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The Retreat

(Ref. 1154375)

Cardinham Woods, Bodmin, Cornwall Show on map

Customer rating 4.9

How reviews work

A property's star rating is the average of the star ratings received from guests that wish for their review to be published

Sykes rating

  • 4 Guests

  • 2 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets: Yes

Features

  • Hot tub
  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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  • lovely (8)
  • place (8)
  • comfortable (8)
  • stay (6)
  • no (6)
  • clean (5)

12 Customer Reviews

  • "The Retreat was amazing clean warm comfortable and everything you can ask for to get away from the hassle of everyday life this was my first time in the Retreat but not my first time staying here maybe my 4th the family who own it are amazing people and will go above and beyond for you to make sure everything is ok I cant rate this place enough and definitely cant wait to go back."

    The views, the lodge the feeling of been out in nature and to top it amazing hosts and family to welcome you or leave you alone which ever you want what more could you want

    Reviewed by Annmarie5.0★Oct 2025

  • "If your looking for a relaxing, comfortable property as a base to explore Cornwall from look no further."

    Away from main roads and noise but still close enough with a 10 min drive through interesting cornish lanes (you never know whats round the corner) to various supermarkets in Bodmin. Owners leave you in peace but are on hand if you need anything, perfect for us. Second visit here as previously stayed in The View an adjacent property which was perfect for two. Thank you for another relaxing stay.

    Reviewed by Paul5.0★Oct 2025

  • "What a lovely place to spend a holiday , very friendly and helpful owners."

    Beautiful location with amazing views. The accommodation is clean , well equiped with washing machine , dishwasher ECT. Very comfortable reclining sofas, comfy beds and personal garden and Jacuzzi. We will book here again.

    Reviewed by Caroline5.0★Oct 2025

  • "Sharon was a great host."

    The place was clean, everything you need is there, just bring food, which morrisons and aldi is just 5-7 mins drive away. Attractions are close, and if you only want to see local area, cardinham woods is only 5 mins away, where we got the freshly baked scones , was one of the best! And if you want the best freshly baked pasty and sausage roll… Bodmin Jail cafe called moor is the best too and its only 9 mins drive, so far… its the best accomodation we have been so far… the garden is beautiful… saw rabbits around, and the view is spectacular! Plan to go back again one day! very peaceful… we have unlimited access to our own hot tub, and played badminton in the garden too. Its the best one! I hope the place can be known so more can experience the serenity and the rest we all long for.

    Hi Danna and family, thank you so much for your wonderful review we’re so happy you all had special family time together and enjoyed staying at the retreat and exploring cornwall, it was lovely meeting you all, All the best Sharon xxx Property Owner

    Reviewed by Danna5.0★Jul 2025

  • "This property was ideal, comfortable and clean beautiful countryside view."

    Ideal as a centre point to travel all around Cornwall. It's a place we will be going back to. The road to it was just a small lane so be careful as there are still idiots that drive to fast for a country road! Would highly recommend this holiday let

    Reviewed by John5.0★Jul 2025

  • "Lovely place, loads to do in the area."

    Owners are very friendly.

    Reviewed by Jenny5.0★Jun 2025

  • "It was a lovely cottage,off the beaten track but in a really lovely place to stay."

    Sharon was so friendly, nothing was to much trouble,would definetly stay again and would highly recommend it. i think sykes should be more careful with the disciption saying it had 2 bathrooms when it has only one bathroom, then a seperate toilet in up stairs bedroom.Beautiful ,gorgeous cottage, very clean and comfortable beds and really comfortable sofas.Perfect.

    Hi Chris, it was great to meet you all, thanks for your fabulous review, so happy you all had a lovey time xx we’re look forward to seeing you all in the future Enjoy the rest of the summer Sharon xxx Property Owner

    Reviewed by Chris5.0★Jun 2025

  • "What a lovely cottage."

    The hosts ate very welcoming and make you feel right at home. The cottage itself is situated in a lovely and quiet position with excellent views over the countryside (especially from the hottub). It is ideally positioned to explore Cornwall with most areas being around an hour away. Will definitely recommend The Retreat to others and will be planning our next stay here soon.

    Thank you both so much for your wonderful review!!! We’re so happy you both had a lovely time, Thank you so much for recommendations it means a lot to us, and we look forward to meeting you again, all the best Sharon and Lee xx Property Owner

    Reviewed by Doug5.0★May 2025

  • "Lovely area, sweet little holiday let."

    Very attentive hosts. Sadly the hot tub was not working for the entirety of our stay, it did get rectified by the end of our stay but was a bit disappointed not to have it for the whole holiday. Comfortable accommodation, hot tub overlooked by another property which you couldn’t tell from the pictures before arrival.

    Hi Livvy, thank you for your review, we’re so happy you both enjoyed your stay, apologies again that the hot tub was not working for a couple of days as the electric on the board had blown, and as it was the weekend so I couldn’t get an engineer out till Monday to fix it, we did offer for you to use another hot tub next to you, it was very unfortunate as this is the only time the hot tub has not been up and running, we’re glad you had a lovely holiday and fabulous weather All the best Sharon and Lee x Property Owner

    Reviewed by Livvy4.0★May 2025

  • "Such a lovely place to stay !"

    The cottage sits on the edge of the woods with beautiful views of the countryside . The hot tub was amazing and very well maintained. Very peaceful and lovely to watch the little bunnies running around in the morning. Sharon was an amazing host and very welcoming on arrival. The walks in the surrounding woods were perfect for our dog Winston and there is a lovely stream you can walk down to also. The retreat has everything you need and the beds are so comfortable! . Only one thing I could see was missing and that was a potato masher .. I really needed it when cooking, but everything else was perfect . We normally like to travel to different parts of Cornwall and never go somewhere twice, but I would definitely come back to the retreat again. thank you for a great holiday xx

    Aww thanks for such a lovely review, you were perfect guests, on your return, you will find a potato masher and treats for lovely Winston, Enjoy the rest of the summer Sharon and Lee xxx Property Owner

    Reviewed by Heather5.0★Aug 2024

  • "Had a wonderful short break (stay) at The Retreat."

    Lovely helpful owners and will certainly stay here or at one of their other cottages (close by) again.

    Reviewed by David5.0★May 2024

  • "The retreat was lovely, the beds was comfortable hot tub was big and the views was amazing."

    Washer and dishwasher was a added bonus if you need anything the owners will get it you and they are loving people I would recommend this place

    Reviewed by Tanya5.0★May 2024

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Summary

  • Please note: In between 5th November 2025 and 31st January 2026 this property accommodates short breaks with a minimum stay requirement of 3 nights.Outside this period only weekly bookings can be accommodated starting on a Friday
  • Two bedrooms with TVs: 1 x king size with en-suite, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor king size
  • Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Living/dining room
  • Oil central heating
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with ice box, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle and toaster
  • WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Enclosed garden with furniture and hot tub
  • One well behaved dog welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop and pub 4.7 miles
  • Off road parking - please note: car charging is not allowed at the property
  • Can be booked together with 1124721 (The View) to sleep 6 guests

The property

The Retreat is a beautifully-furnished, dormer-style cottage, on the edge of Cardinham Woods, the perfect go-to Cornish destination.

Nestled in the heart of Cornwall, near Bodmin Moors, making it the best location for north and south coastal beaches and tourist attractions.

Boasting stunning countryside views, The Retreat welcomes four guests to experience a charming and peaceful getaway in Cornwall.

Cross the threshold into your new home-from-home and make yourselves right at home by putting your feet up infront of the Smart TV in the living/dining room.

The chef of the group can utilise the kitchen to cook up some lovely culinary creations which can be shared at the dining table while you plan the days ahead over a bottle of bubbly.

If you prefer to dine alfresco, venture out onto your very own private patio where you can enjoy a feast and admire your beautiful surroundings; for an added touch of decadence take a relaxing soak in the bubbling hot tub and relax as the stars appear overhead.

When the evening draws to a close, retreat to one of the two, well-appointed king sized bedrooms to catch your rest.

One of these boasts an en-suite for that added touch of privacy and helps ensure there are never any morning queues when it comes to getting ready.

In the morning, head to the spacious shower room to freshen up ahead of your day's adventures.

If you can tear yourself away from this fantastic dwelling, begin your day with a trip to Cornwall's finest beaches, or the local villages and the moors, all before indulging in dinner and drinks at one of several pubs, restaurants and bars on offer here.

Nature lovers may appreciate a day spent in Forestry England’s Cardinham Woods whereas animal enthusiasts are guaranteed to love Alpaca Trekking at Moor View Alpacas; embark on a range of walking, hiking or cycling trails that can be discovered in this lovely part of Cornwall.

However you choose to while away the days here in Cornwall, do it from the stunning home-from-home of The Retreat.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £150.

Where you’ll be staying

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BODMIN

Lostwithiel 6 miles; St. Austell 13 miles; Padstow 16 miles; Newquay 21 miles.

Bodmin, the one-time County Town of Cornwall with its narrow streets, shops and pubs, is perfectly placed for exploring all that this fabulous holiday area has to offer. The outstanding surf, rugged cliffs and hidden coves of the north coast beaches and the quieter sands and river estuaries of the south coast are both 15 miles away while on the edge of town is the fascinating museum and haunting presence of the old Bodmin Jail. The popular Camel Trail for cyclists and walkers also winds its way through the town on its journey to the sea at Padstow. Close by are the open spaces and wind swept grandeur of Bodmin Moor while the incomparable Eden Project (11 miles), Falmouth’s National Maritime Museum (30 miles) and the beautiful harbour town of Padstow with its famous pubs and restaurants (16 miles) make for great days out. Also within easy reach and ideal for a fun-filled day out, guests can visit Lanhydrock House, the small town of Fowey and Charlestown with its Tall Ships, The Eden Project and Lostwithiel. There is a good choice of country pubs and restaurants in the surrounding area.

Please note: In between 5th November 2025 and 31st January 2026 this property accommodates short breaks with a minimum stay requirement of 3 nights.Outside this period only weekly bookings can be accommodated starting on a Friday.
Can be booked with 1124721 (The View) to sleep 6 guests

Car charging is not allowed at this property

Flexible cancellation terms

If you cancel before 12 noon , get all of your money back:

  • Rent
  • Extras
  • Fees

excluding the Flexible Cancellation fee and any insurance premium.

There are a small number of circumstances where you can’t use Flexible Cancellation. See the Flexible Cancellation Terms that apply.