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The Retreat

(Ref. 1101634)

St Keyne near Liskeard, Cornwall Show on map

4.7

Sykes rating

  • 2 Guests

  • 1 Bedroom

  • 1 Bathroom

  • Pets Yes

Features

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

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29 Customer Reviews

  • "A very nicely presented cottage, clean with all the amenities needed for a pleasant stay."

    .very helpful owners who came and got us when stranded at Looe railway station, when train was cancelled in the evening..

    Reviewed by Michael5.0Sep 2024

  • "Not really suitable for people with disabilities, very steep steps to the cottage and the garden."

    Car parking is a distance from the cottage, the owners are very friendly and helpful. Very nice welcome pack, the train station is very nearby and we made use of it to trip into Looe. If you have a fear of driving on narrow roads, it’s not the place for you.

    Reviewed by Robert4.1Sep 2024

  • "The Retreat was perfect."

    Great location for exploring. The owner greeted us on arrival, had left tea, coffee, milk and a bottle of wine. Inside the place was lovely, very clean. I would definitely recommend. My two Jack Russell’s loved exploring the garden.

    Reviewed by Lisa5.0Aug 2024

  • "Excellent, friendly and welcoming."

    We, thoroughly enjoyed our stay in a superbly equipped property. Thank you.

    Reviewed by Neil5.0Jul 2024

  • "What an amazing place to stay."

    So peaceful and relaxing. Everything we needed was there for us. Hosts Anne and Paul did everything to make our stay perfect. A big Thankyou to both of you. There is a small railway station (St Keyne Wishing Well ) about a minute from the house ,we used it everyday to travel between Liskeard and Looe. If you want a quiet,peaceful, relaxing holiday we would highly recommend that you stay here. Dave and Jean

    Reviewed by Dave5.0Jul 2024

  • "Our only comment is that the steps from the kitchen up to the main garden are difficult to get up and down ."

    ... due to our age related ailments. New steps and higher rails both sides would help. The owners, Ann and Pip were very nice people, how Ann copes with 2 jobs is incredible!!! We had great weather and enjoyed our stay very much. Gerry and Diane & Maggie (dog)

    Reviewed by Gerald4.1Jun 2024

  • "Excellent cottage, comfortable and beautifully furnished."

    Lovely for a relaxing holiday away from it all. Railway halt is up the road, easy travels to Looe and Liskeard.

    Reviewed by Raymond5.0May 2024

  • "A lovely stay here for a week."

    Comfortable and relaxing-listening to the birds and sheep whilst drinking our morning coffee in the secluded garden. Would happily stay here again if looking to holiday in this area of Cornwall

    Reviewed by Cathy4.7May 2024

  • "The Retreat is perfectly named, an ideal location, quiet with a rear secure garden which is perfect on a sunny day and is great for any pets."

    The owners were perfect hosts, were very helpful and we will definitely be returning.

    Reviewed by Peter5.0Apr 2024

  • "Stayed here for a short break."

    Lovely and cosy and close to A30 to explore the area. Would recommend to friends and family. Dog friendly as well.

    Reviewed by Robert5.0Mar 2024

  • "Lovely quiet cottage with friendly owners next door and close to the quiet rail link to Looe."

    Reviewed by Colin5.0Oct 2023

  • "The Retreat was a lovely quiet,comfortable place ."

    It had everything you could possibly need.The kitchen was very well equipped.the living room was spacious with a dining table and 2 comfy leather couches and nice tv.The bedroom has plenty of storage with a nice comfy bed.The garden is enclosed so pets can roam freely.The owners could'nt have been nicer,a bottle of wine and a packet of biscuits was left for us along with lots of bottled water.The Retreat was spotlessly clean and I can't recommend highly enough.

    Reviewed by Gray5.0Sep 2023

  • "What a lovely, comfortable place."

    Kind, thoughtful owners, too. We much appreciated the pint of milk and bottle of wine! A fabulous stay. Thank you.

    Reviewed by Sally5.0May 2023

  • "Property was great, could not fault the place, very well equipped and had a wonderful time there, would differently go back again."

    The owners were very helpful and friendly.

    Reviewed by Mary5.0Mar 2023

  • "Very pleasant place to stay quiet, relaxing And I was very pleasant When we ..."

    Very pleasant place to stay quiet, relaxing And I was very pleasant When we arrived showed us round the property told about train timetable And about local shops would consider going back for another short break

    Reviewed by Caroline5.0Dec 2022

  • "Really nice well equipped quiet cottage convenient for access by rail to Looe and the rest of Cornwall."

    Nice and warm in the winter and friendly owner next door who quickly fixed a small problem with the heating. Only improvement would be addition of an airer to dry clothes.

    Reviewed by Kevin3.8Nov 2022

  • "Lovely and comfortable cottage in a tranquil and great setting."

    The cottage is within easy access to a small but quiet, train stop/station, several areas and facilities such as a large Morrison supermarket with petrol/diesel, take outs and restaurants/pubs. The host are wonderful, helpful and kind too. Everything in the cottage is of good quality and very comfortable bed and furniture. We enjoyed our short break with our two dogs, hope to book another break in the near future. Thank you to the lovely owners of the cottage. Mew family/Hampshire

    Reviewed by Hanaa Y5.0Nov 2022

  • "The property was in quiet area, it was clean and comfortable."

    Every thing was there that you needed. The downside was the Wi Fi , my wifes iPad kept cutting out and I was unable to connect my iPad or laptop to it.

    Reviewed by David4.4Oct 2022

  • "The cottage was in a handy place for us as we have family close by."

    It would be good to have a welcome folder with instructions for the appliances and information on bin days, Wi-Fi code etc., it’s the first cottage we have stayed in that hasn’t done this. We found the bathroom and bedroom rather cold. We would stay again but in the summer months with the lighter nights, it’s a bit remote and pitch black once it goes dark as obviously no street lamps.

    Reviewed by Cynthia3.4Oct 2022

  • "I enjoyed my stay, and hope to return some time soon."

    The Cottage is very clean and comfortable. Within no time it felt like home. Pip the owner was on hand to greet me, and make me welcome. Having the station, which is a two minute walk away was a real bonus, which I made use of on several occasions for trips to liskeard and looe. From Liskeard Station you have more options with rail travel, which I used to get myself to Truro. The Cottage is in quiet picturesque setting with the old mill opposite. All in all a great cottage to relax and unwind.

    Reviewed by Barry4.4Sep 2022

  • "Lovely comfortable property."

    Very well equipped. Owners very welcoming. A good base for exploring Cornwall.

    Reviewed by Barbara5.0Sep 2022

  • "The owner was very very nice could not do enough for you very clean plenty to ..."

    The owner was very very nice could not do enough for you very clean plenty to do and see didn't need car caught train every were so easy and cheap people round were we stayed were so nice and helpful Keith gerogie

    Reviewed by Keith5.0Jul 2022

  • "We had a wonderful holiday at the aptly named Retreat."

    It is beautifully situated within a delightful forest and so peaceful. The landlords Pip & Ann couldn’t have made us more welcome and the thoughtful bottle of wine / milk on arrival was greatly appreciated! Close to the gorgeous harbour of Looe and another at fantastic Polperro, we had lots to see and do when we fancied it. We couldn’t recommend this amazing place highly enough & already planning our return.

    Reviewed by Janis5.0Jun 2022

  • "Nice property, lovely owners in a pretty, rural location."

    Only thing I would I say is that wifi would be handy in this area, especially if wanting to plan activities for your stay. Suitable for our family of two adults, a toddler and 2 medium dogs.

    Reviewed by Lloyd3.8Jun 2022

  • "Cosy get away cottage."

    .Very helpful owners.. Well equipped and clean.

    Reviewed by Carole3.8May 2022

  • "Lovely property and welcoming owners - I would stay again and I have reccomended this place to my friends."

    It had everything you need for a comfortable stay and it was very clean.

    Reviewed by Arrandeep4.7May 2022

  • "Lovely little cottage in a peaceful location but with easy access to the A38."

    Clean and well equipped. Secluded patio and small, enclosed garden area. Friendly owner but not intrusive. Had a lovely break, thank you!

    May 2022

  • "Lovely cosy cottage, friendly and helpful owner , superb peaceful location , thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the retreat."

    Nov 2021

  • "The Retreat is a beautiful place to stay."

    It is immaculately clean, very well equipped and extremely comfortable. From the beautiful little station which is a stones throw away you can get to some beautiful places.

    Jun 2021

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Summary

  • Single-storey
  • One double bedroom
  • Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Kitchen
  • Living/dining room with electric fire
  • Night storage heaters with electric fire
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher
  • TV with Freeview, VHS, DVD, WiFi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Highchair and cot available upon request
  • Off-road parking for 1 car
  • Enclosed garden with patio, furniture and barbecue
  • Two well-behaved dogs welcome
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Shop and pub 2.5 miles

The property

Liskeard 2.7 miles.

Adjoining an original mill house in St Keyne near Liskeard, Cornwall is this wonderful, single-storey cottage of The Retreat.

Resting a stone's throw away from a railway station, whilst being within reach of a range of coastal sights as well as Bodmin Moor, The Retreat is ideal for a couple who really want to explore this part of Cornwall.

An off-road parking space welcomes you on arrival, so you can unload your belongings and swiftly start your holiday.

Enter the cottage be welcomed by a charming living/dining room, where you can relax on the leather sofas and enjoy a DVD or a Freeview show on the TV; switch on the electric fire to warm your toes!

Continue to the well-presented kitchen, where wooden units behold a collection of fantastic appliances, including a slimline dishwasher and an electric cooker.

When you've prepared a mouthwatering meal, take it through to the living/dining room and enjoy it at the dining table, or take it out to the enclosed patio, where your furry friend can stretch out whilst you dine alfresco.

When sleep calls, move through the property to the double bedroom, where wooden furnishings give the space a charming and homely feel.

In the morning, freshen up in the bathroom, where a lovely bath with shower over allows you to enjoy a relaxing soak, before wandering out to explore the area.

Travel a short distance into Liskeard, via car or train, where all your amenities await in one handy location, as well as access to the Liskeard Museum and Moyclare Cornish Garden, along with the nearby Adrenalin Quarry Ltd.

Head to the coast and spend the day in Looe, home to the lovely East Looe Beach, where you can sunbathe and enjoy views of Looe Island, West Looe Harbour with its picturesque boats sailing along the waters, along with access to the wonderful Kilminorth Woods.

For a day packed with history and nature, be sure to visit Bodmin, where the Bodmin Jail Attraction and Bodmin Keep will entertain you, and Bodmin Moor provides an outdoor haven to explore, with alpaca trekking, and walks to the Trippet Stone Circle and the Halvana Plantation can be found.

St Austell, home to the St Eden Project, Truro with its amazing cathedral, and the surfing hub of Newquay are all within reach, offering even more to see and do.

A wonderful stay for you and your loved one awaits at The Retreat.

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About the location

LISKEARD

Looe 9 miles, Bodmin 13 miles.

The historic market town of Liskeard is located in South East Cornwall at the head of the Looe Valley. The town is home to a number of shops, pubs and restaurants. The beaches and harbour of the quaint fishing port of Looe is a mere 9 miles away. In-between there’s fishing at nearby Siblyback Lake, the Donkey Sanctuary at St Ann's Chapel, Cotehele House (NT) and gardens, and the championship golf course at St Mellion International Resort. Head to the world-famous Eden Project for a superb day out with the children. Even the maritime city of Plymouth with its historic Barbican docks area, outstanding shops, theatres and restaurants and the National Maritime Museum is only 30 minutes by car.

This property offers the following short breaks:

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