard setting to the centre of Padstow, Lantern Cottage is a wonderful place to stay, with sandy beaches, countryside and plenty of walking, cycling opportunities nearby.
Perfect for families or friends, this retreat promises a lovely get-together, bringing guests the best of comfort and relaxation all through their visit.
Access is from the main street via a communal entrance into an external courtyard, where you will be welcomed by an open-plan living area comprising of comfy L-shaped seating, a dining area for four people, and a modern kitchen with granite worktops.
The sociable layout is a fabulous way to commence your holiday.
A shower room lies on the ground floor, and the first floor offers two bedrooms, a single with en-suite shower room and a kingsize double room, both with built-in wardrobes.
A travel cot is also available should this be required.
Outdoors, the courtyard is shared with other cottages and includes communal seating.
Padstow is a glorious working fishing port surrounded by sandy beaches, at the head of the Camel River.
Watching the everyday ebb and flow of harbour life is a perfect way to spend a day.
This destination with popular eateries such as Rick Stein’s Seafood Restaurant, is the start and end point for the Camel Cycle Trail and a notable spot for water sports.
A one-of-a-kind place to base your holiday.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.
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About the location
PADSTOW
Harlyn 2.9 miles; Constantine Bay 4.2 miles; Polzeath 15.6 miles.
Padstow is situated at the head of the Camel Cycle Trail and is a fantastic base for exploring the South West Coastal Path which opens up routes to beautiful Cornish countryside. This delightful fishing port is surrounded by sandy beaches and offers many opportunities to taste the locally sourced produce in celebrity owned establishments. Padstow has something for everyone with watersports, walking, cycling and fishing, you can even take a trip on a local fisherman’s boat! The excellent surfing beaches of Harlyn and Constantine are ideal for safe family fun, and Constantine Bay is also home to a golf course, just a few miles away, while a passenger ferry across the river from Padstow to Rock takes you to the beach at Daymer Bay. Just around the corner toward Pentire Head is the surfing paradise at Polzeath, and when the beach no longer calls, there’s a golf course nearby, several stately homes and gardens to visit. The fabulous Eden Project is just over twenty miles away.
Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute
- Christmas