Shepherds Rest

5.0★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
1 Bathroom
Pets Yes
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score

92 Customer Review(s)

Patricia
October 2023

“Lovely and friendly hosts, Shepherds rest is nice and peaceful, the wildlife is amazing, we will be staying again soon.”

thanks.

thanks.

- Patricia, October 2023

Look forward to welcoming you to Shepherds Rest next year, Best wishes John& Judith. Property Owner
John And Pat October 2023

“Lovely cottage very well equipped and comfortable.”

- John And Pat, October 2023

Glad you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes John& Judith. Property Owner
Joy October 2023

“Fantastic place to stay the owners lived next door so if you had any problems ...”

Fantastic place to stay the owners lived next door so if you had any problems you could go and ask The cottage more than lived up to my expectations would definitely go back

- Joy, October 2023

Thank you for your feedback and would be delighted to see you in the future. Best wishes John & Judith. Property Owner
Ian September 2023

“We had a lovely stay at Shepherd's Rest, very comfortable and so peaceful !”

Judith & John,owners, live next door so contactable if necessary. A cream tea was set out on our arrival with China teapot etc etc..... lovely touch. The garden was great for our dog, she loved it & spent lots of time outside, as we did when not out exploring the area. I don't think we've ever stayed anywhere with such a well equipped kitchen......not just one of everything,but several !! All in all, a lovely week.

- Ian, September 2023

Delighted you enjoyed your stay best wishes John and Judith. Property Owner
Adam September 2023

“What an idyllic little place.”

The owners are lovely, extremely helpful but not intrusive even though they live next door. The property is very well equipped and comfortable. A gem of a place to relax and unwind.

- Adam, September 2023

Thank you for your lovely comments, you couldn't have chosen a better week to holiday in Cornwall, best wishes John and Judith. Property Owner
Paula August 2023

“This holiday cottage was the best cottage we've stayed in!”

Judith and John are lovely and nothing is any trouble. The surroundings of the property are so peaceful. As a family We felt so relaxed from start to finish and we didn't want to leave! There's absolutely everything you need and extremely clean! The cream tea was a beautiful touch! We have had the best time thank you Judith & John

- Paula, August 2023

So pleased you had a good relaxing stay. Hope you have some happy memories of your stay. Thank you for your kind feedback. Best wishes John and Judith. Property Owner
Holly July 2023

“Owners were very welcoming.”

The bungalow was lovely and there were games for the kids to play with - however we were too busy visiting places to play them! One thing to mention that isn’t on description are that dogs aren’t allowed in the bedrooms.

- Holly, July 2023

Delighted you found places to visit as weather wasn't very summery. Thank you for the wine, we will enjoy it. Best wishes John& Judith. Property Owner
Derek June 2023

“So peaceful lovely place to relax , roomy with great beds and plenty of storage , and a yummy cream tea .”

- Derek, June 2023

Delighted you had a peaceful and relaxing stay. Best wishes John &Judith. Property Owner
Paul June 2023

“All good, and very relaxing, garden is secure and was large enough for our G/Shepherd,the property has all you need, also the nice touch of fresh milk in the fridge and a cream tea,all in all an enjoyable few day's away.”

- Paul, June 2023

Delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay. Thank you, John and Judith. Property Owner
Adam June 2023

“Absolutely brilliant holiday cottage, has everything you could need, the owners are very friendly and the cottage is in a great location with easy access to the beaches!”

- Adam, June 2023

Delighted you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes John and Judith. Property Owner
Adrian May 2023

“Very good cottage, well stocked, spacious and clean.”

Well located as well

- Adrian, May 2023

Thank you for your positive feedback. Hope things were ok when you arrived home. Best wishes John and Judith. Property Owner
Keith May 2023

“Excellent place to stay.”

Great garden enclosed for dogs. Everything you need in shepherds rest. John and Judith was a very nice couple to deal with. Quite surroundings very private. One of the best places we stayed with Sykescottages. Would definitely go back there.

- Keith, May 2023

Delighted you enjoyed your stay and would be pleased to welcome you back in the future. Thank you, John & Judith. Property Owner
Kevin April 2023

“Shepard's rest was very peaceful and very comfortable, located in a good area for day trips, enclosed garden for dogs, and are host's were brilliant.”

- Kevin, April 2023

Look forward to welcoming you back to Shepherds Rest in the autumn, best wishes John and Judith. Property Owner
Robert April 2023

“Great location clean tidy friendly lovely holiday”

- Robert, April 2023

Delighted you enjoyed your holiday, best wishes John and Judith. Property Owner
Samantha March 2023

“This is the third time at Shepherds rest.”

Beautiful surroundings and picturesque views. Well equipped kitchen and utensils Lovely and warm and cosy Thanks so much to owners

- Samantha, March 2023

Delighted to welcome you back to Shepherds Rest. Thank you, best wishes John and Judith. Property Owner
Mel February 2023

“The property was spotlessly clean, well equipped, comfortable, and perfect for our needs as a family with two dogs.”

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Thank you for everything.

- Mel, February 2023

Glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you best wishes , John and Judith. Property Owner
David February 2023

“Shepherds Rest was perfect in every way, Judith and John have made sure that you have everything in the Cottage that you could possibly need and that coupled with the homely comfort and cleanliness make for the perfect holiday and the cream tea supplied by Judith and John was very welcome.”

Judith and John are very friendly people and have a 5 Star holiday cottage. Our Jack Russell Hugo loved the garden. Thank you so much Jo, Dave and Hugo.

- David, February 2023

Thank you for your kind remarks, delighted you enjoyed your stay. Best wishes John & Judith. Property Owner
Fiona January 2023

“What a gem of a find!”

Peaceful, comfortable and clean. Everything you could need for a relaxing week away. Garden secure for dogs, unless it’s a small, inquisitive one that manages to squeeze under the gate!! All in all a fantastic home away from home and great base to explore the coast.

- Fiona, January 2023

Delighted you enjoyed your stay and pleased to hear your parcel arrived safely. Thank you, John & Judith. Property Owner
Michael January 2023

“Highly recommend a stay at this property,could find no faults,the owners most helpful.”

- Michael, January 2023

Thank you for your response and hope things are going the right way at home. Best wishes John & Judith. Property Owner
Susan December 2022

“Arrived to lovely warm cottage with a cream tea waiting for us, perfect start to our Christmas break.”

Shepherds rest had everything you could wish for, warm, clean and cosy. We didn't venture out in the garden much as the weather wasn't always dry, but then it is December. Would we recommend and go back to this cottage, most definitely it's a lovely place to stay.

- Susan, December 2022

Thank you . We wish you a happy New year. Best wishes John and Judith. Property Owner
Trevor October 2022

“We and the dogs had a great time.”

This was our second stay and we enjoyed ourselves. The owners are always available and helpful if needed but will just let you 'get on with it' if you prefer.

- Trevor, October 2022

Delighted to hear you enjoyed your stay, best wishes John &Judith. Property Owner
Gary September 2022

“This is the 3rd year here we love it friendly helpful and always there if you ...”

This is the 3rd year here we love it friendly helpful and always there if you need anything Coming back next year I rate exerlent love it here

- Gary, September 2022

Look forward to seeing you next year. Please bring the sunshine! Property Owner
Steve September 2022

“Thanks to Judith and John, we had a lovely holiday, supported by good weather!”

- Steve, September 2022

Delighted you enjoyed your stay and the glorious weather. Thank you. Property Owner
Sadie August 2022

“We had a wonderful stay at The Shepherds Rest.”

The house has everything you need for a good self catering stay, excellent facilities and a beautiful, secluded garden. Comfy beds. The hosts were lovely too! Thank you

- Sadie, August 2022

Delighted you enjoyed your stay. Hope the children have happy memories of their sunny beach holiday in Cornwall. Thank you for your kind comments. Property Owner
Len August 2022

“Shepherds Rest is lovely.”

Good location. Very nice owners who left us a great cream tea for our arrival. The one and only downside was last week was very hot and still and we could have done with some fans in the bedrooms.

- Len, August 2022

Thank you for your feedback. We quite understand the heat was exceptional and your comments have been taken on board. All the best John & Judith. Property Owner
Tony July 2022

“Very nice cottage lovely sitting in the garden and it is nice to have a large TV the cream tea was very nice and there was every thing you wanted in the.”

Cottage Tony Jess Aldwick near bognor regis

- Tony, July 2022

Thank you for your positive feedback. Property Owner
Chitra June 2022

“Very quite.”

Best value for money. Very homely and lots of space. Beautifully arranged. Owners are very friendly and helpful. Spotless clean. Everything you need is there. Can’t ask for more. Really love it t. Would like to come back. Recommend for any one who would like a quite holiday in a country side farm land. ❤️

- Chitra, June 2022

Thank you for your kind comments, delighted you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Jacky May 2022

“Lovely cottage well equipped we had a relaxing weeks stay”

- Jacky, May 2022

Thank you for your feedback, delighted you had a relaxing week. Property Owner
William April 2022

“A beautiful , peaceful location , just a short drive to the coast.”

Cottage was lovely, garden a joy, no traffic noise, just birdsong ... John and Judith were excellent hosts, would definitely stay here again

- William, April 2022

Thank you for your complimentary and positive feedback. We would welcome you back in the future and are delighted you enjoyed your stay. Thank you. Property Owner
Robert April 2022

“Very nice holiday cottage ideal location, nice peaceful, lovely setting, will definitely return to this cottage,”

- Robert, April 2022
Alan February 2022

“Beautiful cottage set in a tranquil hamlet.”

The owner was very welcoming and has obviously put a lot of effort into preparing the cottage for our stay. Highly recommended which made our seven day stay a delight.

- Alan, February 2022

Thank you for your very positive comments, so glad you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Janine January 2022

“Shepherds rest was a delightful property very spacious and immaculately clean, very well equipped,.”

Lovely outlook from the lounge we had a really relaxing staff and will definitely be returning, on arrival the hosts had left a lovely cream tea for us, wonderful place.

- Janine, January 2022

Thank you for your much appreciated comments. Delighted you enjoyed your stay. Property Owner
Lyn December 2021

“What a little gem Shepherds Rest is, cosy comfortable and peaceful.”

Lovely cream tea waiting for us when we arrived, thank you John and Judith. Would definitely recommend and hopefully will return in the near future.

- Lyn, December 2021
Trevor November 2021

“We enjoyed a great holiday at Shepherds Rest.”

The owners were always available if we needed any assistance but also respected our privacy and let us just get on with it. All rooms are very comfortable and the good quality heating system really helped considering this was out of season. The enclosed garden (there are a few gaps for small dogs to get through) was first class and gave us plenty of space to exercise the dogs. Location is also very good being near to Tintagel, Boscastle and Bude and we enjoyed going to the disused airfield at Jacobstow (dogs loved it).

- Trevor, November 2021
Gillian October 2021

“It was wonderful to make a return stay to Shepherds Rest.”

The Cottage was clean, warm and welcoming with a personalised card from the owner!! The facilities and comfort are home-from-home, the setting is unbelievably quiet and calming ... totally relaxing. The cream tea is always a very welcome treat.Many thanks indeed.

- Gillian, October 2021
Gary September 2021

“We have stayed here twice and luv it”

- Gary, September 2021
Anna June 2021

“The location was lovely, peace and quiet all the time and the owners were very friendly and helpful even guiding us in when we got lost first day.”

If you want to relax this must be the place but it is still near enough to places of interest to enjoy days out then come back to the comfort of a lovely lounge and for once a decent size TV. All in all a very good holiday

- Anna, June 2021
Janet June 2021

“A lovely comfortable cottage, in a quiet but not too remote location down a short unmade track, with absolutely everything that's needed for a great holiday.”

The garden was secure and a good size for my dogs, and was furnished with a couple of sun loungers and table and chairs - a great spot for soaking up the sun or eating. The kitchen was really well equipped, with plenty of crockery and cutlery, pots, pans etc. and the sitting room was comfy with a good TV and great working wifi. The bed was comfortable - although would have benefitted from some new pillows - they were a bit hard and flat - although I guess that's down to personal preference. The bathroom was equipped with a good powerful shower over the bath. The whole cottage was spotlessly clean when I arrived. Although there were no footpaths for dog walking in the near vicinity of the cottage, great walking can be found only a short drive away at Bude, Widemouth Bay, or Davidstow Moor. The only slight thing I would worry about is if the weather was rainy - which often happens in Cornwall - the stress of trying to clean muddy dogs before they get on the lovely cream carpet! The owners live next door, and it was good to know they were there if needed, but otherwise you're left to your own privacy. I would definitely recommend this as a lovely place to stay and I would book again if I was staying in the area.

- Janet, June 2021
Lynne May 2021

“Lovely stay at this bungalow with my brother and wife, it was very clean and cosy.”

It was great to have somewhere welcoming to go back to with the awful weather we had for our week away. We did manage some sun on the last two days and lovely to sit in the peace on the patio. Everything you need is provided at Shepherds Rest and the lovely couple that own it next door are very friendly and helpful.

- Lynne, May 2021
Lynne April 2021

“Absolutely fabulous cottage all that you would want for peace and quiet a real tonic after lockdown John and Judith Lovely people and only to pleased to help if needed did not want to go home will definitely book again.”

- Lynne, April 2021
Vicki April 2021

“We had a lovely stay in Shepherds Rest, a shelter from the bustle of the seaside.”

It's excellently placed for nearby beaches (Crackington Haven and Widemouth Bay) and for shops at Bude. The bungalow is well equipped and comfortable, 4 of us (including 2 teenagers) fit in well. The WiFi and hot water were both put to good use. The night sky was spectacular from the garden. The owners were very friendly and happy to help.

- Vicki, April 2021
Natalie October 2020

“The cottage was lovely.”

Extremely clean and spacious. The surroundings were quiet and peaceful which is just what my partner and I wanted to have a relaxing week away. The owners were very helpful and there next door if we needed anything. They even left us a cream team in the fridge for when we arrived which was a really nice touch. We hope to come back again one day when Covid is over.

- Natalie, October 2020
Robert October 2020

“Super facility, great owners.”

- Robert, October 2020
Keith September 2020

“SHEPHERDS REST FANTASTIC THE OWNERS HAVE THOUGHT OF AVERYTHING .”

GREAT STAY AND GOING BACK NEXT YEAR HOPEFULL WITH OUT COVID 19

- Keith, September 2020
Neal September 2020

“Cleanist and most well equipped cottage we've been to.”

.we didn't need or want for anything more. Felt really comfortable from start to finish.. Impossible to find a fault which is a first fo us.. Hope this is the new standard...

- Neal, September 2020
Kirsty August 2020

“The cottage was clean and tidy with a well equipped kitchen.”

The garden was huge which was great for our toddler & dog. The owners were friendly and helpful and were just next door which was useful if you needed anything. The utility area was handy as well as the washing machine (many places don’t have one so we really valued it!). The only thing I would say is that there isn’t anywhere to walk from the cottage, as the roads don’t have paths and aren’t really safe to walk on with a young family and dog (narrow roads with blind bends). This was a shame as it would have been nice to explore the area on foot. I wouldn’t say this as a negative comment as it can’t be altered, it sort of is what it is! But rather I felt I should point it out to make other families aware who book in the future. We spent quite a lot of time in Bude, which is lovely to walk around, so there are plenty of places to go nearby - you just have to drive to get there!

- Kirsty, August 2020
William August 2020

“The cottage is well located to explore the sights, towns & beaches of the North Cornish Coast.”

It was extremely clean, comfortable and very well equipped with every possible need thought of. There is a lovely secure private garden for children to enjoy in a peaceful location. We would definitely recommend this cottage which was good value for money.

- William, August 2020
Tracey August 2020

“An absolutely beautiful cottage in a lovely location.”

Close to Bude and the three local beaches but in a quiet and peaceful area. Spotlessly clean. The owners were extremely welcoming, meeting us on arrival and giving us advice on where to go in the local area. We were delighted and touched to be welcomed with a cream team for the family after a long journey to Cornwall. The cottage is spacious (plenty of room for a family of 4 and labrador), with lots of light, a lovely enclosed garden and a fully stocked kitchen. We couldn't fault it and would have no hesitate to book again.

- Tracey, August 2020
Wendy July 2020

“There was everything one could possibly need in the kitchen, including utensils for home baking if you wanted to.”

Although the double bedroom was fairly small, the bed was very comfortable. The garden area was a reasonable size and we had a fantastic view of the stars at night as there is no light pollution, a wonderful treat for town dwellers. The owners were very friendly and supportive. The cottage was very warm and comfortable. Amenities are a car ride away, but this is a great place to stay if you like a quiet place with only the sound of songbirds and sheep to disturb you. We would recommend Shepherds Rest for a comfortable, quiet holiday stay.

- Wendy, July 2020
Kevin March 2020

“THE COTTAGE ITSELF WAS VERY COMFORTABLE ,COSY AND WARM THE ONLY DOWNSIDE IS ACSESS DOWN A DIRT TRACK FULL OF POTHOLES OTHER THAN THIS COULD NOT FAULT THE ACCOMODATION.”

- Kevin, March 2020
David December 2019

“Comfortable cottage great atmosphere my wife myself and our 2.”

Dogs loved our stay. Close to Bude and other beaches was fantastic.

- David, December 2019
Patricia October 2019

“Shepherds Rest is tucked away, in the Cornish countryside.”

very pretty and very quiet. The accommodation was spotlessly clean and had everything that we could possibly need. Very comfortable, and well furnished, plenty of games, DVD's and books if you didn't want to watch the tv. The lovely cream tea waiting for us on our arrival was a nice touch and much appreciated. Added bonus is that we were away with friends who could bring their dog and they like us would most certainly book again.

- Patricia, October 2019
David Frederick September 2019

“Chill out hideaway best my wife and I have been to for years would book again”

- David Frederick, September 2019
Barbara September 2019

“The owners are very nice and welcoming.”

The cottage is off the beaten track and lovely and quiet, the barn conversion is all on one level, and there is everything you are likely to need, even buckets and spades for the beach. Most enjoyable stay, there is nothing to find fault with. We highly recommend “Shepherds Rest” and would like to stay again in the future.

- Barbara, September 2019
Melanie September 2019

“Beautiful cottage.”

It has everything you could possibly need and more besides. Owners were lovely people. Would definitely recommend this cottage.

- Melanie, September 2019
Alison August 2019

“The cottage was lovely!”

Off the beaten track at the end of a hamlet of cottages /houses. Had all the stuff you might want and more. Hosts were very friendly and helpful but also allowed you to enjoy your holiday in peace and quiet. The garden was great for kids and dogs(if you had an escape dog there are some very small gaps-it's a thick well established hedge which leads onto farm land and farmers track. But ours were more then happy to stay in the garden. Some Toys/dvd for outside and rainy days. North Cornwall is dog friendly pretty much everywhere, so cottage very well positioned for great beaches (Bude has several beaches) and places to visit with the whole family - Tintagel and Boscastle to name a few are about 20 mins to half an hour away. There is no phone reception for those that require it but this can be over come with WiFi calling if needs must or just enjoy the silence. Main bedroom is a bit of a squeeze but lovely big bed and the size of room was never a problem for us. Living room/kitchen is lovely and so is the twin room. Thank you for a lovely stay.

- Alison, August 2019
Jenny August 2019

“We really loved shepards rest,it was a beautiful home and setting.”

We were able to access many places from.where we sandy mouth was stunning and with the walk down as was Tintagel. The house was equipped with everything we could have possibly asked for and the owners were happy to help with any questions we had. Thank you for a great holiday would love to come back.

- Jenny, August 2019
Matthew July 2019

“On arrival we were met by the owners who were extremely welcoming.”

The cottage was lovely and spacious with a nice big garden which our 2 labradors really enjoyed. The cottage had everything you needed and more. Overall a really nice quiet location to relax and enjoy yourselves. Best cottage we have stayed in and we will hopefully be returning soon.

- Matthew, July 2019
Debbie June 2019

“Excellent beautiful barn conversion, very clean, best property I have rented”

- Debbie, June 2019
Paul June 2019

“The accommodation was a lot bigger than we expected plenty of room for both of us and our labrador Sam.”

Really lovely having the large garden where Sam could play and have easy access through the french doors. The accommodation had everything that you needed and more. The owners who live next door were really warm and welcoming and couldn't do enough for us. We would definitely recommend Shepherds Rest.

- Paul, June 2019
Kevin April 2019

“Shepherds Rest is without doubt the best cottage we have stayed at.”

Brilliant.

- Kevin, April 2019
David April 2019

“Location and choice of owners.”

The Uglows were charming and in every sense accommodating matched together with a most serene environment meant our holiday was way above expectations.

- David, April 2019
Geoffrey April 2019

“This barn conversion is almost perfect.”

The owners should be very proud this lovely place. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and look forward to our next visit.

- Geoffrey, April 2019
Andrew March 2019

“This holiday home has it all, there is nothing you have to ask for, everything is provided.”

Yes the owners may live next door but they never bother you unless they see you out and about and may just stop for a chat. The home is lovely, clean and tidy and all needs are catered for when it comes to comfort. Apart from food obviously nothing is needed for the kitchen as everything from dishwasher tablets to Fairy washing powder are provided. The shower is amazing and the beds are really comfy. The garden was ideal for our dog and was secluded.. Yes this house is also on a working farm as the owners are the farmers, but you would never have known as there is no disruption to the peace and quiet you get here. It is ideally situated to visit Bude which is about 7 miles away and the surrounding area. About 4 miles away is a little place called Crackington Haven we used to take our dog there at the end of the day so that she could have a swim in the sea and the big stream leading down to the sea. This home is lovely if you are looking for a quiet get away but not a million miles away from the beach and beautiful countryside. The owner does provide you with a Cornish Cream Tea on arrival, but I was not sure if bread rolls were part of that tea instead of scones which is what we had !! But it really was a lovely thought after a long journey from our home. All in all would we stay here again ABSOLUTELY.

- Andrew, March 2019
Carol Jane February 2019

“A very clean and comfortable well equipped cottage,with friendly and helpful hosts.”

- Carol Jane, February 2019
Jean November 2018

“Lovely cottage, very well equipped with everything you could need.”

Really enjoyed our break, we will book again. Thank you

- Jean, November 2018
Debbie October 2018

“Shepherds Rest is the third Sykes cottage we have stayed in and yet again we were not disappointed!”

A cosy home from home that we didn't want to leave. We hope to go back soon and would definitely use Sykes again. Would highly recommend!

- Debbie, October 2018
Di September 2018

“A truly delightful barn conversion, most comfortable and absolutely everything you need, certainly a home from home.”

Also a most welcome cream tea waiting for us on arrival. Near the beautiful beaches, especially Bude and Bodmin Moor. The owners were very welcoming and friendly, would thoroughly recommend this holiday home.

- Di, September 2018
Steven September 2018

“Peaceful,cosy,clean and nestled away from the rat race.”

We really re-charged our batteries and didn't need to go far for the beach. Our dogs loved the enclosed back garden and we loved the complimentary cream tea that our host had provided for us. Highly recommend this cottage if it is peace and tranquillity you crave.

- Steven, September 2018
Craig July 2018

“Excellent accommodation in a lovely quiet location with absolutely everything you need for that home from home feel.”

- Craig, July 2018
David July 2018

“Hi, it did exactly what it says on the tin it was a lovely cottage all credit to the owners.”

thank you.

- David, July 2018
Gary June 2018

“This beautiful cottage in this lovely location is the perfect cure for stress or the need for a getaway from it all break.”

A fantastic family retreat

- Gary, June 2018
godfrey June 2018

“Finest property we have ever rented”

- godfrey, June 2018
Gordon May 2018

“We did very much like the quiet location of the cottage,,,,,we did however, have some difficulty in finding it, but a local farmer very kindly directed us to it.”

He has obviously done it before.The garden was perfect for our 2 dogs. We did have a lovely restful holiday.

- Gordon, May 2018
Anita April 2018

“Very peaceful.”

A very clean and well equipped cottage.

- Anita, April 2018
Howard April 2018

“Shepherd's Rest cottage suited our short break needs exactly.”

Easily accessible, well equipped, comfortable and in a very pleasant location.

- Howard, April 2018
Michael April 2018

“We have rented several cottages from Sykes over the years, we had a bad experience with another company last year due to booking late.”

l must say this is a gem of a property and will not disappoint, We found it clean and with every possible facility you require, from comfort to a large screen television with dvd player, a 2nd television in the kitchen diner, Wi-Fi and a quite secluded garden fantastic for the dogs. The owners were friendly and always helpful this is a property l would recommend to anyone without hesitation. 1st class (we will be back)

- Michael, April 2018
Patricia February 2018

“Everything was really good.”

Probably the best cottage we have stayed in. Location was fine, Could not fault anything.

- Patricia, February 2018
Samantha December 2017

“Loved our stay at the Shepherd's Rest.”

The cottage has everything you need. My husband and I stayed for a week with our dog. She loved the garden and surrounding beaches. The owners have thought of everything you might need kitchen wise - right down to cake baking equipment. The cottage is warm and cosy and very clean. We are already planning our next visit.

- Samantha, December 2017
Derek October 2017

“Very clean and comfortable property.”

Sat Nav took us 2 miles away to a property with the same name.We are still trying to understand how this was possible.I t takes some believing but it is true.

- Derek, October 2017
Helen October 2017

“Excellent facilities, everything needed for the holiday.”

Lovely and warm. Excellent garden for the dogs. Good lovation to visit Cornwall.

- Helen, October 2017
Glin August 2017

“The cottage exceeded our expectations, we were thrilled with it.”

Truly a home from home for the week; a great base for exploring a part of Cornwall that we all love.

- Glin, August 2017
Valerie June 2017

“Absolutely delightful cottage in a wonderful quiet location.”

The welcome pack provided (Cornish cream tea) was much appreciated. Could not fault the cottage at all and I would certainly recommend it.

- Valerie, June 2017
Michael May 2017

“Excellent overall experience both with the booking and the accommodation.”

- Michael, May 2017
Janet May 2017

“This cottage was fabulous,clean modern,peaceful best cottage we have ever stayed in.”

I Thad everything,cannot praise the owners enough.thank you for a lovely holiday.

- Janet, May 2017
Adele April 2017

“A beautiful cottage which was very well equipped and spotlessly clean.”

In easy reach of lots of lovely coastal resorts would highly recommend

- Adele, April 2017
Andrea February 2017

“The cottage was amazingly clean.”

Although adjoining the owner's property it was incredibly quiet, and the perfect location for a relaxing break. The welcome gift of a cream tea and flowers was a lovely touch. The kitchen equipment in the cottage was impressive. The shower is awesome! We can thoroughly recommend this holiday cottage.

- Andrea, February 2017
Nicholas November 2016

“No not really.”

The cottage was really very very nice. It was very well equipped with everything required. It was lovely to stay at this cottage.

- Nicholas, November 2016
Helen October 2016

“Excellent cottage, facilities were of a very high standard.”

Very warm and cosy. Garden excellent. Excellent location, access to many local, Cornish attractions. Owners very friendly and helpful.

- Helen, October 2016
Claire October 2016

“Best cottage that we have stayed in (and we have stayed in quite a few!”

). Cottage was spotless and had everything that we needed. Lovely homely feel, great garden for the dog and good location for the local beaches. Will definitely be back.

- Claire, October 2016
Alan September 2016

“This cottage is located at the end of a short but rough, unmade road and is attached to the main building, which had once been a farmhouse.”

The area is really quiet and peaceful; no traffic noise, just the occasional tractor. The building has been skilfully renovated to provide a good two bed-roomed accommodation with a delightful, good-sized lounge and well-equipped breakfast-kitchen. The garden is mainly wild grass, kept short, and is good for dogs and there is plenty of parking space. There is a small patio with four chairs and table should you wish to dine or breakfast or snack outside. Heating if required is very good and efficient and there is free wi-fi, a generously sized television and a DVD player for entertainment during inclement weather. Shops are a good distance away as are restaurants and/or public houses. Bude is probably the best place to eat out without travelling a long distance. I would say the place is comfortable for two to have a really nice, cozy break, maybe a romantic break. More than two and it might get a bit crowded, but it will sleep four in the two bedrooms. Ideal for all-year-round holidays.

- Alan, September 2016
Lee August 2016

“Amazing place in stunning surroundings very nice people can't say a bad word about anything was perfect”

- Lee, August 2016

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Summary

All ground floor
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double, 1 x twin (zip/link, can be super king-size double on request)
Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
Kitchen with dining area
Utility
Sitting room.
Oil central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, 2 x TVs with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 2 cars
Private enclosed garden with patio and furniture
Two well-behaved pets welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 2 miles
Note: Dogs must be kept on a lead at all times when outside.

The property

This spacious and attractive barn conversion is located in the village of Jacobstow in Cornwall, only a short stroll from the beach and beautiful coastline.

Bring the whole family along to be a part of this holiday adventure; whether you plan on enjoying some quiet time or taking on an adventure and activity-filled holiday, there is something for everyone to appreciate.

Set on the ground floor, this accommodation boasts a super king-size double and a king-size double bedroom, both of which are comfortable and promise a good night’s sleep, so you can wake up feeling refreshed and ready for the day ahead.

Two single rooms are also available, so you and your guests have plenty of choice for relaxing from one night to the next.

For more of this, the sitting room is a comfortable place to unwind and overlooks the garden, where you can wander outside through the French doors to soak in the afternoon sun.

Nearby, the well-equipped kitchen holds everything you need to try your hand at some baking or to gather with your loved ones at the dining area.

The bathroom and utility room complete the layout.

Jacobstow is filled with charm, and has a church and a Holy Well.

The nearest shop and pub are situated close by at Wainhouse Corner, with the child and dog-friendly Old Wainhouse Inn.

In easy reach is Bude, offering fantastic beaches and rock pools, plus a selection of cafe's to enjoy a spot of lunch in.

Follow the coast in the other direction and there's the little cove of Crackington Haven, Boscastle and King Arthur's castle at Tintagel.

Situated close to the owner’s farm with a lovely enclosed garden, you have all the ingredients for a memorable stay at Shepherds Rest.

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About the location

JACOBSTOW

Bude 7.5 miles.

The small village of Jacobstow in North Cornwall has a church and a Holy Well. The nearest shop and pub are situated close by at Wainhouse Corner, with the children and dog-friendly Old Wainhouse Inn offering good food and real ales. Within reach is Bude, a fabulous coastal town that once visited you will want to come back to time and time again. Bude has something for everyone, great beaches for relaxing, and building sandcastles on, rockpools for investigating at low tide and cafe's to watch it all from. The rolling waves are great for surfing all year round, and the footpaths by the restored canal or on the North Cornwall coastal path offer you a superb opportunity to explore and appreciate the outstanding countryside. Bude also has a superb golf course, indoor swimming pool, bowling alley/indoor play area and Heritage Centre at Bude Castle. It also has a good selection of local shops, supermarkets, cafe's, pubs, restaurants and excellent Information Centre, plus within walking distance are the remains of a huge iron age hill fort at Warbstow Bury, from where panoramic views can be seen. For days out, take the coast road north to see the lonely lighthouse above the sea at Hartland Point or walk or ride a donkey down the steep and cobbled village street (no cars allowed) of beautiful Clovelly to the harbour and the pub far below. Follow the coast in the other direction and there's the little cove of Crackington Haven, Boscastle, King Arthur's castle at Tintagel, Doc Martin's Port Wenn at Port Isaac and yet more great surfing beaches at Polzeath.

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
Off-season
Last minute
Christmas

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Reviews & Ratings

“Lovely and friendly hosts, Shepherds rest is nice and peaceful, the wildlife is amazing, we will be staying again soon.”

“Lovely cottage very well equipped and comfortable.”

“Fantastic place to stay the owners lived next door so if you had any problems ...”

“We had a lovely stay at Shepherd's Rest, very comfortable and so peaceful !”

“What an idyllic little place.”

“This holiday cottage was the best cottage we've stayed in!”

“Owners were very welcoming.”

“So peaceful lovely place to relax , roomy with great beds and plenty of storage , and a yummy cream tea .”

“All good, and very relaxing, garden is secure and was large enough for our G/Shepherd,the property has all you need, also the nice touch of fresh milk in the fridge and a cream tea,all in all an enjoyable few day's away.”

“Absolutely brilliant holiday cottage, has everything you could need, the owners are very friendly and the cottage is in a great location with easy access to the beaches!”

“Very good cottage, well stocked, spacious and clean.”

“Excellent place to stay.”

“Shepard's rest was very peaceful and very comfortable, located in a good area for day trips, enclosed garden for dogs, and are host's were brilliant.”

“Great location clean tidy friendly lovely holiday”

“This is the third time at Shepherds rest.”

“The property was spotlessly clean, well equipped, comfortable, and perfect for our needs as a family with two dogs.”

“Shepherds Rest was perfect in every way, Judith and John have made sure that you have everything in the Cottage that you could possibly need and that coupled with the homely comfort and cleanliness make for the perfect holiday and the cream tea supplied by Judith and John was very welcome.”

“What a gem of a find!”

“Highly recommend a stay at this property,could find no faults,the owners most helpful.”

“Arrived to lovely warm cottage with a cream tea waiting for us, perfect start to our Christmas break.”

“We and the dogs had a great time.”

“This is the 3rd year here we love it friendly helpful and always there if you ...”

“Thanks to Judith and John, we had a lovely holiday, supported by good weather!”

“We had a wonderful stay at The Shepherds Rest.”

“Shepherds Rest is lovely.”

“Very nice cottage lovely sitting in the garden and it is nice to have a large TV the cream tea was very nice and there was every thing you wanted in the.”

“Very quite.”

“Lovely cottage well equipped we had a relaxing weeks stay”

“A beautiful , peaceful location , just a short drive to the coast.”

“Very nice holiday cottage ideal location, nice peaceful, lovely setting, will definitely return to this cottage,”

“Beautiful cottage set in a tranquil hamlet.”

“Shepherds rest was a delightful property very spacious and immaculately clean, very well equipped,.”

“What a little gem Shepherds Rest is, cosy comfortable and peaceful.”

“We enjoyed a great holiday at Shepherds Rest.”

“It was wonderful to make a return stay to Shepherds Rest.”

“We have stayed here twice and luv it”

“The location was lovely, peace and quiet all the time and the owners were very friendly and helpful even guiding us in when we got lost first day.”

“A lovely comfortable cottage, in a quiet but not too remote location down a short unmade track, with absolutely everything that's needed for a great holiday.”

“Lovely stay at this bungalow with my brother and wife, it was very clean and cosy.”

“Absolutely fabulous cottage all that you would want for peace and quiet a real tonic after lockdown John and Judith Lovely people and only to pleased to help if needed did not want to go home will definitely book again.”

“We had a lovely stay in Shepherds Rest, a shelter from the bustle of the seaside.”

“The cottage was lovely.”

“Super facility, great owners.”

“SHEPHERDS REST FANTASTIC THE OWNERS HAVE THOUGHT OF AVERYTHING .”

“Cleanist and most well equipped cottage we've been to.”

“The cottage was clean and tidy with a well equipped kitchen.”

“The cottage is well located to explore the sights, towns & beaches of the North Cornish Coast.”

“An absolutely beautiful cottage in a lovely location.”

“There was everything one could possibly need in the kitchen, including utensils for home baking if you wanted to.”

“THE COTTAGE ITSELF WAS VERY COMFORTABLE ,COSY AND WARM THE ONLY DOWNSIDE IS ACSESS DOWN A DIRT TRACK FULL OF POTHOLES OTHER THAN THIS COULD NOT FAULT THE ACCOMODATION.”

“Comfortable cottage great atmosphere my wife myself and our 2.”

“Shepherds Rest is tucked away, in the Cornish countryside.”

“Chill out hideaway best my wife and I have been to for years would book again”

“The owners are very nice and welcoming.”

“Beautiful cottage.”

“The cottage was lovely!”

“We really loved shepards rest,it was a beautiful home and setting.”

“On arrival we were met by the owners who were extremely welcoming.”

“Excellent beautiful barn conversion, very clean, best property I have rented”

“The accommodation was a lot bigger than we expected plenty of room for both of us and our labrador Sam.”

“Shepherds Rest is without doubt the best cottage we have stayed at.”

“Location and choice of owners.”

“This barn conversion is almost perfect.”

“This holiday home has it all, there is nothing you have to ask for, everything is provided.”

“A very clean and comfortable well equipped cottage,with friendly and helpful hosts.”

“Lovely cottage, very well equipped with everything you could need.”

“Shepherds Rest is the third Sykes cottage we have stayed in and yet again we were not disappointed!”

“A truly delightful barn conversion, most comfortable and absolutely everything you need, certainly a home from home.”

“Peaceful,cosy,clean and nestled away from the rat race.”

“Excellent accommodation in a lovely quiet location with absolutely everything you need for that home from home feel.”

“Hi, it did exactly what it says on the tin it was a lovely cottage all credit to the owners.”

“This beautiful cottage in this lovely location is the perfect cure for stress or the need for a getaway from it all break.”

“Finest property we have ever rented”

“We did very much like the quiet location of the cottage,,,,,we did however, have some difficulty in finding it, but a local farmer very kindly directed us to it.”

“Very peaceful.”

“Shepherd's Rest cottage suited our short break needs exactly.”

“We have rented several cottages from Sykes over the years, we had a bad experience with another company last year due to booking late.”