Self-Catering at Palmers Lodge | Holiday Cottages in Launceston

Holiday home
A mere four miles from the town of Launceston, the charming village of Egloskerry is home to this charming, single storey lodge. With just the one double bedroom, this little cottage makes the ideal spot for a romantic getaway. Fronting a minor country road, the lodge is well positioned for local amenities and with so many walking and cycling opportunities nearby visitors don't have to look far beyond the front door for something to do. This is a great, well-appointed property which would make a good base whilst exploring all that Cornwall has to offer.

Accomodation Details
All ground floor. One double bedroom. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Contemporary open plan living area with well-equipped fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area.

Area
Nestled in the beautiful green meadows of the upper Tamar Valley, the pretty village of Egloskerry is just four miles west of Launceston and offers peaceful, relaxing accommodation. This is a great location for anyone seeking the solitude of the countryside as the whole area is packed with walks down winding woodland lanes and lush wooded valleys. The Roadford reservoir offers great fishing, sailing and water sport opportunities whilst nearby, Tamar Otter Park and the golf course increase the range of entertainment on offer. The town of Launceston is not only host to shops, pubs and restaurants but it also boasts a ruined Norman castle and a great steam railway. With so much to do, visitors of all ages will be spoilt for choice.

Region
Cornwall's visitors are constantly tempted back to the beautiful coastline, tiny fishing villages, hidden coves and the world-class surfing. Whatever the reason, Cornwall has long cemented its place as one of Britain's premier holiday destinations.

Amenities
Electric storage and panel heaters. Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, combi LCD TV/DVD with Freeview, radio/CD player, small selection of DVDs/games/books. Local maps and cycling/walking guides available. Broadband available via cable (not WiFi). All fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot. Off road parking for 2 cars. Walled patio garden with garden furniture and BBQ. Gravelled area with furniture and stunning views. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shops 4 miles, pubs 3 miles. Note: The owner provides fresh flowers and a bottle of wine for all new arrivals.

Mr Gallagher

September 2020

A very comfortable and well presented holiday home in the countryside close to Launceston.. Suited us ideally during this year of 'Staycation' when being covid-19 safe was our priority. The owners are taking the required Covid-19 preparation requirements in a very responsible and professional manner. A special thank you to Melissa for making us very welcome and in particular for the recommendation to visit the National Trust Beach at Sandymouth.

Mr Stone

Everything was as described and many more that wasn't mentioned.. The owner's care and consideration was way above our expectations. All in all highly recommended.

Claire S

August 2019

Many thanks for the thoughtful gifts from Melissa that’s the best host to date, lovely little cottage in a ideal base for ventures to both Cornwall and Devon. Although next door (ish) we had hardly seen or heard them and Jessie is a lovely dog, I would recommend this cottage to others wanting the pease and tranquil feel and that’s what we had, two weeks of... thanks very much again and all the best x

Ms Hignett

February 2019

The perfect base for exploring.. Beautiful flowers, wine and a cream tea on arrival. Much appreciated after a 6 hour drive. Very clean and cosy and everything thought of even down to washing machine tablet, books and dvds and cds in the cupboard too. Brilliant

Mr Woodthorpe

October 2018

Well equipped, clean and tidy lodge.. Very warm welcome from the owner. Cream tea, wine and flowers a lovely touch, thanks Melissa! Excellent base to visit places in both Cornwall and Devon.

Hannah O

July 2018

We had a lovely week with Melissa & family.. Though small the cottage offered everything we needed. Egloskerry was a very central point to see all of Cornwall in a reasonable time.

We are travelling back to Lincolnshire from what has been an amazing week in Cornwall, our first holiday as a family of three. Palmers Lodge has been perfect for us and Melissa went above and beyond to make sure our stay was as comfortable as possible with a 5 month old baby. On arrival we were greeted by Melissa with a Cream Tea, flowers, wine and milk which really was lovely. The Lodge has everything you could possibly need, it has been finished with a high spec and is very modern. The location of the Lodge is perfect as a base for travelling around Cornwall with St Ives being about an hour and 20 minutes away. Thank you for making our holiday so perfect Melissa, it was lovely to meet you and I hope your next visitors enjoy Palmers Lodge as much as the ‘Palmers’ did xx

Mr Broughton

May 2018

The only downside was the smell from the field behind, as the farmer was treating it.. **** Owner Response**** The farmers spread manure one day on the field behind the lodge which is out of our control and it is the first time it has happened.

Ms Sullivan

March 2018

I had a lovely week in this charming lodge.. Was warmly greeted by Melissa on arrival and to find a bunch of tulips, bottle of wine, Easter biscuits and milk. It was also pleasant to find, tea, coffee, sugar, washing up liquid, hand soap and many more incidentals supplied. It is in a good location for seeing Cornwall and close to Launceston. The owners have thought of everything and I would be more than happy to book a stay here again in the future.

NorthenerAbroad

July 2017

From the moment you arrive you can see that this is a great place to stay. The owner Melissa has tried to think of everything, from a cream tea, flowers and wine when you arrive (we don't drink, so she got us something non-alcoholic :) Thanks Melissa) to a massive store of guides, maps and leaflets, and everything inbetween. (Hair dryer, iron and ironing board, washing machine .... even a kitchen sink LOL) Please be aware, some of the write ups for the cottage may make it seem unclear about the wifi. There IS wifi and it came in great for our Amazon Firestick). There is also a folder full of instruction books and tips for the cottage. Please read it, it is invaluable. (Thanks Melissa...again) The cottage is in a great location to explore all of Cornwall, so we did. Bude, Padstow, Lands End, Mousehole, Mevagissey, Newquay and other places too many to mention. A few tips to first time travellers to Cornwall (like us on this trip), if you are following the satnav then most of the country roads are just wider than the car, so be prepared to reverse to the nearest passing point. Take your time and be patient. When eating outside in Cornwall USE EXTREME CAUTION as the seagulls hunt in packs. We were witness to several ice-creams and pasties lost to these avian scavengers, LOL. Also if you intend to go and cook in the cottage please take heed of the instruction book in the cottage and turn on the extractor fan even when doing toast (if you can, leave the door slightly ajar as well). When shopping for supplies and/or petrol try the local 24 hour Tesco supermarket, while you are there grab a leaflet from "Cornwall Gold" this has an invaluable map of the area to take around with you. We planned days out around this and used it to find places nearby to wherever we were ( not that there aren't ample maps in the cottage, but you can scribble and make notes on this one). There is a hoover and a dustpan and brush for cleaning up, but if you are like we are, a pack of all purpose wipes helped for day to day cleaning and also to leave the cottage as we found it, spotlessly clean.All in all a great cottage and a great holiday (Try not to overdose on the Poldark references !! ;) )

The location of the cottage was great to explore all of Cornwall, even into Devon if you wanted to.. I have booked with Sykes before and will do again. The cottage was great.

Mr Crosby

No except that Mrs.. Barraball was excellent and very welcoming.

Mrs Davey

February 2017

A very warm welcome from Melissa on arrival with fresh flowers and a lovely cream tea.. A very relaxing stay.

Mrs Meddick

October 2016

Very good location and very good facilities and a very good welcome we highly .... Very good location and very good facilities and a very good welcome we highly recommend palmers lodge we had a lovely time thank you malissa

Mr Williams

September 2016

Nothing bad.. The owners of the lodge went out of their way to make us comfortable, everything from a bottle of wine to a cream tea ! The location was great, Cornish countryside at it's best.

Mr Gould

June 2016

The location of Palmers Lodge was perfect for exploring both coasts. Coming home in the evening to such a nice home made the holiday complete.

ChrisMc60

April 2016

The cottage was an absolute delight to stay in. The owners were very pleasant made themselves known to us , offered any help and advice as was needed. Brilliant cream tea was ready for us on arrival. It made an excellent stop for us to visit all of Cornwall from Bude in the North to Plymouth in the South and all the way to Lands End. Cottage was immaculate. Only drawback was no Pub within walking distance All in all a superb break

Mr Hayward

June 2015

An excellent cottage with a lovely view - it was very easy to get to various destinations in Cornwall.

Mr Gregg

April 2015

This was a wonderful property to stay at with the owner clearly paying attention to the smallest things as well as the bigger aspects of the property. The property is within a short distance of Bude, Boscastle and Tintagel on the coast as well as Launceston which has a large supermarket. We would certainly consider staying here again in the future.

Mr Hurn

September 2014

Warm welcome, friendly owner, good location.

Mr Coomber

VERY clean and well appointed, exactly what it said on the tin, would go again in a heartbeat. You won't need to take anything with you apart from food!

Guest

December 2013

it was a very enjoyable stay the accommadation was 1st class and owner very friendly and the cream tea fresh flowers and wine was a very nice touch would recommend to family and friends.

Mr Randle

November 2013

Friendly and attentive owner.

Mrs Bradshaw

We liked that the property was central to many places worth visiting eg: Boscastle, Tintagel and Port Isaac. The owners were very nice. The property was well equipped, and was very welcoming after a long day out. The kitchen was very good, and offered everything you needed. We all (my husband and I, and our 3 month old son) have never slept so well!

Quinton

October 2013

It was very central for getting around to the Coast and Bodmin Moor. The hosts were very pleasant. The lodge is comfortable and well stocked.

Beesley

The lodge is very clean and comfortable with everything you need, and lots of places to visit near and far. No complaints at all.

Mrs Hill

September 2013

The property was lovely, modern and very well equipped. The owner was kind, welcoming and very helpful without being at all intrusive.

Mr White

May 2013

We loved the warm and friendly welcome by the owner and her willingness to help in any way she could. Her two young daughters were also very helpful and friendly. The complimentary wine and cream tea was very welcome but the best thing was knowing that she was next door and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you.

Mr Easom

September 2012

Very friendly and welcoming on arrival. Ideally suited to our needs. Ideal location for what we had planned. The cottage was all we needed for the stay. Enjoyed our stay.

July 2012

We liked the friendly and ever helpful attitude of the owner and playing football and catch ball with her two daughters. The bottle of wine and the cream tea waiting for us were a nice touch and it is such a peaceful spot. This was our third visit to Palmers Lodge and I'm sure we'll go again.

Mr Irwin

The holiday was first class. As the place was so clean and tidy we could relax right away, and the lady that owned the cottage was so helpful and nothing was too much trouble for her. We really had a great time even though it rained most of the time!

Ms Mosdell

February 2012

The cottage was clean and modern which made it a really comfortable place to stay in. Very welcoming, a real home from home. We will definitely be returning to Palmers Lodge!

January 2012

My husband and I had a wonderful week away staying at palmers lodge in Cornwall last November. The lodge was easy to find, very clean, modern and comfortable. We had a very warm welcome with fresh flowers, a cream tea a few basic provisions. The owners live adjacent to the lodge, but never interfered , we arrived home one evening to find all the electrical power had gone, and we were met by the lady of the house, holding a torch to make sure we got in ok in the dark, and she found plenty of candles to get by with, we were touched by her thoughtfulness, we were told of future plans to improve the lodge and they sound fantastic, I am sure they will be done to the same high standard as the rest of the lodge, it was a real pleasure to stay there

Mrs Gould

November 2011

The whole experience was first class, clean well appointed and great value for money. It was close enough to the main attractions whilst at the same time away from it all, although there was a very busy road right outside. The property owner and family, although very close, did not intrude but were always available and very approachable and friendly.

Mr Salter

October 2011

Good location for exploring Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor as well as for trips to the coastal resorts of Cornwall. Very welcoming owner and the cottage is set up to a high standard.

Mr Brown

September 2011

Fantastic location and the lodge was amazing, the welcome we got was top quality and based on that alone we will be revisiting again

Miss Hernandez Garcia

August 2011

It was good to have so many places to visit in a little corner of this country. By having a safe, clean, tidy, organised and lovely cottage to comeback to every night, it made our holiday. Thank you to all the people involved, from Sykes Cottage to the owners of Palmers Lodge, what a team you are! So efficient!

May 2011

Our hostess was very helpful. On arrival there were flowers, a bottle of wine, a supply of tea, coffee and milk to get us started and a cream tea! She really made sure that we were comfortable and well provided for. Thank you.

Ms Moody

The owner was very friendly and helpful and the location of Palmers Lodge was very central to all of the places that I wanted to visit in Cornwall.

Mr Lawrence

A beautiful modern cottage, all amenities, tastefully decorated, and a warm welcome from very helpful hosts. Masses of guidebooks and maps on the area, and plenty of useful tips on where to go, where to eat, etc. Central location of cottage to explore this part of Cornwall. We would certainly recommend to others.

Mr Neethling

The owner was a very attentive person to details. Everything was there for you to enjoy your comfort! The owner arranged this little cottage in a way that you can really feel at home, very cosy and pretty. This little cottage made us feel really happy during our stay!

Mrs Calvert

September 2010

The owners' welcome was very friendly and helpful, with lots of treats eg a cream tea, a bottle of wine and fresh flowers. The cottage was excellent and well laid out - an ideal base for touring most of Cornwall.

Mr Kaster

The cottage in general was nicely done. Everything you needed was present. The wine and the groceries were a nice gesture. Friendly owner.

The accomodation was really clean and comfortable and well located for getting to parts of Cornwall's north coast. However, there is nothing within walking distance of the cottage and it is right on the road - a 60mph road! This is quite disturbing as vehicles fly past.

Mrs Jackson

August 2010

Accommodation was first class and owner was most helpful and generous.

Miss Little

July 2010

The cottage was excellent value for money and the owners very helpful. We liked exploring a part of our own country and finding lots of beautiful places.

Miss Byrom

Fantastic owners. Very stylish decor, everything we needed and more! Very well equipped kitchen with fab goodies on arrival. Far away enough from everything for a relaxing break, but close enough to get to see most of the sights of Cornwall. Superb recommendations from the owner for places to eat/drink. Couldn't rate higher!

Fantastic owners, always on hand if needed. Exceptionally clean, well cared for and very stylish decor, everything we needed and more! Very well equipped kitchen (even tubberware/kitchen foil so you can take your lunch out with you) with fab goodies on arrival. Far away enough from everything for a relaxing break, but close enough to get to see most of the sights of Cornwall. Superb recommendations from the owner for places to eat/drink (Eliot arms is a must!) Couldn't rate higher! Would recommend to all and would love to return! *Also visitor book in lodge with equally high reviews*

Miss Padgham

June 2010

Excellent use of the space. Very clean and well stocked/furnished lodge. Perfect base for our holiday. Brilliant hosts, we didn't need to ask for anything.

Mr Mrs Baggri

February 2010

Good, cosy accommodation and pleasurable owners, who were happy to help if needed.

December 2009

Great location for exploring North Cornwall. Tintagel Castle & Padstow are great day trips. Shops & pubs within 5 minute drive - The Countryman Inn is great for food & drink. Excellent, modern facilities in the cottage and welcoming owner. Would recommend to friends and would go back in future. Overall 5 stars!

Mr Hurcomb

October 2009

The location of the cottage was ideal.

Mr Pearce

Ideal for couples wishing to explore Cornwall. The main sights/areas are within a 1 hour drive. The owners were very helpful and friendly.

Mr Mrs Meakin

September 2009

A fantastic property in a great location. A real home from home, with all the mod cons. Perfect property for us with a baby.

Mr Wallace

August 2009

The best equipped cottage we have stayed in.

Mr Redshaw

Perfect for two people. Excellent equipment available.

Mr Bates

July 2009

Excellent cottage. Beautiful scenery.

Mrs Dunton

June 2009

Very quiet location, with town and all amenities nearby. Good access to all major routes.

Miss Harby

May 2009

The cottage was beautifully decorated, it was evident that real thought and care had been taken all around. All of the rooms were extremely clean and bright with lots of nice innovative touches that made it a little more unique. There were fresh blooming flowers all around the outside, which made it very bright and homely as well as making it stand out at the side of the lane. Thank you for a lovely holiday!

Ms Reed

August 2008

Palmer's Lodge was beautifully decorated - very modern and comfortable with everything we could need. The owners were very welcoming. We found that we were an easy drive away from the coast with many stunning beaches, and we also enjoyed visiting some National Trust properties.

Mr Wignall

July 2008

Fabulous standard of accommodation. Great property, lovely owners. Nice wine and cream tea on arrival. First class, would definitely stay again.

Mr Young

June 2008

Very well equipped. Great layout and brilliant base for us. Owner supplied us with some yummy goodies!!

Mrs Pleskot

May 2008

I found that the owners were both very helpful and we didn't need for anything, made us feel very welcome and left us to do are own thing.

Mrs McGrath

November 2007

Top quality furnishings and fittings. Lovely cottage overall. Very modern yet warm and cosy. Nice to return to after a day out. Would thoroughly recommend. Small but perfectly formed. Well equipped and beautifully presented. Groceries, flowers and wine on arrival were much appreciated. The owner was very helpful and friendly.

Mr Hughes

September 2007

Palmers Lodge is absolutely fantastic and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to friends and family. The owners were very thorough, welcoming and friendly. An excellent place to stay!!

Mrs Wooldridge

Our 1st Cornish visit. Made trips as far as Lands End, Eden Project very easy. Whether for walking or driving to towns or coast, no problems. Lovely introduction to a beautiful part of the country.

Mr Mrs Thomas

August 2007

A beautifully designed cottage and a warm welcome.

Mrs Gibson

July 2007

We were left to our own devices but the cottage had plenty of leaflets and maps of the local and surrounding areas. We throughly enjoyed the walks and the peace and quite. This cottage is immaculate and there were fresh flowers, a bottle of wine, milk, bread, margarine, and even cream tea on our arrival - a lovely touch!

Mr Peters

Excellently equipped property.Everything you need is provided. Amazing use of space!!!

Mrs Trinder

June 2007

Lovely, clean and well-equipped accommodation.

Mrs Jones

April 2007

A good base from which to explore.

Miss Mole

October 2006

We had a lovely stay at Palmer's Lodge and it was just what we needed to get away from the stress and crowds of London! The owners made us feel very welcome and had thought of everything we might need during our stay. The cottage was the perfect size for two people and a great base for exploring the Cornish coast which we made the most of. The decor and furnishings were modern and luxurious but the cottage still retained it's cosy feel.

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Palmers Lodge in Launceston, Cornwall