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Cowries Retreat

St Merryn, Cornwall
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Tennis Court
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Complex
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At a glance

  • Comfortable, single-storey retreat, perfect for a family holiday in St Merryn
  • Fully enclosed garden to suit guests with canine companions
  • Perfect for days out to Padstow, following the Camel Trail and reaching beaches

Overview
Property code: OC-P00801

Cowries Retreat is a lovely bright and well-equipped holiday cottage, whilst also being comfortable and cosy, and just minutes from a choice of many gorgeous north coast beaches. Well laid-out with a spacious open living/dining area, two bedrooms and two bathrooms, it offers good quality accommodation for a small family or adults looking to explore this wonderful area of Cornwall.

Situated on St Merryn Park with easy access to Padstow, the all-year-round, on-site facilities will appeal to both adults and children alike. They include a shop, bar and restaurant along with tennis courts, children’s play area and a sports court - suitable for all weathers - and there’s a dog exercise area especially for your furry friend. The facilities are far enough away from Cowries Retreat so as not to be intrusive but close enough to enjoy if you wish to participate. With the fantastic choice of sandy beaches close by, stunning coastal walks and the culinary delights found in the area, you’ll find plenty to occupy your time.

Entering from the parking area the accommodation is all on one level so ideal for someone less mobile and no steep hills to contend with.

GROUND FLOOR:
Accommodation all on one level
Living Room/Dining Room: Smart TV, DVD player, CD player, electric feature fire. Range of comfy seating, dining table and chairs. A great range of books, films and games awaits you.
Kitchen: Electric cooker, fridge,  dishwasher, coffee machine, slow cooker, Lavazza coffee machine.
Bedroom 1: King size bed (5'), bedside units, wardrobe, dressing table, hairdryer.
Bedroom 2: Twin beds (2’6” – may be zipped together to form 5’ King if requested at the time of booking), bedside units, wardrobe. - Please specify bed configurations of bedroom 2 at time of booking. 
Bathroom: Electric shower over bath, basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Shower Room: Shower cubicle (with a step up to enter it), basin, WC and heated towel rail.
Utility Room/Store Area: Fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, storage space for bikes and beach equipment.       

GARDEN & PARKING: Private parking for up to 3 cars right outside. Large fully-enclosed garden to the rear with garden furniture, barbecue and extensive lawn. Outside tap.

Pets Welcome: Maximum 1 at £25 per week. Information about bringing your pet.
Power and Heat: Electricity included in price, electric central heating, heated towel rails in both bathrooms.
Bedding and Linen: Bed linen and towels provided. Please bring your own beach towels.
Baby Equipment: Highchair and travel cot provided.
Pub: 0.1ml Shop: 0.1ml (on site facility open all year round)

NOTES: No smoking. WiFi provided. Mobile phone reception varies. Please specify bed configurations of bedroom 2 at time of booking. 

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 king-size and 1 twin, with zip-and-link beds that can be arranged as a king-size upon request
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 with shower over the bath and WC, 1 shower room with WC
  • Electric cooker, slow cooker, fridge, dishwasher and Lavazza coffee machine,
  • Utility Room: Washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge/freezer
  • Welcome pack
  • Smart TV, DVD player and CD player
  • Mobile phone signal is variable
  • Enclosed, lawned garden, with garden furniture, BBQ and outside tap
  • Private parking for 3 cars
  • Travel cot and highchair
  • Storage for bikes
  • Shop and pub 150 metres, beach 2.5 miles
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Thomas Brewer

This property is personally managed by Thomas.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 17 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Kerry 2nd June 2026

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We absolutely loved the Cottage & the large garden, it was perfect for us.

Reviewed by Joe 8th May 2026

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Reviewed by Olivia 30th March 2026

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Reviewed by Hayley 15th March 2026

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Reviewed by Susan 16th October 2025

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We have stayed in Cowries Retreat over many years and it cant be beaten for comfort, practically and position. It is always immaculately clean and the arrangement for recycling makes it so easy to keep everything tidy. As dogs are welcome too, it is sure to appeal to many families.

Reviewed by Sarah 8th September 2025

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We had a lovely relaxing stay, it was just what we needed. The facilities were everything we needed and more. The large garden was great for my football mad son to play in when we returned from exploring Cornwall. Lovely welcoming touches from our hosts such as milk in the fridge for a cuppa, and the chocolate digestives to dunk after a long journeRead morey down were particularly welcomed by my son. The beds were nice and comfy and the site was super quiet. We would certainly like to visit again in future! Hide

Reviewed by Marcia 1st September 2025

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The accommodation was excellent, location was great, it was like home from home. The bedrooms were large with super comfy beds, the lounge/dining area was great, the kitchen had everything you could need. It had great access to the large garden at the back for the dogs and lovely garden furniture. We would not hesitate to recommend this place, we Read morehad a lovely break her. Hide

Reviewed by Sally 13th July 2025

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This is our second stay at St Merryn Holiday Park and apart from the shop on the park having permanently closed since our first stay, we had another lovely stay in a well equipped bungalow with a lovely big enclosed garden for the dogs.

Reviewed by Sally 1st July 2025

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This property is dated, tatty and poorly maintained. The whole place smelled damp and bedrooms were particularly bad. The property was very dirty and in need of a deep clean. The garden was overgrown and outside furniture dirty. We were very disappointed and didnt want to stay. We moved to a different property as soon as we were able to. Response fRead morerom Holiday Cottages - Thank you for your comments, we take all feedback seriously. Hide

Reviewed by Pauline 26th May 2025

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The cottage was clean and comfortable. The garden was totally secure for our dogs.

Reviewed by Annette 19th May 2025

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Excellent holiday. Great location. Everything you need was provided.

Reviewed by Hayley 17th November 2024

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Very comfortable and well equipped property that suited 2 adults and two large dogs. The location was great for the beaches and visiting Bodmin or Newquay. We will happily stay here again

Reviewed by Sandi 29th September 2024

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Comfortable & fully equipped for family. Fully eclipsed garden welcome for small dog

Reviewed by Kate 15th September 2024

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Lovely property, very well equipped and comfortable. The location is also great for visiting all the beautiful beaches in the area. Would highly recommended staying here.

Reviewed by Wendy 8th September 2024

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Lovely spacious bungalow, clean and well presented. The home had everything you could think of for wet days and sunny. The kitchen was well quipped and the welcome tray was much appreciated as we had forgotten to bring milk. Beds were really comfortable and linen of good quality. Location was great for exploring the area and easy roads to access tRead morehe main roads . Our dogs appreciated the generous garden for lounging and playing. Hide

Reviewed by Brian 28th July 2024

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Lovely, well maintained and equipped bungalow in ideal position. Neat and clean with quality furnishings. Cannot find a fault. Would recommend this cottage to anyone.

Reviewed by Debra 9th June 2024

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We had a great week in this property. It was very comfortable and clean. We know this area quite well so its location to the nearby beaches was very important for us. Our dog loved the garden which was a nice size.

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