Wreckers, St Merryn, Padstow
About the home
Wreckers Cottage is in a great location 5 minutes from Padstow and equidistant between Porthcothan Bay and Treyarnon Bay. The cottage dates back to medieval times and is one of the most interesting houses in the area. It really does have a lot of character - double height ceiling in the living room, mellow stone walls, Cornish slate floors, exposed beams and one of the deepest open fireplaces you are likely to see. Great for cosy nights in. The cottage has three bedrooms - a double room with a quality King size bed (customers have remarked on the comfort of our beds) and second TV, a twin room and a bunk room, and two bathrooms, one on the ground floor and one upstairs. The cottage may be old but it has all the modern fittings you would expect and is centrally heated throughout. We like to think that everything you may need for a relaxing holiday is provided - flatscreen TV, WiFi, MP3 docking station, games DVDs, Xbox and books, and all the kitchen utensils and pans (there's even a food processor) you would expect to cook a family meal or even something more sophisticated. Outside there is a large garden, SW facing terrace with table and chairs and Weber BBQ. There are also some small farm animals on site - you can even feed the pigs.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 6, 3 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Porthcothan and Treyarnon, 1.5km |
| Access: | Car essential Nearest amenities: 2km |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Unsuitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, CD player, Telephone, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron, Hair dryer |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 3 Bedrooms, 3 bathrooms of which 2 family bathrooms and 1 en suite |
| Furniture: | Single beds (4), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 8, Lounge seating for 6 |
| Other: | Linen and towels provided Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Private garden, BBQ |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
The property comprises:
Downstairs: a good size living/dining room with its unique feature fire place (open fire) and smoke chamber and small platform with its own window looking seaward (originally this was was used by the children of the house as a bed so that they could keep warm next to the chimney. Happily this is no longer necessary as the house has full central heating throughout).
There are two large comfy sofas, coffee table, good sized flat screen TV with freeview and DVD player. The dining area has a table and chairs and can seat up to eight. The kitchen is fully equipped with an electric hob, electric oven, fridge/freezer and additional fridge, washer/dryer, dishwasher and microwave.
Upstairs: stairs lead from the living room to three bedrooms - a double room with a quality King size bed and second TV, a twin room and a bunk room.
There are two bathrooms, one on the ground floor with bath, shower over, WC and basin and one upstairs (en suite to the second, twin bedroom) with a bath, WC and basin
Outside: Wreckers has a SW facing garden, and a sheltered, walled terrace with table and chairs, parking for two cars and extensive views across farmland to the sea beyond.
Further details outdoors:
Whilst not a working farm, Trevoyan is a small holding so there will be small animals, farm vehicles, and uneven surfaces on the premises. There is a pond at the farm, and whilst not in the garden of Wreckers it is adjacent and could be a hazard to small children.
Wreckers Cottage is attached, at one corner, to the main residence of Trevoyan where the owners live. Also on the premises, but entirely separate, is Swallows which sleeps 2 adults in one bedroom (see separate listing). Wreckers Cottage and Swallows can be booked separately or together to accommodate up to 8 people, ideal if you are thinking of bringing Grandparents on holiday who would like their own living space.
Should you wish, the services of a personal trainer are available on site, providing both physical training and rehabilitation, please click on the following link for more information.
http://www.foundationforfitness.co.uk/
Further details
Holiday cottage rental prices on a self catering accommodation basis per week. The tariff is fully inclusive of bed linen, towels (except beach towels), wifi, heating and electricity.
Wreckers Cottage
Low Season from £425
High Season to £950
And the little extras that are included in the tariff:
WiFi connection
telephone
Large fluffy towels and good quality bed linen
Very well equipped kitchen
DVDs, toys and games
Xbox
Storage for surfboards and bicycles
A travel cot and highchair can be provided on request.
Wreckers Cottage is let on a weekly basis from Saturday to Saturday. Short breaks are available from Nov-March
Wreckers Cottage is a no smoking property and regrettably is not suitable for animals of any kind.
Conditions
There is a pond at the farm, and whilst not in the garden of Wreckers it is adjacent and could be a hazard to small children.
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The West Country / Cornwall region


Wreckers is also an ideal base from which to explore the rest of Cornwall. The Eden Project is just half an hour away, and the many National Trust properties and gardens of Cornwall are all within an hour’s drive.
Apart from the seven beautiful sandy beaches all within ten minutes drive, there are wonderful cliff walks and public footpaths. For golfers Trevose Golf and Country Club is just two miles away. Horse riding, tennis, sailing and water skiing are all available nearby.
The Padstow area
Wreckers is ideally located just a mile inland from the sea, and one mile equidistant between St Merryn and Porthcothan Bay. St.Merryn is a thriving small village which boasts two pubs (one of which, The Cornish Arms is now run by Rick Stein), three restaurants, two convenience stores, a fish and chip shop, and bakery. Just 5 minutes drive away are several stunning beaches including Porthcothan, Harlyn, Constantine, Treyarnon and Trevone. It is less than a couple of miles from the Championship Golf course at Trevose. The picturesque harbour town of Padstow is just a 10 minute drive away. If you like walking, there is nowhere better. Public footpaths can be reached from the boundary of the property, making it an ideal base for walkers, and there are some wonderful cliff walks all along the coast nearby . For cyclists the off road Camel Trail starts at Padstow and follows the estuary inland to Wadebridge and then beyond up onto Bodmin Moor. Bicycles are available to hire both in Padstow and Wadebridge.
The picturesque fishing port of Padstow, just four miles away, offers a good selection of pubs and restaurants including Rick Stein’s world renowned Seafood Restaurant. And in the opposite direction Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Restaurant is just 5 miles away at Watergate Bay.
For golfers Trevose Golf and Country Club is just two miles away. Horse riding, tennis, sailing and water skiing are all available nearby.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Newquay: 10 km |
| Railway: | Bodmin Parkway: 25 km |
| Ferry: | Plymouth: 60 km |
Swallows and Wreckers are approximately 15 miles from the A30 at Bodmin, roughly a five hour drive from London and the NW of england. Newquary Airport is a 10-15 minute drive away. Air South West, Flybe and Jet2 fly from a number of UK regional airports to Newquay Airport including Gatwick, Leeds/Bradford, Manchester, Glasgow, Isle of Man, Belfast and Bristol Also Cork and Dublin form the Ireland. In the summer Ryanair operate flights from Alicante and Lufthansa from Dusseldorf.
Car Hire is available from Newquay airport.
Trains from Paddington to Bodmin Parkway take between 4 and 5 hours and Bodmin Parkway is a 30 minute drive away.
The local bus between Padstow and Newquay passes the end of the farm lane.
Activities near Padstow
Tennis in town
Watersports
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Guestbook for Wreckers, St Merryn, Padstow
"Wreckers is a beautiful cottage, the best holiday home we have stayed in" Mr & Mrs W, Gloucs, 26/6/10
"What a beautiful cottage. We were so thrilled when we arrived. you have done a fantastic job on this place" Miss P, Australia 12/6/10
"Wreckers is delightful and very comfortable. The location is very convenient for some lovely beaches" Mr & Mrs D, Worcs 8/5/10
"Excellent accommodation and very comfortable beds" Beautiful setting. A most enjoyable and relaxing holiday" Mr & Mrs S, Derbyshire 10/5/10
"Wreckers is a real home from home. We fell in love with the cottage as soon as we arrived. We have been coming to the area for 15 years and this was the most enjoyable winter break we have had" Mr & Mrs M, Worcs 2/1/10
"We have all enjoyed a wonderful holiday at Wreckers. The cottage is delightful, the views spectacular and the location ideal for all the beaches. From the minute we walked in we felt at home." Mr & Mrs E Manchester 22/8/09
See also the great feedback we get for The Chapel and Swallows.
Rental prices
| Rental prices originally quoted in: British £ | Convert to: |
| Prices for group size 6 | ||||||
| Period | From![]() | To![]() | Weekly![]() | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| October half term | 22 Oct 11 | 29 Oct 11 | £ 625 | - | - | 1 Week |
| end Oct/Nov | 29 Oct 11 | 5 Nov 11 | £ 450 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Nov/Dec | 5 Nov 11 | 17 Dec 11 | £ 425 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Xmas/New Year | 17 Dec 11 | 7 Jan 12 | £ 725 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Jan/Feb | 7 Jan 12 | 11 Feb 12 | £ 425 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Feb half term | 11 Feb 12 | 25 Feb 12 | £ 475 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Feb/Mar | 25 Feb 12 | 31 Mar 12 | £ 425 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Easter | 31 Mar 12 | 21 Apr 12 | £ 625 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Apr/May | 21 Apr 12 | 5 May 12 | £ 450 | - | - | 1 Week |
| May Bank holiday | 5 May 12 | 12 May 12 | £ 595 | - | - | 1 Week |
| May | 12 May 12 | 2 Jun 12 | £ 475 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Whitsun week | 2 Jun 12 | 9 Jun 12 | £ 725 | - | - | 1 Week |
| June | 9 Jun 12 | 30 Jun 12 | £ 595 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Early July | 30 Jun 12 | 7 Jul 12 | £ 650 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Early July | 7 Jul 12 | 14 Jul 12 | £ 750 | - | - | 1 Week |
| mid July | 14 Jul 12 | 21 Jul 12 | £ 875 | - | - | 1 Week |
| July/August | 21 Jul 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 950 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Early Sept | 1 Sep 12 | 8 Sep 12 | £ 825 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Sept | 8 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | £ 550 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Early Oct | 29 Sep 12 | 20 Oct 12 | £ 450 | - | - | 1 Week |
| October half term | 20 Oct 12 | 3 Nov 12 | £ 625 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Nov/Dec | 3 Nov 12 | 21 Dec 12 | £ 425 | - | - | 1 Week |
| Xmas/New Year | 21 Dec 12 | 4 Jan 13 | £ 725 | - | - | 1 Week |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Discounts available for groups of 2 and 4. Please enquire about a price for 2 and for people. The price for 2 assumes two people are sleeping in Bedroom 1 only. The price for 4 assumes 4 people are sleeping in bedrooms 1 and 2 only. If all three bedrooms are required the full tariff applies.
The tariff includes all bed linen, towels (except beach towels), Wifi and utility costs. A telephone is provided for incoming and free evening and weekend calls to UK landlines (not mobiles).
A travel cot and highchair can be provided free of charge. Please note we are unable to provide cot linen.
We accept payment by cheque, internet banking, electronic funds transfer or Paypal (3% surcharge).
Availability
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