Tom Thumb
3 guests
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1 bedroom, 2 beds
1 bathroom
sq/ft
This award-winning Victorian Gothic-style cottage set on a former daffodil farm makes for the ultimate romantic escape. While we'd probably leave the kid with grandma this time, a sofa bed and cot are available should you wish to plan a cosy stay for three. It's a studio arrangement, yet a separate eat-in kitchen and private garden give you more options than your typical single-room setup. You'll find a hot tub, patio table and chairs outside, so in the warmer months, you can sit and enjoy the sunshine for hours. And with all there is to do around here, you may not make it inside until bedtime. You'll have use of the tennis court, orchard picnic area, basketball hoop, woodland, nature reserve and river beach. Your hosts can also hook you up with discounted tickets to the Lost Gardens of Heligan or organise remarkable experiences such as foraging workshops, paddleboarding, spa treatments or afternoon tea. Did we mention that some of Cornwalls most gorgeous beaches are just thirteen miles away? Back home, round off an explorative day curled up by the crackling fire with a good book and a glass of wine in hand. Whether you're here for a romantic couple's... escape or quality (small) family time, this home has so much to offer inside and out.
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What to expect
Highlights
Visit the Eden Project's impressive domes, each one housing a unique ecosystem – it's a little over thirty miles away
Discover South Cornwall's charming fishing villages and coastal towns – Looe is around thirty minutes' drive
Unwind after a day of exploring with a soak in the hot tub
Help yourself to logs and spark up the cosy wood-burning stove
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Home truths
It's a studio, so if there's a third guest on the sofa bed, you'll all be sharing the same space
If you're bringing your dog (for a £20 charge), bear in mind that there's livestock and your host's dog and a cat running around
You can use a hot desk in the Estate Office – the wi-fi speed is described as adequate
This is a rural escape, so you will need a car to get around – there is off-street parking directly outside the cottage
A cot can be provided
The hot tub is just outside the backdoor, between November to March there's a daily charge of £20 to use it
While a shampoo bar and hand soap are provided, liquid products aren't provided due to environmental reasons
Convenient self check-in on arrival
About this stay
Amenities
Tennis court
Outdoor seating
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Pets allowed
Parking available
Washing machine
Dryer
Bedrooms & bathrooms
1 bedroom, 2 beds
1 bathroom
Extras
VIP services
Airport pick up
Arrange a chef
Baby sitting
Cab booking
Daily cleaning
Fridge fills
Luggage storage
Massage
Restaurant reservations
Tickets and experience booking
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About The Tamar Valley
Hugging the border between Cornwall and Devon, the Tamar Valley benefits from some of the best features of both counties – which is apt, given that it’s a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The most spectacular way to take in its charming landscapes is via the Tamar Valley Line, a scenic railway that soars over the River Tamar. The valley’s rich mining heritage means that it is also on...
Get around
Airport
Plymouth City
28 min
Cornwall Newquay
1 hr 8 min
Exeter
1 hr 12 min
Train station
Saltash
19 min
Bus stop
Callington Road Fire Station
17 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
15 min
Cafe
15 min
Pharmacy
18 min
Points of interest
Beach
Dandy Hole
30 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Pets welcome
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 15:00
Departure before 10:00
Wifi speed: 8Mbps
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
30
days
Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Up until
7
days
Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Olivia
This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Olivia bought the farm in 2015 with the aim of opening it up for others to enjoy, too. She particularly likes the way that guests bring this quiet part of Cornwall to life, as well as the chance to share her wisdom on wildlife and land management.
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