People | 4 |
Bedrooms | 2 |
Bathrooms | 2 |
Space | 753 sq. ft. |
Property type | cottage |
Minimum Stay | 1 - 7 nights |
Two beautiful visit England 5star Gold award cottages, with everything you need to have your perfect Cornish getaway. The ideal base for a couple or a family holiday.
With easy access to beaches (Praa Sands with its long sandy beach, Surf School, bar and cafes is only minutes away) and the rugged coastline of West Cornwall, the Lizard Peninsula, historic St Ives and the Helford Estuary, the ‘Old Dairy’ and 'The Hayloft' are the perfect place for your Cornish holiday escape.
Little Rosewarne lies nestled at the base of Godolphin Hill within part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage site. From the summit of the hill there are spectacular panoramic views over West Cornwall and the Lizard. The National Trust’s Godolphin Estate borders our grounds with Godolphin House and Gardens a short walk away.
The accommodation includes…
*WiFi
*Large out door space, toys and games
*Complimentary toiletries and hand wash
*Kitchen with granite worktops includes Bosch cooking appliances and washer dryer
*Welcome hamper and Cornish cream tea on arrival
*Toys and DVD's, as well as buckets, spades and crab-lines
*Cot and high chair available as well as steriliser, monitor and other useful accessories
*Oak and slate floors with underfloor heating
*Oak furniture throughout
*Egyptian cotton towels are provided along with Baylis and Harding toiletries
*2nd bedroom can be king sized double, 2 twin or child bed + cot
*Summer house with bikes, toys and pens and paper for our younger guests
Little Rosewarne is a small holding of some 10 acres, we provide our guests access to large open spaces where they can see pigs, chickens and ducks and help with feeding and egg collection!
This partner has demonstrated and is committed to fast response times, the best rates, and a great guest experience.
We moved to Cornwall as a family in October 2010 with the intention of setting up our own holiday letting business and to have our own Cornish escape from our previous lifestyle.
We are Kate and Kevin Thomas and have 3 young boys who love the freedom of the great outdoors.
Little Rosewarne is a smallholding of some 10 acres and in the past has had its own dairy herd. We started to convert the old cattle shed and creamery at the beginning of 2012 and wanted to maintain the character of the building while providing a sustainable future for the farm.
We keep chickens at Little Rosewarne and currently enjoy eggs from 3 Copper Marans, 2 Speckled Marans and one Cream Legbar. We also raise Berkshire pigs. These are black haired and famed for their great quality pork.
Kate and Kevin Thomas purchased this cottage in 2010
We bought Little Rosewarne after holidaying in the Porthleven area over the past 20 years. We know the area well and would spend most of our holiday time either in Porthleven or towards Falmouth.
When we made the decision to move to Cornwall we knew we wanted to be close to the things and areas we loved. However, we had never been to Godolphin Cross or for that matter Godolphin House. But when we saw Little Rosewarne, we fell in love with the place and felt with its proximity to the areas we enjoyed spending time in, it would make the ideal place for us to live and raise our family.
Little Rosewarne itself is a traditional Cornish farmhouse with extensive gardens. We wanted to buy a property where there was the potential for a blank canvas and for us to make our own mark. The first of which is The Old Dairy. It also means we are close at hand if we are needed.
The area is stunning because it is situated near to Godolphin House with easy access to the the beach and fantastic areas and places to explore.
We believe that 'The Old Dairy' and 'Hayloft' at Little Rosewarne is the perfect place to escape to, and explore this part of Cornwall. We hope that having spent many years staying in quality holiday accommodation we have worked out what works and what is sometimes missing and it is to this end we hope we can provide that little something extra. If you feel we have forgotten something or there is something we can do to improve your stay then please ask.
We had a great stay at the Old Dairy. We felt at home very soon. Brand new home with great facilities and everything available. Very good price/quality ratio. We enjoyed the lovely kitchen and bath rooms, the balcony, the Orchard at our disposure. Great authentic area from where there are lots of nice trips to make. Nice and helpful owners. One week was in fact much too short.
Kevin and Kate thought of every little thing to make our stay comfortable in this idyllic setting. The property was immaculate and very quiet. We enjoyed all the animals and the delicious cream tea on arrival.
Was lovely to meet you, many thanks again
Booked this property for an Easter break with my husband and nine-year-old son. Extremely clean nice and warm with underfloor heating large family bathroom with shower and separate ensuite cosy and welcoming. On arrival was greeted by the host and showing around. We were also given home-made scones for a cream tea, a bottle of wine and an Easter egg for our son. I was also very pleased they had a Tassimo coffee machine. We did not make use of the outside area but there is plenty of space for children to run around, some swings and of course they can look at the chickens and ducks. This property is in a quiet rural location which we are used to and perfect for family evenings together. The owners have provided family board games and we had a couple of good games of Cornish monopoly. We had a great week and visited many places. We have been to Cornwall many times and it’s always a great experience despite the great British weather. Thank you to the wonderful owners and we would visit again
Kate and Kevin gave us a warm welcome and a lovely cream tea that went down very well. The cottage was presented very clean with all the amenities that you could wish for. A warm cottage in a very quiet location and a great getaway and would definately return. The weather was dry and mild for the time of year and we especially enjoyed the Christmas lights at Mousehole and Angarrack.
We had a great mix of relaxed mornings followed by afternoons and evenings exploring Cornwall. We easily covered Lizard, St Ives and everything further West.
We stayed here June 2/9 with our daughter & son in law and loved this beautifully appointed gîte. It is perfect for a family of 4 with young children but the second bedroom is slightly small for 2 adults. Apart from that we had a lovely week despite the challenging weather and would highly recommend the old dairy.
We have just returned from a great family holiday. The Old Dairy is clean and well equipped and you can see why it has a visitEngland 5 star Gold Award,
Out young children enjoyed feeding the chickens and playing in the garden. The swings and summer house were a huge hit!
Cornwall itself is beautiful this time of year and I am sure we will be back!
Thanks again,
T and H Hants
The Old Dairy borders the National Trust's Godolphin House and Estate (as featured in Cornwall with Caroline Quentin on ITV).
St. Ives, Penzance, Marazion, Falmouth, The Lizard Peninsula and Helford and Fal Estuaries are all just a short distance away, thus making The Old Dairy a great place to explore the most southerly and westerly parts of Cornwall.
For beach lovers Praa Sands is close by, with Kynance Cove, Gwithian Sands, and Carbis Bay a short drive away. With access to both coasts there is always something for everyone from sheltered coves and sandy beaches to fantastic surf.
But if the weather is having an off day, there are plenty of fantastic days out. The Eden Project is a must and The National Maritime Museum and Porthcurno Telegraph Museum are highly recommended (ask our 3 boys). Other local attractions include Gweek Seal Sanctuary, Flambards and Paradise Park.
There are a number of fantastic gardens (such as Trebah Gardens) and National Trust sites (including Godolphin House and Estate, Trengwainton Garden, Glendurgan Garden, Trelissick Garden, Trerice House and Levant Mine) to explore as well as the Mining Heritage of Cornwall - Little Rosewarne is situated within the Tregonning and Trewavas District World Heritage site. In addition, there are some English Heritage sites nearby (including Pendennis Castle, St. Mawes Castle and the Chysauster Ancient Village).
For the more energetic there is easy access to some fantastic coastal walking along the South West Coast paths. Rural walks can be had from your front door - cross the road and explore the National Trusts Godolphin Woods (a blanket of bluebells in early spring) and Godolphin Hill which boasts a fantastic panorama. You can see St. Ives and Gwithian Sands on the North Coast, down into the Lands End Peninsula, with St. Michael's Mount, Penzance, Newlyn and Mousehole to the south. Further round the spine of the Lizard Peninsula stretches out with the distinctive satellite dishes of Goonhilly piercing the skyline and finally Carn Brea and the Monument to the north.
Cycling both on the road and off road is excellent with the Mineral Tramways Trails great for all abilities. There are local bike hire shops in both Porthleven and on the Mineral Tramways.
The small fishing village of Porthleven lies 4 miles to the south with a wide choice of pubs, fantastic restaurants, cafes and tea rooms. There is also a good choice of locally produced foods with a fishmongers and deli. There are a number of local pubs which provide a warm welcome, great beer and good food. We would be happy to recommend some.
There is fresh produce a plenty in Cornwall - from clotted cream and Roskilly's dairy ice cream, fresh fish and locally reared meat, poultry and vegetables. There are two farm shops within a couple of miles of Godolphin.
This is a small sample of places to visit and things to do to help you enjoy your holiday. We are always happy to suggest more – or explore what this part of Cornwall has to offer for yourself.
Rental Period | Minimum Price | Additional Nights | Weekend Night | Weekly | Monthly | Event Price | |||
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Late Spring
13 Apr 2018 -
24 May 2018
3 night minimum stay
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£375
for 3 nights
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£125
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£529
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May Half Term
25 May 2018 -
31 May 2018
Changeover Day: Friday 7 night minimum stay
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£849
for 7 nights
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£849
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Early Summer
1 Jun 2018 -
14 Jun 2018
Changeover Day: Friday 7 night minimum stay
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£649
for 7 nights
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£649
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Mid Summer
15 Jun 2018 -
5 Jul 2018
Changeover Day: Friday 7 night minimum stay
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£749
for 7 nights
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£749
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Summer
6 Jul 2018 -
19 Jul 2018
Changeover Day: Friday 7 night minimum stay
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£999
for 7 nights
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£999
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Summer Holidays
20 Jul 2018 -
23 Aug 2018
Changeover Day: Friday 7 night minimum stay
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£1,199
for 7 nights
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£1,199
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August Bank Holiday
24 Aug 2018 -
30 Aug 2018
Changeover Day: Friday 7 night minimum stay
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£999
for 7 nights
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£999
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Late Summer
31 Aug 2018 -
20 Sep 2018
Changeover Day: Friday 7 night minimum stay
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£699
for 7 nights
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£699
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Early Autumn
21 Sep 2018 -
18 Oct 2018
Changeover Day: Friday 3 night minimum stay
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£255
for 3 nights
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From
£85
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From
£95
Fri,Sat,Sun
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£549
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Autumn Half Term
19 Oct 2018 -
25 Oct 2018
Changeover Day: Friday 7 night minimum stay
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£579
for 7 nights
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£579
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Late Autumn
26 Oct 2018 -
20 Dec 2018
Changeover Day: Friday 3 night minimum stay
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£180
for 3 nights
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From
£60
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From
£65
Fri,Sat,Sun
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£349
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Christmas/New Year
21 Dec 2018 -
3 Jan 2019
5 night minimum stay
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£500
for 5 nights
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From
£100
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£649
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Fees | No additional mandatory fees |
Refundable Damage Deposit | £100 |
We are a FRIDAY changeover.
The Old Dairy has a 4pm arrival time and 10am departure time. A deposit of 25% is required to secure a booking (payment required within 5 days).
Credit card payments incur an additional 1.4% (UK) , 2.4% (Europe) and 2.7% (ROW).
If a booking falls within this 60 days of the rental start date then payment in full is required.
£20 admin. fee for overseas bookings.