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Relax at this Cornish retreat
View towards outdoor seating and convenient, on-site parking
Always a warm welcome
Lounge/diner area with TV and DVD
Well equipped kitchen
Spacious master bedroom with TV/DVD
Super-king bed - can be made up as twin on request
Comfortable double bedroom
Modern bathroom relax in the bath or freshen up in separate shower
View towards the property
Friendly onsite residents
The owners' free range chickens
Walker's paradise - Bodmin Moor
Close by Bude
Legendary Tintagel
Fishing town of Looe
Trebarwith on the north coast
Beautiful Dartmoor
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13 / 26  Modern bathroom relax in the bath or freshen up in separate shower
14 / 26  View towards the property
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19 / 26  Friendly onsite residents
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21 / 26  Walker's paradise - Bodmin Moor
22 / 26  Close by Bude
23 / 26  Legendary Tintagel
24 / 26  Fishing town of Looe
25 / 26  Trebarwith on the north coast
26 / 26  Beautiful Dartmoor

Congdon's Smithy

Liskeard (8mls N), Cornwall
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Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Internet access
Pub nearby
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Former smithy with original features and exposed stonework
  • On the edge of Bodmin Moor offering scenic walks, and only 1 mile from the closest pub
  • Cornish cream tea and a warm welcome on arrival

 

Property code: CONGS

Surrounded by Cornish countryside and situated 2 miles from the A30 in the pleasant hamlet of Congdon's Shop on a crossroads, this converted former smithy has been furnished and equipped to a good standard whilst retaining much of its original charm and character including slate floors, exposed beams and stonework.

An ideal location for touring the whole county, there are long sandy surfing beaches and sheltered coves to explore in most directions. You will be spoilt for choice with attractions to suit most tastes which include Launceston Castle and Steam Railway, Tintagel and Boscastle with its Arthurian Legends, The Eden Project, Lost Gardens of Heligan, Bodmin Moor for its lovely walks, numerous National Trust properties and gardens, to name but a few. In the evenings relax on the small patio area or visit one of many local family pubs serving food.

The single storey accommodation offers TWO bedrooms: 1 small double accessed via 2 steps, and 1 large zip-and-link double which can be a twin with TV/DVD. Bathroom: with roll-top bath, shower, heated towel rail and WC. Lounge/kitchen/diner: with reclining sofa, TV/DVD and Freeview. Well-equipped kitchen area with cooker, fridge, freezer in cupboard just outside kitchen, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave. Amenities: Bed linen, electric, towels, central heating and wi-fi included. Regret no dogs. Cornish cream tea upon arrival. Location: beach 15 miles, shop 2 miles, pub 1 mile.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 small double, 1 king-size zip-and-link made into a twin on request
  • Bathroom – roll-top bath, separate shower and WC
  • Kitchen - cooker, fridge, freezer (in cupboard just outside kitchen), dishwasher, washing machine and microwave
  • TV/DVD in master bedroom
  • TV/DVD with freeview in lounge
  • Reclining sofa in lounge
  • Small stone patio area at the front with garden seating
  • Ample parking
  • Cornish cream tea on arrival
  • Beach 15 miles, shop 2 miles, pub 1 mile
  • Located on a cross roads, traffic can be heard at peak times
  • Arrival: 15:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £200 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £25. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Joanne Barraclough

This property is personally managed by Joanne.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 12 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Theresa 10th November 2023

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Was our second time staying at Congdon's Smithy. It's a beautiful cozy cottage and had everything we needed for the long weekend we spent there. You are welcomed with a lovely Cornish cream tea, the cottage is spotless and Mr Stephens helpfully provided advice on where to go and what to see. We were there to visit friends but Golitha Falls and the Read moreStone Circles of Bodmoor are nearby. Incredible rapids given the wet weather. Comfy beds, great bathroom, great wifi, TV - 10 mins from Launceston. Hide

Reviewed by Annie 27th May 2023

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Absolutely amazing. 5 star treatment. Myself and my family had amazing time at the cottage. Everything we needed was provided and things we didn't know we'd needed was also provided. Perfect location for peace and quiet but not too far for shopping and sight seeing. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Theresa 21st April 2023

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Spotless with everything you need for a holiday or mini break. The Cornish cream tea on arrival was much appreciated after a long drive from London. We were only there for a long weekend but it was a great base for exploring Launceston, Looe, Bodmin etc. The beds were extremely comfortable, the cottage was very cosy and warm, as it was a nippy weekRead moreend despite it being April. Mr Stephens was a lovely host. We really enjoyed our trip. Hide

Reviewed by Dawn 20th March 2023

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The Old Smithy was perfect for the area we wanted to explore, it was very warm and cosy and had everything you need for a comfortable stay. There was a delicious cream tea waiting for us which was very much appreciated after a long drive . The owners were lovely and very helpful, being next door they were available if needed We loved staying here aRead morend it will definitely be top of our list if we visit this area again Hide

Reviewed by Pam 20th August 2022

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A beautiful cottage in a beautiful location. The owners are lovely and very welcoming. Zip lock bed as a double is huge!! The cottage had everything you need for a family holiday, including some classic games.

Reviewed by Jade 6th August 2022

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What a truly wonderful little gem of a place "The Old Smithy" is. We had a fantastic week here and the cottage provided all the comforts and needs you can ask for. The cottage is beautiful and I don't think the pictures do it enough justice. Mervyn and Jackie were the perfect hosts, so knowledgeable about the whole of Cornwall; we got to discover sRead moreome truly stunning places thanks to them. Fantastic base to discover all of Cornwall from. Will definitely be returning! Hide

Reviewed by Jayne 9th July 2022

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Great place

Reviewed by Catherine 2nd July 2022

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The owners were very friendly and welcoming, and presented us with a cream tea on arrival. The cottage is only about 6miles from Launceston where there is a choice of supermarkets. Lots of fuel stations in the area. Good place for a base.

Reviewed by Ellen 18th June 2022

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The accommodation is excellent. The owners, who live next door, are really helpful and have a wealth of local knowledge. However, if you are a light sleeper, the junction traffic may wake you in the morning.

Reviewed by Juliet 4th June 2022

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Great little cottage perfect for going around Cornwall highly recommend tintagel, st nectans waterfall, lizards point and highlight of the week ferry to st mawes I would avoid Bodmin bit of a dump and padstow very commercialised and lands end extortionate price. The cottage had an issue with the hob owners fully aware as we couldn't cook on it and Read morethe fridge didn't get cold . The road is very noisy from approx 5am so don't expect a lay in but that cannot be helped. Hide

Reviewed by Alan 28th May 2022

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Very comfortable and well maintained cottage set in a really pleasant and quiet position. The hosts (Mervyn & Jackie) were very friendly and pleasant with a cream tea being provided on arrival. As this was a holiday that had been postponed twice due to Covid and the addition of a baby to the party I have been very please with the changes that MervyRead moren & Jackie allowed us to make to accommodate the addition! Thank you both for ensuring that we had an extremely enjoyable stay. Diolch Yn Fawr. Hide

Reviewed by Kathleen 23rd April 2022

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Relax at this Cornish retreat
View towards outdoor seating and convenient, on-site parking
Always a warm welcome
Lounge/diner area with TV and DVD
Well equipped kitchen
Spacious master bedroom with TV/DVD
Super-king bed - can be made up as twin on request
Comfortable double bedroom
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