Secret Garden

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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Highchair available
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score

37 Customer Review(s)

“Spacious, well equipped accommodation.”

Very peaceful country setting, with nice outside areas. Owners very friendly and helpful.

Very peaceful country setting, with nice outside areas. Owners very friendly and helpful. Lovely location away from the crowds,but in easy reach of beaches and coastal walks . jenny and peter

- Mrs Hewitson, July 2021
Mr Glendinning June 2021

“Secret Garden is a lovely cottage in a beautiful location.”

The cottage is well equipped with everything that you would want to use whilst on holiday. We were lucky with the weather, which meant that we were able to sit out in the lovely sun trap garden for breakfast every day. The garden was especially wonderful as the roses were in full bloom whilst we were there and the local birdlife were really enjoying the feeders, providing endless entertainment. Mithian is a fantastic location, the local pub (Miner's Arms) is brilliant, and you are within walking distance of Healey's Cyder Farm and the Callestick Ice Cream Farm. Slightly longer walks can take you to the sea at St Agnes, Porthtowan, Chapel Porth and Perranporth, and there is easy access to the A30 to get around the rest of Cornwall. This was our first visit to Secret Garden, but we hope to be back.

- Mr Glendinning, June 2021
Mrs Cotterill June 2021

“Secret Garden was perfect for us after shielding for almost 15 months.”

The accommodation was exactly as stated and owners very friendly. Convenient for both St Agnes and Perranporth, as well as for access to main roads and A30 for other destinations. Views from there were outstanding and property itself warm, comfy and clean with everything needed to enjoy your holiday. Just a shame we were unable to walk to pub as it was up and down hills and my partner having emphasymia couldnt manage the climb there and back. Still it was lovely just enjoying the views from the outside area while enjoying a glass of wine in the evening. Will certainly try to return soon. Our thanks to Sherina and Jim for providing everything to enable us to have a great holiday Pauline and Garry

- Mrs Cotterill, June 2021
Mr Brown May 2021

“Very relaxing.”

Always look forward to going back next year.

- Mr Brown, May 2021
Mrs Page October 2020

“Existing reviews were generally very good so our expectations were quite high.”

Lots of thought has gone into this place. It was well laid out and well equipped. We loved the huge window ledges which added useful space to the bathroom for toiletries, kitchen for work surface and bedroom for spreading out books, makeup etc. It was a mix of the practical and style with the gorgeous views out of the bedroom and living rooms, plus the nod to the past with the arched window in the bathroom. It was clean and in good repair and there was a de-humidifier in the hall to be left on during the day to keep condensation at bay. There are 4 rooms and it is laid out from a long corridor. The living room, bedroom and kitchen all have sunlight streaming in in the mornings if you are lucky with the weather! With Covid prevention in mind, we decided we would avoid pubs (although we did go in 2 for all of about 15 minutes) and restaurants, and bought up 6 days worth of meals from M&S on the way down. We took most provisions and enough to make sandwiches for every day we were there. We went out during every day and loved coming back to this base, heating up our M&S meal and watching Netflix which is available on their television. Wifi worked fine. There was hand gel at the entrance to the property. There is a bar code for the Covid App in the doorway. The owners made contact via text although we did see them a couple of times at a distance during the week. Very friendly. We were asked to take our own pillows, we took pillow cases which were actually provided but we didn't use them. Towels were provided - again we took our own. The only slight issue for us is that me and my husband are used to a super-king bed at home (both of us are 6ft tall) and although this is a king size and comfortable, if you move without consideration for your partner it does bounce them around a little. We visited many places. We had mixed weather and tailored our trips to it. Cornwall is beautiful in autumn and we went 2 weeks prior to half-term so there weren't children around. The only disappointment was St Ives' streets. They were very busy and people generally passed much too close and weren't wearing masks. We chose to wear ours for this reason.

- Mrs Page, October 2020
Mr Pitt October 2020

“In a pleasant quiet area.”

The local pub was lovely and only a few minutes walk away. The apartment was clean and well appointed (a television in the bedroom would have been nice!). Look out for the local lanes. They are very narrow and difficult to pass on.

- Mr Pitt, October 2020
Mr Wall October 2020

“It was a lovely place.”

We thought that the Covid protection measures were sensible and effective so we could relax and enjoy this quiet part of Cornwall. The coastpath with the wind blowing off the sea felt like one of the safest places in England! Mr and Mrs Hughes are very welcoming and manage the apartment professionally.

- Mr Wall, October 2020
Mr Howe September 2020

“Secret Garden apartment is well maintained, clean and very comfortable and the views are excellent.”

Jim and Serena (the owners) keep good communication if you need them, all in all a very pleasant holiday

- Mr Howe, September 2020
Mrs Rea July 2020

“Sumer in such a beautiful and tranquil location.”

Jim and Serena were the perfect hosts and made sure we were safe and comfortable following relaxing of lockdown Measures We were so surprised when we opened the gate to the secret garden! I wasn’t expecting to have the garden as well as the terraced patio. Spent breakfast and dinner eating outside in the fresh Cornish air - just what was needed The apartment was very well equipped and spacious with dishwasher and washing machine included Easy to visit the beach and coastal path walks etc within minutes drive. Would definitely recommend John Earl the fishmonger in Chapel Porth who collects the days catch from Mevagissy (He’s located on the road to the beach- don’t follow your satnav!!)) early each morning All in all aN extremely comfortable, welcoming and relaxing week in a fabulous place

- Mrs Rea, July 2020
Mrs Melia July 2020

“Our 6th visit to Secret garden.”

We absolutely love it. Always a perfect holiday, rain or shine. So quiet and relaxing. We feel like it's our second home.

- Mrs Melia, July 2020
Mr Allen December 2019

“This cottage is exceptional, it has every comfort you could wish for and is in an idyllic location.”

The cottage surroundings are peaceful and beautiful, the owners are very kind and helpful people and are more than happy to offer advice when needed. When we arrived at the cottage the lights were on, it was warm and there was a welcoming message from the owners, along with complimentary goodies. The milk for a cup of tea is a lovely touch along with biscuits. There are no negatives regarding this property …. If we were to offer a negative the only thing that is negative is that we had to leave and come home, we will definitely be back. Amazing holiday lovely cottage in glorious and pretty village, we love it.

- Mr Allen, December 2019
Mr Baines November 2019

“Spotlessly clean,cosy warm,cottage friendly owners,stones throw to brilliant friendly pub,what more could you ask for.”

- Mr Baines, November 2019
Mr Hawkes October 2019

“We found the apartment to be located in a beautiful setting.”

It was comfortable and welcoming, with everything needed for our stay... including welcoming milk and local cake! The village of Mithian is lovely. The pub, the Miners Arms came highly recommended, and was wonderful. oh, how I wish we had a gem of a pub like this at home! This property’s location makes it a fabulous base for visiting all that’s on offer in beautiful Cornwall. Even the furthest away was only about an hours drive. We had a wonderful two weeks break. The rain did not deter us! Cornish pasties deserve their protected status. Many thanks Sykes. The Secret Garden was a great success!

- Mr Hawkes, October 2019
Mrs Armstead October 2019

“The cottage was dated with old fashioned furniture, very damp, the dehumidifier was on constantly and needed to be emptied.”

There was condensation everywhere and the place smelt musty and affected your clothing. Hot water took ages to come through, water pressure for the shower was poor. The wifi signal was erratic. Every room had a continual appearance of woodlice. Your photos of the cottage were very misleading with regards to the layout and appearance of the property. We were disappointed with the cottage.

- Mrs Armstead, October 2019

Thank you for taking the time to send us your feedback, we are sorry you did not enjoy your stay as you should have. We are a little surprised at your comments as previous customers have been very positive giving 10/10 and top scores with regards to the areas you mention; cleanliness and comfort. Following your review we arranged to visit and inspect the property and having done so would confirm that we found it to be in good order throughout, with no evidence of either damp or condensation. We would always recommend in future if you have any problems to let us know at the time as we and the owners would have done our utmost to assist. Finally, we would like to reassure other visitors that the photographs displayed are up to date and accurate. Should anyone have any further queries, please don't hesitate to ask us. Owner relations
Mr Hichens September 2019

“**** and **** were most helpful, telling us best local routes etc.”

Nearby pub Miners Arms was a 5 minute walk away, with good friendly service.

- Mr Hichens, September 2019

We are thrilled to hear that your enjoyed your stay at Secret Garden. We have removed the names of the owners for security reasons. Owner relations
Goddess1234 September 2019

“Relaxing stay”

The accommodation was lovely. Mentioned in previous reviews on arrival, selection of tea and coffees / homemade cake/ fresh milk and flowers. We were made to feel very welcome from Serena & Jim. Home from home really. Great location with beautiful views over looking the valley. Local pub do great food and very friendly and only 5 minutes walk away. We have booked again for next year we loved it that much excited to explore more of Cornwall.

- Goddess1234, September 2019
Mrs Melia August 2019

“Our 5th time staying at this lovely holiday flat.”

So comfortable, clean and everything you need for a wonderful break away in the most beautiful surroundings. Hope to go back again soon.

- Mrs Melia, August 2019
Mrs Malsingh August 2019

“Very comfortable apartment and a beautiful garden with a marvellous view.”

Great facilities in the garden so we could eat outside.

- Mrs Malsingh, August 2019
Mrs Thorpe June 2019

“Location and accommodation was brilliant, very close to some brilliant beaches, plenty of places to visit even on wet days.”

Could not fault the holiday in any way!

- Mrs Thorpe, June 2019
Mrs King May 2019

“The accomadation was top notch, comfortable, clean, peaceful, and set in beautiful surroundings.”

Highly recommend.

- Mrs King, May 2019
Mr John April 2019

“Beautiful cottage in amazing surroundings!”

Beware the fruit loaf - will cause family arguments!

- Mr John, April 2019
Mr Baines March 2019

“The peace and quiet,the perfect location,the lovely view but most of all the superb apartment.”

We think you might say we loved The Secret Garden.

- Mr Baines, March 2019
Traveler540022 January 2019

“Perfect.”

Such a fabulous place to stay. This apartment is well appointed, warm and comfortable with beautiful views across the valley. With easy access to many beaches, cycle trails and coastal walks and the added advantage of a lovely countryside pub only 5 mins walk away it could not be more perfect. Our hosts, Jim and Serena were very welcoming and will ensure a wonderful stay. Looking forward to our next visit.

- Traveler540022, January 2019
Mr Hoath October 2018

“The accommodation was very comfortable and clean with everything you would need, even down to a dishwasher and washing machine.”

The apartment did smell musty, maybe due to it being a converted old chapel. The owners did provide a dehumidifier and we bought an air freshener but we were hardly there for it to be a problem. The area was very quiet, overlooking the countryside, within walking distance to a local pub and small shop only. Lots of footpaths around if you are a walker but within travelling distance by car to some lovely places of interest. The owners provided a starter pack of tea, coffee, milk and a homemade cake which was most welcomed after a long journey.

- Mr Hoath, October 2018

Thank you for your positive comments. What a shame that you didn't tell us of your concerns regarding any smell during your stay. We are always ready to address any issues and find remedies where possible. In our opinion, any perception of a musty smell would have been more likely caused by the extremely heavy rain and strong winds from Storm Callum that unfortunately coincided with the first part of your holiday here. Only the external walls of the Chapel remain, all internal walls and fixtures are modern. Owner relations
Mr Lawrence September 2018

“This was a very well equipped and welll furnished holiday flat with the friendly and helpful owners resident in the same building.”

The house was siuated in a rural private road and therefore peaceful and free of traffic.Our stay was very enjoyable. We had no difficulty in finding the property; your directions were spot on.

- Mr Lawrence, September 2018
Mr Dodge August 2018

“Fantastic place to stay lovely and clean and had everything you needed.”

Beautiful view from patio with easy access to all beaches .Great pub just 3 minutes down the lane with good food and they were happy to do us takeaway if we wanted it would definitely stay again.

- Mr Dodge, August 2018
Mrs Melia July 2018

“Fourth visit to this wonderful place and hopefully not the last.”

Everything clean, comfortable and all you need for a fabulous holiday is there on your doorstep. All the little added extras make it even more special.

- Mrs Melia, July 2018
Mrs Tolkin May 2018

“The cottage was in an excellent location with a very friendly village pub just a 10 minute walk away.”

Could get on the coastal path very easily. Comfortable and very clean cottage with all amenities. Lovely touch of homemade cake, tea/coffee milk to welcome us. No trouble for the owner that we'd been stuck in traffic and arrived later than planned. All in all a superb holiday.

- Mrs Tolkin, May 2018
Mr Brown May 2018

“Very peaceful.”

A place this recharges your battery in the busyness of life. Local attractions like St. Agnes were outstanding

- Mr Brown, May 2018
AnnM06022011 May 2018

“Beautiful, Peaceful, Perfect.”

Couldn't fault this excellent apartment. Located about a 3 minute walk from Mithian which is close to St Agnes. Our delightful hosts Serena and Jim were so helpful and on hand to give advice. The apartment is exactly like the photographs. It has a sitting room with TV, double bedroom, fully equipped kitchen, bathroom,sofa bed, childs cot We were amazed at how much was provided. Home made cake, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, fresh milk, fruit, fresh flowers, toiletries, towels, an array of cleaning accoutrements, a dish washer and washing machine. There are beautiful walks by the coast and the local pub which serves nice food is 3 minutes away. There is a delightful deck with tables and chairs which has you sitting facing the sun and the quiet countryside...an oasis. Everything was spotlessly clean. There was tons of reading material about the area and there were lots of board games and films also. Highly recommend. Will we go back? Definitely YES.

- AnnM06022011, May 2018
Mrs Fletcher October 2017

“Everything was perfect.”

The owners have really provided all you could want for a comfortable break.On arrival there was milk in the fridge flowers in the lounge and an home made cake.just going that extra mile was really appreciated.

- Mrs Fletcher, October 2017
dhf31947 October 2017

“Brilliant”

Lovely peaceful location with breath taking views and gardens.tThe cottage was perfect beautiful clean and catered for all your needs.The owners had thought of all the little extras that really make you feel welcome and very comfortable.Example flowers milk and a home made cake Which were very welcome after an eight journey.The village has a great pub with great food which we sampled. and is only three minutes walk away.Thankyou so much to serenade &jim The secret Garden is no longer a secret to us .we will definitely return .

- dhf31947, October 2017
Richard H July 2017

“The perfect cottage.”

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Secret Garden. The cottage and garden were immaculate and all our needs were catered for and we fully intend staying there again.We were within easy reach of the lovely surrounding countryside and nearby coastal bays................. brilliant holiday.

- Richard H, July 2017
nickwos98 July 2017

“Our second home”

This was our seventh stay at Secret Garden and have never been disappointed. The accommodation is spacious, clean and well maintained. We find it very peaceful away from traffic noise, sitting on the veranda watching the birds feeding, it is ideally situated for lovely walks, beaches and a great pub down the road. Looking forward to our stay next year.

- nickwos98, July 2017
William O July 2017

“Lovely cottage in a nice location”

Had a great stay, well equipped and comfortable cottage. Peaceful setting, near to the coast, good pub in the village that serves food and has a little shop. Excellent base to explore the local attractions.

- William O, July 2017
RosieBath87 July 2017

“A lovely cottage for stay in Cornwall”

A great little place that is good value and close to some lovely beaches. Was a real treat to sit outside on garden patio in sunshine with a coffee and some breakfast to start the day. Flat is good sized for two people and kitchen is well equipped - we cooked properly one night for dinner as well as going out for meals. All in all a very comfortable stay and will hopefully be back soon.

- RosieBath87, July 2017
mikemargaretallen July 2017

“Peaceful and comfortable cottage for two”

The fact that we come here regularly speaks for itself. comfortable, well-equipped cottage with lovely garden and views, with pub within walking distance, St Agnes with shops, beach and coastal walks a short drive away and easy access to the many attractions of the area.

- mikemargaretallen, July 2017
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The property

Secret Garden is a ground floor annexe of the owner's converted chapel just two miles from the picturesque Trevaunance Cove and the village of St Agnes and less than ten minutes by car to the golden sands at Perranporth.

Set on the fringe of the peaceful village of Mithian, Secret Garden has a southerly outlook, country views, generous and contemporary accommodation and a sunny garden making it a perfect spot for a restful stay. From the fabulous balcony, making the most of the views, enter the property through french doors where a spacious and comfortable living room greets guests, there is a sofa bed that can accommodate an additional guest, if required.

A light and airy apartment which is completed with a double bedroom, modern kitchen and bathroom.

Meals can be enjoyed on the patio by the garden entrance, or on the balcony making the most of the countryside views and the varied wild birds who visit.

This ground floor apartment, positioned on the edge of Mithian, a small ancient Cornish Village, is just under two miles from St Agnes, where there are over 70 footpaths and bridleways as well as direct access to the coastal path, a haven for walkers.

Centrally located with easy access along the North coast from Padstow to St Ives as well as other attractions such as The Eden Project, The Lost Gardens of Heligan and Trerice Manor, to name but a few.

After a day exploring why not enjoy a meal at the 16th century Miners Arms.

Summary

All ground floor
One bedroom: King size double
Cot bed on request, suitable for child up to 4 years
Bathroom with shower over bath, bidet, basin and WC
Kitchen
Sitting room and dining area (with sofa bed available on request)
Oil fired central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washer dryer, dishwasher, cot, cot bed and high chair available
Fuel and power included in rent
Bed linen and towels included in rent
Linen for cot bed excluded
There is a smart TV.. Off road parking for one car
Garden with furniture

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

About the location

ST AGNES

Perranporth 5 miles; Truro 9.5 miles.

St Agnes is a thriving picturesque village on the Cornish coast, with four beaches on the doorstep and surrounded by wonderful countryside. Swim or surf in the clear waters, walk the footpaths and bridleways or hop onto the South West Coast Path. Coasteering, kayaking and horse riding are all available locally, and St Agnes has a regular programme of events and gigs for all the family to enjoy. The local shops offer an interesting selection of produce, from tasty treats to one-off pieces of art as a unique souvenir of your Cornish holiday, and there is a superb range of dining choices with two Great Cornish Food Awards in 2015. St Agnes also has a rich mining heritage which can be explored with a visit to the St Agnes Museum. Head out of St Agnes and you will find plenty of Cornwall’s attractions within easy reach, from the beaches at Newquay to the Tate at St Ives or the cathedral at Truro and of course, the world-famous Eden Project. St Agnes is also in the heart of Poldark Country, the landscapes made famous by the novels and TV series’, the most recent of which was broadcast in Spring 2018. So explore this beautiful region or stay close to home in a friendly bustling village; either way you are assured of a memorable Cornish vacation.

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Reviews & Ratings

“Spacious, well equipped accommodation.”

“Secret Garden is a lovely cottage in a beautiful location.”

“Secret Garden was perfect for us after shielding for almost 15 months.”

“Very relaxing.”

“Existing reviews were generally very good so our expectations were quite high.”

“In a pleasant quiet area.”

“It was a lovely place.”

“Secret Garden apartment is well maintained, clean and very comfortable and the views are excellent.”

“Sumer in such a beautiful and tranquil location.”

“Our 6th visit to Secret garden.”

“This cottage is exceptional, it has every comfort you could wish for and is in an idyllic location.”

“Spotlessly clean,cosy warm,cottage friendly owners,stones throw to brilliant friendly pub,what more could you ask for.”

“We found the apartment to be located in a beautiful setting.”

“The cottage was dated with old fashioned furniture, very damp, the dehumidifier was on constantly and needed to be emptied.”

“**** and **** were most helpful, telling us best local routes etc.”

“Relaxing stay”

“Our 5th time staying at this lovely holiday flat.”

“Very comfortable apartment and a beautiful garden with a marvellous view.”

“Location and accommodation was brilliant, very close to some brilliant beaches, plenty of places to visit even on wet days.”

“The accomadation was top notch, comfortable, clean, peaceful, and set in beautiful surroundings.”

“Beautiful cottage in amazing surroundings!”

“The peace and quiet,the perfect location,the lovely view but most of all the superb apartment.”

“Perfect.”

“The accommodation was very comfortable and clean with everything you would need, even down to a dishwasher and washing machine.”

“This was a very well equipped and welll furnished holiday flat with the friendly and helpful owners resident in the same building.”

“Fantastic place to stay lovely and clean and had everything you needed.”

“Fourth visit to this wonderful place and hopefully not the last.”

“The cottage was in an excellent location with a very friendly village pub just a 10 minute walk away.”

“Very peaceful.”

“Beautiful, Peaceful, Perfect.”

“Everything was perfect.”

“Brilliant”

“The perfect cottage.”

“Our second home”

“Lovely cottage in a nice location”

“A lovely cottage for stay in Cornwall”

“Peaceful and comfortable cottage for two”

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About the location

ST AGNES

“ and were most helpful, telling us best local routes etc.”