Higher Tumrose

We really enjoyed our week in Higher Tumrose, renting both cottages for a family holiday.

The hosts are friendly and helpful, dealing quickly and cheerfully with any questions we had. Higher Tumrose was spacious and comfortable and we very much enjoyed relaxing in front of the wood burner in the evening. The cottage was furnished to a high standard with everything we needed. The views are stunning and there are plenty of local walks. The pretty local village of Blisland with a friendly pub and a good quality village-run shop are within easy walking distance. Thank you to hosts Sheila and Kim for a wonderful week - we hope to see you again soon!

This is the fifth time we have stayed here .

Stunning location , cottage is absolutely beautiful , everything you need . The family that own it are always on hand if you need anything and so friendly and welcoming . Just a short walk at the side takes you up onto the moors . Lovely village with walkable friendly local pub . We will be back again

Such a beautiful place our 3rd consecutive year staying here and we love it However the oven is dated and hardly works this would need replacing and we found mealtimes difficult as to.

what we could cook. Apart from this we love the place and will continue to return year on year

What a fabulous cottage with stunning views.

Mrs Larsen met us as we were unpacking and checked on the heating. My parents had the king-size bedroom which was absolutely fantastic, so much space with everything they needed including a tv. My husband and I had the double room near the front room. The bed was so but so comfortable and we both slept well. The bonus was the delightful conservatory where we would spend the evening looking out at the beautiful surroundings and relaxing. We definitely recommend the local pub The Blisland Inn, warm, welcoming with delicious plentiful food. I would definitely recommend this lovely cottage. There was another room with 2 single beds and one with a single bed so plenty of room for families. The bathrooms were spotless and fantastic showers. Only thing is we couldn't find a visitor book so were unable to leave a review. Plus a little st of local shops, vets, Drs would have been habdy, just in case.

Very comfortable cottage with a lovely welcome from the owner.

The tea making ingredients all provided along with biscuits were very much appreciated on our arrival. Unfortunately, the weather was not very kind to us so we only had glimpses of the views which must be spectacular on clear, sunny days. Good walks direct from the cottage onto the moor. We were unable to locate a visitor book where, at other cottages, we have found and left information on good (or bad) places to visit and eat. Perhaps this could be a useful addition?

Was welcomed by the owner what a lovely lady & very helpful, was welcomed with tea biscuits & some milk which was very nice , Lovely cottage bigger than expected so even happier, very piecefull place , dogs loved it aswell.

We all enjoyed our stay very much would highly recommend very pleased with our stay

We have just spent a lovely week at Higher Tumrose.

Perfect location to explore North Cornwall. Views are amazing. Sitting in the garden overlooking the countryside. The only thing I would say is the Garden chairs are in need of replacing. The wooden frames are broken in a couple of places. House had everything we needed and was well equipped. Would definitely come back. Thanks for a great holiday.

We have had a wonderful week at Higher Tumrose and are very grateful for our stay.

The cottage was ideal for the 7 of us staying there and in a great location for accessing many of the beautiful Cornish highlights including the north Cornwall coast and Bodmin Moor. There was so much to see and do - we ran out of time too quickly! The cottage itself is well equipped with comfy beds and super views over the countryside.

We love Higher Tumrose.

It is comfortable and has a view of the countryside that stretches for miles. There are many footpaths that lead to Jubilee Rock, the Beacon and the horses and sheep of the moor. A short walk down the hill takes you to the Blisland Inn, the post office, the community store and the village green. Pop into the church for Sunday services with Vicar Robin Thwaites (check the schedule). Or, a little distance away, try the Snail’s Pace Cafe for their homemade soups and curries. Higher Tumrose was our home away from home and offered everything we needed to feel blissfully at home in Blisland. Thanks to our wonderful hosts, Kim and Sheila Larson.

This is the 4th time I have been to Tumrose although I have always been in the smaller cottage before.

It is a wonderful setting and although Tumrose Cottage is cosy, Higher Tumrose has the best view. Both cottages have enclosed gardens which are good for dogs and there is a lovely walk through the farm up onto Bodmin Moor. Also being central both coasts are within half an hours drive. The pub in the village is dog friendly and serves food and the village shop has a small cafe.

Absolutely stunning place we loved it Amazing views and so big inside Has everything you need also inside Inc Washing Machine Tumble Dryer Dishwasher etc We will be looking to book again same time next year

Lovely traditional holiday home in beautiful location.

Ample room for 7 adults and 2 dogs. Well equipped kitchen - only thing missing was pasta bowls.

There is nothing I would change about the whole location and cottage.

If i were pushed i would suggest perhaps a new mattress in the master bedroom would be a good addition

We had an absolutely wonderful month-long stay at Higher Tumrose.

The location is nothing short of idyllic, perfectly nestled within striking distance of some of Cornwall's must-see attractions. The property itself is a haven for families, offering endless opportunities to explore the farm and moorlands, with plenty to keep everyone entertained. The charming village, complete with a quaint shop, lush green, and a welcoming pub, is just a pleasant stroll away. Mr. and Mrs. Larsen were the epitome of gracious hosts, always on hand with a warm smile and helpful advice, making our stay truly memorable. We will definitely book again. Mel, Emily, Sienna & family Vancouver, Canada

Wonderful stay at your lovely cottage.

Our 2 week stay was amazing.

The views from the house are wonderful and the environment idyllic. We felt very welcomed by Sheila and Kim. The house was spacious and exactly right for our 6 person family stay. From the house you can visit several highlights of Cornwall, being strategically in the middle, but a visit to the local Blisland Inn is a must. The Bodmin Moor was just in walking distance from the cottage. We couldn't have asked for a better holiday in Cornwall.

A lovely cottage.

Complete and comfortabele. Lover the woodburner. Wood was included. Warm welcome by the owner. Including free range eggs!! Great place to explore Bodmin moor and Southwest west cornwall. We enjoyed our stay and recomend the cottage and the Blisland inn:-)

Lovely spacious cottage.

It had everything we needed for a week’s stay as a family of 6. Beds really comfortable. Lovely views from the windows, our children loved seeing the sheep with their new lambs playing in the field.

This is the second time we’ve stayed here as a couple.

We appreciate the space in the cottage and the absolute peace and privacy which surrounds the place. The views are wonderful out over the fields, allowing us to identify lots of birds. The cottage is not overlooked at all and it’s surrounded by a beautiful large garden, but the owners live a stone’s throw away so are on hand if needed. We were very grateful for their presence and help early one morning when we woke to find the all electric house had suffered a power cut overnight during a storm! Mr and Mrs L were so kind, offering us breakfast and hot tea and a portable gas stove. They were superb, very friendly and their help was much appreciated. This cottage is warm and cosy, the log burner is wonderful and logs are provided whenever you need them. We feel very fortunate to have found this special place and hope we shall be able to stay a third time.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Higher Tumrose.

The location was central to explore Bodmin Moor and the coast . There are plenty of walks from the cottage. The cottage is very well furnished, has a beautiful sun room giving lovely views and is very quiet. The kitchen has more than enough utensils to cook for 7 people and more than adqueate dinner service. There is a dishwasher, washing machine and a tumble dryer, however we used the airing cupboard to dry our clothes. A small clothes rack would not have gone amiss. The bunglow is very spacious allowing everyone to have space and beautifully furnished. Comfortable beds were noted and warm bedding for everyone. The hosts were very generous with their time, help and advice on what to see in the area. The free logs for the fire were well appreciated. Thank you for your generosity, Shah Family London

LOVELY PROPERTY , QUIET , RELAXING , SHORT DISTANCE FROM VILLAGE GREEN WITH LOCAL PUB , VILLAGE SHOP AND CHURCH 5 MINUTE DRIVE TO MAIN A30 TO GET YOU EASILY AROUND CORNWALL SITES TO VISIT

Such a lovely place to spend our Christmas break 2023.

The MASTER bedroom with its splendid views, the spacious living space, plenty of bedrooms to fit 3 adults and 3 children, the lovely walks through the fields, the delight of a wood burner & the friendliest of hosts. Too much to mention really.

Fantastic property in a great location with lovely hosts!

Lots of space for everyone though kept it's cosy feel. Very well equipped kitchen and much appreciated milk & biscuits on arrival. Log burner was a real treat & plenty of logs etc supplied for our stay. All major supermarkets really close by as well. We mainly used it as a base to explore further afield as we werewithin driving distance of many fabulous places so will definitely be back to explore the immediate area more next time. You won't regret booking Higher Tumrose!

We had a fantastic stay, everything we needed or wanted was available in the cottage.

We found the accommodation very clean and comfortable. The hosts were lovely people, very friendly and informative about places to visit in the surrounding areas and always ready to answer any questions. The location was stunning. We will be back.

We enjoyed a very relaxing and enjoyable stay at Higher Tumrose.

The Cottage was well presented and very comfortable. The views are wonderful with pleasant scenery across fields and valleys. The location is ideal for visiting either coast of Cornwall and venturing further afield. Our hosts Mr and. Mrs Larson were really friendly and helpful. An excellent property to stay, relax and unwind.

Yet another fabulous holiday in this comfortable, well equipped cottage.

Well placed to visit beaches on either coast and super walks from the doorstep - perfect for our family and two springers. St Tudy Inn was a great find. Looking forward to our next stay at Higher Tumrose already.

We, 4 adults, 2 small children and 2 dogs, have spent a week here in this large well equipped comfortable cottage situated in a lovely place with great views and handy walks from it.

Easy walking to the village shop and pub with the coast only 15 miles away through interesting country lanes. If you have children do visit Lappa Valley for a very enjoyable day out.

We have had a lovely return visit to higher tumrose, it’s in a great location and has everything you need.

We love sitting in the sunroom in an evening. Even in the pouring rain it didn’t disappoint. Thank you for our lovely second visit here.

An amazing property, views outstanding, cottage well equipped, and the owners were lovely!

Took a bit of finding but Shelia the owner guided us in! The cottage is very spacious and catered for all our needs, would definitely book again!

Excellent property, in a stunning location

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.

Very happy with accommodation.

We found a little bit of Heaven here.

Perfect peace, wonderful views, bird song, beautiful gardens and walking from the door. The cottage was really comfortable and we had everything we needed to make our stay wonderful.

Kim and Sheila are wonderful hosts .

We loved the openness of the cottage and the stunning views. Lucy

Beautiful location, clean and comfortable - our only regret was that the weather was not conducive to us using the outdoor dining area.

Would love to return.

Excellent cottage in a lovely rural setting, very well equipped and comfortable.

Although an older property and has some aging features, everything works and provides an excellent base for exploring this area of Cornwall, with easy reach of both coasts. Lovely position with walking from the door to both wooded streamed areas, and the moor. Great village with well stocked local shop, and great local pub serving excellent food at very good prices with a friendly atmosphere. Ideal for couples or families relaxing in the sunroom, or exploring the area.

We had a wonderful family Christmas at Higher Tumrose.

The hosts were very helpful & welcoming.Tumrose is in a beautiful location on the moor & was warm & comfortable. This was our second visit. We found it to be home from home & definitely if available would hope to make another visit during 2023.

Higher Tumrose was a perfect place to be for our Holiday!

It was quiet and peaceful, beautifully equipped, with stunning views across the fields and woods. Secure and exciting for Rossi and Billy (our 4 legged friends) to explore, and plenty of good walks nearby. The house was spotlessly clean with most attractive furniture that was comfortable and homely. The attention to detail was excellent, and Mr and Mrs Larsen were both welcoming and kind and we enjoyed looking around their interesting Farm. We explored both the Church and the Pub in the Village- both very interesting and well worth a visit! Altogether this was a restful and enjoyable week in an interesting area of previously unknown deepest Cornwall that we will definitely return to as soon as possible. Mike, Annie and Jenny.

We have stayed at Higher Tumrose before and enjoyed our stay just as much this time, despite the turn in the weather.

We rebooked for next year within 24 hours of getting home. Beautiful cottage. Great location.

A fantastic cottage, quiet and really clean and comfortably able to accommodate a party of six adults.

The stay was enhanced by some nice touches that were left for us, from toilet paper and dishwasher tablets through to some lovely chocolate biscuits. The cottage is approx 30 mins from Port Isaac to the North and Fowey to the South, so ideally located for days out and about. I could not recommend Higher Tumrose enough and would definitely come again.

Lovely property, well kept.

Really friendly owners. Beautiful views! Thank you

As always, beautiful cottage, perfect location- another fantastic week here.

The cottage has everything you could want/need- great for young families. Would def recommend, and be returning!

We were thrilled with this beautiful cottage which had everything there that you could have wished for.

Extremely spacious, including the fourth bedroom which although small was more than adequate. The master bedroom is amazing! Good communication from the owner who is nearby, very helpful, but not at all intrusive. Lovely setting, surrounded by fields.

We had a lovely time thanks.

We have been coming as a family for about 30 years and have always enjoyed our stay. The house is very comfortable and Mr and Mrs Larsen very welcoming.

We had the best holiday ever at Higher Tumrose with our 2 dogs.

The property is wonderful with stunning views from every window. We were so sad to go home and leave this heavenly place. There are walks directly from the house and the local area is beautiful. The owner was very friendly and welcoming.

Lovely property, superb position with lovely conservatory overlooking the hills.

Very comfortable property, with all necessary facilities, log burner, dishwasher and well equipped kitchen. Very peaceful and great for super local pub ( Blissland Arms), excellent local shop with friendly service. Great walking from the cottage door.

Beautiful place to stay and relax, owners were very friendly and have a beautiful collie.

to be able to walk around the back of the property through the owners private paddocks and be on Bodmin Moor in ten minutes was a real joy, just such a beautiful area and the walks were amazing. after a long walk with the dogs to get back light up the woodburner and have something nice cooking in the well stocked kitchen with a glass of red (or two). the perfect place to unwind and relax. Thank you

The property reflected the price paid.

We would not recommend it for the “high” season because the facilities do not match the price that would be paid then. The single bedroom should be a shower room for the use of the double bedroom at that end of the house. The owners were very nice and helpful.

Just to thank Mr and Mrs Larsen for their friendship and for allowing us the privilege of being able to stay in a beautiful location with the solitude we all need from time to time to recharge our batteries and relax Thank you very much

Higher Tumrose is a beautiful cottage set in a very rural location.

Everything we needed was provided. The view is gorgeous with the added antics of the small flock of sheep. Our dog enjoyed sunbathing in the garden or warming herself in the sun room. Beds were comfortable. We particularly loved our master suite. The village has a very welcoming pub with a small restaurant. The portion sizes were enormous! There is also a small but well stocked community shop. One of the houses nearby sells homemade jams and preserves and a couple of houses sell fresh eggs. A perfect place for our Cornish escape. Our only regret? That we didn’t book two weeks. Never mind, I’m sure we’ll be back soon!

What a fantastic place to stay - extremely well equipped, nothing has been forgotten.

Higher Tumrose is a comfortably furnished home with quality furniture, some very lovely pieces and book cases to rival a library. The whole place was spotless and all topped off with views to die for plus we had super weather too. Our dogs loved the immaculate garden but one did take a leap of faith and had a fabulous time in the field opposite ;) ! A 10 minute stroll downhill brings you to the prettiest village around which has a shop and a welcoming pub serving very very generous portions of good food and an excellent selection of local ales. We will be back, and can only presume that the previous negative reviewer was staying at a different accommodation.

Property is well placed for visiting the east and west coasts.

Short walk to the village and pub does great food with plenty of outside seating. While the property is large with great sized rooms, apart from the bathrooms it needs some TLC and a good clean. Dirty windows, dust on the back of doors and towel rails, dirty sockets in the kitchen and doors need a good clean. I wouldn’t touch the drier and oven! This is the first property we have stayed in where we have felt uncomfortable with the cleanliness.

A lovely cottage in a beautiful quiet country setting yet with everything close by.

Very private garden, ideal for the dogs. Fabulous walks on your doorstep. Accommodating and charming hosts. We will be back.

A super house with a lovely sunroom,sitting room and a well equipped kitchen .

Loads of room for everybody . Beautiful peaceful location - great to be away from the crowds at the beach but easy access to both north and south . The house is located in a pretty village with a pub and community shop. Thoroughly recommended.

Such a beautiful cottage and location.

The cottage is very well equipped, with more than enough space for 5 adults, a dog and two small children. Absolutely gorgeous, incredibly peaceful, I hope we'll be able to return!

We had a wonderful time, the house was perfect in every way.

This property is the place for time away from the hassle and troubles of daily life.

A real chance to recharge the battery.

We were 2 families and the house was a great layout for us and a fantastic location.

The only recommendation I would make is the white goods in the kitchen are quite old and need updating, especially the washing machine (the clothes smelt clean, but didn't necessarily look it!).

Fantastic property with breathtaking views.

The master bedroom in particular has the most incredible views from the windows- amazing start to your day when you have a cup of tea staring out! Great space and has everything you could possibly need. We loved staying here and were so sad to leave. Gorgeous property, beautiful area and fantastic owners! Thank you! Highly recommend this property. Will def return!

This beautiful cottage is in a quiet part of Cornwall the views are spectacular and walking to Bodmin moor is on your doorstep owners are friendly facilities are very good only small niggle were the 10 steps to front door they are shallow and easier than I thought but if you have difficulty going up steps could be a problem they are slightly slippery at the sides if it’s wet I have arthritis in my knees and I managed to get up and down them there is a very handy hand rail to hang onto we enjoyed are stay very much would love to go back sometime

Lovely quiet location.

Friendly, helpful owners. Well equipped. Warm, cosy cottage. Lots of hot water. Short walk to the village and to the Moor.

We specifically chose this house because of it’s location on the moor.

It is beautifully situated and we walked everyday. It was so peaceful and relaxing and the house provides everything you need. It is well located to explore the many lovely parts of Cornwall but for us the moor itself was the main attraction. The village is idillic and has a lovely community shop and pub.

The owners were very helpful and lovely The cottage was beautiful and the views were amazing We have booked again for next year

On the photos it looks like a bungalow but it is built on the slope of a hill so there are quite few steps up to the front door.

It would have been helpful to know this. I have rheumatoid arthritis and go through periods of ill health when steps would be a real problem to me. People with limited mobility need to be aware. Other than that this bungalow is really spacious and comfortable- we really enjoyed staying there.

This cottage is fabulous , there is everything in it you could possibly need , its lovely and spacious with the most outstanding views .

Peaceful and beautiful . The owner was on site in the evening to welcome us , not intrusive at all , we did not see them again except to wave to . We will definately be back . PS beautiful dog called Connie as well

Our stay at Higher Tumrose was very nice and all the family including the dogs felt very welcome it’s in a lovely location and it was all in one level which was good.

The only downside was it could have been cleaner as there was dust in places and cobwebs around.. the shower in the en-suite was not very good as it was slow, apart from those 2 things it is a very enjoyable cottage set in an amazing part of the countryside

The property exceeded our expectations.

The house is all on one level & was amazing & plenty of room for 7 with 4 very good size bedrooms. This is a large property with plenty of space to all be together or have some time away to yourself if desired. Both of the showers were great, especially the main bathroom with the overhead large shower head. The main bathroom has a large bath with central taps too. The conservatory is much bigger than in pics & looks out on to views. The kitchen & main bedroom has the same views at the front of the property. The owners Sheila & Kim were lovely & there was milk & cookies awaiting us on arrival. My mother uses a wheelchair & so the front of the property access is not possible (but I wasn't aware of that from the Sykes site until I read the reviews), However, on reading the reviews I phoned the owner & she was extremely helpful & said there was access around the back of the property over the grass & we did not find this a problem at all, there is just a very slight bank & you can park car at the back access as well. (at the front there is also an old way in which is just 4 steps in between fir trees but this is not currently used but could be possibly in the future if the owners wanted to open up property for the disabled & put a lift in there). There is another review on here about slippy steps to the front of the property but these are made of granite & were not slippy in the slightest & not sure if granite can get slippy - I didn't think so, but all was good with both existing access ways to the property. The property views exceeded expectations & were amazing. Such a peaceful place with stunning views. There is everything you could possibly need at the property, very well equipped kitchen, hairdryer, iron, ironning board, laundry basket, washing line, pegs, bbq, even found a bucket & spade! in porch

Enjoyed the cottage nice and spacious.

The conservatory was nice to sit in on an evening and looking at the views. Could have had better weather but still enjoyed it.

We love staying at Higher Tumrose, that's why we've booked it every May for at least 17 years.

Its a wonderful place.

The farmers are nice people.

We looked up the cottage thinking about going back but we're put off by your prices

Absolutely gorgeous place and the owners are brilliant

The cottage had many thoughtful touches and was very homely.

The owners were very kind with arrangements for my 90 year old mother. Really beautiful views, very quiet and Blisland is a very friendly village. On a sunny day in December the sunroom was a really warm and a lovely place to sit. The kitchen is very well equipped with everything needed including another beautiful view. The heating system and wood burner were excellent although the double bedroom next to the living room could be cold at night. The beds and bedding were very comfortable. The bathrooms were modern and very well equipped. A beautiful setting on a nice farm. Wonderful, thank you!

There is a set of stone steps up to the building that get a little slippery when it is wet.

Very peaceful place with lovely views and just a short walk to a pretty village and up onto Bodmin Moor.

Higher Tumrose is a very cozy, but spacious bungalow. The large lounge has the best wood burning stove I’ve ever used - so easy to light. There was plenty of equipment in the kitchen. Everything worked although the appliances are a bit elderly (the microwave is small). The beds were very comfortable too. The downside; the main bathroom shower was little more than a dribble which meant queuing for the electric en-suite one. There are ten steps up to the front door and the paving is slippery when wet. Only a problem if you book the property, like us, with an elderly parent in mind. Bizarrely the sun lounge was a fly graveyard! This aside, Higher Tumrose was a great place to stay for exploring North Cornwall. We loved the pub too - great beer and really friendly.

We would like to thank the hosts Mr and Mrs Jensen for their kindness, friendship and hospitality.

They were there if we needed them and yet left us alone to enjoy the peaceful surroundings of the cottage. The views and the tranquility of the cottage made a perfect holiday for us. The cottage was warm and very comfortable well equipped. For us it made for a perfect time away to leave as far as we could the trials and tribulations of our normal lives behind us and just enjoy each others company in a wonderful setting. Please thank Mr and Mrs Jensen very much for allowing us to have the opportunity to stay at Higher Tumrose.

We had a great time.

Great cottage which had everything that we needed. Weather was fabulous for both weeks. Already booked for next year!

Another week in a beautiful cottage with friendly owners.

Found this wonderfully peaceful place last year & had to go back. If you are looking for somewhere to unwind this is it. Traditional village pub very close for good meals & a wonderful community run shop - please use it so locals don't lose it.

We were very surprised to see you charging a booking fee.

We assume that Sykes have introduced this charge which is unwelcome.