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School Cottage

Little Petherick, near Padstow, Cornwall
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
No Dogs
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Downstairs bathroom
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Cot available
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At a glance

  • A unique property formerly part of the village chapel and school
  • Characterful traditional cottage made of Cornish stone and slate
  • Elegantly styled with archway doors and a welcoming courtyard

Overview
Property code: OC-P00644

School Cottage, formerly part of the village chapel and school until 1905, was built around 1850 of Cornish stone and slate.  Inside there is a light and airy feel, with a wood burning stove in the living room, chapel-style roof beams and lovely soft furnishings which add to the overall charm.  The cottage also boasts a stylish snug to relax in and a modern wet room, as well as a family bathroom.

The nearest beach in Trevone is only 3 miles away and a great walk starts just over the road from the cottage, down behind the church and then along the creek to Padstow.  Little Petherick is a delightful Cornish village with slate-hung, pastel coloured houses sheltering at the head of the Petherick Creek.  Its beautiful church, Hotel Inn Bistro and Molesworth Manor (which is excellent for cream teas) are all within easy walking distance. It lies just 2 miles from the picturesque medieval fishing port of Padstow which has many pubs and award-winning restaurants nestled in its warren of narrow streets and alleys, including Rick Stein's famous seafood restaurant. There are many activities available in the area, including sailing, tennis, horse riding, deep-sea fishing, speed boat rides, bicycle hire and windsurfing.

GROUND FLOOR:
Kitchen: Fridge with ice box, gas hob, electric cooker, microwave, Krups Nespresso insignia pod coffee machine. Stone flooring, large patio doors to small slate patio and fields behind.
Lounge/Dining Room: Fireplace with wood burning stove, TV, set top box, DVD player, selection of DVDs, smart speaker. Bay window with window seat.
Study/Den: Smart TV, DVD player, sofa
Wet Room: Walk in shower, basin, w.c, heated towel rail
Bathroom: Bath with mixer shower, basin, w.c.
Washing Machine

FIRST FLOOR:
Bedroom 1: Double bed (4'6"), chest of drawers, built in wardrobe, bedside table, view over fields
Bedroom 2: Twin beds (3'), bedside table, shelves, hanging pegs and chest, bay window.

GARDEN & PARKING: Private grass area at side of cottage and small slate patio, wooden table with 4 chairs and portable barbecue at rear (garden not enclosed). External shower and hose. Parking for 2 cars..

Power and Heat: Electricity and gas included in rent; gas c.h./hot water
Bedding and Linen: Bed linen and towels provided (please bring your own beach towels)
Baby Equipment: Removable stairgate, change mat, sink step, cot (Mothercare travel) and child cot/bedside for slightly older children is provided; other equipment may be hired.
Beach: 3 mls  Pub: 0.9 mls

NOTES: No smoking, no pets, no short breaks. WiFi provided. Mobile reception varies. The cottage is on a main road, so care must be taken with children and animals. Please note both toilets are on the ground floor. The stairs may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms - 1 shower over the bath and WC, and 1 wet room with walk-in shower and WC
  • Gas hob, electric cooker, fridge/freezer, microwave, Krups Nespresso Inisssia pod coffee machine
  • Travel cot and beside cot (for slightly older children), change mat, sink step and removable stairgate all provided (other equipment available to hire)
  • Wood burner
  • TV, Smart TV and DVD Player
  • Smart speaker
  • External shower 
  • External hose
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • Shared area at the side of the cottage for parking up to 4 cars, small slate patio with garden bench and garden furniture and a portable BBQ
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Shop 2 miles, pub 1 mile and beach 3 miles
  • The cottage is on a main road and care must be taken to supervise children
  • Please note both toilets are on the ground floor. The stairs may not be suitable for guests with limited mobility.
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 09:00
  • Sorry, no dogs allowed

Anna Clerey

This property is personally managed by Anna.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 8 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Susan 24th May 2026

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Lovely cosy comfortable cottage lots of character and nice for somewhere to sit outside.

Reviewed by Wynne 29th September 2025

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Lovely cottage in the countryside overlooking fields. Good location easy parking. Bathrooms on ground floor a bit problematic for elderly persons.

Reviewed by Roger 21st September 2025

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We found this cottage unsuitable for our age group. The seating is very low and uncomfortable and aged especially in the TV lounge. There is no proper mirror in the modern bathroom so difficult for shaving and the second bathroom the sink plug is no good so you cant have a wash or shave using it. The recycling is very confusing and there was even tRead morewo used nappies left in the bin cupboard which we didnt touch and think the cleaner should have sorted before our arrival . There is nowhere to properly hang you clothes and the bedrooms are very tight for getting in and out of bed especially in the dark. We found it particularly cold given the awful weather we experienced throughout the week. I had to ask the owner to allow us to out on the heating it the remote stat control kept loosing contact to the Wi-Fi which made it hard to control This may suit young couples but not anyone of 75. Holidaycottages.co.uk response:- Thank you for your feedback, heating at School Cottage does not need a Wi-Fi connection to operate, the handrail to the cottage was renewed last October. Recycling is described in detail in a welcome folder in the cottage and these details also emailed prior to arrival for further clarity by the owner. All sofas are standard height and seen in pictures. Hide

Reviewed by Fiona 16th September 2025

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The cottage was lovely and very comfortable and was in a perfect location. The communication from the host was excellent and he was very helpful. I highly recommend the Old Mill 2 minutes down the road for a lovely meal and excellent service.

Reviewed by Pamela 26th August 2025

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This was an excellent find! We loved staying here with our children aged 9 and 6. It was in a great location close to local amenities. George was very responsive and easy to communicate with. A nice touch was the biscuits and milk we were left which meant we didnt need to rush out to the shop that evening we arrived. The beds were extremely comfortRead moreable and helped us to have a good night sleep ready for our next day of adventures. We would highly recommend School Cottage and would stay again. Thank you! Hide

Reviewed by Freddie 17th August 2025

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A good location as within 10 mins of some stunning beaches, the only negative is there is nothing local to walk to or a path to do so if there was. Despite some teething issues in the property itself, the owner was on hand to answer our queries promptly.

Reviewed by Diana 9th May 2025

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An immaculate and charming cottage.

Reviewed by Nicholas 19th August 2024

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Great location for easy access to lots of beaches, towns, villages, and ports. Very handy parking

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.