Willow Cottage | Holiday Rental in Lostwithiel, Cornwall

Holiday home
Willow Cottage situated in the town of Lostwithiel has been furnished to a high standard throughout and has wonderful slate tiling. The cottage has a welcoming sitting room with dining area and a cosy woodburner, a lovely light and airy handmade fitted kitchen and a ground floor bathroom. The cottage sleeps four and has one double and one twin bedroom. There is also a beautiful enclosed sunny patio area with furniture, which is perfect to relax in after a busy day. Lostwithiel has a number of shops, pubs and restaurants and with so many attractions and places to see, including the famous Eden Project, within this part of Cornwall, Willow Cottage is an ideal base.

Accomodation Details
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin. Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Handmade fitted kitchen. Sitting room with dining area and woodburner.

Area
The town of Lostwithiel, once deemed the capital of Cornwall is renowned for antique shops and sits on the Fowey river valley, surrounded by woods and fields. The town also has pubs, restaurants and a popular farmer's market, whilst only three miles away is the wonderful Lanhydrock House which is owned by the National Trust. There are many attractions within a thirty minute drive including; the fabulous Eden Project, the shipwreck museum and tall ships harbour at Charlestown and the lovely fishing village of Mevagissey. There is so much to see and do at anytime of the year within this part of Cornwall.

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
Gas central heating with woodburner in sitting room. Electric oven, gas hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, DVD, iPod dock, WiFi. Fuel, power and starter pack of logs for woodburner inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Parking available 25 yards from property on first come, first served basis. Additional roadside parking available in nearby streets, and free, community car park 5 mins walk away. Enclosed sunny patio with furniture. Sorry, no pets and no smoking. Shop and pub 5 mins walk. Note: No children under 3 years old. Note: There is an inclined path leading to the property that may not be suitable for those with mobility issues. Note: The street is narrow and requires reversing into, and parallel parking

Mr Long

October 2020

Fantastic holiday cottage in the centre of Cornwall.. Easy access to the North and South coast, Eden project just down the road. Christian was very helpful, providing more logs for the wood burner mid-week at a reasonable cost. The cottage is warm and cosy with everything you need for a self catering holiday. Recommended, the Earl of Chatham pub in the village, friendly local with awesome Sunday lunch. Best pastie, Quay bakery in Fowey. We would definitely look to stay at Willow Cottage again.

Mrs Hodges

June 2019

Not happy that the toilet and bathroom were leading directly off the kitchen.. Not easy to get onto one of the single beds which was built up on the wall . We were not made aware of this. We were made aware of the difficulty with parking close by but did not realise the steep path to walk up to the cottage, difficult for elderly people with luggage and shopping.

Miss March

February 2019

We had such an enjoyable stay at Willow Cottage.. It was beautifully finished and was a perfect 'home' for our wonderful week in Cornwall. Would thoroughly recommend and definitely want to come back for a visit again!

Mrs Penrose

October 2018

Lovely place, perfect for our needs.. We'll be back!

Mr Knowles

The cottage was awesome.. Modern, clean and extremely comfortable - I'd recommend anyone staying here. Lostwithiel is an ideal location to go travelling from with lots to see and do in the area. About an hour drive over to Truro and an easy drive to St Ives. Plus there are locally run train services run by enthusiasts which were great fun. Overall, I'd heartily recommend. James

Miss Cox

September 2018

We loved our stay at Willow Cottage! The cottage is cosy, private and in the ideal location for us to make the most of our holiday. We really enjoyed it stay - and would definitely book again!

Mr Dickinson

April 2018

Comfortable, warm and convenient for charming Lostwithiel shops, cafes, pubs, etc.. Would definitely stay again.

Mr Lagrue

September 2017

An excellent cottage, very comfortable and nicely fitted out.. The wood burner made it very cosy in the evenings. An great location to use as a base to to visit the many attractions. Parking can be difficult but the free car park just five minutes walk away was well lit and secure.

Mr Boland

July 2017

Parking difficult as forewarned..

Mrs Webb

September 2016

We absolutely loved willow cottage! Perfect for us! Well equipped kitchen, plenty of room for the 4 of us! Parking is a little difficult but we always found space! We will definitely rebook Thankyou Mr and Mrs Webb

Mr Waters

July 2016

Clean, stylish and in a pretty situation. The area was quiet, the cottage thoughtfully equipped and the owners were very helpful.

Mrs Webb, September 2016

Clean, stylish and in a pretty situation.. The area was quiet, the cottage thoughtfully equipped and the owners were very helpful.

Mrs Mechielsen

May 2016

It was very central and most parts of the town are within walking distance plus a great advantage to be close to pubs and restaurants,

Mr Waters, July 2016

It was very central and most parts of the town are within walking distance plus .... It was very central and most parts of the town are within walking distance plus a great advantage to be close to pubs and restaurants,

SiestaSmith

March 2016

After a 5 hour drive we were very happy to find the cottage clean warm and really welcoming. We couldn't of asked for anything more. It is also very quiet in the evenings and with the bed being very comfortable we had trouble getting up in the morning. The log burner was easy to get going and made it really special in the evenings, listening to music and eating dinner. The location is good for travelling to the tourist attractions with the furthest away being Lands End, which was 1 hour 30 mins away. Parking in the street isn't perfect but if you can drive then it shouldn't be a problem. And if there isn't any spaces in the street, then local pub that backs on to the street were happy to let us park there. Otherwise a 5 min walk to the public car park. Easy We will for sure stay there again if we go to Cornwall again.

Mrs Mechielsen, May 2016

A thoroughly charming cottage, with a wonderful mix of period features and modern style.. Impeccably clean and well equipped.

Mrs Mcdonald

July 2015

A thoroughly charming cottage, with a wonderful mix of period features and modern style. Impeccably clean and well equipped.

em_from_london

April 2015

We loved staying at the Willow cottage! This little stone house has charming character and has also been renovated to a very high, modern standard. The fittings are all excellent, e.g. a powerful rain shower and great soaker tub, smeg gas stove, dishwasher, big new fridge, wifi, nice tv, all the kitchen items we needed etc. We were big fans of the style of the house - very scandi chic, with crisp white walls, painted beams, simple furniture, stylish fittings, and slate floors. Best of all, the house was spotlessly clean. None of the worn chesterfields, stinky shag rugs, mouldy fridges or mildew-ed sheets that you fear in a holiday rental. Christian has thought of everything to make the stay comfortable, for example there was wood supplied for the wood burner, but also kindling sticks, newspaper, heavy gloves, matches and those lighter bricks - i.e. everything you could need. There are also dvds, books, board games etc for grey UK days. We found little vases of local leaves and flowers beside the beds. The cottage is located up a most charming little walking path at the end of a little street, and sits on a lovely spot overlooking the village. Christian provided excellent directions - it would be hard to find the place without them. We parked mainly at the community centre across the main road in Lostwitheil (a 5 minute walk away) because I wasn't sure I could reverse onto the tiny street without hitting someone, but on the last day I tried it and had no trouble. Given the path and staircase to bedrooms, it's not recommended for those with significant mobility issues. The cottage could take a while to heat up on the cold days we visited - esp the stone floors - so bring slippers and use the wood burner and cosy blankets provided.

Mrs Mcdonald, July 2015

Comfortable cottage, spacious and light in an excellent central location..

Mad8695

March 2015

We have just had a short break with our daughter and family in this lovely cottage! Very well equipped and nicely furnished with use of the heating plus a basket of logs included in the rental. It was extremely quiet and peaceful with no noise at all. The cottage is situated at the end of a narrow one way street. Slightly challenging on the parking front but nothing that couldn't be solved! The cottage is ideally situated for visiting various attractions in Cornwall - we chose two - The Eden Project and Fowey. Both lived up to expectations. We would definitely choose to stay here on another occasion!

Mr_Bays

December 2014

A last minute booking but the owners were very helpful and very pleasant to deal with (which often reflects on how good a property will be in my experience). We found the cottage amazingly clean and crisp. I used to work in the cleaning sector and so I'm very fussy but this really was exceptionally good. A major, but lovely and sympathetic refurbishment had obviously been undertaken to get the accommodation to this level. The heating had been switched on prior to our arrival to warm the cottage, and a large basket of logs, kindling and firelighters were stacked up for us and ready to go. Very impressive service and I rate service as a most important factor. All facilities were very good. Tons of hot water and heating and pleasantly surprised to find a good washing machine and dishwasher, and though we didn't need them it's good to know they're there if we venture back (and we certainly plan to). The location was amazingly quiet too which was something we're not used to but which we enjoyed greatly. We were also impressed by the quality of the bedding. We found parking spots close by every time we came back from trips, though out of politeness to the locals I tend to vary where I park each time due to having experience of people parking outside of my own house. The natives were friendly and the town was lovely. A good jumping off point for visiting other places, walking, etc. I could have spent a day in the town quite easily if I hadn't been scowled at by my friend and ordered to drive her around. In short.... an excellent property, very well managed and a joy to stay at. We would definitely return.

Jben40

September 2014

We chose to stay in this cottage in August as we had a family event nearby and wanted to tag on some tourist visits to Eden and Heligan. The cottage is decorated in a modern style, with simple decor. The downstairs living space was good and well laid out and the kitchen was nicely done with really good equipment levels and the bathroom was spacious, clean and new. The courtyard was sunny and private. An unexpected bonus was the fast BT broadband enabling a good wifi connection. It is located within an easy drive of main local attractions - we would particularly recommend visiting Lanhydrock and Heligan, but did not enjoy Eden. Lostwithiel itself is attractive in the main, with a quirky street full of junk/antique shops (mostly junk!). A good Co-op provides for core groceries and a cashpoint, but the local butchers, bakers and deli are well worth patronising - particularly Lidgate the butcher. The downside of the cottage - and it was a pretty big one - was the parking. You have to reverse to parallel park in an extremely narrow street which is difficult and the neighbours (particularly in the house at the very end of the street facing along the street) don't seem terribly keen on visitors using "their" road. They actually tried to stop us from parking in the street one evening! We found this rude in the extreme considering we were temporary residents and despite the fact that we spent a considerable amount of money in the village shops, pub and on the cottage itself - an economics lesson needed on how tourism brings in income?! The alternative was to leave the car in the Community Centre car park, 5 minutes walk around the corner but as it was not overlooked at night I was nervous of the security risk. Also when there is a event on at the Centre, it seems to become a free for all, with no regard for parking in the spaces, so we were blocked in at one point for a couple of hours and no-one seemed to be bothered. The other downside of the cottage was the overwhelming smell of damp, particularly coming from the understairs cupboard and permeating the whole cottage. Luckily the weather was warm enough for us to have windows and the door open to mitigate this, but I had to wash all our coats when we got home to remove the smell. Such as shame as this could really be a lovely place and the owner has made a great effort to refurbish the cottage in a modern and comfortable style. Alas the parking, and the damp smell, combined with quite possibly the least comfortable sofas I have ever sat on, would stop us returning. We will, however, stop in Lostwithiel again when we are passing - the butcher is well worth a detour for the best pork sausages and racks of lamb I have come across in a long while.

Mrs Bond

June 2014

Comfortable cottage, spacious and light in an excellent central location.

Mrs Turner

April 2014

The cottage was a good central location to enable us to visit a wide range of Cornwall's attractions.

Mrs Bond, May 2014

The cottage was a good central location to enable us to visit a wide range of Cornwall's attractions..

Mr Blencowe

January 2014

It was exactly as wanted and the cottage was an ideal location for exploring Cornwall.

Mrs Turner, April 2014

It was exactly as wanted and the cottage was an ideal location for exploring Cornwall..

Miss Geary

December 2013

A very well decorated cottage. Good location near to the Eden Project. I enjoyed using the wood burner. The cottage was warm and cosy.

Miss Barber

November 2013

The cottage was truly beautiful and in an amazing location.

Mr Blencowe, January 2014

A very well decorated cottage.. Good location near to the Eden Project. I enjoyed using the wood burner. The cottage was warm and cosy.

Miss Geary, November 2013

The cottage was truly beautiful and in an amazing location..

Mrs Brickland

September 2013

The cottage was very well-maintained, pleasant and inviting.

Miss Barber, November 2013

The cottage was very well-maintained, pleasant and inviting..

StuInSutton

July 2013

Had a week staying at Willow Cottage with my wife and two children (4 years and 4 months). Would definitely recommend it as a fantastic place to stay. The cottage was immaculate on arrival. It looks as if it has been recently refurbed and all has been done to a really nice standard. The house manages to blend traditional style with some contemporary finish and works really well. The lounge is a good size with a nice dining area and a small but adequate kitchen, The bathroom is downstairs which might put some people off but don't let it. The two bedrooms upstairs are really nicely finished with immaculate bedding and comfortable beds. There is a small courtyard garden so not really anywhere for kids to run around outside but we were out every day so not a problem for us. Parking is an issue. But not a big one. The house is at the end of a narrow cul-de-sac and you will probably need to park round the corner in the community centre car park. It is only a five minute walk away so don't panic. Just make sure you can reverse your car. Lostwithiel itself is lovely. Not a huge amount to do but a few nice shops to have a browse round and places to eat and drink. Don't bother with the chip shop, was not impressed. The Co-Op in the village is open long hours and well stocked. DejaVu antiques in the village is well worth a look if you are looking for some quirky things. Beware if you want to get breakfast in the village. Only the florist/coffee shop opens before 10. Mind you, the bacon rolls in there are very good. If you want somewhere to stay, a little off the main tourist trap which is good value for money, book Willow Cottage now :)

Mrs Brickland, September 2013

We had a great time..

Mrs Lenherr

April 2013

We had a great time.

Mrs Hazzard

October 2012

Beautiful property with ample fixtures and fittings and plenty of extra touches. A 5 star listing.

Mrs Lenherr, March 2013

Beautiful property with ample fixtures and fittings and plenty of extra touches.. A 5 star listing.

Guest

May 2012

Lovely luxurious cottage that was perfect for a romantic weekend away..

lovely everything, nice owner, plenty of space, and great simple decor. It is all very new and fresh. If you are really tall the sitting room ceiling is a bit low but rest of flat has super high ceilings. Great town if you just want a retreat and like antiques. Some nice restaurants in centre and train is £5 to go to next big place. If you have a car even better eden and castle near by

Mrs Onley

November 2011

Lovely luxurious cottage that was perfect for a romantic weekend away.

Mrs Gingell

September 2011

Convenient location and very friendly area. Cottage was absolutely immaculately clean. Would hope to book and stay again.

Mrs Onley, November 2011

August 2011

Convenient location and very friendly area.. Cottage was absolutely immaculately clean. Would hope to book and stay again.

Dr Castiglione

July 2011

Lostwithiel was very convenient for exploring the rest of Cornwall and the cottage owner very kindly delivered some meat and eggs for us from the local farm - it was all excellent.

Mrs Gingell, August 2011

June 2011

Lostwithiel was very convenient for exploring the rest of Cornwall and the cottage owner very kindly delivered some meat and eggs for us from the local farm - it was all excellent..

Mrs Barclay

April 2011

The cottage exceeded all our expectations and Lostwithiel was an excellent base. We were also very lucky with the weather!

Mrs D'Arcy

It was perfect! A lovely home in a great location, ideal for sampling Cornwall. I will definitely go back - very relaxing. This is my second booking with Sykes and I won't be bothering to look elsewhere as I know Sykes is superb.

Mrs Collins

The Cottage was within easy walking distance of all amenities, pub, shop, etc. An ideal base for exploring this particular region.

Dr Castiglione, June 2011

The cottage exceeded all our expectations and Lostwithiel was an excellent base.. We were also very lucky with the weather!

Mrs Dawson

March 2011

Ideal centre for exploring major attractions. Pleasant little town.

Mrs Clark

Perfectly situated - Lostwithiel is an interesting and picturesque town. The cottage is beautifully appointed with a lot of thought put into the decor, yet it remains a cosy cottage.

Mrs D'Arcy, April 2011

The Cottage was within easy walking distance of all amenities, pub, shop, etc.. An ideal base for exploring this particular region.

Mrs Collins, March 2011

Perfectly situated - Lostwithiel is an interesting and picturesque town.. The cottage is beautifully appointed with a lot of thought put into the decor, yet it remains a cosy cottage.

Mrs Clark, March 2011

Ideal centre for exploring major attractions.. Pleasant little town.

Mr Wood

November 2010

A very quiet location and very close to all amenities in Lostwithal.

Mrs Dawson, March 2011

September 2010

A very quiet location and very close to all amenities in Lostwithal..

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Willow Cottage in Lostwithiel, Cornwall