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A beautiful, traditional country cottage with hot tub
Relax in the hot tub or dine alfresco in the pretty, enclosed garden
Stream your favourite films and cosy up by the fire
Stunning dining space
Fully equipped kitchen with original features
Double bedroom with countryside theme
King-size bedroom
Comfortable single room
Family bathroom
Close-by Bude with famous seapool and sandy beaches
Bodmin Moor is a walkers paradise
Trebarwith beach
Legendary Tintagel
1 / 19  A beautiful, traditional country cottage with hot tub
2 / 19  Relax in the hot tub or dine alfresco in the pretty, enclosed garden
3 / 19  Stream your favourite films and cosy up by the fire
4 / 19  Stunning dining space
5 / 19  Fully equipped kitchen with original features
6 / 19  Double bedroom with countryside theme
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9 / 19  King-size bedroom
10 / 19  Comfortable single room
11 / 19  Family bathroom
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16 / 19  Close-by Bude with famous seapool and sandy beaches
17 / 19  Bodmin Moor is a walkers paradise
18 / 19  Trebarwith beach
19 / 19  Legendary Tintagel

Penny Bun Cottage

Polyphant, Cornwall
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Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
5 star
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Hot tub
Internet access
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Family friendly
Quirky
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Beautifully appointed character cottage in stunning rural setting
  • Lovingly fitted and furnished to a high standard, boasting an array of original features
  • Superb enclosed garden perfect for four legged friends whilst you relax in the hot tub
Property code: 78210

Located in the heart of Polyphant, this property is situated in a tranquil location surrounded by countryside a short distance from Treguddick Distillery offering taste and tour experiences. The closest town with all the amenities one could ask for is Launceston and it’s historic castle and the stunning beaches of both the north and south coast are within easy reach - the closest seaside town is Bude, with its famous sea pool, wonderful sandy beaches and great surf. Other nearby attractions include Tintagel Castle, Port Isaac, Boscastle, Padstow, Bodmin Moor and the famous Jamaica Inn.  Slightly further afield there's Adrenalin Quarry, Eden Project, Siblyback Lake and Cardinham woods.

From the terrace you enter through the front door into the porch then into the wonderful country kitchen with beams and decorative Rayburn. The beautiful kitchen has everything you need and is equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave, coffee machine, fridge, freezer and dishwasher so create a family meal whilst family gather around the breakfast bar. An opening leads to the dining room with plenty of light and country table with seating for six. The utility room has washing machine and tumble dryer then leads to a shower room with shower and WC. A door leads to the superb sitting room with plenty of seating for all and Smart TV so cosy up in front of the wood burner and watch your favourite films. Heading up the stairs the character continues with vaulted ceilings and seating to read a book and unwind. The bedrooms are all themed, “The Hive” is a king zip-and-link (which can be made into a 2ft 6 twin on request), “The Pen” a double bedroom and “The Warren” a single bedroom, all with ample storage and views onto the gorgeous garden. The bathroom has a small free-standing roll top bath with hand held shower attachment and WC.

Outside there are spacious terraces and seating areas in this loved cottage garden which is furnished with a seating bench, table and chairs so you can dine alfresco. The private garden is perfect for relaxing in and is fully enclosed so ideal for dogs. There are several borders with shrubs and of course a hot tub to lay back and unwind after a day exploring the walks from your doorstep. A parking space is on the gravelled driveway and there is further roadside parking.

  • 3 Bedrooms 1 king zip-and-link (which can be made into a 2ft 6 twin on request), 1 double and 1 single
  • 1 Bathroom with freestanding small roll-top bath with hand held shower attachment and WC and 1 downstairs shower room with shower and WC
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, coffee machine, dishwasher, fridge and freezer
  • Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Hot tub
  • Private parking for 1 car with roadside parking subject to availability
  • Smart TV
  • Enclosed garden with seating areas and
  • BBQ on the terrace Beach 14 miles, pub and shop within walking distance
  • Welcome pack on arrival
  • Travel cot and highchair available on request
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 3 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • 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 37 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Kevin 6th September 2024

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Reviewed by Tom 23rd August 2024

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Reviewed by Alison 16th August 2024

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A wonderful week at Penny Bun Cottage. Home from home, but better! Sandie and Charlie are amazing hosts - readily available if you need them - and the welcome bottle of Prosecco, scones, jam, and clotted cream were very much appreciated on our very late arrival (we even got a 'meet and greet' at 1am!). Hot tub and beautiful garden were an amazing bRead moreonus and Gizmo the dog loved exploring the safe enclosed space. Comfortable beds, well-equipped kitchen, and thoughtful decor. Highly recommended. Hide

Reviewed by Simon 2nd August 2024

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Stunning cottage, beautifully decorated with a good eye for detail. Very pretty garden and we all loved the hot tub! Great location for exploring many areas of Cornwall. We had a really lovely stay. Thankyou Sandie and Charlie and for the lovely welcome. Would highly recommend and would love to return.

Reviewed by Samantha 24th May 2024

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A lovely warm welcome back to Penny Bun. Very clean and comfortable. Close to attractions and there are plenty of beaches within reach of 30 minutes. Hot tub is lovely which is sat in the wonderful cottage garden.

Reviewed by Jane 26th April 2024

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A beautiful cottage in a perfect location

Reviewed by Lucy 19th April 2024

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Penny Bun Cottage is the perfect staycation. The property is beautiful and very well maintained. The garden is stunning and secure for dogs - the hot tub is an awesome addition!! We loved everything about our stay, 30 mins from coastlines and 10 mins from Launceston town. Huge thanks to Sandie & Charlie for being fabulous hosts!!! Privileged to havRead moree stayed in your beautiful home. Hide

Reviewed by Tippy 12th April 2024

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Cottages was lovely and thoughtfully decorated. would recommend staying at Penny Bun!

Reviewed by Christine 29th March 2024

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Very cozy cottage with an excellent location to explore Cornwall. Charmingly decorated and very well equipped. Nice garden which must be really beautiful in spring/summer.

Reviewed by Angus 22nd March 2024

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Wonderful cottage, really comfortable and just what we were looking for. Really enjoyed our time here and we made good use of the hot tub. Owners are very helpful and responded to questions immediately. Cannot recommend highly enough.

Reviewed by Penny 15th March 2024

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A tastefully restored cottage offering comfortable amenities for a quiet break at anytime of the year. It was a valuable opportunity to bring 3 dogs, with choices of outings either walking on beaches, or in the various nearby forests. Close to the A30 which gives ease of access to and fro. Very helpful owners next door made us feel welcome.

Reviewed by Susan 8th March 2024

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Absolutely delightful cottage. One of the best we have stayed in. The hosts were welcoming, friendly and helpful. Genuinely dog friendly. Immaculately clean an very well equipped with secure garden. Local people we met were very friendly and the village community shop was handy. Several good pubs and restaurants.in the locality, but they are not inRead more easy walking distance. 10 mins drive or taxi. Lots of interesting places to visit including beaches and moors and Eden Project. Hide

Reviewed by Richard George 17th February 2024

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A really lovely, cosy cottage. Great welcome from the hosts and they were on hand if we needed anything. The cottage was well equipped and it was clean and very quiet. We loved the fire and of course the hot tub.

Reviewed by Laura 9th February 2024

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Perfect cosy cottage for our family and 3 dogs. We love the themed bedrooms and the hot tub was very welcome after a day out walking. The garden was lovely and fully enclosed and our tiny yorkie didn't manage to escape and she often finds a small gap! Sandie and Charlie were very welcoming and on hand if we had any queries. We would love to return

Reviewed by Glenys 8th January 2024

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8th Jan to 15th Jan. Wonderful cottage had everything we needed and so dog friendly this made our holiday relaxing. Perfect garden for 2 dogs and plenty of room for there beds too. Using the hot tub on -2 degree day was just amazing !! Nice log fire and the cottage never felt cold . Polyphant is well situated to main A30 this made it easy to explorRead moree . Sadie and Charlie perfect hosts we would recommend and we're looking at returning . Glenys and Dave Hide

Reviewed by Keely 8th December 2023

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Very welcoming and kind, helpful with anything you may need. Couldn't recommend enough, Fantasic hoilday home even if you have young kids

Reviewed by Danielle 27th November 2023

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This cottage is absolutely stunning. It's so cosy, especially when the log fire is on. And we were lucky enough to have the Christmas decorations up for us. The owners, Sandie and Charlie, we're so welcoming and couldn't be more helpful. They even left us goodies to celebrate our mini moon, as well as dog treats, towels and poo bags for our fur babRead moreies! We'll definitely stay here again in the future, even if it's only to use the hot tub! Hide

Reviewed by Simon 23rd October 2023

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The cottage is most perfect, tranquil hideaway possible, set with a lovely garden and amazing hot tub, plenty of space for all the family and the dogs! Very clean and with everything you could possibly need. The location is perfect for exploring both coasts and lots to see locally as well. The owners were lovely and met us there on arrival to go thRead morerough various aspects and were there on departure to make sure we had a good time. Would highly recommend and we will be returning as soon as we can Hide

Reviewed by Abigail 13th October 2023

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Absolutely perfect. Really relaxing, very dog friendly with lots of great places for walks and a great base for local attractions. Owners have thought of everything and are really helpful. Second time here and we will be back!

Reviewed by Gill 22nd September 2023

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We had a lovely, relaxing time at Penny Bun. Sandie & Charlie are the best hosts, so welcoming. Nothing was too much trouble, from the bottle of Prosecco and cheese board to welcome us on arrival, to popping round with fresh eggs & extra logs. Ideal location for trips out - we visited Port Isaac, my fave. We had some nice walks around the village tRead moreoo. Loved the village shop, lovely, friendly people. Highly recommend a visit to "Cake Away" in Launceston for a Mr Whippy shake - best ever shake! Hide

Reviewed by Lisa 15th September 2023

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We had a fantastic week at Penny Bun and couldn't have asked for more! Sandie and Charlie were very welcoming and we really appreciated the little extras they provided for both humans and dogs! There was a high standard of cleanliness, including the hot tub which was delightful. The private garden is lovely too. It's based in a lovely quiet villageRead more but within a short drive of beaches, Bodmin moor and Dartmoor, as well as close to a selection of good pubs with good food. We hope to return! Hide

Reviewed by Mike 18th August 2023

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Penny bun is an idyllic cottage, a real gem superbly cared for by Sandie and Charlie who were exceptional hosts making our holiday a most memorable one. The cleanliness of the cottage was first class, with the hot tub a real bonus after a day of visiting the local tourist towns of Padstow, Tintagel and Bude situated along the coast of Cornwall. YouRead more couldn't ask for more with everything that this property has to offer. Central location for visiting many of Cornwall attractions FABULOUS! Hide

Reviewed by Sue 14th July 2023

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The cottage was beautifully decorated throughout no detail overlooked. The hot tub and garden lovely . Sandie and Charlie were the best hosts you could ask for. Nothing was too much trouble. Thank you xx

Reviewed by Jane 30th June 2023

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A very comfortable cottage with a beautiful, secure garden (ideal for dogs) and a good sized hot tub. Well located for visiting both inland and coastal Cornwall and Devon. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay here and definitely hope to return.

Reviewed by Simon 19th May 2023

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The cottage was a truly fantastic experience, it gave us a bit of escapism through the stunning original features and cosy feeling inside, coupled with the sun drenched garden in full bloom! It was a treat to use the hot tub on cool evenings and the outdoor space on sunny mornings! We couldn't have had a better place to return to after a long walk Read moreor day exploring. The afternoon tea on arrival was a very tasty surprise. Lastly, fantastic, helpful hosts -always available to help yet unintrusive. Hide

Reviewed by Tracy 2nd May 2023

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Beautiful Cottage, with tones of charm and character. Amazing hosts who added many more xtras. Would definitely recommend. Can't wait to go back.

Reviewed by Rebecca 14th April 2023

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We enjoyed a lovely short break at Penny Bun Cottage. The communication from Sandie & Charlie was excellent and a warm welcome. The cottage is beautifully decorated, cosy and lots of lovely touches. Beds are very comfortable. The cottage garden is perfect as is the hot tub and very secure for dogs. Penny bun is in a good location to get to the coasRead moret in about 30 minutes. We also enjoyed some nice dog walks around Polyphant itself. Lovely cottage that we would highly recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Vanessa 31st March 2023

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Gorgeous cosy cottage. Very peaceful, relaxing stay. Loved the location, garden and hot tub, Thank you so much we will definitely be back.

Reviewed by Emily 24th March 2023

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Penny Bun Cottage is beautiful. We had a brilliant family holiday (2 adults, 2 children + 1 dog) and made some wonderful memories. The cottage is in a brilliant location for beaches, dog walks and excellent pub lunches. The owners (Sandie and Charlie) were great and we knew we could contact them if we had any questions. We didn't want to leave!

Reviewed by Jackie 17th March 2023

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We had a lovely stay at Penny Bun Cottage this is our third stay. Sandie and Charlie are really great hosts. The cottage has got everything we needed for our stay. It's all the little touches that keeps bringing us back. A lovely welcome pack which actually means a lot. We will definitely be coming back next year. Love all the twinkle lights outsidRead moree fantastic whilst in the hot tub. Sandie has a lovely collection of gifts which were fabulous. Thank you both for us all. Hide

Reviewed by Sharon 10th March 2023

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An amazing 5 star property, the owners are so friendly, but not intrusive. The cottage was a perfect retreat, well equipped and cosy. The cream tea when we arrived was an added surprise.

Reviewed by Rebecca 3rd March 2023

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This place is just perfect, homely and cosy with everything you could need. Lovely secure garden which my 2 dogs loved and we enjoyed sitting in the hot tub in an evening. We visited lots of different places an hour or so away and was lovey to come back to a warm cottage The hosts were brilliant explained everything and was there if needed. Being aRead moreble to get fresh eggs was the best and The springer spaniel pub serves lovely food. We can't wait to book again to go to penny bun cottage Hide

Reviewed by Darren 29th December 2022

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What a wonderful stay at Penny Bun, a very clean, cosy, comfy cottage. The cottage is very warm, well equipped kitchen, great size too. We had 5 adults & 3 dogs and it had plenty of room. Good enclosed garden too. Ideal location to A30 to explore many areas of Cornwall. Very friendly owners too.

Reviewed by Wendy 18th November 2022

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The cottage is just beautiful. Very comfortable, and we really felt at home there. It is beautifully furnished, with everything we could need. The Hot tub was a wonderful treat, and looking back on to the cottage, lit up with fairy lights, in the dark was magical

Reviewed by Kirstie 11th November 2022

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Thank you so much for such a wonderful stay! The cottage was just perfect, the attention to detail with all the pictures and ornaments around made the cottage feel like a home not a holiday let. The log burner was so cosy and the hot tub was fantastic. The owners were so friendly and welcoming, happy to chat and share local knowledge. We booked a mRead moreeal at the 'Springer Spaniel' on their recommendation and it did not disappoint. Would love to go back to this cottage and the little sleepy village. Hide

Reviewed by Abigail 14th October 2022

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The most picture perfect cottage. We loved every minute! Our dogs had the best time in the enclosed garden, the hot tub was brilliant. Excellent base if you want to take day trips by car or walk. The local shop was great too with some real characters. Owners are wonderful and the hamper was a real treat! Best cottage I have ever stayed in!

Reviewed by Neil 30th September 2022

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A beautiful, traditional country cottage with hot tub
Relax in the hot tub or dine alfresco in the pretty, enclosed garden
Stream your favourite films and cosy up by the fire
Stunning dining space
Fully equipped kitchen with original features
Double bedroom with countryside theme
King-size bedroom
Comfortable single room
Family bathroom
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