The Old Vicarage Retreat
Description
The Old Vicarage Retreat is located in the quaint village of Luxulyan in the heart of Cornwall and provides an ideal base for exploring the vast Cornish peninsula. Although set in a peaceful village, the A30 is within easy reach and the location provides an ideal base, with many places of interest only a few minutes’ drive away. This idyllic retreat offers a wonderful escape for couples eager to explore an area steeped in history,
with beautiful surroundings, including the Luxulyan Valley (a World Heritage Site) and close to the south coast. Following an afternoon’s ramble, pop off your walking boots and relax within the open plan living space, complete with plush seating from which you can relax and unwind into the evening. The contemporary kitchen houses all you could need and the large range cooker is sure to inspire some home cooking. On warm and pleasant days, why not bring the outside in by taking advantage of the large patio doors and perhaps enjoy a relaxing evening meal on the patio, whilst planning your
next adventure. Discover the plush bedroom as you retire for the evening, settling into the welcoming king-sized bed
and maybe watch a show from the large wall-mounted Smart TV. A new morning and the inviting en-suite with walk-in shower will set you on the right foot for another day of exploring. Luxulyan is a small village, yet it does offer a small local shop, post office and village pub. The shop and post office are a minute’s walk away, The Kings Arms 5 minutes’ walk away and renowned for its friendly atmosphere and selection of local ales. With the Luxulyan Valley, Eden Project, Wheal Martyn China Clay Museum, Charlestown (famous for
the filming of Poldark), Fowey and The Lost Gardens of Heligan all close by, and the magnificent South and North coasts of Cornwall to explore - this really is the ideal base for a very special holiday. Get to know your surroundings even more by venturing along the Saints’ Way that runs from Fowey
on the South coast, through the Luxulyan Valley and onto Padstow on the North Coast, or perhaps Bodmin Moor, opening up miles of wild landscapes across rugged terrain, or maybe head to Helman Tor, home to a patchwork of wildlife rich habitats across more than 500 acres - it’s a real hidden
gem.
Note: Property is for sole use of booked guests only
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Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Ground Floor Accommodation
- Wifi
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Ground Floor Accommodation
- Pets Not Allowed
- Off Road Parking
- Near Pub / Shop
- Smoke Free
- Near Walks
What guests are saying
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay in the lovely accomodation.
The living room was spacious, light and very well provided for a comfortable and enjoyable break. The owners were friendly and helpful with additional lighting and really helpful information on the area and places to visit and eat.
Have never been made to feel so unwelcome.
Never met or saw the owners, the welcome tray consisted of tea/coffee no sugar and a couple of high street coffee shop biscuits.The information pack was a list of rules and penalty charges, holidays are meant to be relaxing, here you are on edge in case you incur a penalty charge.I'm sorry to say that financial gain seems more important to them than the guests.
Hi Timothy Thank you for the review, however I have never read such nonsense in all the years we have been providing holiday accommodation and it certainly does not stack up against the numerous excellent reviews we receive on a regular basis. As we do with all our guests, we send out a welcome email 3 days prior to arrival, wishing you a lovely holiday and including the welcome book, parking instructions and directions to our property, to which we had no reply. We do try and speak to all guests during their stay, either upon arrival, when they are going out for the day, or coming back in the evening. Unfortunately, we kept missing you and we tend not to come knocking on the door unless it is for a specific reason (you could have knocked our door and said hello)! Incidentally, I did actually try and speak to your wife on one occasion when you were going out for the day, but she was already at the top of the driveway and didn't seem at all interested in stopping to speak to me. Also and just to put this all into perspective, on the morning you left (because we hadn't spoken properly) I emailed you to apologise for not welcoming you when you arrived or during your stay and also to thank you for leaving the property so clean and tidy, to which we had no reply! We always provide tea, coffee, sugar, milk and biscuits for guests upon arrival and these items were all available when you arrived, so I am confused as to what the issue was, or what was expected, bearing in mind it is self-catering accommodation. The welcome book/information pack is provided to help you use the facilities, hence why we send it to you by email in advance. It is certainly not just full of rules and penalty charges as you suggest. There is a section within the information pack relating to guests responsibilities, such as policies relating to smoking, loss of keys and damages due to neglect etc., but these have to be included for legal and insurance reasons. To actually state that our financial gain is more important than our guests is frankly insulting and ridiculous and I'm sure anyone reading your review will see just that, especially when they compare it to the numerous excellent reviews we have received. Regards Andy
From our arrival until our departure we were made welcome and treated with friendlyness.
The accommodation was excellent and could not be faulted in any way, the living area was large and airy and comfortable, we wanted for nothing. Superb grounds made a lovely addition to what was a really enjoyable week. Many thanks to Andy and Wendy our excellent hosts. Tony & Kath Wynn
Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards & best wishes... Andy & Wendy
Had a wonderful week at the Old Vicarage Retreat.
Andy and Wendy the owners were very welcoming and helpful. Property is immaculate with everything you could possibly need. Local village shop and Kings Arms pub were good to have so close. Thank you for a wonderful week.
Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
This was a fabulous cottage.
The kitchen / living / dining room was light and spacious with great views out onto the gardens. There was a lovely patio with bistro table & chairs outside. Very comfortable sofas & chairs in the lounge area and a huge range of books and DVDs to borrow, if you wished. The kitchen was superb: an enormous cooker with 7 burners on the hob and 4 ovens, the biggest island with breakfast bar we've ever seen and 2 sinks! Plus enough cupboard space for a very large family. We had a couple of good meals at the Kings Arms pub in the village - a five minute walk away. Friendly staff.
Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
A beautiful place to stay.
The hosts were very friendly and left us to ourselves, though we're on hand if we needed anything. We would 100% go here again in the future.
Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
Such lovely place to stay .
very relaxing ,comfortable accommodation. Lovely garden ,everything you could need.Very close to Eden project. Lots of things to do near by.pub very friendly good food
Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards & best wishes Andy & Wendy
This is an excellent comfortable and spacious accommodation, with a very comfortable king size bed.
The property owners, Andy & Wendy are next door, and are very friendly and approachable. This is a perfect location for visiting both the north and south coasts of Cornwall. The local train station can take you to Newquay in about 35 minutes. The village pub, Kings Arms, is a 6 minute walk away, and serves excellent food with an extensive menu and a friendly atmosphere.
Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. We would also like to express our gratitute for leaving the property so clean & tidy. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
The Old Vicarage Retreat is exactly what we were looking for.
Spacious, comfortable and spotlessly clean so we would thoroughly recommend it.
Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
The Old vicarage Retreat was a lovely place to stay.
Nice quiet location in a village with a handy shop and pub. Everything you need for a home from home holiday. Plenty of places to visit in the surrounding area and there is an interesting walk via the village shop through the Luxulyan valley.
Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards Andy & Wendy
Great location, spotlessly clean, fabulous property and oh so comfortable bed.
Just everything you need here for a home from home holiday.
Hi Albert Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards... Andy & Wendy
Very clean and well equipped, with plenty of useful information provided about the house and the surrounding area.
The property owners were very friendly and made us feel most welcome. The location is ideal for exploring this part of Cornwall, and is not too far from major roads if you want to explore further afield.
Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
Immaculate and well equipped holiday property - one of the best we have stayed in.
We were warm and comfortable at all times and centrally located for lots of places to see and things to do. Thank you
Hi Carol Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
We had a really good week, and the Old Vicarage Retreat was a perfect base for visiting a number of local attractions and beauty spots.
For those who like walking, as we do, you are spoilt for choice.
Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards... Andy & Wendy
We had a lovely week at the vicarage retreat .
we were well informed on directions before we went The bed was comfortable , whole place spotless , Lovely & quite , great base for visiting places near by . Our Hosts were available if needed but left us to enjoy our stay . There is an adjoining door to the property , but it's closed off which we did not know till we went .,but was not a problem .would highly recommend a stay here . Loved it !
Hi Neil Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
By far the best property me and my Partner have stayed in!
The hosts were so welcoming and friendly. The property had everything we needed and more! It was like a home away from home. We liked it that much we stayed another night. We hope to see you both next year.
Hi Sophie Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. It was a pleasure to meet you both and we are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards & best wishes... Andy & Wendy
Andy and Wendy were superb hosts and The Old Vicarage Retreat was just as described.
We had a fantastic weeek - loads of useful information made available by our hosts. Would definitely recommend.
Hi Chris Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
The Retreat was lovely and the kitchen very well equipped with plenty of storage space and crockery etc.
An airfryer would make a welcome addition to the variety of cooking appliances if anything was to be added. The seating was comfortable and various and the outdoor seating a great suntrap although the traffic noise was a surprise. The wash basin was slow to drain and the shower a little under power but Cornwall tends to have water issues and no doubt the private system affected this. Overall an excellent stay, a good base to explore the area and the hosts were friendly and helpful.
Hi Deborah Thank you for the review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Just to clarify, we are on a private water system and our water supply isn't always the most powerful, however the shower is a standard electric shower and works as you would expect. I'm suprised you had an issue with road noise, as we are in a small village with minimal traffic. We do occasionally get the odd car or motorbike that is louder than normal and the odd tractor, but it has never been an issue. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
A very enjoyable stay.
The property was spotless. Hosts very friendly and knowledgeable of the area. Even though the property was attached to the hosts house there was no intrusion. Can't fault it.
Hi Jane Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
We loved our stay at the old vickarage, it was very clean and comfortable, everything you needed was there, Andy was very helpful, the village was quaint, we would book again.
Hi David Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards... Andy & Wendy
Fantastic property in an excellent location.
Pub shop and train station all within 5 min walk
Hi Rory Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards... Andy & Wendy
The old vicarage retreat Luxulyan.
the place was amazing ,the facilities were very good and the room was spotless.it was very central to all of the coast and very easy to find.I would recommend staying here to anybody.we had a great time.Dave and Angela.May 2024.
Hi David Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards... Andy & Wendy
Would recommend without hesitation we really enjoyed our stay and would return if in the area.
Hi Christine Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards... Andy & Wendy
The Old Vicarage Retreat was even better than described.
There was nothing you could want for - the property was immaculate. It was very comfortable and had everything you could possibly need. Five Stars from us !!!
Hi Steve Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards... Andy & Wendy
Excellent accommodation, our hosts were extremely friendly but not intrusive.
Lovely area of Cornwall which was new to us. We would definitely return and recommend to friends and family.
Hi Eileen Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. May we also express our gratitude for leaving the property in such a clean and tidy condition. It is very much appreciated and helps is greatly when preparing the property for the next guests. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
Lovely property, had everything we needed.
Beautiful surroundings in a friendly village.
Hi Karen Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
The accommodation is beautiful, spacious and very comfortable in a peaceful location.
Having the friendly, well stocked, village shop with post office so close by was a positive. A good location for visiting many places especially the Eden Project. Only negative was that there was very little washing up liquid left, (we didn’t use the dishwasher) and only one toilet roll left for a week’s stay.
Hi Lesley Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Apologies for the lack of washing up liquid - this was an oversight on our part. With regard to toilet rolls, as the accommodation is self-catering, we do only provide one as a complimentary item. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
A beautiful retreat in a peaceful location with excellent accommodation at a very high standard.
No negatives other than a noisy owl outside at night !! An amazing week weather wise with so much to do locally with walks on the doorstep. We will be back !
Hi Tracy Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. May we also thank you for leaving the retreat in such a clean and tidy condition. It really makes a huge difference to us, especially when we need to prepare it for the next guests in a short space of time. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
Good retreat in a peaceful setting.
Bags of room for two and well equipped. The bedding was a disappointment as not of the standard expected. Crisp cotton sheets and duvet cover would have gained 5 stars. No contact at all with the owners which seemed a bit unfriendly.
Hi Valerie Thank you for the review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Apologies if the bedding was not to your liking. We do use quality bedding and in all honesty, this is the first time in 3 years that anyone has commented negatively. We do normally speak with all guests at some point during their stay, not least to ensure everthing is OK. Normally we try and catch guests when leaving or returning to the property, but we kept missing you. Also we do not like to unnecessarily disturb guests when they are inside the property, so as not to intrude. To say we seemed a bit unfriendly is rather unfair. We live next door, so equally there was nothing to stop you coming to say hello as other guests have! As a side note, the property is supposed to be left as you found it (clean & tidy). It was dissapointing for us to find the property rather unclean after you departed. Whilst we don't expect it to be spotless, we also don't expect to find the kitchen bin left full of rubbish and food waste, the cooker hob covered in grease and detruius all over the floors. Kind regards Andy & Wendy
What a fabulous cottage.
Spotlessly cleaned well cared for with a beautiful well stocked kitchen. Lovely location for many attractions in the area. Can't recommend highly enough.
Hi David Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards & best wishes... Andy & Wendy
Really enjoyed our stay.
Cottage was great. Shower could have been more powerful met wendy and andy lovely hosts.
Hi Martyn Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards... Andy & Wendy
Lovely place spotlessly clean had everything you could wish for.
Hi Kevin Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards... Andy & Wendy
Fantastic place, really was a retreat.
Easy to get to anywhere we wanted to go. Old Vicarage retreat was immaculate, and very peaceful. Absolute gem of a place. Enjoyed a fantastic weeks stay.
Hi Paul Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards & best wishes... Andy & Wendy
Grab rail on front door would be useful ,steep step Grab rail in shower would be useful Curtains or blinds on lounge large window/ door Quite uncomfortable when sun is setting, and made the lounge very warm
Hi Sheila Thank you for the review - it is very much appreciated. To clarify, the 'steep step' is 20cm in height from ground level (not much more than a normal staircase riser). In the lounge area, there are 2 sofas and 2 chairs (which can be repositioned) providing ample seating positions in the evenings. Unfortunately, weather conditions and temperature are out of our control, but the 2 large patio doors can be opened in the lounge area, should it be uncomfortably warm. Kind regards & best wishes... Andy & Wendy
Absolutely Fabulous!
! Our first word when we walked through the door - Wow!! Everything you could possibly need and more, everything had been thought of. The owners were on hand if needed but kept a distance. Spotlessly clean. Comfortable bed. Perfectly placed for travelling to the usual haunts Looe, Newquay, Fowey, Padstow etc all around 20 miles. We did take our own reclining chairs and we were glad of them. The beautiful weather was an added bonus.
Hi Penny Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards & best wishes... Andy & Wendy
We enjoyed the space and facilities and suggestions offered by the owners.
Everything was very clean and modern. The bed was very comfortable and the shower great. The outdoor space was relaxing with our own little table. It would have been nice to have a couple of teabags to welcome us in the empty teapot along with the biscuits that were available.having arrived on a Saturday and no time to go grocery shopping.. I would suggest the future guests be told to open the first gate to avoid confusion and going down a very rough road.
Hi Sharon Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Apologies for the missing tea bags. We do normally top-up the container with tea, coffee and sugar sachets, so guests can have a drink upon arrival, but we must have forgotten to do so on this occasion. With regards to property directions, these are provided as part of the booking information and it clearly states that we are the first gate on the left after entering the driveway from the road. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
Wonderful cottage equipped with everything you could need.
Very quiet, with a beautiful garden. The only thing I could say is that it is rural, a lot of narrow single drive lanes with few passing places for approx. five miles before you reach a main road, so remember to steer clear of school times and busy times. Other than that it’s amazing.
Hi Peter Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Just to clarify, there is a 'main' road in and out of the village, which (for the most part) is wide enough for 2 cars to pass and leads you onto a main road within 2 miles (at the Eden Project). Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
Absolutely fabulous week would be good for shower-to be more powerful
Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
Delightful quiet retreat in pleasant setting.
High quality accommodation, well presented by friendly owners. Useful village pub and shop nearby.
Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
We had a great stay in The Old Vicarage.
The kitchen/ lounge is beautiful . We chose not to cook , but everything was available if we had wanted to. Everything was clean and comfortable for our stay.
We had a great holiday.
The cottage was lovely, exceptionally clean and beautifully furnished. The owners were friendly and helpful without being intrusive. Good base for seeing area and nice village location with handy shop and great pub within walking distance. Would highly recommend.
Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards... Andy & Wendy
Ideal location for touring both North & South coasts.
Very quite location with only a 5 minute work to the friendly pub.
Hi Kay Thank you for the review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
Beautiful cottage in a very quiet location,equipped to the highest standard.
Andy and Wendy always about if you needed them but did not intrude into your holiday.Would definitely recommend The Old Vicarage Retreat and it’s owners .
Hi Janette Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
Amazing hosts, amazing accommodation would recommend to anyone.
Hi Lee Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
We chose the Old Vicarage Retreat as we wanted somewhere quiet, comfortable and relaxing, and we were not disappointed.
Lovely immaculately clean accommodation which had all the amenities we could want and overlooked a large peaceful garden. The ideal place to come back to after a day out. Andy and Wendy were on hand if anything was needed, but they never intruded on our privacy. A lovely place to stay – we hope to go back.
Hi Roger Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future and best wishes to you both... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
This is a beautiful and well maintained cottage.
You name it, it's there. From an egg timer to an array of books dvds and games to pass the time away even a cup of tea to welcome you. It is one of the best accommodations that we have stayed in over the years. The owners should be congratulated on how well thought out a property this is. We loved it, thank you for your hospitality.
Hi Dawn Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated to receive such great feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future and best wishes to you both... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
Beautiful property with everything we needed for a relaxing holiday.
Great base to explore the area. Thank you :-)
Hi Lynne Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
The property was spotlessly clean.
Owners very friendly. Could not ask for a better cottage would highly recommend
Hi Colin Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
Wonderfully clean and comfortable accomodation.
The kitchen is equipped with everything you need...not that we cooked much... The location is peaceful and quiet but made a perfect base for so many local attractions. The Eden Project is only a couple of miles away which was why we chose The Old Vicarage Retreat. Thank you Andy and Wendy.
Hi Michael Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
We had a wonderful time at the retreat.
The best word to describe the accomodation is fantastic.Everything you need from kitchen appliances,relaxing sofas and comfortable bed is catered for.A huge thank to Andy and Wendy for being so kind and friendly.We would not hesitate to recommend and return.
Hi Susan Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you both again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
It was everything we could have hoped for really good, very clean and the best holiday cottage we have had,comfortable with all the facilities we needed .
Thank you for the lovely review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. May we also say thank you for leaving the holiday retreat so clean and tidy - it is very much appreciated. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
Directions to the venue and information provided were really good.
The kitchen was excellent with every piece of equipment you could need and all seemed new. However there were problems with drainage in the bathroom sink and the water pressure in shower was very poor. Some additional heating in the large kitchen living room would have been good as the evenings were very cool.
Thank you for your review of our holiday retreat. We are glad that you found the property well equipped, however you appear to have experienced some issues during your holiday, which is a shame, but we shall try to address them... The bathroom sink drainage issue was a minor blockage, caused by what appeared to be a concentrated toiletry product that had congealed in the sink plug hole. The same product was also in the shower tray waste and on the used bathroom towels. We have tested the shower, which does seem to be working normally for a standard electric shower, but we will continue to monitor it just in case. The kitchen/living area has 3 centrally heated radiators and a thermostat control in the kitchen area to adjust room temperature, with operating instructions in the welcome book. We don’t know if you adjusted the thermostat control to suit your needs, but perhaps this was the issue. Unfortunately, we were not aware of these issues during your stay, so we were not able to help or resolve them whilst you were here. Incidentally, we did briefly speak to you on day 3 of your holiday (to check everything was ok) and all was well. Kind regards Andy & Wendy
We were delighted to find this little gem it’s a great place for exploring all the area’s, it’s so comfortable with everything you could need to make an enjoyable stay, Andy and Wendy are super hosts.
Would 100% recommend this place and maybe one day will even come back as we had the best week.
Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
Fabulous cottage.
Spotlessly clean. Friendly, helpful owners. In a lovely small village, very peaceful. Nice walks. The local pub is very friendly and serves good food. There is a small railway station in the village, about 35/40 minutes to Newquay. We spent a day at the lost gardens of Helligan, definitely recommend this. Also nice places to visit a short drive away. Would definitely recommend this cottage. Thanks for a great week.
Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
The property is extremely well maintained and a good base to explore Cornwall from.
We would certainly recommend to friends and family.
Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
A superb property.
Extremely well appointed, every item imaginable available, from cooking utensils, to WiFi accessibility. The property was spotlessly clean, in addition there were more than adequate sanitising products provided, making it as covid safe as humanly possible. This is the first time we have used Sykes cottages, if this is typical of their standards, we will most definitely use the company again. This property is a great asset to their website.
Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
Bedroom very relaxing colours and tasteful decor.
Very clean, best place we have stayed.
Apologies for the late reply and thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
Highly recommend this first class cottage set in beautiful landscaped gardens with squirrels.
Superb well stocked friendly village shop a short walk away. Andy & Wendy were welcoming hosts who did everything possible to make us comfortable during our stay. The well stocked kitchen is a cooks delight with an amazingly efficient stylish gas range. An amazingly generous choice of up to date books and films. A good base for touring Cornwall. The Eden Project a short drive away. We have stayed in many Cornish holiday cottages and this must be one of our most favourites! Thank you so much Andy & Wendy for sharing your beautiful cottage. We would be very happy to return.
Apologies for the late reply and thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
The property was above and beyond our expectations so so clean and every little item you needed was there.
Cosy and warm,all the white goods you needed, a wonderful large fridge/freezer,comfortable settees and chairs...I could go on!!!!!! This is the first Sykes cottage we have rented I dont think it can be bettered . Above all Andy and Wendy made us feel so welcome.
Apologies for the late reply and thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
Absolutely fabulous place.
Can’t find one fault at all. This is the best holiday home I have stayed and if I can guarantee my next holiday stay to be as good as this one. I will continue to choose another holiday let without a doubt. I really don’t think you can beat that.
Apologies for the late reply and thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
It was like a home away from home, just without any stress.
Great location for seeing Cornwall and has a nice walk from within the village if you want to escape the car. Local pub is friendly and the food was delicious.
Apologies for the late reply and thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
The accommodation is very nice.
It’s clean and tidy and had all the facilities that we needed. The owners were not particularly helpful or friendly but this did not affect our stay.
The retreat was stunning and in a beautiful location within easy reach of so many lovely places.
Our hosts Wendy and Andy were extremely friendly and kind and provided everything in the accommodation you could possibly need. Thank you both for a very relaxing break, just what we needed.
Apologies for the late reply and thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
The Old Vicarage Retreat is an excellent property finished to a very high standard.
The open plan living, dining, kitchen area is flooded with light from patio doors and windows giving a very bright and welcoming feel to the property. The property is spotlessly clean and the location is peaceful and relaxing, yet only minutes from many places of interest and superb beaches. Our hosts Andy and Wendy are lovely people and very friendly and welcoming. My wife and I had two superb weeks here and both agree that this is the best self catering cottage we have stayed in in the UK and would highly recommend it. Thanks Andy and Wendy, we hope to be back in the future. Martin and Liz.
The facilities were excellent and the location was spot on for enjoying the peace of the country side and for visiting places such as Looe and Polperro.
Our hosts,Andy and Wendy, were welcoming and lovely people,who made our stay memorable and the anti Covid measures they had installed could not be faulted. We had a superb stay and would recommend the The Old Vicarage Retreat as a place to stay.
Apologies for the late reply and thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
The Retreat is an idyllic property which is peaceful and quiet despite being adjacent to a Bed and Breakfast property.
The standard of decor and facilities provided are second to none. The patio doors open out onto a patio which has a bistro table and chairs for guests use. It is flooded with light in the morning and a welcoming place to return to after days out. The owners are friendly and helpful without being intrusive. I cannot find any faults at all to comment on within the property. We loved it.
Perfectly presented holiday home.
Super clean and great location. The owners were kind and they have made every effort to ensure you have a wonderful stay!! Definitely 5 star accommodation!!
Apologies for the late reply and thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy
Good to know
House Rules
Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100
Smoking
Not permitted
Property notes
PLEASE NOTE: This property does not permit charging of electric vehicles on the premises - if this is a facility you require you would need to seek out local conveniences that offer this service.
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
15:00 / 09:00
Property ref
1068705
Parking
Off Road Parking
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Not allowed
Children
Not accepted
Accessibility
Ground floor