Vernon's Retreat

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Open fire
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews

64 Customer Review(s)

Mr Brown
October 2020

“Lovely cottage very clean.”

Friendly helpful owner. would stay there again.

Friendly helpful owner. would stay there again.

- Mr Brown, October 2020
Ms Treweek September 2020

“The cottage is much smaller than the pictures make it look, but it is cosy and very pleasant to stay in.”

Facilities are good and the owner is a lovely helpful lady who lives next door. I recommend a holiday here and would visit again.We had supplies to make a stove fire but this wasn't needed even in September as the cottage had heating and was warm.

- Ms Treweek, September 2020
Mr Suttill September 2020

“Generally an excellent holiday cottage but more suitable for those who like dogs as there was a slight doggy smell throughout the ground floor.”

The facilities were very good generally but there was no tumble dryer and one or two widgets didn't work. The owner was extremely pleasant and helpful and overall we were very pleased with the cottage.

- Mr Suttill, September 2020
Mrs Killick September 2020

“It was the cleanest cottage we have ever stayed in and the owner was lovely.”

- Mrs Killick, September 2020
Mrs Smith September 2020

“Its a quaint well maintained cottage and dog friendly in the middle of the village.”

Been there twice and its been great holidays

- Mrs Smith, September 2020
Mr Tatum-honer August 2020

“Booked through booking.”

Com, which states children of all ages welcome - but on Sykes it says infants & over 18s only. However, owner honoured the booking. No tumble drier (being replaced), which was very inconvenient, although the owner said we could use hers. Be aware there's NO mobile signal in village at all (at least not on 3 or EE), Steep stairs, good downstairs bathroom. Garden needed a bit of attention. Dog smell in sitting room. Extremely comfortable king-size bed, twin beds uncomfortable & tired. Plenty of storage, lovely well equipped kitchen. Remember to take own loo rolls, soap & washing up gear etc. We were told due to covid, no welcome tray, but a vase of flowers would've made it more welcoming. Overall, friendly owner, nice cottage, but rather overpriced considering.

- Mr Tatum-honer, August 2020
Mr Da Fonseca July 2020

“This was our first visit to beautiful Cornwall.”

Our stay at the cottage was lovely. Ruth our host was very welcoming and really made us feel at home. She very kindly loaned me her heat pad to help my sore back. The cottage was very cosy and quiet. I slept through every night as the bed was so comfortable and the linen of good quality. I would return to this cottage if we were to return to this area in the future and I would certainly recommend to friends. In a great location for visiting the surrounding area. Lanivet is a lovely wee village with a great pub where we ate twice as the food was very good and they welcomed our wee dog.

- Mr Da Fonseca, July 2020
Mr Leftwich July 2020

“Once again the owner of this holiday excelled themselves very clean and covid aware .”

Very friendly and polite and could not do enough for you. The cottage is comfortable and situated dead centre of Cornwall for travelling to North or South . Ideal spot in village as has a friendly pub with nice good and staff, a fish and chips restaurant with takeaway ,and a small spar shop open seven days a week 06.00 until 22.00 .

- Mr Leftwich, July 2020
Portucale July 2020

“This was our first visit to beautiful Cornwall.”

Our stay at the cottage was lovely. Ruth our host was very welcoming and really made us feel at home. She very kindly loaned me her heat pad to help my sore back. The cottage was very cosy and quiet. I slept through every night as the bed was so comfortable and the linen of good quality. I would return to this cottage if we were to return to this area in the future and I would certainly recommend to friends. In a great location for visiting the surrounding area. Lanivet is a lovely wee village ...

- Portucale, July 2020
Mrs Kellard October 2019

“The cottage was lovely.”

A little disappointed with the irregularity of the heating . Cake and tea on arrival was a lovely touch thank you for that. It was clean and comfortable. I have recommended it to friends. It is a lovely cottage. Carole

- Mrs Kellard, October 2019
Mrs Worsley September 2019

“Stayed here before and Vernon's Retreat is a cosy, very comfortable clean cottage.”

Everything about the cottage is high spec with everything you need from a home from home. Ruth the owner is very hospitable and nice to know that she is next door if you had a problem. Good amenities in the village especially enjoyed the pub over the road.

- Mrs Worsley, September 2019
Mrs Baker September 2019

“Loved the cottage which was beautifully decorated and equipped and spacious.”

Set well back from the main road, with proper crossing point to car park and shop - so no problem there. For we two "oldies" the toilet being downstairs could have been a problem in the night, but the sensor light was brilliant, coming on as we descended the stairs. The information folder needed brief info on the shower, but Ruth (the owner) sorted us out. Had a great time, catching up with my old school friend several times, so will probably use this cottage again. Shame we had to come home early for a funeral. JMB

- Mrs Baker, September 2019
Ms Skull September 2019

“We had a lovely week and fully intend to go back next year.”

Central for sightseeing and fantastic pub just across the road

- Ms Skull, September 2019
Mr Leftwich July 2019

“We have stayed at the Vermont retreat in Cornwall on 4 separate occasions.”

The owner is very helpful polite and very informative. And always placed flowers in the room and leaves you cake ,milk sugar and tea which is a very nice touch. The accommodation is home from home and you want for nothing. We will be going back again

- Mr Leftwich, July 2019
Mr Giles-brewster July 2019

“Lovely cottage and a very friendly owner.”

Location was great as nothing we wanted to do was too far away. Little park over the road ideal for kids and parking across the road also handy! Only recommendation would be to spruce the garden up - a table and chairs would have been nice to enjoy the sun.

- Mr Giles-brewster, July 2019
Mr Berry March 2019

“This was our fourth visit to Vernon's Retreat Ruth the owner is all ways very ...”

This was our fourth visit to Vernon's Retreat Ruth the owner is all ways very friendly and makes us welcome on arrival the cottage is all ways clean and the location is great for touring round Cornwall would recommend it the dogs are also made very welcome

- Mr Berry, March 2019
Mrs Jarrett March 2019

“Vernon’s retreat was a really warm and cosy cottage for our week stay in Cornwall.”

Spotlessly clean and comfortable . It is in a great central location for exploring Cornwall, within 30 minutes of the main attractions such as Eden Project, north or South Coasts and Gardens of Heligan. We really loved the homely touches on arrival. Such as a fresh bunch of flowers in the lounge, a pint of milk in the fridge and a fresh cake waiting for us. This Dog friendly cottage was perfect for our border Terrier, with a safe fenced back garden for him .

- Mrs Jarrett, March 2019
Mrs Lamb November 2018

“We had an absolutely fantastic time in Ruth’s beautiful cottage.”

It was everything we hoped it would be; clean, modern kitchen and all the basics we needed. The fire in the lounge was fabulous and we enjoyed many evenings sat in front of it with a glass of wine.....bliss. Just the relaxing environment we needed. There was a problem with the oven whilst we were there but Ruth went above and beyond in not only getting it sorted on a weekend but also paying for us to have dinner at the local pub whilst it was out of order for the one night. This was such a thoughtful gesture that we really appreciated. Ruth was extremely welcoming and informative - couldn’t have asked for more. We’ll be back.....thank you so much. Lizzie, Richard and Lydia Lamb

- Mrs Lamb, November 2018
Mrs Smith September 2018

“It was an amazing little cottage .”

The pub was less than5 min walk and so friendly and amazing food plus fog friendly. We found it so easy to get to anywhere in Cornwall as you are situated in the centre. The cottage was spotless and had everything you needed The owner was lovely and left cake tea coffee and milk as a welcome . We would go back to that cottage again .

- Mrs Smith, September 2018
Mr Storr June 2018

“Good central location for visiting Cornwall, on good connecting bus route.”

Very well equipped cottage with friendly owner.

- Mr Storr, June 2018
Mrs Moorehead June 2018

“The location of the cottage is spot on, easy driving distance to anywhere in Cornwall.”

Local pub is fantastic and well worth a visit either to just have a drink or to eat, we went on several occasions and can recommend it. Cottage was very comfortable, spotlessly clean and with everything you could want. If I were to be extremely picky there are a couple of very minor improvements that could be made. There is a leather couch and a leather chair in the living room that is extremely cold to sit on which is fine in the summer but in winter I would imagine would be very very cold. The TV is very tiny and if there is any writing to read on the screen it is nearly impossible to see unless you stand very close. The bathroom could do with a little updating especially the tiles and the shower screen. As I said, these are only minor things really and overall we were very happy with the cottage (the bed was one of the most comfortable beds I have ever slept in)

- Mrs Moorehead, June 2018
Mrs Hendrie May 2018

“It was our second time of staying at Vernons retreat and just as lovely as the first time.”

The cottage is lovely clean, cosy and the owner is a lovely lady.

- Mrs Hendrie, May 2018
Mr Berry March 2018

“This was our second visit to vernon's retreat and we loved it on both occasion's ,Ruth the owner is very nice and friendly and welcomes you on arrival we all ways bring our 2 dogs with us and they are also welcomed.”

and we love Lanivet we plan on returning later in the year.

- Mr Berry, March 2018
Gary H March 2018

“Perfect”

Excellent location close to locations in the north and south ie Padstow, Falmouth etc. The cottage is located in a lovely village with an excellent pub, fish and chip shop and local supermarket. The cottage was absolutely spotless with everything you could use plus more. Our stay was whilst Cornwall experienced snow this highlighted how cosy and warm the cottage is. Would highly recommend on our return home we have booked for next year.

- Gary H, March 2018
Mrs Black March 2018

“Vernon's retreat is delightful.”

Immaculate. Good facilities within the cottage. Extremely comfortable bed. Very well furnished. Plenty of storage. The cottage was ideal for my needs. A very central location for exploring Cornwall. Great walks within close proximity to the cottage. The owner has certainly thought of every detail. The welcome pack was just that - very welcoming. I would certainly give a strong recommendation.

- Mrs Black, March 2018
Mr Potter November 2017

“Very warm and friendly welcome, will definitely go there again,”

- Mr Potter, November 2017
barryleftwich October 2017

“Relaxing”

A lovely location and a beautiful cottage. This was our second visit and will definitely not be our last. The cottage is comfortable and has everything you could possibly need. Ruth, the owner is amazing. The welcome goodies are great.

- barryleftwich, October 2017
Mr Delacoe October 2017

“This was our third visit to Ruth's cottage, and we are glad to say that it was up to Ruth's fine standards .”

Very clean, cosy, and ideally placed for touring around Cornwall . Looking forward to another visit soon.

- Mr Delacoe, October 2017
Mr Ayre August 2017

“Very friendly and helpful landlady.”

- Mr Ayre, August 2017
Angela B July 2017

“Great accommodation”

Great well equipped clean & comfy accommodation 5 mins from the A30 so excellent road links to the rest of cornwall. Lovely dog friendly pub (recommend booking), fish & chips restaurant/takeaway, Spar, field & play area all close by. Camel trail 5 mins away. Highly recommend & excellent value for money. Note ..my only criticisms are the lawn was quite long which is a nuisance when poo picking after my dog and the glasses were so delicate .. we broke 2 just closing the dishwasher!!

- Angela B, July 2017
Miss Owen June 2017

“The cottage was lovely, and well equipped with good quality linen and cooking utensils.”

- Miss Owen, June 2017
donnismonk March 2017

“Excellent stay”

Firstly, this cottage was probably the cleanest, most organised accommodation I have ever stayed in, EVER! You enter via a shared pathway, owner lives in cottage to left. This cottage is very compact but is kept to the highest standards I've seen. Everything is spotless, just spotless. Everything is full working order and you can see a lot of pride goes into keeping the cottage that way for guests. I could not fault anything even if I wanted to. Location wise it's slightly out the way, but not that far to not be able to get about. Not much in Lanivet apart from a small Spar, a pub, a newsagents and a couple od other shops. Nice little village though. Owner will supply you with fuel for fire all week and you can settle with her once your stay is over. Very warm and cozy cottage too. Be nice if there could have been two small sofas instead of a sofa and a chair but not a big issue. Layout is great with Bathroom downstairs behind kitchen. We enjoyed our week here very much. How people said they can smell pets is beyond me, I've never been anywhere so clean in my life. Great cottage. Don't pass this up. Frankly it's a bargain!

- donnismonk, March 2017
Mr Bowmer October 2016

“The cottage is ideally located in Lanivet to access all Cornwalls attractions and walks.”

There's a pub, mini super market and fish shop all within 2 mins too. What's not to like ? Would highly recommend.

- Mr Bowmer, October 2016
Mr Delacoe October 2016

“This is our second visit in twelve months, well worth the return.”

Ruth has maintained her high standards with this lovely cottage. Much appreciated the gorgeous chocolate cake on arrival!.Thanks again for a great stay.

- Mr Delacoe, October 2016
Mr Sunley September 2016

“Everything about the cottage and location was superb.”

Ruth the owner was there to meet us (with a few supplies including chocolate cake). After explaining everything to us we were left with the words "if you need anything just ask". Nothing seemed to much trouble for Ruth and her cottage was excellent with all the mod cons you could wish for. Well done Ruth.

- Mr Sunley, September 2016
Mr Leftwich August 2016

“Beautiful cottage, very well equipped, all you could want.”

Lovely lady, fantastic central spot for exploring Cornwall. Lovely village, including, tasty take away and pub.

- Mr Leftwich, August 2016
Mrs Gibbs August 2016

“Miss Thomas couldn't have done anymore to welcome us for our holiday.”

She met us with drinks & cake, there were beautiful lilies in the sitting room & everything you could possibly need was provided in the cottage including information files which she has put together which came in very useful when we had to make an unexpected trip to the hospital the evening before we returned home & otherwise would not have known where/what hospital to attend. Our children really loved that even they had been thought of & had their own towels laid out in the bedroom on arrival & a cake each in the kitchen!!

- Mrs Gibbs, August 2016
Mrs Wilstead July 2016

“This is a lovely cottage.”

It is very comfortable and well equipped. It is in an ideal location for both North and South Cornwall.

- Mrs Wilstead, July 2016
Miss Budd June 2016

“The facilities in the village were good and the location of the village was central to all the places we wanted to visit.”

The cottage was comfortable and clean.

- Miss Budd, June 2016
Ms Palmer January 2016

“Really excellent cottage in a great location for accessing the places we wanted to visit in Cornwall.”

- Ms Palmer, January 2016
johnworsley1 November 2015

“Lovely comfortable cosy cottage”

Stayed here for a week 7th November till 14th, Lovely holiday. The cottage is superb just what we wanted very cosy and comfortable. The pub over the road is very welcoming and the food great. We will certainly stay here again. Also thanks to Ruth who made us so welcome.

- johnworsley1, November 2015
Mr Harrison November 2015

“Vernon's Retreat is an excellent and clean accommodation.”

The area it is in (Lanivet) is central to Cornwall.

- Mr Harrison, November 2015
Mrs Revill October 2015

“We had a wonderful stay in Vernon's Retreat.”

The cottage was cosy, well equipped and a true home from home!

- Mrs Revill, October 2015
walter d September 2015

“wonderful cosy cottage”

We have just come by one from this lovely cottage,it really lived up to expectations . The cottage was very well presented and we appreciated the welcome of Ruth and the coffee,milk and chocolate cake! Being centrally placed it was ideal for touring around Cornwall.Highly recommend a visit to the local inn,friendly staff good beers and excellent food, advise booking though as it is very popular.Best Sunday lunch in the area.Could not find fault with anything.... would definitely go back again.

- walter d, September 2015
Mrs Cooke September 2015

“The accommodation was excellent and central for visiting all tourist areas.”

I would certainly recommend this to friends and family. We are always pleased with our Sykes holidays and will use you again.

- Mrs Cooke, September 2015
Ms Offergelt July 2015

“Cottage was very well equipped and homely.”

Very helpful owner and nothing was too much trouble. Great to be able to take the dog. Such a lovely place and holiday.

- Ms Offergelt, July 2015
Mrs Crossland July 2015

“Lovely cottage and the owner was very helpful.”

We would stay there again.

- Mrs Crossland, July 2015
Mr Noble June 2015

“The location was excellent, very near a public house who had a large and varied menu, a fish and chip shop and spar were also very close.”

The location of Lanivet village was ideally placed for visiting all that Cornwall has to offer. We had a tremendous holiday at Vernon's Retreat and would recommend it to anyone.

- Mr Noble, June 2015
calluna-gl May 2015

“A gem of a cottage...”

What a great place... Very central for exploring Cornwall (it is in the centre of Cornwall - officially!), good wee shop in the village and a great dog-friendly pub (Lanivet Inn). The cottage was warm and welcoming, with tea, coffee & cake waiting for us when we arrived. Rules for dogs were very civilised (essentially: be responsible) and there was lots of advice available for where dogs could visit - very handy, especially the maps of beaches where they could or could not go. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would stay again if we go back to Cornwall.

- calluna-gl, May 2015
Ms Alexander May 2015

“Had a very friendly welcome.”

The cottage is warm and comfortable, with excellent facilities (the tumble drier was handy on wet days). The central location was perfect for the walks and visits we had planned and the cottage had LOTS of very useful brochures and advice on where my dog would be welcome.

- Ms Alexander, May 2015
Miss Barton March 2015

“We would highly recommend this cottage.”

Excellent condition, lovely village and easy access to all main routes.

- Miss Barton, March 2015
Mrs Miller February 2015

“The cottage was very well placed for getting to north and south Cornwall.”

It was well appointed and comfortable and we felt very relaxed there. It was cosy and clean, and we felt the owner would have been only too ready to help if we had needed anything, which we didn't! It was a bit early in the year to make use of the garden but it was handy as we had two dogs with us. All in all it made for a most enjoyable holiday. Thank you.

- Mrs Miller, February 2015
Mrs Moore February 2015

“What a wonderful cottage, far better in the flesh.”

This is clean and well equipped with good quality everything throughout, you would not be disappointed. Truly a lovely experience.

- Mrs Moore, February 2015
Mrs Butcher December 2014

“The cottage was lovely and the location was excellent for exploring Cornwall.”

- Mrs Butcher, December 2014
Mrs McLaren October 2014

“The cottage is very comfortable and cosy.”

It has everything you need; the best quality crockery and equipment and a lovely atmosphere. Friendly locals. A great place to relax and the owner adds the personal touch on arrival. The owner is a very friendly lady who just wants you to enjoy your holiday, gives lots of good local advice and was happy to help with anything. Cannot wait to come back, have booked for next summer but I think we will there before then no doubt. An ideal spot for touring Cornwall.

- Mrs McLaren, October 2014
YorkCatswhiskers August 2014

“Cosy cottage, great introduction to Cornwall”

Vernon's Retreat is in the Village of Lanivet, on the outskirts of Bodmin. If you like all of your amenities quite central and near at hand, this cottage would not be right for you. As a family we like to stay in places that are not obviously touristy, using the accommodation as a base. The cottage is great for that. Mrs Thomas the hostess welcomed us with a firm handshake, along with a gentleman who helps to maintain the cottage and two cakes which ere well received. In terms of my family's experiences of the cottage we found it to be clean, cosy, spotless and it had a great deal of charm. There were no doggy smells as a previous review had suggested. all of the cutlery,it's pans, cleaning equipment, rubbish bags etc were there. mrs Thomas lives next door but is not intrusive, but is happy to help if needed. A visitor's book, has many positive comments from people who have visited from Europe, primarily and the UK. We have had a brilliant week there. My 6 year old experienced surfing for the first time, we went to the Eden Project and I visited the Tate St Ives along with a wonderful Victorian mansion house Landyhock. I am a member of the National Trust and English Heritage. I missed out of the Hidden Gardens of Heligan but will visit the next time I'm down. Cornwall is beautiful and as a first time visitor I loved the place. Mrs Thomas's cottage played it's part in our outstanding holiday. a word of caution, the steps are steep small children need to be supervised. Adults with mobility difficulties might struggle. Sharp knives are suitably sheathed, and the water is very hot, supervise children at all times. Other than that have a wonderful time in a magical place.

- YorkCatswhiskers, August 2014
MrsLupa August 2014

“Gorgeous cottage 5* with no expense spared!”

Upon arrival we were greeted by Mrs Thomas who gave us and our very tired but excited pooch an enthusiastic hello. We were then shown round the cottage and given a run down on how things worked. The kitchen was set up with cups, tea, coffee, sugar milk and a scrummy cake which was very welcome after a long journey. There were fresh flowers in the lounge and the cottage was spotless and really lovely. When I asked if there were any rules for our doggy travelling companion she said basically to be responsible (pick up poo keep muddy paws off the furniture, which any responsible dog owner would agree is normal) but mostly to relax and enjoy which was music to our ears. Our pooch loved the good sized garden to run around in and snuggling up in the lounge. There was even a large dog crate to use if we needed! The village is in Central Cornwall and so not in the holiday hot spots but all are within easy reach by car in about 20 mins, which is great because nowhere is too far away. There is a good sized asda about 5 miles away. There is also a fab folder of things to do with info on doggy friendly beaches, walks and activities which we used to plan our time there. We had an amazing time and Mrs Thomas was there to chat or answer questions as necessary, nothing was too much trouble. It really was the most amazing cottage and wonderful holiday, thanks Mrs Thomas and we will be back next year!!

- MrsLupa, August 2014
Mrs McLaren August 2014

“The cottage was everything I had hoped for.”

The cottage had first class facilities and equipment, no expense spared. Lovely friendly owner who was happy to advise on anything. A great spot for visiting Cornwall everything close by within twenty minutes journey. What more could you ask for? Can't wait to go back!

- Mrs McLaren, August 2014
Mrs Ellis June 2014

“Lanivet is an ideal location for travelling around Cornwall; it's a pretty village with a good shop, pub that serves food and a great chippy.”

- Mrs Ellis, June 2014
Mrs Brammer May 2014

“Car park opposite and large grassed play area suitable for children and dogs to play.”

Wonderful. Everything first class including owner living next door. My dogs made very welcome.

- Mrs Brammer, May 2014
Mrs Seagrave May 2014

“Charming and cosy cottage ideally situated for exploring Cornwall - especially good for those wanting to visit the Eden Project and The Lost Gardens of Heligan as both only 10 - 15 mins drive.”

Cottage was really well equipped and had everything you could need for a self catering break including ample free parking close by. Good local store and pub serving great home cooked food within 2 mins walk.

- Mrs Seagrave, May 2014
Mr Hume May 2014

“We were delighted by the high standards of the property and by the friendliness and helpfulness of the owner.”

- Mr Hume, May 2014
Mr Cummings April 2014

“A warm and friendly welcome including a lovely cake - the house was immaculate in every respect.”

Furnishing and fittings were excellent; everything one might have wished for was included and worked efficiently. Handover was clear and straightforward - though the owner lived next door she was not in the least intrusive. The beds were superb quality and bedding, cutlery crockery glasses etc had been selected with care. All in all an excellent well presented property well situated to tour Cornwall in every direction.

- Mr Cummings, April 2014
Mrs Blay March 2014

“What a lovely cottage if you want to totally relax and get away from city life.”

The owner lives next door and was very friendly and welcoming. If we needed anything we just knocked her door and if she could help then she would. What more could one ask for, just dreamy and romantic.

- Mrs Blay, March 2014
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The property

An attractive mid-terrace cottage, dating back to the late 1700s, situated in the quiet village of Lanivet, the geographical centre of Cornwall, just five miles from the town of Bodmin. Within walking distance of the village shop, Post Office, fish and chip shop and pub, this well-presented Lanivet cottage provides an ideal base for a couple or small family who wish to explore Cornwall.

Inside this cottage in Lanivet is a cosy sitting room with exposed beams and a fireplace housing a multi-fuel stove, a perfect place to relax in the evening after exploring the Saints Way, a 30 mile coast-to-coast trail linking Padstow and Fowey, which passes through the village and within yards of the cottage.

The well-equipped kitchen at this Lanivet holiday home has a dining area; whilst the bedrooms are furnished in a cottage style ensuring a comfortable stay.

The Lanivet villagers and the owner who lives next door will provide guests with a friendly welcome, plus nearby Bodmin Moor is a wonderful open space, which has inspired writers and storytellers for years.

The National Trust owned Lanhydrock Estate is also a short drive away and offers an interesting day out, and Lanhydrock Golf Club welcomes visitors.

There is much to see and do within driving distance with sub-tropical gardens, including the Eden Project, just 15 minutes' car journey away, fabulous beaches (to the north and south) and plenty of local farm shops.

This delightful Lanivet cottage is an ideal central base for discovering Cornwall.

Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be double on request)
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area
Utility
Sitting room with multi-fuel stove.
Electric night storage heaters with multi-fuel stove
Electric double oven and hob, microwave, Slow Cooker, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, CD/radio, WiFi via owner's connection, selection of books
Electricity and starter pack for stove inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Parking in free public car park opposite cottage
Enclosed lawned garden with furniture
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop, pub and other village amenities 2 mins walk
Note: Check-in 4.30pm, check-out 11am
This property only allows over 18's and infants at the property.

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About the location

LANIVET

Bodmin 5 miles.

A small village just to the west of Bodmin, Lanivet is a collection of picturesque properties, an award-winning fish and chip restaurant, a pub and a few shops. The main town in the area is Bodmin, with its shopping centre and local attractions of the Bodmin and Wenford Railway, the Camel cycle trail, and the Bodmin Jail with its courtroom experience. Close by are Bodmin Moor, the National Trust’s Lanhydrock House and Gardens for walking and cycling, as well as the magnificent Eden Project. Cornwall’s northern surfing coast and beaches are some twelve miles away, and the south coast is eight miles away. With good communication links on the doorstep to all parts of Cornwall, Lanivet is an ideal location for touring or for a simply relaxing Cornish break.

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“Lovely cottage very clean.”

“The cottage is much smaller than the pictures make it look, but it is cosy and very pleasant to stay in.”

“Generally an excellent holiday cottage but more suitable for those who like dogs as there was a slight doggy smell throughout the ground floor.”

“It was the cleanest cottage we have ever stayed in and the owner was lovely.”

“Its a quaint well maintained cottage and dog friendly in the middle of the village.”

“Booked through booking.”

“This was our first visit to beautiful Cornwall.”

“Once again the owner of this holiday excelled themselves very clean and covid aware .”

“This was our first visit to beautiful Cornwall.”

“The cottage was lovely.”

“Stayed here before and Vernon's Retreat is a cosy, very comfortable clean cottage.”

“Loved the cottage which was beautifully decorated and equipped and spacious.”

“We had a lovely week and fully intend to go back next year.”

“We have stayed at the Vermont retreat in Cornwall on 4 separate occasions.”

“Lovely cottage and a very friendly owner.”

“This was our fourth visit to Vernon's Retreat Ruth the owner is all ways very ...”

“Vernon’s retreat was a really warm and cosy cottage for our week stay in Cornwall.”

“We had an absolutely fantastic time in Ruth’s beautiful cottage.”

“It was an amazing little cottage .”

“Good central location for visiting Cornwall, on good connecting bus route.”

“The location of the cottage is spot on, easy driving distance to anywhere in Cornwall.”

“It was our second time of staying at Vernons retreat and just as lovely as the first time.”

“This was our second visit to vernon's retreat and we loved it on both occasion's ,Ruth the owner is very nice and friendly and welcomes you on arrival we all ways bring our 2 dogs with us and they are also welcomed.”

“Perfect”

“Vernon's retreat is delightful.”

“Very warm and friendly welcome, will definitely go there again,”

“Relaxing”

“This was our third visit to Ruth's cottage, and we are glad to say that it was up to Ruth's fine standards .”

“Very friendly and helpful landlady.”

“Great accommodation”

“The cottage was lovely, and well equipped with good quality linen and cooking utensils.”

“Excellent stay”

“The cottage is ideally located in Lanivet to access all Cornwalls attractions and walks.”

“This is our second visit in twelve months, well worth the return.”

“Everything about the cottage and location was superb.”

“Beautiful cottage, very well equipped, all you could want.”

“Miss Thomas couldn't have done anymore to welcome us for our holiday.”

“This is a lovely cottage.”

“The facilities in the village were good and the location of the village was central to all the places we wanted to visit.”

“Really excellent cottage in a great location for accessing the places we wanted to visit in Cornwall.”

“Lovely comfortable cosy cottage”

“Vernon's Retreat is an excellent and clean accommodation.”

“We had a wonderful stay in Vernon's Retreat.”

“wonderful cosy cottage”

“The accommodation was excellent and central for visiting all tourist areas.”

“Cottage was very well equipped and homely.”

“Lovely cottage and the owner was very helpful.”

“The location was excellent, very near a public house who had a large and varied menu, a fish and chip shop and spar were also very close.”

“A gem of a cottage...”

“Had a very friendly welcome.”

“We would highly recommend this cottage.”

“The cottage was very well placed for getting to north and south Cornwall.”

“What a wonderful cottage, far better in the flesh.”

“The cottage was lovely and the location was excellent for exploring Cornwall.”

“The cottage is very comfortable and cosy.”

“Cosy cottage, great introduction to Cornwall”

“Gorgeous cottage 5* with no expense spared!”

“The cottage was everything I had hoped for.”

“Lanivet is an ideal location for travelling around Cornwall; it's a pretty village with a good shop, pub that serves food and a great chippy.”

“Car park opposite and large grassed play area suitable for children and dogs to play.”

“Charming and cosy cottage ideally situated for exploring Cornwall - especially good for those wanting to visit the Eden Project and The Lost Gardens of Heligan as both only 10 - 15 mins drive.”

“We were delighted by the high standards of the property and by the friendliness and helpfulness of the owner.”

“A warm and friendly welcome including a lovely cake - the house was immaculate in every respect.”

“What a lovely cottage if you want to totally relax and get away from city life.”