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Puffins Cottage, Rock is very close to the beach, parking for 3 cars and garden.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Outdoor dining
Exterior detail
Interior
Beach nearby

Reviews

9.2 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    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.

Puffins Cottage, Rock is very close to the beach, parking for 3 cars and garden.

Puffins Cottage is a traditional property situated in the popular village of Rock with parking for 3 cars (or a car and a boat) and only about 400 yards from the sandy beach.

Downstairs there is a cottage style kitchen which overlooks the garden, with exposed beams incorporating a range of modern fitted units as well as an oven, hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer. There is also a lounge/dining room with beamed ceiling and feature fireplace. One of the sofas in the lounge converts to a double sized sofa bed.

Upstairs there are 2 x bedrooms: A double bedroom (with en-suite shower room with basin and W.C.) and a Twin Bedroom. There is also a separate shower room with Shower, W.C. and wash hand basin.

To the outside is a well enclosed terraced garden as well as a parking for 3 cars or even a car & boat (Space is 6.8m x 5m).

Whilst we accept well behaved dogs for an additional cost of £50 per pet, per week or per short break stay, please contact us to check if you wish to take more than one dog.

PLEASE NOTE:
Short breaks of 2, 3 or 4 nights are calculated on a percentage basis (not a nightly rate) and are normally, only accepted out of school holiday periods.

We do not accept a short break during the Christmas week but do accept a 3 or 4 night short break over the New Year.

AROUND THE LOCAL AREA.
Rock is ideally situated on the North Cornish coast with the nearby villages and towns of Port Isaac, Polzeath, Daymer Bay, Padstow and Wadebridge.
The town has a nautical background with many water-based activities - including sailing, windsurfing, with fishing trips around the coast and the ferry across to Padstow.

Within the vicinity of the cottage are several beaches - the nearest being Porthilly Beach. In addition, there is Daymer Bay, a well-known surfing and sunbathing beach and the Church of St Enodoc - made famous by association with John Betjeman, the former poet laureate, who is buried in the graveyard.

Rock has several amenities - Restaurants (one of which 'The Black pig' has a Michelin star), cafes, pub, butcher, bakery, petrol station, post office, and a well-stocked village shop.

There is also the popular St Enodoc golf course, great coastal walks and cycling on the famous Camel Trail at nearby Wadebridge.

Property manager

Penny Bigwood

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Internet access

Parking and transport

  • Car not required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Hob
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided
  • Sofa bed

Bathroom

  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite channels

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Laundry

  • Washer/dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near the bay
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Golf
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is not required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Map
Rock, ENG

What's nearby

  • Polzeath Beach - 10 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Padstow Harbour - 24 min drive - 23.0 km
  • Trevone Bay Beach - 25 min drive - 24.2 km
  • Harlyn Bay Beach - 26 min drive - 24.8 km
  • Hawkers Cove Beach - 42 min drive - 25.5 km

Getting around

  • St Columb Road Station - 31 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 36 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Seafood Restaurant - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪The Mariners - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪Fee's Food - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Stein's Fish & Chips - ‬23 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Trees Coffee House - ‬24 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Puffins Cottage, Rock is very close to the beach, parking for 3 cars and garden. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Puffins Cottage, Rock is very close to the beach, parking for 3 cars and garden.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Puffins Cottage, Rock is very close to the beach, parking for 3 cars and garden.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Puffins Cottage, Rock is very close to the beach, parking for 3 cars and garden. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 10-minute walk of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Brea Beach. St. Enodoc Golf Club and Padstow Harbour are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Puffins Cottage, Rock is very close to the beach, parking for 3 cars and garden. Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 15 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 21 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 21 reviews" "

8.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Greg C.

Liked: Cleanliness
2 Week Summer Hol
Great location for Rock & Polzeath, two areas which we love. Comfortable accomodation, all you need when you are intending to spend most of your time out and about. Stunning coastal walks nearby. Would definitely holiday at Puffin Lodge again.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Richard P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely place, great location
I stayed here with my other half and her mother at the tail end of June 2024. The cottage is spacious for 3 - 4 people and even has a sofa bed if needed. The two bedrooms upstairs are quite roomy, and the en-suite and family bathroom effectively work as two en-suites which is great. The cottage is well located - about a 15-minute walk to the ferry over to Padstow or a very short drive to the Rock Quarry car park just by it. It's also 5 minutes’ walk from The Mariners pub which is a nice place to eat but try to book it - we were there in the off-season really and it was popular so in high-season it must be heaving. The host Penny is very pleasant to communicate with too. Overall we had a lovely stay and would recommend the cottage and Rock to anyone who wants to explore in and around the Camel Estuary.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

John D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Puffins Anniversary holiday
Nice place spoilt by overgrown garden and problems with appliances. Nice walk down a foot path with the dog to Porthilly cove and easy to walk to Rock beach and Daymer bay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lloyd P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little cottage
The cottage parking was convenient. The cottage was as advertised. A cute but comfortable house. Nice walk to the beach. Nice area. Should the weather have allowed, I’m sure we’d have used the little garden area.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cornish Break
Stayed at Puffins for a week. Lovely cottage, as described in ad. Location was great - easy to walk to the village store and down to the beach (and Mariners pub!), with Porthilly Cove just around the corner. Cottage is nicely presented and very clean. When we had a small problem with the washing machine, the maintenance team was really quick to respond (thank you, John and Justin). Highly recommend and we will certainly book again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

6/10 Okay

Ian S.

Building site
Hectic building work being carried out behind this cottage. We asked to be relocated and we were sent immediately to a much better location.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Zoe W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rock Break
Puffins really worked well for us as it was a nice, clean cottage with plenty of room for 5 of us, (3 teens) and a dog. We spent most of the day on the beach, but it was a haven to return to for tea on the terrace. Fantastic Cornwall hols!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

David A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well placed and well managed
A clean, well maintained and well equipped cottage. Nicely located halfway between the waterfront and the village shops. An excellent week.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

8/10 Good

John R.

Liked: Cleanliness
August Bank Holiday week
Easy and efficient booking of Puffins cottage. Email before our holiday included all the information we needed. Cottage has kitchen with ample plates, cups, glasses etc but short on pans for home cooking. Bedrooms and toilets clean and well equipped with cosy lounge and dining table. Great location with easy walk to beaches and ferry as well as shops, delis and restaurants.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gillian M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property in a lovely spot
Great location to explore the north coast of Cornwall. Lots of amenities within easy walking distance. We enjoyed our stay so much we have already booked for next year!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

richard c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage in a fabulous location - with a path down to Porthilly beach and near to central Rock
Terrific location - the cottage was simple but well equipped - we would love to come back! Minor faults - we missed not having a bath and the garden was overgrown making the table and pathways feel cramped;
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Andrew B.

Liked: Cleanliness
June/July getaway break
Great little cottage to be based from in Rock to use as a base to explore the surrounding coastal paths and beaches. A quieter place to stay than Padstow but with easy access to it via a regular quick ferry. The restaurants in Rock serve good food at a reasonable price with great service. Thoroughly recommend it.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Greg F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Rock & Padstow Experience
Very enjoyable stay The cottage was perfect for what we need & was in easy walk to everything we needed Would definitely stay here again
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Melanie L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb location
Puffin Cottage was just perfect for us as a couple plus our labradoodle. The cottage itself was comfortable and spacious enough, as well very being well appointed with everything we needed. The cottage is in the most perfect location, with a short 50m stroll down to Porthilly beach, and just a 15 minute walk to Rock beach, bars and restaurants and 15 minutes the orher way to the supermarket. We are already thinking of coming back next year!
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020

2/10 Terrible

Lynda G.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Dark, Damp and Dirty
The only good points of the property were the location to local amenities and a powerful shower. I have stayed in many cottages in Cornwall and this is the worst one ever. On arrival when we opened the door, the house smelt damp/foisty. There is lots of unusable dark wood furniture that’s either locked or like the wardrobe in the main bedroom, smelt so unpleasant I refused to hang my clothes in it for fear of the smell impregnating them. There’s general moisture in the air, over the week my clothes felt damp and any paper went soft including the cereal boxes. There are no useful facilities such as a razor charger/toothbrush point, lack of sockets, no where to sit for hairdryer/straighteners. The visitor guide is functional but just a copy and paste no personal touches anywhere in the cottage, it completely lacked charm. You are overlooked by people passing in every single room. The other big issue was cleanliness. Shocking to me that we had to leave at 9am to allow an 8 hour Covid clean when we arrived, cobwebs everywhere, food stain on sofa, marks on tablecloth and on the floor by the tv weeks of dust/fluff. I loved the area but was bitterly disappointed by the uncharming cottage and would therefore not be using your company again if this is the type of property you promote.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Marcus H.

Great House, cleaning and communication with letting company average really
Great house and location would definitely recommend. Used tissues found under bed and sofas and furniture not cleaned underneath which was surprising given the additional COVID cleaning regime we were advised. Also reported TV not working twice and no response all week. Other than those bits can’t fault it. Thanks for a great stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

James A., Aylesbury

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
Lovely cottage in a great location, good off road parking. Lovely beach down the road with great access across too Padstow. The village its self was well stocked with shops etc. My only criticism would be is the master bedroom bed could've been bigger, with that said I'm used to a queen size bed so might be an unfair judgment :-) Would defiantly stay again!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Penny E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Location
Cottage is spacious and the garden was lovely and caught the sun most of the day. Kitchen has a fantastic amount of utensils, plates, glasses etc. 10 minute stroll into Rock. We parked 2 large cars in front of the cottage, but not sure if you could fit 3.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Well located property
The property was extremely well equipped and very conveniently located. The walk down to Rock for the beach and pubs is just over 10 mins as is the walk up to the shops. We had a lovely stay and explored the Cornish coast which is beautiful.

10/10 Excellent

Rory S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Retreat
We have just returned from a perfect week at Puffins. We are a family of four that loved the cottage and the location. Perfect for us as regular visitors to the area. Thank you so much.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

F Carter P., London

Charming, cosy cottage a short walk from the beach.
Puffins is a delightful home and Penny and team were wonderful. Thank you for fab holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018