Acorn Cottage

Rating
Sleeps 5
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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* Based on a combined average customer score

21 Customer Review(s)

“Wonderful cottage - spacious, clean and comfortable.”

Great location from which to explore Dartmoor, the Tamar Valley and the North Cornwall coastline and beaches. The owners were very friendly and helpful, and the cottage is in a peaceful setting with a fantastic, large garden for us and the dog to enjoy.

Great location from which to explore Dartmoor, the Tamar Valley and the North Cornwall coastline and beaches. The owners were very friendly and helpful, and the cottage is in a peaceful setting with a fantastic, large garden for us and the dog to enjoy.

- Mr Kennedy, August 2021
Mrs Watson July 2021

“Lovely cottage, beautiful location.”

Very happy . Only one thing that could be improved- went during a very hot week and there was no parasol which meant we could not sit outside sometimes when we wanted to as we would have been in the full sun. Beautiful woodland perfect for taking our dog for a walk, I think he enjoyed it more than us !

- Mrs Watson, July 2021
Mrs Allen-turner July 2021

“Fantastic cottage.”

Extremely clean but welcoming. Everything you could want in the kitchen with plenty of crockery and cutlery etc. If you want peace and quiet this is the cottage for you! We loved it. Private large garden with a couple of seating areas. Owners very accommodating and friendly. Welcome tray with tea, coffee, sugar and a homemade lemon drizzle cake, which was delicious! There was also milk in the fridge plus a bottle of wine. A wonderful welcoming gesture. Could not fault anything, we thoroughly enjoyed our stay!

- Mrs Allen-turner, July 2021
Mr Greig July 2021

“Lovely holiday cottage, spotlessly clean and well equipped and a great location to explore the local area.”

Large garden and woodland were well used by our children and the owners were extremely friendly. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Acorn cottage.

- Mr Greig, July 2021
Mr Truswell June 2021

“Nice stay”

- Mr Truswell, June 2021
Miss Brooker May 2021

“Amazing place to stay with kids large back garden and nice walks around woods!”

So quiet and peaceful also the shower was absolutely amazing! Ray and Shirley was always around if we ever needed help or to ask something absolutely amazing place to stay Will definitely be returning in the near future!!

- Miss Brooker, May 2021
Mrs Kinston September 2020

“Outstanding property from the time you pull in off the road down a beautiful wooded track.”

Mature trees to give you a secluded feeling woods to walk in & we came across a wonderful red deer the children had a wonderful time looking at all the trees bugs berries & ferns. We had a BBQ one evening & sat outside while the sun went down. Fabulous open space for the children to play in a quite corner next to the woods to read. Bedroom living room kitchen bathrooms immaculate. Everything you could need in the kitchen. Wonderful fresh white bed linen on all the beds & white fluffy towels in both bathrooms. Not forgetting the terrific hot showers. Great table to eat around in the kitchen area. Area outside to put your wellies/walking boots to keep them dry.

- Mrs Kinston, September 2020
Mrs Cain August 2020

“We have been staying here some years now and the standards of cleanliness and hospitality remains excellent.”

Ray and Shirley are very approachable and helpful to make a comfortable stay. In these hard Covid times the cottage was again exceptionally clean and we felt reassured and very safe staying there. Very good quality beds, linen and towels. Thank you both, once again. We look forward to our next stay. Gail, Andy, Oliver and Poppy.

- Mrs Cain, August 2020
Mr Appleby July 2020

“A really first class let - very friendly owners who will do anything to make the stay the best it could possibly be.”

Helpful Holidays were very good at communicating and managing the situation during the COVID period

- Mr Appleby, July 2020
Mrs Martland July 2020

“Acorn Cottage is a lovely property set in a beautiful garden a short drive from Roadford Lake and the A30.”

It is a peaceful, rural location next to woodland and a bridleway. The owners, Ray and Shirley, live on the farm next door and were very friendly and helpful during our stay, doing everything in their power to sort the erratic wifi and help us deal with the restrictions caused by Covid-19. My daughter loved having the novelty of bedrooms downstairs and a TV in her room. The cottage has been lovingly restored and is immaculate. The kitchen has a full size fridge freezer which was a blessing and oven with electric hob. There was a dishwasher and washing machine which we struggled with slightly as no instructions but managed to work it out. Kitchen was equipped with all the basics though I could have usee a few baking trays, larger roasting tin, extra frying pan and serving dishes as we usually cook quite a lot and did more than normal due to covid-19 especially as a lot of local eating places were still closed or o only serving takeaways. Highly recommend Lifton Hall Hotel, about 15m drive. Excellent Sunday lunch and reasonable prices though on the higher side, and Strawberry Fields Farm Shop who deliver groceries. They have a restaurant on site but service is very slow. The food is lovely however. Nice walks round the lake and little gift shop. Nearest beach is about half an hour at Bude. Go up to Crooklets which is smaller but has Rosie's Kitchen for great value food including proper pizzas.

- Mrs Martland, July 2020
Mrs Laing October 2019

“It was an amazing Cottage.”

The kids loved exploring in the woods next to the cottage and much fun was had playing games in the garden. The owners of the Cottage were very friendly and we would love to go back soon.

- Mrs Laing, October 2019
Mrs Giles August 2019

“Fabulous spot.”

Lovely and peaceful. Away from it all. Lovely property. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

- Mrs Giles, August 2019
Mr Hyett June 2019

“Although the accommodation itself was as expected and very well presented my initial search was for a property which had a pub and a shop within a mile of the location.”

Although this property is listed as having both it had neither. We were looking forward to some pub food in the evening with a couple of glasses of wine and then walking it off getting back to the accommodation. Unfortunately both the shop and the pub were more than two miles away and although the property was excellent we would not have booked it if it had not been advertised as being less than a mile to both. Please remove the “Pub/shop < 1 mile” from the property details.

- Mr Hyett, June 2019
Mrs Seabridge May 2019

“Cottage presented to very high standard with delightful warm welcome and package from owners.”

Location perfect for exploring this part of Devon and North Cornwall, but even if you didn't leave the cottage the surroundings are fantastic, especially with access to walks and the woodland which gives great initiative to children and dogs play.

- Mrs Seabridge, May 2019
Mrs Blair April 2019

“We had an amazing week at Acorn Cottage.”

The cottage had everything we needed and was very well thought out. The owners were lovely and very welcoming. The kids loved 'Farmer Ray' who gave them a tour of the farm and answered all their questions. It's a brilliant location for exploring both Devon and Cornwall, or for doing nothing! This is by far the best holiday cottage we've stayed in and we hope to return soon.

- Mrs Blair, April 2019
Mrs Mason October 2018

“It was just such a fantastic Cottage.”

The kids loved the fact that you had to sleep downstairs. The owners of the Cottage were very friendly and we would love to go again.

- Mrs Mason, October 2018
Mrs Batchelor September 2018

“Beautiful cottage in peaceful location.”

- Mrs Batchelor, September 2018
Mr Grayling September 2018

“What can i say we had a good holiday”

- Mr Grayling, September 2018
Mr Appleby July 2018

“Great location, well equipped and extremely comfortable.”

The owners are extremely friendly and welcoming and approachable for any query. Large safe garden which was well used by both our granddaughter and our dog. Would recommend this venue to anyone looking for a property in this location

- Mr Appleby, July 2018
Mr Streets July 2018

“A wonderful cottage in a perfect location.”

The cottage was clean, well-equipped with plenty of room for two adults and two teenage boys. Shirley provided lovely flowers, tea and cake for our arrival. Sailing, fishing, walking and great pubs nearby.

- Mr Streets, July 2018
Mrs Pratt April 2018

“Lovely cottage.”

Very welcoming. Very friendly owners. Peaceful & quiet setting. Would recommend to anyone.

- Mrs Pratt, April 2018
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The property

Close to the top end of Roadford Lake, tucked away off a no-through farm lane (one farm beyond), a smart, detached, 'upside down' cottage beautifully converted from a carthorse stable by farming owners who live across the drive.

Behind, suntrap patio and enclosed, mainly lawned garden surrounded by big oak trees.

Walks from the door within 12 acres of adjoining woodland - owls, buzzards, deer often spotted; bridlepath to natural conservation area at shallow end of the lake (around 1 mile) and on to Germansweek.On the ground floor, hall (for coats/boots) and three bedrooms - a double (5' bed, TV) with en suite shower-room (suite), a neat twin (TV), and a twin (truckle, limited clothes-hanging space); bathroom (suite, shower over bath).

Stairs (stairgate) up to open-plan living/dining/kitchen (dishwasher, washing machine, microwave, fridge-freezer, electric cooker, TV/DVD) with door to exterior steps down to patio (table/chairs, barbecue, covered bicycle store).

Slate floors (rugs) throughout.

Tumble drier in owners garage.

Best for maximum of 5 adults.

One well behaved dog welcome.

A lovely, peaceful, yet easily accessible spot, great for walkers and those with wildlife, watersports and outdoor interests. Roadford Lake: spectacular 730-acre reservoir/country park in a beautiful, sparsely populated conservation area.

Big watersports centre: boats, kayaks and windsurf boards for hire (instruction available); trout fishing; archery, high ropes, climbing wall.

Visitor centre/café from which various walks (disabled facilities), 3 miles; birdwatching hides, 1; footpaths and cycle tracks.

Shops/pubs, 3 to 5miles.

Sea/beaches of north Cornwall (Bude, Boscastle), 20 miles.

Floorplans

1st FloorGround Floor

Summary

Reverse level
Three bedrooms: 1 x king size double with en suite shower room with shower, WC and basin, 1 x twin, 1 x single
Bathroom with bath, shower over, WC, basin
Top floor open plan living space with seating area, dining area, kitchen and door to steps down to garden.
Central heating plus an electric fire
Microwave, fridge-freezer, tumble dryer (in owners garage), washing machine, dishwasher, TV with DVD, WiFi, Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair available on request, Off road parking for three cars
Enclosed garden with barbecue
One well-behaved dog welcome, Sorry no smoking
Note: Best for maximum of 5 adults.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

About the location

ROADFORD LAKE

Lifton is a small village in the upper Tamar Valley, close to Launceston and the passing A30 road into Cornwall. This pretty community, once sitting astride the old A30 London to Penzance trunk road, is blessed with a village shop and post office, a superb pub and 3 top quality restaurants. At the far end of the village is an award winning farm shop/pick-your-own complex with a good bakery and on-site restaurant. Well placed for visiting anywhere in the South West, Dartmoor is 20 minutes away by car, Bodmin Moor is also 30 minutes and all of the major beaches and Cornish holiday attractions can be reached in under 45 minutes.

Note: Best for maximum of 5 adults.

Acorn Cottage

Roadford Lake, near Lifton, Devon (Ref. 976090)

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Reviews & Ratings

“Wonderful cottage - spacious, clean and comfortable.”

“Lovely cottage, beautiful location.”

“Fantastic cottage.”

“Lovely holiday cottage, spotlessly clean and well equipped and a great location to explore the local area.”

“Nice stay”

“Amazing place to stay with kids large back garden and nice walks around woods!”

“Outstanding property from the time you pull in off the road down a beautiful wooded track.”

“We have been staying here some years now and the standards of cleanliness and hospitality remains excellent.”

“A really first class let - very friendly owners who will do anything to make the stay the best it could possibly be.”

“Acorn Cottage is a lovely property set in a beautiful garden a short drive from Roadford Lake and the A30.”

“It was an amazing Cottage.”

“Fabulous spot.”

“Although the accommodation itself was as expected and very well presented my initial search was for a property which had a pub and a shop within a mile of the location.”

“Cottage presented to very high standard with delightful warm welcome and package from owners.”

“We had an amazing week at Acorn Cottage.”

“It was just such a fantastic Cottage.”

“Beautiful cottage in peaceful location.”

“What can i say we had a good holiday”

“Great location, well equipped and extremely comfortable.”

“A wonderful cottage in a perfect location.”

“Lovely cottage.”

The property

Floorplans

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About the location

ROADFORD LAKE