Searching for the top cottages near Eden Project? Look no further than these cosy and well-equipped cottages, which include family-friendly and dog-friendly options.
With rainforest and Mediterranean biomes, zip wires and a sustainable mission at its core, Eden Project is a Cornwall attraction that isn’t to be missed.
Based in Cornwall, three miles from St Austell and 10 miles from Bodmin, the Eden Project was a china clay pit in a past life. Nowadays, the crater has been transformed into a huge 30-acre garden that has tropical biomes, outdoor activities and plants from across the globe.
It’s not often that you’ll come across an attraction like this, whether it’s in Cornwall or elsewhere in the world. In fact, the Eden Project houses the world’s largest greenhouse, meaning that you might feel like you’re treading through the rainforest or the desert, rather than visiting rural Cornwall. Lemon trees, vines and cacti aside, the disused china clay pit is also geared up for family- and dog-friendly days out. Educational workshops are frequent, there’s a rainforest canopy that guests are welcome to walk over and a cluster of adventure activities, which include zip wires, a giant swing and an aerial assault course.
All that’s left is to base yourself at one of the best cottages in Cornwall. Once you have your getaway location sorted, you’ll be ready to explore the Eden Project, as well as the surrounding coast and countryside that Cornwall is so well-known for.
Breakfree Holidays’ Top Cottages Near the Eden Project
1. The Strand (Tywardreath, Cornwall)
2. Fowey Penthouse (Fowey, Cornwall)
3. Lodge 40, Retallack Resort & Spa (St Columb Major, Cornwall)
4. Hill Head View (St Columb, Cornwall)
5. Mowhay Barn (Padstow, Cornwall)
6. The Barn in Landhydrock (Landhydrock, Cornwall)
1. The Strand
Location: Tywardreath, Cornwall
Best for: A characterful holiday cottage very near the Eden Project
A five-minute drive from the Eden Project, The Strand couldn’t be in a more convenient location for visiting the largest greenhouse in the world. The characterful cottage is based in Tywardreath, a village that’s also well-situated for exploring the Cornish riviera coastline. Sandy beaches such as Par Beach are a short drive away, and the cottage is also only a 10 minute drive from Fowey, which has a reputation as a keen sailing spot.
With so much to do in the surrounding area and the biomes, zipwires and exhibitions at the Eden Project very close by, The Strand already has a lot to offer. It also has plenty of character. Spread across three floors, highlights of the five-bedroom cottage include a kitchen with exposed brick walls, a decking overlooking sloping green hills and a quaint back garden equipped with a pizza oven and a barbecue for nights where you’d like to celebrate your holiday alfresco-style.
Facilities: You’ll be ready to relax as soon as you set foot in The Strand. There’s a fully-equipped and stylish kitchen where you can rustle up any snacks. To tuck in, get comfortable in the ground floor living area, which has a cosy fireplace, Smart TV and DVD player. When you fancy a little fresh air, the decking area is only through the doors. With five cosy bedrooms, including two that have an en suite shower room, and a family bathroom, there’s plenty of space for bigger families and groups to get away to Eden Project and the nearby sandy beaches.
2. Fowey Penthouse
Location: Fowey, Cornwall
Best for: A handy apartment near the Eden Project with views over the water in Fowey
As well as being near the Eden Project, Fowey Penthouse has an enviable location in the historic maritime village of Fowey in South Cornwall. The tastefully furnished and stylish penthouse apartment has a private balcony in the thick of the action, overlooking the river, where boats often bob to and fro. The property has provided beach towels, a beach tent and a cricket set for any guests who’d like to take advantage of the sandy beaches nearby. When it’s time to visit the rainforest biome and zipwires at the Eden Project instead, it’s also only a 15-minute drive away.
There are two bedrooms across this self-catering accommodation and a distinct maritime vibe, created by coastal prints by Becky Bettesworth and little features such as Cornish sea salt soap. Take your pick from the local gins and tonics in the cabinet, leaving payment in the honest box, and raise a cheers to your Eden Project holiday either on the balcony, in the kitchen, or in your open-plan living room, where there’s a flat-screen TV with Netflix, Spotify, Xbox and Blu-Ray for entertainment. That’s if you’re not out exploring Fowey at night and seeing how the town’s lights glisten on the water.
Facilities: If the prospect of watching sunrises and sunsets over the estuary isn’t tempting enough, Fowey Penthouse is thoroughly cosy. The open-plan living space receives plenty of light from the floor-to-ceiling windows, and there’s a cosy corner dedicated to evenings in front of the TV. You may want to cook up a storm in the well-equipped kitchen, which includes luxurious extras such as a wine fridge for storing any red and white and a coffee machine with a small portion of beans already provided. To round things off, there’s a lockable storage shed for any bicycles and beach gear, as well as parking spaces for two cars. With two bedrooms and two bathrooms, this is an excellent option for a relaxing holiday for four.
3. Lodge 40, Retallack Resort & Spa
Location: St Columb Major, Cornwall
Best for: A luxury family log cabin on a rural resort
If you’ve been searching far and wide for Eden Project accommodation that has a hot tub, you’ll be pleased to find that Lodge 40, Retallack Resort & Spa has a roomy decking area complete with a hot tub, outdoor furniture, barbecue and dining set. This is a high-end West Country holiday cottage near the Eden Project. The cherry on top? Up to two dogs are also permitted for an extra fee, and they have plenty of outdoor space to sniff around.
Why is this holiday cottage so special? Firstly, surrounded by 40 acres of farmland, Lodge 40, Retallack Resort & Spa has the peaceful feel of a rural getaway combined with a swimming pool, spa and Wet and Wild Run that are more typical of a resort. Plenty of thought has been given to making Lodge 40, Retallack Resort & Spa a family-friendly property, from cots and other kids’ furniture to a couple of Wendy houses and an extensive indoor play set where they can play chef for the day. Adults will also be pleased to find bright and airy bedrooms, lodge-style decking and a plush open-plan living area that opens up onto the decking.
Facilities: Nurse your morning coffee on the decking, while gazing over the countryside views. Having had a restful night’s sleep in one of the three bedrooms and after freshening up in one of the three bathrooms, you might want to prep a full English for the late risers in the fully-equipped kitchen. Otherwise, save room for a family barbecue later in the day, since there’s a charcoal barbecue, children’s picnic table and a hot tub outdoors. There’s a washer-dryer for guests to deal with any sandy gear, which is especially handy given that Fistral Beach and Mawgan Porth are a short drive away.
4. Hill Head View
Location: St Columb, Cornwall
Best for: A dog-friendly holiday cottage just over 10 miles from the Eden Project
Just over 10 miles from the Eden Project and St Austell, Hill Head View is nothing short of cosy. The dog-friendly cottage packs plenty of character, which is in part due to its location next to an old farm. The cottage has its own paddock on the farm, so ducks and chickens often potter and peck around the yard. There’s a picnic bench and table in the front yard for you to watch them go about their business, soak in some rays or appreciate the rural trinkets that decorate the wooden exterior of the cottage.
From the outside, Hill Head View could be mistaken for a barn, but it’s when you head inside that you’ll realise what a fashionable, modern cottage you’ve secured. There’s a striking kitchen with red tiling, a breakfast bar and a chic dining table, combined with an inviting living room area and a mezzanine level that has twin beds and an Xbox for older kids. Two pets are permitted as part of your group for an extra fee, and they’re sure to appreciate the rural location too, since it’s surrounded by great Cornish hiking routes and is only a 10 minutes’ drive from St Columb Major, 15 minutes from New Quay and half an hour from the dog-friendly Eden Project.
Facilities: With a rural atmosphere, cosy interior and refreshing front yard, Hill Head View is the perfect location to relax and remove yourself from the non-stop nature of everyday life. It’s also a fine example of self-catering holiday cottages near the Eden Project and St Austell, as it’s fully equipped with an electric hob and oven, microwave, fridge-freezer and a washing machine. When you’re not propping your feet up in the yard, there’s a Smart TV and fireplace beside the sofa or two en suite bedrooms to retire to.
5. Mowhay Barn
Location: Padstow, Cornwall
Best for: Eden Project holiday cottages in Padstow
A short drive from pretty Padstow and just over half an hour’s drive from the Eden Project, Mowhay Barn is a converted barn that oozes elegance, space and traditional charm. Set in a stunning garden with a well-kept four-acre lawn and a gravel driveway, the pretty stone cottage looks like a vision. A conservatory with floor-to-ceiling windows juts out to one side, creating a sublime setting for family suppers. There’s another conservatory-style summerhouse building in the lovely gardens, poised for you to take in the sunset as it sinks behind the fields.
With a farmhouse-style kitchen, four bedrooms and three bathrooms, Mowhay Barn is a sublime setting for family escapes near Padstow, St Austell, and the Eden Project. It’s easy to forget about what a stunning landscape the cottage is set in since there’s so much green space to enjoy on the property itself. Families can set up picnics, games and sunbathing sessions on the lawn.
Facilities: The four-bedroom barn conversion certainly isn’t one of those holiday cottages that disappoint on the inside. The living room has an atmospheric wood burning stove, there’s a further ‘den’ with a second Smart TV in the property, and a reading room and a sun room for those seeking peace and private time. When you’re not whipping up something tasty in the fully-equipped kitchen, there’s a barbecue and a firepit outside to help you prepare glazed sausages, crisped buns or roasted marshmallows. If the smoke from the firepit gets onto your clothes, simply use the laundry facilities to spruce them up, and rinse off yourself in one of the three bathrooms.
6. The Barn in Landhydrock
Location: Landhydrock, Cornwall
Best for: Those searching for self-catering holiday cottages with a rustic charm
The Barn in Landhydrock is a three-bedroom barn conversion that’s only a 15 minutes drive from the Eden Project. Rustic charm is one phrase that comes to mind as you approach the gravel drive, the stone front and the wooden extension. This first impression would be correct; the open-plan living, dining and kitchen lie beneath exposed beams, and there’s a woodburning stove cosied in a corner between two sofas. In the evening, you might want to gather in the stone courtyard too, where there’s a picnic table for your alfresco dinners.
Pets and families are all welcome at The Barn in Landhydrock, and there are three bedrooms and three bathrooms to fit everyone comfortably. This all makes the cottage even more attractive as a Cornwall getaway, but the fact that it’s just a short drive from the Eden Project, St Austell, Fowey, Polperro and Lantic Bay makes it even more convenient.
Facilities: Whether you’re taking your breakfast in the courtyard, challenging your family to an Xbox game or jamming and singing to music on the speaker, The Barn in Landhydrock is full of surprises. There are colour-changing mood lights, huge entertainment units, a rainfall shower in one of the two bathrooms and even electric chargers in the four-car parking area at the front of the cottage. As well as all the typical and essential appliances, the kitchen has a Tassimo coffee machine; after all, breakfast (or coffee, at least) is the most important meal of the day. There’s one ensuite bedroom and a family bathroom, designed to keep waiting times for the bathrooms as low as possible in the morning. Those seeking extra relaxation in the evenings might want to run themselves a bath too
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