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Luxury child and baby friendly rural retreat. Close to Porthleven and St Ives

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Beach/ocean view
Exterior
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Children's area
4 bedrooms, travel crib, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms4 bathroomsSleeps 470 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Fireplace
  • Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Luxury child and baby friendly rural retreat. Close to Porthleven and St Ives

A beautiful visit England 5 star Gold award winning cottage, 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
*There is also access to a EV charger for a small fee.

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!

Property manager

Kate and Kevin Thomas

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Blender
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Eco-friendly toiletries

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • Stereo
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Golf nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Kayaking nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Unit size: 753 sq ft (70 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

About the neighborhood

Map
Helston, England

What's nearby

  • St. Michael's Mount - 13 min drive - 10.3 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 20 min drive - 16.6 km
  • Carbis Bay Beach - 26 min drive - 16.7 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 27 min drive - 17.8 km
  • Porthmeor Beach - 45 min drive - 19.3 km

Getting around

  • Hayle Station - 11 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Queens Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Country Skittles - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Trevelyan Arms - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Lion & Lamb - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Top Chipshop - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Luxury child and baby friendly rural retreat. Close to Porthleven and St Ives pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Luxury child and baby friendly rural retreat. Close to Porthleven and St Ives?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Luxury child and baby friendly rural retreat. Close to Porthleven and St Ives?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Luxury child and baby friendly rural retreat. Close to Porthleven and St Ives located?

This family-friendly Helston cottage is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Godolphin Estate, Country Skittles and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Paradise Park and JungleBarn and Flambards are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Luxury child and baby friendly rural retreat. Close to Porthleven and St Ives Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

L J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful house
Beautiful holiday let which was exceptionally clean and very well stocked with all you could need. There was even a black out shade provided for our 3 yr old which was beyond expectations. Lovely garden, friendly, helpful owners and a great base for exploring Cornwall. The ev chartering port is a fantastic edition and makes for a completely stress free stay. Would definitely book again. Thank you Kate and Kevin!
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place to stay
So pleased I booked The Old Dairy. It is a great place to stay. Kevin and Kate are charming hosts. The cream tea on arrival was a real treat. I highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

Liked: Cleanliness
We'll be back
High quality accommodation, pretty setting, wonderful hosts. We will, without doubt, be staying here again soon.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mareike M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home away
We had a very nice stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

angela r.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and a lovely family
We really enjoyed our holiday. The setting and location of this property is just perfect for exploring. We will be visiting here again for sure. Thank you to Kate and Kevin.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ruth J.

Perfect cornish escape.
A pleasure to return to the Old Dairy. Spotless on arrival with a lovely cream tea waiting and some wine for later! Kate and Kevin are great hosts and always available if you need anything. Great spot for exploring with far too many places within easy driving distance to choose from. Look forward to another visit!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ian L.

Very well presented and welcoming place to stay
The Old Dairy is a wonderful place for a family to stay. The accommodation is finished to a high standard and set in a lovely, peaceful area with loads of outdoor space. Well located for seeing West Cornwall. The hosts are welcoming and very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Tammy J.

A kid friendly gem in a fantastic location!!! Can't wait to visit again :)
We stayed at the Old Dairy after a recommendation from a friend, and we were not disappointed! Kate and Kevin were such lovely hosts, and made sure the accommodation had everything we needed for our mini holiday. The cottage is set within the grounds of their farm, with chickens, ducks and a pig nearby which provided no end of excitement for our toddler. Inside, the cottage is equipped with everything you'd need for a break with a toddler and/or baby, including stair gate, high chair, black out blind, travel cot, kid-friendly dishes/cutlery, and toys!! The bedrooms were lovely and quiet, so everyone was able to sleep well before our daytime adventures. We were within easy access to everything we'd hoped to visit during our stay, including Porthcurno Beach, Kynance Cove, St Michael's Mount, Falmouth and Porthleven. We will absolutely be staying at the Old Dairy again - somehow Kate and Kevin have truly taken the stress out of travelling with a toddler and a baby!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Sarah N.

Family friendly stay, in lush house, quiet spot and great location for visiting Cornwall
We had a great week at the Old Dairy despite a mixed weather week. Family of 4 with 2 kids (9 & 7). They loved the open space of the surrounding gardens, the swings and feeding the chickens and Truffles the pig. The Old Dairy was great - has everything you need and like us a great washer/dryer if the weather does turn against you. The location is a peaceful little spot and good location for touring Cornwall. We loved the local harbour Porthleven, which had a great range of restaurants. Kate and Kevin were lovely and passed on lots of tips for places to go the rest of the week. Lovely thought to have cream tea waiting and lollies for the kids too. We would thoroughly recommend staying and wish Kate & Kevin well. The Newell Family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dean N.

Well maintained property in easy reach of beautiful locations in the South West.
We had a fantastic week at the Old Dairy and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. The property was lovely with all the amenities needed to make our stay hassle free and very comfortable. The children really enjoyed the large field and play areas, plus visiting the chickens, ducks and pig. We also saw Pheasants and Rabbits on most days. We were situated within 20 minutes reach of many of attractive spots to visit such as, Porthleven, St Ives – take the coastal train from Lelant to see the views and visit the beach or Tate gallery, the jubilee pool at Penzance plus further afield to The Eden project. Kevin and Kate were very friendly and gave good advice if we had any questions. Thank you very much
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

10/10 Excellent

Mary W.

Very comfortable and well-designed holiday let; friendly, helpful and unobtrusive hosts.
Lucky with the weather; enjoyed coastal walks, lovely spring flowers, the Levant mine and various gardens. Easy to get to both N and S coasts, once we had learnt to keep the Satnav under close surveillance and treat its routes with a pinch of salt.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Keeley C.

Outstanding beautiful property with fantastic hosts
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
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018

10/10 Excellent

Dennis S.

A great place to stay in the West of Cornwall.
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.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2017

10/10 Excellent

Michael P.

Great property and location.
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017

8/10 Good

C v.

Lovely country home from home.
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.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017

10/10 Excellent

Helen K.

Fantastic
Welcoming, high standard, warm, and very comfortable. Kevin and Kate have achieved a great holiday home.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2016

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca O.

Lovely place to stay, would highly recommend
We spent 5 nights at The Old Dairy over Christmas and really enjoyed our stay. The property lived up to our expectations and was perfect for our 5 year old son and 7 month old baby. The Old Dairy was beautifully decorated and had everything we would want or need for our family stay. The location is in a lovely quiet village but is in a great position for exploring Cornwall. Kate and Kevin were fantastic hosts and ensured we had everything we needed. They gave us a lovely welcome and we loved the cream tea and wine they left in the kitchen upon our arrival. We would definitely recommend staying here and we'd love to go back and explore Cornwall further with our boys.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2015

10/10 Excellent

Mark R.

Stunning rural retreat that never stops to amaze
A stunning well thoughout place to wash away the daily stresses and enjoy being surrounded by beautiful Cornish countryside with access to the stunning coastline and rugged Cornwall moorland. This is out second stay in the Old Dairy and again as soon as it ended we are thinking about our next trip there. Kate and Kevin are superb hosts and provide friendly welcomes and are always there to help to make your stay even easier. The accommodation has been completed to such a high standard it makes you feel privileged to be in it and surrounded by the animals, which our daughter loved. It brings together everything you could want within a family getaway. Looking forward to 2016
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2015