Higher Kernick Farm

Spacious throughout, comfortable and not lacking anything we could think of.

With bedrooms upstairs in roof of bungalow they do get hot so you need to plan your shade and ventilation in the day for cooler nights but pedestal fans provided as well. Tranquil location, if you don’t like narrow lanes research the wider road from Launceston.

A lovely relaxing cottage, with fantastic views.

The owners very friendly and welcoming.

It is beautiful house and a wonderful setting.

The accommodation was perfect for seven of us and a dog. The gardens are lovely with well kept lawns to sit out on and relax in privacy. In all directions there are stunning views, at night with clear skies it is the perfect place for star gazing as there is no light pollution. We had stayed hear 4 years earlier and was pleased to re-visit. The owners are very helpful and are available if you have any questions. A very enjoyable holiday on the Devon Cornwall border easy access to both counties for exploring.

What a great stay, no problems of an early check-in and late check-out, gardens all fenced in, so no problems of the dogs running around, excellent advice from Bryan for which fields would be good for taking the dogs for a walk.

Had a couple of issues, which Bryan was round in a flash and sorted. He also kept the wood topped up for the open fire. House was more spacious than it looks online, nice and quiet area, very clean, overall would highly recommend.

Wonderful property in a peaceful scenic location.

A great central position from which to explore Cornwall. Bryan the owner was most helpful, telling us which fields were accessible to exercise our dog. My son taught himself a couple of songs on the piano. Would love to stay again and de-stress.

Wonderful house with amazing views, Bryan was a lovely host who looked after us.

The house is big and stands on its own so very private. The Springer spaniel pub is amazing very dog-friendly and did an amazing Sunday lunch. The Eliot arms is also a very friendly pub both not far from the house. Would definitely recommend this property in North Cornwall ☀️

I travelled to Higher Kernick Farm with my husband and two children aged 8 and 9.

My parents also joined us. The property was excellent. Plenty of space for us to enjoy. The garden and views were stunning. The children could play safely in the enclosed garden without me worrying. Bedrooms were spacious and with 3 separate bathrooms in the property this really helped with the practicalities of getting everyone ready for a family day out! The property had everything we needed and the beds were really comfy. Kitchen was very spacious so plenty of room for food storage or cooking. Also very helpful to have separate washing machine and dryer if needed! The location allowed us to explore Cornwall easily. We visited Looe, Tintagel, Newquay and Bude. Alongside Hidden Valley and Camel Creek for the children. I would certainly recommend this property for families. Spotting the wildlife out the window was an added bonus to! Bryan and Carol the hosts were very helpful and welcoming. Providing exact directions and also checking in whilst we were there to see if everything was ok. They even allowed us to arrive earlier and leave later which was perfect. Thank you both for a lovely stay, we will certainly be back!

This was a fantastic cottage, beautiful, well-equipped, fabulous garden which was great for our dogs, and beautiful views from the garden and living room.

Spacious and comfortable. Easy access to all we needed in Launceston, and 35 mins from our favourite north coast beaches. Highly recommend.

We had an amazing stay here, the farm is located in the countryside with outstanding views and is ideal for day trips out to Launceston or Bude.

The property itself was just what we needed with every room offering something different, perfect for the entire family.

Amazing location, a must if you enjoy the peace and quiet.

Beautiful home, fully equipped. Will definitely visit again, thank you

A beautifully situated place, so peaceful.

A great garden for the dogs. Wildlife and birds. Although a little dated, the property is so spacious and well designed we had a lovely time. We were happy to stay put for a couple of days chilling out completely. Its situation is such that you can visit north or south coast in well under an hour. We loved it. Bryan couldn’t have been more helpful. Jan & Ian

Lovely Cottage lovely views very isolated but we didn't mind that.

The owner was very helpful and kind. However, we must stress that the garden IS NOT SAFE for dogs. They can get thru the hedge all round the garden and the cows make things worse by coming over to have a look at us. It was stressful to say the least we were so worried for the safety of our dogs getting out and chasing the farm animals. The accuracy of the listing is not correct when stating "enclosed garden"

A very clean and relaxing cottage with great views.

The owner is really helpful.

The property was in a fantastic rural setting; warm, clean and comfortable - it even had a grand piano!

We spent Christmas relaxing in front of a beautiful open fire, walking in the fields and on the moor, sampling the delights of Jamaica Inn and gradually letting go of all the pressures of the year in this idyllic place. Bryan and Carol are superb hosts - and if you're interested, do chat to Bryan about all the environmental projects he is doing on his farm. I cannot commend this cottage and these people highly enough.

The cottage was all that we could wish for and more.

The beds were very comfortable and the kitchen well equipped. We would not hesitate in booking the property again the next time we wish to holiday in the Launceston area. The hosts were very helpful and friendly.

House is great with everything you need for a great holiday.

Very comfortable. The views are spectactular. We had a lovely time and would definetely go again.

Bryan was a brilliant host ,he spoke to me on several occasions to check everything was going ok,without being intrusive.

The house and location is great for visiting all the local amenities and near by beaches. The property is well equipped with everything you could need including a gas barbecue. The children loved the garden with the apple and plum trees. The hedgerows were full of blackberries, so pies and puddings were on the menu. We will return. Thank you Bryan.

This was our first family holiday in quite a few years and our stay here made it all the more special.

The property is stunning very spacious for 7 guests couldn't think of anything Bryan and Carol hadn't thought of, Bryan is extremely helpful and popped to check we were ok with pointers for local dog walks. The views are breathtaking and the area is so relaxing and tranquil we didn't want to leave. Would highly recommend and would love a return stay.

I have actually forgotten how many times we have stayed at this property but it must at least four.

We certainly would not keep returning unless it was first rate. The quiet and peace of the farm is always relaxing and the house is very comfortable and very reasonably priced. Bryan is an excellent host and owner, always willing to go the extra mile to make our stay comfortable and enjoyable.

We have been doing self catering holidays with family and friends for over a decade and multiple times a year and we all felt this was the best stay we have had so far and we will definitely return to this property very soon.

Location, cleanliness, comfort are all fantastic. Could do with additional cooking spoons and tumbler glasses for the whiskey drinkers.

A wonderful family (Granny, Grandad, son & daughter-in-law, daughter & son-in-law, 3 granddaughters and Charlie the Labrador) holiday at Higher Kernick Farm.

The house is amazing with everything we needed. Having en suite bath/shower rooms was excellent and the additional downstairs toilet a bonus. The garden was really good, a real sun trap and great for sitting outside in the evenings. Charlie was in dog heaven with so many new smells and places to explore and it was good to know the garden was well secured. Great BBQ and the views spectacular. Bryan, the owner, was very helpful before and during our stay and it was nice to meet him. We would definitely return and, I think, our best holiday with so many places to visit within easy reach (Clovelly, Lydford Gorge and Dartmeet in Devon our favourites) and our older granddaughters were happy with just a 30 minute drive to Trebarwith Strand and they were very lucky to have low tide. The nearby Cornwall at War Museum is well worth a visit as is the Tre, Pol & Pen Farm Shop and don’t miss the Launceston Steam Railway. This is our 3rd holiday with Sykes Cottages and cannot fault them.

The accommodation was fantastic.

Extremely well appointed and contained everything required for a pleasant stay. Very clean and well maintained. All the bedrooms were lovely and the showers were all very hot. Bryan, the owner was extremely helpful and visited during the week to make sure all was OK. The views for the property are fantastic and we also had some great weather, which is always welcomed. Would definitely recommend as a family base for a trip to Cornwall.

What an amazing place.

So piece-full and very specious beautiful house. The setting for the stay is great to get away from the busy day to day pace of life and allows you to just enjoy the fantastic views and wildlife. Bryan the owner is very welcoming and also supplied us with some fans during this summers heat wave which was amazing. A must visit cottage/house.

We’ve had a fantastic time in this well located property.

Spotlessly clean, excellent communication from the owner-Bryan. 100% will recommend.

We had a fantastic week at Higher Kernick Farm, the cottage was fantastic lots of space indoors and outdoors particularly liked that fact that everyone had their own bathroom, it certainly made the mornings far less hectic!

Bryan was great too he called in to check everything was ok in the first day or so and again on our leaving day, his hints and tips with local recommendations were great too. Can’t recommend this cottage highly enough, thank you Bryan!

It’s a large, spacious home very suitable for groups of friends or family groups.

The setting and views are amazing. It’s isolated, peaceful and very quiet so a wonderful place to re charge the batteries. It is situated mid Cornwall so access to all Cornish coasts is easy as is Devon. We can see that the family home is being modernised to bring it up to date. As it can sleep 8 it would be helpful to have more crockery, cutlery, kitchenware and glasses so you don’t need to wash up in between meals. We would happily return as we were made to feel very welcome and we would recommend it.

The cottage is in the perfect position lovely views.

The owner is very caring and is very approachable. The cottage is fairly isolated but the owners directions made the end of the journey to the cottage very easy

Higher Kernick Farm was in a lovely, out of the way area.

The views are wonderful as was the well maintained garden. The house is large with lots of room and all the facilities you would wish to have. Bryan, the host, is very helpful and friendly, making sure all is well with you on your arrival and that you have settled in. We would love to go back and stay again. A tranquil and peaceful holiday, which is just what we needed.

higher Kernick Farm is a wonderful peaceful location.

it is ideally situated to explore north cornwall. i would highly recommend it and hope to return again next year

Absolutely stunning setting; the picture window in the lounge with the expansive views over open countryside to the horizon was a real bonus for dull mornings or evenings.

Easy access once off the farm to Launceston or the coast. Bryan could not have been more helpful or accommodating and he was a mine of information regarding the surrounding area.

All the family loved our stay.

The property is lovely the gardens are great with brilliant views over the countryside. Bryan is really helpful and will always answer any questions that you have, in fact our holiday could have been ruined if he had not been so accommodating.We found everything that we needed in the property and more.Brilliant for beaches in Cornwall and Devon but loads of other places very easy to get to. Will be back.

The beautifully presented house is set in an oasis of calm in the Cornish countryside with nature on the doorstep.

Rooms are large and comfortable with good showers in the bathrooms upstairs. The large kitchen is well equipped with fridge, freezer, cooker and microwave. There is a downstairs toilet and boot room for muddy dogs and boots. We had a great time visiting various places for walks through woodland and in the coast. The dogs had a great time in the huge garden which was well secured for our two cockers. The garden had amazing views across the countryside and we enjoyed the birdsong and watching the baby rabbits. We would thoroughly recommend.

A lovely property in a very quiet rural location with panoramic views across the valley.

Plenty of room for us and our large dog. The piano was a bonus for my musical family. The clear night skies were amazing for star gazing. Our host was very welcoming and helpful at all times. Ideally situated to visit all parts of Devon and Cornwall.

A great place to go to relax and get away from it all.

The house is large but also feels cosy and we had everything we could need, with the Christmas decorations adding a really nice touch. Any questions we had were answered immediately by the owner and he could not have been more helpful. We thoroughly enjoyed the remoteness of the house and a chance to really relax and unwind with family over Christmas.

An amazing cottage.

Very quite with a large garden. Family and dogs loved it.

Outstanding property in rural location down a country track, peaceful with stunning views.

Bryan was helpful and sorted any issues thank you. If you want a peaceful stunning property in rural Cornwall this is for you.

This cottage was beautiful and very quiet.

Lovely gifts on arrival. Owner popped in to check all was ok for our stay. Good for travel in Devon snd Cornwall so lots of places visited.

Stayed July 20 Lovely stay.

Great views. Very welcoming Hosts. We would stay again!

superb location once you find it just chillrd all week owner very helpfull brilliant.

myself and my family were very pleased with the property and location spoke to owner very nice guy thank you x

Wonderful house and garden, mix of traditional and modern.

Very well equipped for a self catering holiday (we did have to buy a tin opener but such a minor point) and perfect for family life. Our week was so enjoyable despite mixed weather. Great location and very private. We visited Bude, 40 minutes drive which is lovely. Tintagel, 30 minutes, also lovely and the castle is well worth a visit just to walk over the bridge. 2 hours drive to Lands End with a stop at St Ives on the way back, brilliant day and made extra enjoyable by the sun! Also visited Looe, Boscastle and Newquay. Would not hesitate to recommend this part of Cornwall and Higher Kernick Farm.

Stayed 7 nights in this beautiful cottage, if you want peace and quiet and beautiful countryside views this is the perfect cottage.

Even the beds were so comfortable, we all enjoyed the cottage so very much, the only downside was i should have booked it for longer. Bryan was so fantastic and friendly and always so happy to help in any way he could.. Everything spot on in everyway, thank you so very much, will be back soon. Mark

The cottage was really lovely with fantastic views.

It felt like home from home and we were welcomed by the owner who made us feel very comfortable. The cottage is in an ideal location to travel around the north of Cornwall. We enjoyed many places like Padstow, Rock, Looe, Port Issac and the Eden Project. All were very easy to get to as well as some fantastic beaches.

Cottage with it's beautiful views was lovely and felt like home from home, it was in the perfect location to explore all of Cornwall.

The owner was great and made us feel welcome and did an excellent job making us feel safe in this difficult time. We had a fantastic time here and would definitely return.

The property was fairly easy to find, only a couple of miles away from a main road.

(some routes are very narrow, but these can be avoided). Close to the Devon boarder so can easily explore Devon or Cornwall. If you want a fantastic property away from the rat race then this is it so nice to have no neighbours. The views of the countryside are amazing, great being able to watch the sun set. The property has everything that you could require, clean and comfortable and the owners are on call should you need them, which we did not. We liked the property so much we hope to return.

A great house everything was thought of, spectacular surroundings and views, we thoroughly enjoyed our week, as did our two dogs, would love to go back, highly recommend

We had 2 wonderful weeks at this holiday house.

The house is very spacious, which was perfect for 2 families. It was very clean and the views from the garden are really amazing. We visited a lot of places in Cornwall and Devon. The owners were very nice and helpful, especially on our last day with our car tire. Thank you so much. It is really a beautiful house and we would love to come back someday.

We used the house as a base for our travels around Cornwall, with my parents visiting from South Africa.

The house far exceeded our expectations and the views are out of this world! A very welcoming and comfortable stay for the 6 of us and our dog. We will definitely be back!

We were extremely satisfied with this property which fulfilled all our needs.

It was in country location with no neighbours apart from rabbits! The property is spacious and was very clean and tidy when we arrived. The owner was very helpful and met us there and also left some welcoming goodies and fresh flowers which is always a good start to a holiday. The garden is jof a good size and an easy and natural space to sit out in to relax. Our bedroom was large with a wonderful view through the wide window which opened onto a balcony overlooking the open farmland surrounding the property. The lounge is equally of a good size and double aspect, the west facing large window being ideal to watch the sunsets go down. We had our eyes fixed on visiting RHS Rosemoor for the first time (it was magnificent and so we visited twice!) and chose this property as it makes much of Devon and Cornwall accesible within a 45-60 minute drive. We are extremely satisfied with the property in all respects.

Higher Kernick Farm is glorious.

It’s rural location allows for a quiet escape. The views from the large, beautiful garden are stunning. The rooms are large and facilities are great. Bryan and Carol were very helpful and quick to respond. We enjoyed taking our daughter to play at New Mills Farm Park, just down the road. Plenty to do around here. We enjoyed a visit to Launceston, country walks, a day at Trebarwith to name a few. We very much hope to return in the future.

AN ABSOLUTE GEM Higher Kernick was a truly wonderful property to rent the house was wonderfully spotless when we arrived and had a look that care had been taken to ensure it was cleaned with a personal touch, the bedroom with the balcony was truly priceless, sitting out in the evening with a glass of wine watching and listening to the birds and then the sun going down was a rare experience, no cars no noise just the sounds of the countryside with fields as far as the eye could see, the garden was very spacious and on different levels with plenty of benches and seating so we could chose where to sit, when we arrived Brian was very helpful informing us about the house, where to go locally and which paths to take to the river.

Would not hesitate to book again later this year A very very rare find

We had a fantastic family time with friends.

Superb views, simply stunning. We were also very fortunate to meet the owner who was very helpful and friendly. We can’t wait to go again. We thoroughly recommend this property.

Great holiday home, we had a fantastic week.

The house is better in reality than in the photos which were excellent anyway.

The peace and quiet is amazing , no street lights or traffic , lots of safe walks for dogs . The views from the house were beautiful .The house was well equipped with everything I needed to cook a Christmas dinner , the house was decorated in readiness for us and my four year old grand daughter was excited to see a real working chimney. Launceston isn’t too far away and the local people were so friendly . I would highly recommend and want to visit again in the summer .

The cottage was lovely clean and in a gourgues setting everyone was friendly and Bryan was very helpful.

The property is fantastic for large families we had a week.

there and could have stayed longer the garden was great for our dog lola the views was amazing would definitely go back thanks for a great week

Given the location of the property, further instructions should be provided.

On speaking to the owner, who was absolutely lovely, he mentioned emailing the further directions, which no one in our party received. This information should be provided with the final details sent through from Sykes, as I am sure others would prefer having the details twice, than not at all.

The house was lovely with fantastic views over surrounding countryside.

Well placed for visiting lots of places in eastern Cornwall and neighbouring Devon. Lovely to be away from very touristy coastal spots. Garden great for children and dog. Bryan, the owner was super helpful.

The cottage was fantastic, stunning views, quiet surroundings but within easy reach of the town of Launceston, that has all the amenities you need.

Bryan the owner is one of the most helpful people I have ever met, he did everything he could to make our stay enjoyable. The whole family would highly recommend this cottage, we will be definitely visiting again!!

The cottage was lovely.

A really unique setting as promised. The owner did everything he could to make our stay perfect. A fantastic week away.