Get holiday-ready with the following six cottages near Padstow, including pet-friendly picks, cottages with hot tubs, and sea view properties.
Pining for a Cornwall holiday with access to ample water sports, sandy beaches and boat trips?
Padstow is a historic harbour town that delivers on all fronts. Whether you head to the beach to line up out back with the surfing brigade or onto the Camel Trail for a peaceful pedal along the Camel Estuary between Padstow and Wadebridge, you’ll always have a cosy base to return to at one of the following Padstow holiday cottages.
Whether you’re looking for somewhere where your pets can join you while you explore the North Cornwall coast or a property that has a hot tub for relaxing end-of-the-day soaks, there are self catering holiday cottages in Padstow that cater to all of your requirements. You might want to stay somewhere within walking distance of the rugged coastline and Padstow’s picturesque harbour or in a cottage that looks out over the rolling countryside surrounding Padstow. Either way, you’ll be well-based for adventures in Padstow, Wadebridge, Port Isaac, and many more North Cornwall locations.
List of cottages near Padstow:
3. Mowhay Barn
4. Mawgan Porth
6. Lodge 40, Retallack Resort & Spa
Mount Pleasant
Location: Padstow, Cornwall
Best for: A Padstow cottage with views over the Camel Estuary
Mount Pleasant sleeps seven across three bedrooms in Padstow, North Cornwall. Pleasant it certainly is – with garden views over the Camel estuary, the property is bright and spacious and it has a large, open fireplace in the sitting room, an upstairs conservatory and a sizeable green lawn.
If you’ve been searching far and wide for North Cornwall holiday cottages in a prime Padstow location, Mount Pleasant fits the bill. The cottage is within walking distance of Padstow’s historic harbour, as well as the town, where you can seek out characterful North Cornwall pubs and eateries to fuel your adventures.
A Padstow holiday has all the hallmarks for an adventurous family break. The Camel Trail, a short walk away, leads the way to Wadebridge along the Camel Estuary, and the South West Coast Path will show you around all the beaches on the spectacular North Coast. The property has a large utility room where you can store any surfboards or bicycles. Whether it’s horse riding in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, a visit to Port Isaac or golf somewhere with sea views, this is a base for it all.
Facilities: Located in Padstow, Mount Pleasant is the perfect cottage for a family holiday. The three bedrooms include a double bed, a family room which sleeps several across a double and single bed, and a smaller child’s room fitted with a single bed and a kids’ cabin bed. That means that it’s easy to keep your eyes on any little ones throughout the night. There’s plenty of space to spread out throughout the day too, whether you’re rustling up something tasty in the kitchen, part of an open-plan living area, warming your hands over the ‘living flame’ gas fire, or unwinding with a glass of hot chocolate and admiring the estuary’s beach from the garden bench. Facilities include bed linen, a fridge-freezer, microwave, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, WiFi, DVD player and tumble dryer.
The Old Dairy
Location: Port Isaac, Cornwall
Best for: A cosy, pet-friendly Port Isaac cottage
Located in Port Isaac, The Old Dairy sleeps seven people in a North coast destination that’s famed for its Doc Martin connection, mouth-watering seafood and 14th-century harbour. Just a short drive from North Cornwall surfing locations such as Polzeath Beach and Daymer Bay, this is one of those holiday cottages that’s heavy on seaside fun. When you want to explore Padstow, it’s only a 35 minutes’ drive to the south too. For a more adventurous way to get there, just head to Wadebridge and grab yourself a hire bicycle to pedal there along the Camel estuary.
When you’re looking for holiday cottages in North Cornwall, you want to be sure that you’ll have somewhere comfortable to kick back after the day’s activities. There’s no need to fret on that front, because The Old Dairy is thoroughly cosy. Whether you want to cradle a cup of hot tea in front of the fireplace or gather around the outdoor table to eat out in the backyard surrounded by sloping countryside and Roscarrock Hill, that’s perfectly fine.
One of the best parts is that those of you searching for pet friendly self catering holiday homes will be free to bring two pets along to this wonderful holiday destination near the beach for an additional fee.
Facilities: The Old Dairy was actually constructed in the 1930s, but you’d never guess based off the contemporary features such as the open-plan kitchen and dining room. It’s only when you look closer that you’ll notice authentic touches such as chandeliers, stained-glass windows at the front of the house, and bay windows. Whenever you decide to put together a quick casserole or picnic spread, the kitchen has spectacular views over the North Cornwall countryside, as well as facilities including an electric oven and hob, fridge-freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, dishwasher, and washing machine. The master bedroom sleeps 4 in a kingsize bed, single bed, and cot, while the second bedroom sleeps two in a kingsize, and the third bedroom sleeps two in twin beds.
Mowhay Barn
Location: Padstow, Cornwall
Best for: Large, luxury family holidays a short drive from the North Cornwall coast
Mowhay Barn is a standout in Breakfree Holidays’ selection of Padstow cottages, especially when it comes to self catering holiday homes that have an extra touch of luxury. A few minutes’ drive from Padstow town, this is one of those luxury cottages that boasts a fully peaceful rural setting oozing with space, sophistication and home comforts. Based in a converted barn, there’s a rustic theme that extends to log burning stoves, a farmhouse kitchen, a Juliet balcony and a four-acre outdoor space that could easily be your own personal picnic setting.
Any family groups will find plenty of options as to where to tuck into their dinner: there’s seating outside, surrounded by a line of mature bush-shaped trees, manicured lawns for more alfresco-style lunches and a conservatory that looks out over the countryside.
At the same time, you’ll be based just a short drive from Padstow on the North Cornwall coast, where seafood delicacies and a nearby sandy beach can be tracked down. If you want to explore further, Wadebridge, Daymer Bay and many other places with sea views are well within your reach too.
Facilities: This delicious barn conversion has a reading room with a woodburning stove, a sun room with six chairs, a utility room, kitchen, dining area, living room and an aptly-named ‘den’ with a Smart TV and Sky+. With so much space, this isn’t one of those Padstow cottages that just sleeps 4. The property sleeps a family or group of up to eight across a master, two kings, and a double bedroom. There are three bathrooms divvied out between you all, as well as a barbecue, firepit and a warm outdoor shower to make your evenings as atmospheric as possible and your days as convenient as can be. Electric gates guard parking for six cars.
Ocean View, Mawgan Porth
Location: Mawgan Porth, Cornwall
Best for: An apartment with beach views that sleeps 4
Located above Mawgan Porth beach, Mawgan Porth is the sort of place where you can roll out of bed and tuck into on fresh fruit on your balcony with sea views before slinging your bodyboards over your shoulder and heading down to the sand. You’ll have no trouble telling the tide times from here, as the beach and the surrounding clifftops form your scenery. At the same time, the apartment is only 20 minutes’ drive from pretty Padstow and approximately half an hour’s drive from the South Cornwall coast.
The apartment sleeps 4 and it’s particularly bright and airy, with plenty of natural light entering the living room through the sliding doors. However, as inviting as the apartment is, the location is equally as outstanding. The village has a small food shop where you can pick up any supplies, as well as a surf shop for wetsuits and other surf essentials. There is even a family-friendly pub when you want to indulge in some chunky chips or other typical pub grub.
Whether you decide to use this as a base while you explore sections of the South West Coast Path or turn it into your very own surf lookout, Ocean View is a top spot for a family beach holiday.
Facilities: As well as having stunning views, this is one of those apartments that feels quite contemporary. That may be partly down to the balcony, accessible through the sliding doors, and the open-plan living area, which has a docking station where you can put on some feel-good tunes to wind down in the evening. When you’re not having a pub meal, your cooking equipment includes an oven, fridge-freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, toaster, kettle and microwave. The sleeping quarters consist of a master bedroom and twin bedroom, including hanging rails for your clothes: in total, the property sleeps 4.
10 The Whitehouse
Location: Watergate Bay, Cornwall
Best for: A beachside apartment that sleeps 4
When you arrive at 10 The Whitehouse, the first thing you might notice is that the apartment looks out over Watergate Bay and its sloping clifftops. The second thing might be the cosy wicker chairs on your private balcony, the glossy kitchen breakfast bar, or the gangs of surfers that plod their way down the footpath and towards the sand below. Part of an apartment collection located 400 metres from the beach, this isn’t a place for a town break, but rather a peaceful beachfront break packed with surfing, coastal hikes and ample snoozes on the sand.
Located 25 minutes’ drive from Padstow, five minutes’ drive from Newquay and 35 minutes’ drive from the South Cornwall coast, 10 The Whitehouse is in an excellent location. The property sleeps 4, so families will find the property especially suitable. There’s a barbecue area outside, as well as a surf cage and an outdoor shower that will make sure that you have somewhere to rinse off and dump your gear after a day of catching swells.
If you’re a particularly adventurous sort of group, Watergate Bay down below is also a hot spot for kitesurfing. From the beach, the coastal path makes its way past hills and valleys, all the way down to Newquay. Your dog can also join you on your coastal jaunts: the apartment sleeps 4, but it technically sleeps 5 if you have a pet, because they’re permitted at an extra charge of £25 per week.
Facilities: If catering cottages are your first priority, you’ll be happy to find that 10 The Whitehouse has a kitchen fully equipped with an electric oven, induction hob, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, coffee-making station and wine chiller (for those late evenings on your balcony). Both the master bedroom and twin bedroom have views over the bay, and there are two bathrooms, including an ensuite shared between the two, which will help to take away the morning queues. With one allocated parking space, you’ll also have somewhere to park up easily when you arrive.
Lodge 40, Retallack Resort & Spa
Location: St Columb Major, Cornwall
Best for: A family-friendly lodge with its own hot tub and pets allowed
Sleeping six adults and their children, Lodge 40, Retallack Resort & Spa is located in a 40-acre rural landscape in St Columb Major. If you’re not familiar with the area, think sloping lush-green countryside and country lanes that lead the way to Padstow, only a 20 minutes’ drive away. There’s room for everyone here, two pets included, as the lodge sprawls across two floors and it is complete with all the luxuries that both kids and adults will love to indulge in.
The features include outdoor play areas, cots for the little ones and a bubbling hot tub where adults can unwind with a glass of red in hand. Having so many ways to relax will come in handy, as the lodge is just a short drive from popular surf spots such as Mawgan Porth and Fistral Beach, as well as the South West Coast Path and Wadebridge.
Facilities: Turn over the coals and produce some top-quality hot dogs using the charcoal barbecue. Set up the children’s picnic table for any goods rustled up in the full-quipped kitchen. Retire to the hot tub or book a slot in the free swimming pool on the site to continue the activities. These are just some of the options at Lodge 40, Retallack Resort & Spa. Since the property is part of a resort, you can book spa or wet and wild run sessions in advance. However energetic your day is, there will always be a cosy dining area, living room, four bedrooms and three bathrooms to relax in afterwards.
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Credit: Some of the images in this post have been provided by Sykes Cottages.