4.8★
Cornish Cottage Holidays rating
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2 Guests
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1 Bedroom
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1 Bathroom
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Pets No
Features
- Off road parking
- Ground floor bedroom
- Garden / Patio
- Cot available
- Washing machine
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
* Based on a combined average customer score
94 Customer Review(s)
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Daisy 
“Excellent little lodge, cozy, clean and a great location.”
Melissa was very welcoming and I had a lovely time. I can highly recommend this place.
Melissa was very welcoming and I had a lovely time. I can highly recommend this place.
- Daisy, February 2025 -
Julie “Whilst the property is small, it provides all that one needs.”
It is quality, clean, cosy and warm.
- Julie, October 2024 -
Susan “We had a lovely week, cottage had everything we needed, warm and cosy.”
Warm welcome with flowers, wine and cream tea. Would recommend to anyone. Perfect base to explore the area.
- Susan, September 2024 -
Andrew “Absolutely amazing cottage, perfect for a couple to use as a base for exploring.”
Right in the heart of Devon/Cornwall only a short drive Launceston which has everything you need before setting out further afield. Melissa is a fantastic host, very attentive without being intrusive. Loved my stay and will definitely be returning.
- Andrew, July 2024 -
Chloe “Amazing stay, a great place to rest.”
Fantastic owner, Melissa is hands on and very welcoming. I recommend Palmers to anyone looking for a short or long break.
- Chloe, February 2024 -
Emma “A perfect little place for my stay in Cornwall.”
Very comfortable, warm, and well equipped with everything I needed.
- Emma, December 2023 -
Stephen “Great property.”
Very friendly and helpful owner. Thanks Melissa
- Stephen, October 2023 -
Jeanette “We enjoyed a very relaxing and peaceful week at Palmers Lodge which was very comfortable and well equipped.”
Our hosts were very friendly and helpful.
- Jeanette, September 2023 -
Joanna “Palmers Lodge was ideal for us.”
We needed a base for visiting a few different locations in Cornwall and Egloskerry was a good location. Melissa was a great host, making everything easy. The lodge is very comfortable and we had everything we needed.
- Joanna, August 2023 -
Marc “Great stay, shame about the weather.”
Nice touch with the bottle of wine.
- Marc, July 2023 -
Jess “Melissa was such a friendly and welcoming host.”
The property was very clean and very well equipped. My husband, my one year old and I had a wonderful week and the location was great for visiting both the south and north of Cornwall. It had a beautiful outlook on to fields and the welcome cream tea was a lovely gesture.
- Jess, July 2023 -
Kerry “The perfect place for me to stay as I wanted to have some time to unwind and think - and the view was lovely from the garden.”
It was also well situated for several lovely towns and places of interest and some walks that I didn't have time for - I so wish I had been able to stay for two weeks instead of one. The cream tea on arrival was very welcome.
- Kerry, June 2023 -
Peter “Second time at Palmer's lodge - first for our honeymoon, second for our first anniversary - so it must be good!”
Facilities are top notch, so compact but exactly what you need, offroad parking, very friendly and helpful host. Cannot recommend it enough - will be back in the future for sure!
- Peter, January 2023 -
David “Perfect place to stay to explore Cornwall .”
Everything you need is in the lodge and so peaceful and quiet .even had cream tea flowers and wine for us when we arrived .Definitely stay again
- David, August 2022 -
Kathleen “We had a wonderful stay.”
Everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. Might suggest a clothes airer for wet weather to dry any washing. It was great to be provided with washing up liquid etc. The out door seating area was a great bonus and the views were lovely. Will definitely return.
- Kathleen, July 2022 -
Peter “Came here for my honeymoon.”
Absolutely perfect for two people. The owner was super friendly and accommodating - she left us out a cream tea with some champagne as it was a special occasion! The location is excellent, and we were able to get all around Cornwall very easily. Inside it was compact, modern, and incredibly comfortable - a perfect place to come back to if it had been raining or windy. Will definitely be coming back again in the future. PS: it does have wifi!
- Peter, February 2022 -
Nicholas “Offers everything that is needed for the user .”
Well thought out design comfortable with a distinctive homely feeling about it . Mellisa the owner is at hand whenever needed Great location for touring local cliff top walks .
- Nicholas, February 2022 -
Stephen “Lovely little cottage perfect base for exploring will return”
- Stephen, December 2021 -
Lee “Lovely winter break, fantastic place to stay everything was excellent.”
.Great Host Thank you.
- Lee, November 2021 -
Wayne “Lovely out of the way place.”
Easy access to places in north Cornwall.
- Wayne, October 2021 -
Jean “Bottle of wine and a cream tea when we arrived which was a lovely touch.”
Only disappointment was that we could see the lovely views from inside. Perhaps a window beside the sofa
- Jean, October 2021 -
Sheila “Beautiful lodge, really clean and comfortable.”
A well equipped kitchen for self catering. We’ve really enjoyed our stay there.
- Sheila, July 2021 -
Patricia “Absolutely an amazing little!”
Melissa, goes above and Beyond Board to make sure your stay is a pleasurable one. I simply couldn't praise this place enough. One thing I would suggest is to take a table fan it renting in during the summer season.
- Patricia, July 2021 -
Karen “Cottage was a lovely little find, immaculate and high standards of cleanliness throughout with all amenities you need.”
Lovely little private garden with bbq, ideal for sunny days, could of done with some shelter for when it rained. Lovely cream tea and wine on arrival. Central to all areas worth visiting Highly recommend anyone to stay here
- Karen, July 2021 -
Jonathan “Cottage felt larger than expected, well stocked, and has a nice bathroom.”
View across valley from garden table at rear, flowers and baskets, gave pleasant ambiance. Enjoyed our stay and would book again.
- Jonathan, June 2021 -
Dominic “Nice and comfortable place to stay and a good base for visiting the coast”
- Dominic, May 2021 -
Lauren “This cottage was in a great location - central to all things to do in Cornwall as well as quiet if that’s what you want.”
The place was immaculate and had everything that you need. The wine and cream tea and soap was a lovely touch.
- Lauren, May 2021 -
Julie “The little cottage is well equipped and a great base for travelling around Cornwall.”
The hosts are great, and there are little touches such as a cream tea, wine and flowers. There are great views at the rear of the property and we enjoyed sitting out, having breakfast as it's very peaceful. The Lodge is decorated to a high standard with a nice bathroom and good shower. There wasn't a lot of places to eat in April as lock down restrictions were gradually lifting. Most nights, we had a takeaway or cooked a meal. The kitchen again is well equipped for this however, we couldn't work out how to use the microwave. Cornwall is a truely beautiful part of the country and highlights were the characterful fishing villages such as Polperro, Padstow and Magavissey. We will definitely be coming back and would recommend this place as a great little hideaway.
- Julie, April 2021 -
Paul “Great base for exploring Cornwall.”
Extremely welcoming host. Very comfortable accommodation.
- Paul, April 2021 -
Mike “The location of Palmers Lodge was perfect for us to explore the North and South coast of Cornwall and the fantastic scenery in the area.”
- Mike, October 2020 -
Graham “Everything was as described and many more that wasn't mentioned.”
The owner's care and consideration was way above our expectations. All in all highly recommended.
- Graham, September 2020 -
James “A very comfortable and well presented holiday home in the countryside close to Launceston.”
Suited us ideally during this year of 'Staycation' when being covid-19 safe was our priority. The owners are taking the required Covid-19 preparation requirements in a very responsible and professional manner. A special thank you to Melissa for making us very welcome and in particular for the recommendation to visit the National Trust Beach at Sandymouth.
- James, September 2020 -
Claire “Brilliant little cottage well presented and ideal location for venturing Cornwall and Devon.”
Melissa was very helpful and a pleasure to meet. I would recommend this quaint and peaceful cottage to anyone wanting a pure hassle free and relaxing break..
- Claire, August 2019 -
Christian “Im afraid i cannot share the enthusiasm of previous guests.”
This property was very dissapointing in comparison to other Sykes Cottages I have rented. The cottage definately needs some loving care and attention. The property looked very run down and definately didnt meet the expectations I was used to when renting with Sykes. Melissa was very kind however when we mentioned that the toilett seat was defective this remark was completely ignored. The amenities were VERY basic and the garden furniture was rusty and not very inviting. The shower was not very clean and black dirt came out of the piping. I expected more quality for the price.
- Christian, June 2019 -
Katie “The perfect base for exploring.”
Beautiful flowers, wine and a cream tea on arrival. Much appreciated after a 6 hour drive. Very clean and cosy and everything thought of even down to washing machine tablet, books and dvds and cds in the cupboard too. Brilliant
- Katie, February 2019 -
Sid “Well equipped, clean and tidy lodge.”
Very warm welcome from the owner. Cream tea, wine and flowers a lovely touch, thanks Melissa! Excellent base to visit places in both Cornwall and Devon.
- Sid, October 2018 -
John “We had a lovely week with Melissa & family.”
Though small the cottage offered everything we needed. Egloskerry was a very central point to see all of Cornwall in a reasonable time.
- John, June 2018 -
Stuart “The only downside was the smell from the field behind, as the farmer was treating it.”
**** Owner Response**** The farmers spread manure one day on the field behind the lodge which is out of our control and it is the first time it has happened.
- Stuart, May 2018 -
Maureen “I had a lovely week in this charming lodge.”
Was warmly greeted by Melissa on arrival and to find a bunch of tulips, bottle of wine, Easter biscuits and milk. It was also pleasant to find, tea, coffee, sugar, washing up liquid, hand soap and many more incidentals supplied. It is in a good location for seeing Cornwall and close to Launceston. The owners have thought of everything and I would be more than happy to book a stay here again in the future.
- Maureen, March 2018 -
Steven “The location of the cottage was great to explore all of Cornwall, even into Devon if you wanted to.”
I have booked with Sykes before and will do again. The cottage was great.
- Steven, July 2017 -
John “No except that Mrs.”
Barraball was excellent and very welcoming.
- John, July 2017 -
Kirsten “A very warm welcome from Melissa on arrival with fresh flowers and a lovely cream tea.”
A very relaxing stay.
- Kirsten, February 2017 -
Barbara “Very good location and very good facilities and a very good welcome we highly ...”
Very good location and very good facilities and a very good welcome we highly recommend palmers lodge we had a lovely time thank you malissa
- Barbara, October 2016 -
James “Nothing bad.”
The owners of the lodge went out of their way to make us comfortable, everything from a bottle of wine to a cream tea ! The location was great, Cornish countryside at it's best.
- James, September 2016 -
Avril “Melissa us a wonderful host.”
We live the cottage and area. It is our second visit. We would recommend to friends
- Avril, August 2016 -
Helen “A pleasant little cottage with good facilities, and accessible to major roads to enable easy access to places to visit.”
Friendly welcome from the owner on arrival. Fairly close to Launceston for shopping and petrol.
- Helen, August 2016 -
Peter “The location of Palmers Lodge was perfect for exploring both coasts.”
Coming home in the evening to such a nice home made the holiday complete.
- Peter, May 2016 -
Thomas “An excellent cottage with a lovely view - it was very easy to get to various destinations in Cornwall.”
- Thomas, June 2015 -
Andrew “This was a wonderful property to stay at with the owner clearly paying attention to the smallest things as well as the bigger aspects of the property.”
The property is within a short distance of Bude, Boscastle and Tintagel on the coast as well as Launceston which has a large supermarket. We would certainly consider staying here again in the future.
- Andrew, March 2015 -
Edward “VERY clean and well appointed, exactly what it said on the tin, would go again in a heartbeat.”
You won't need to take anything with you apart from food!
- Edward, September 2014 -
Barry “Warm welcome, friendly owner, good location.”
- Barry, September 2014 -
Claire “We liked that the property was central to many places worth visiting eg: Boscastle, Tintagel and Port Isaac.”
The owners were very nice. The property was well equipped, and was very welcoming after a long day out. The kitchen was very good, and offered everything you needed. We all (my husband and I, and our 3 month old son) have never slept so well!
- Claire, November 2013 -
Frederic Keith “Friendly and attentive owner.”
- Frederic Keith, November 2013 -
Graham “It was very central for getting around to the Coast and Bodmin Moor.”
The hosts were very pleasant. The lodge is comfortable and well stocked.
- Graham, October 2013 -
Margaret “The lodge is very clean and comfortable with everything you need, and lots of places to visit near and far.”
No complaints at all.
- Margaret, September 2013 -
Anne “The property was lovely, modern and very well equipped.”
The owner was kind, welcoming and very helpful without being at all intrusive.
- Anne, September 2013 -
Dennis “We loved the warm and friendly welcome by the owner and her willingness to help in any way she could.”
Her two young daughters were also very helpful and friendly. The complimentary wine and cream tea was very welcome but the best thing was knowing that she was next door and nothing was too much trouble. Thank you.
- Dennis, May 2013 -
Philip “Very friendly and welcoming on arrival.”
Ideally suited to our needs. Ideal location for what we had planned. The cottage was all we needed for the stay. Enjoyed our stay.
- Philip, August 2012 -
Dennis “We liked the friendly and ever helpful attitude of the owner and playing football and catch ball with her two daughters.”
The bottle of wine and the cream tea waiting for us were a nice touch and it is such a peaceful spot. This was our third visit to Palmers Lodge and I'm sure we'll go again.
- Dennis, May 2012 -
Ian “The holiday was first class.”
As the place was so clean and tidy we could relax right away, and the lady that owned the cottage was so helpful and nothing was too much trouble for her. We really had a great time even though it rained most of the time!
- Ian, April 2012 -
Vicky “The cottage was clean and modern which made it a really comfortable place to stay in.”
Very welcoming, a real home from home. We will definitely be returning to Palmers Lodge!
- Vicky, January 2012 -
Joy “The whole experience was first class, clean well appointed and great value for money.”
It was close enough to the main attractions whilst at the same time away from it all, although there was a very busy road right outside. The property owner and family, although very close, did not intrude but were always available and very approachable and friendly.
- Joy, November 2011 -
Alan “Good location for exploring Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor as well as for trips to the coastal resorts of Cornwall.”
Very welcoming owner and the cottage is set up to a high standard.
- Alan, October 2011 -
Robert “Fantastic location and the lodge was amazing, the welcome we got was top quality ...”
Fantastic location and the lodge was amazing, the welcome we got was top quality and based on that alone we will be revisiting again
- Robert, September 2011 -
Erika Zilahy “It was good to have so many places to visit in a little corner of this country.”
By having a safe, clean, tidy, organised and lovely cottage to comeback to every night, it made our holiday. Thank you to all the people involved, from Sykes Cottage to the owners of Palmers Lodge, what a team you are! So efficient!
- Erika Zilahy, August 2011 -
Dennis “Our hostess was very helpful.”
On arrival there were flowers, a bottle of wine, a supply of tea, coffee and milk to get us started and a cream tea! She really made sure that we were comfortable and well provided for. Thank you.
- Dennis, May 2011 -
Annie “The owner was very friendly and helpful and the location of Palmers Lodge was very central to all of the places that I wanted to visit in Cornwall.”
- Annie, May 2011 -
Alan “A beautiful modern cottage, all amenities, tastefully decorated, and a warm welcome from very helpful hosts.”
Masses of guidebooks and maps on the area, and plenty of useful tips on where to go, where to eat, etc. Central location of cottage to explore this part of Cornwall. We would certainly recommend to others.
- Alan, April 2011 -
Guido “The owner was a very attentive person to details.”
Everything was there for you to enjoy your comfort! The owner arranged this little cottage in a way that you can really feel at home, very cosy and pretty. This little cottage made us feel really happy during our stay!
- Guido, April 2011 -
Dian “The owners' welcome was very friendly and helpful, with lots of treats eg a cream tea, a bottle of wine and fresh flowers.”
The cottage was excellent and well laid out - an ideal base for touring most of Cornwall.
- Dian, September 2010 -
Bart “The cottage in general was nicely done.”
Everything you needed was present. The wine and the groceries were a nice gesture. Friendly owner.
- Bart, August 2010 -
Kylea “The cottage was excellent value for money and the owners very helpful.”
We liked exploring a part of our own country and finding lots of beautiful places.
- Kylea, July 2010 -
Jennifer “Fantastic owners.”
Very stylish decor, everything we needed and more! Very well equipped kitchen with fab goodies on arrival. Far away enough from everything for a relaxing break, but close enough to get to see most of the sights of Cornwall. Superb recommendations from the owner for places to eat/drink. Couldn't rate higher!
- Jennifer, July 2010 -
Amy “Excellent use of the space.”
Very clean and well stocked/furnished lodge. Perfect base for our holiday. Brilliant hosts, we didn't need to ask for anything.
- Amy, June 2010 -
Mr & Mrs Baggri “Good, cosy accommodation and pleasurable owners, who were happy to help if needed.”
- Mr & Mrs Baggri, January 2010 -
Mark “The location of the cottage was ideal.”
- Mark, October 2009 -
Martyn “Ideal for couples wishing to explore Cornwall.”
The main sights/areas are within a 1 hour drive. The owners were very helpful and friendly.
- Martyn, August 2009 -
Terence “Perfect for two people.”
Excellent equipment available.
- Terence, August 2009 -
Alan “The best equipped cottage we have stayed in.”
- Alan, August 2009 -
Mr Bates “Excellent cottage.”
Beautiful scenery.
- Mr Bates, July 2009 -
Lynda “Very quiet location, with town and all amenities nearby.”
Good access to all major routes.
- Lynda, June 2009 -
Samantha “The cottage was beautifully decorated, it was evident that real thought and care had been taken all around.”
All of the rooms were extremely clean and bright with lots of nice innovative touches that made it a little more unique. There were fresh blooming flowers all around the outside, which made it very bright and homely as well as making it stand out at the side of the lane. Thank you for a lovely holiday!
- Samantha, May 2009 -
Claire “Palmer's Lodge was beautifully decorated - very modern and comfortable with everything we could need.”
The owners were very welcoming. We found that we were an easy drive away from the coast with many stunning beaches, and we also enjoyed visiting some National Trust properties.
- Claire, July 2008 -
Stuart “Fabulous standard of accommodation.”
Great property, lovely owners. Nice wine and cream tea on arrival. First class, would definitely stay again.
- Stuart, June 2008 -
Daniel “Very well equipped.”
Great layout and brilliant base for us. Owner supplied us with some yummy goodies!!
- Daniel, June 2008 -
Mary “I found that the owners were both very helpful and we didn't need for anything, made us feel very welcome and left us to do are own thing.”
- Mary, May 2008 -
Diane “Top quality furnishings and fittings.”
Lovely cottage overall. Very modern yet warm and cosy. Nice to return to after a day out. Would thoroughly recommend. Small but perfectly formed. Well equipped and beautifully presented. Groceries, flowers and wine on arrival were much appreciated. The owner was very helpful and friendly.
- Diane, October 2007 -
MARIE “Our 1st Cornish visit.”
Made trips as far as Lands End, Eden Project very easy. Whether for walking or driving to towns or coast, no problems. Lovely introduction to a beautiful part of the country.
- MARIE, August 2007 -
Steven “Palmers Lodge is absolutely fantastic and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to friends and family.”
The owners were very thorough, welcoming and friendly. An excellent place to stay!!
- Steven, August 2007 -
Elisabeth “A beautifully designed cottage and a warm welcome.”
- Elisabeth, August 2007 -
Carol “We were left to our own devices but the cottage had plenty of leaflets and maps of the local and surrounding areas.”
We throughly enjoyed the walks and the peace and quite. This cottage is immaculate and there were fresh flowers, a bottle of wine, milk, bread, margarine, and even cream tea on our arrival - a lovely touch!
- Carol, July 2007 -
Colin “Excellently equipped property.”
Everything you need is provided. Amazing use of space!!!
- Colin, June 2007 -
Linda “A good base from which to explore.”
- Linda, March 2007 -
Lauren “We had a lovely stay at Palmer's Lodge and it was just what we needed to get away from the stress and crowds of London!”
The owners made us feel very welcome and had thought of everything we might need during our stay. The cottage was the perfect size for two people and a great base for exploring the Cornish coast which we made the most of. The decor and furnishings were modern and luxurious but the cottage still retained it's cosy feel.
- Lauren, October 2006
Summary
- All ground floor
- One double bedroom
- Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC
- Contemporary open plan living area with well-equipped fitted kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
- Electric storage and panel heaters
- Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, combi LCD TV/DVD with Freeview, radio/CD player, small selection of DVDs/games/books
- Local maps and cycling/walking guides available
- Broadband available via cable (not WiFi)
- All fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Travel cot
- Off road parking for 2 cars
- Walled patio garden with garden furniture and BBQ
- Gravelled area with furniture and stunning views
- Sorry, no pets and no smoking
- Shops 4 miles, pubs 3 miles
- Note: The owner provides fresh flowers and a bottle of wine for all new arrivals.
The property
A mere four miles from the town of Launceston, the charming village of Egloskerry is home to this charming, single storey lodge.
With just the one double bedroom, this little cottage makes the ideal spot for a romantic getaway.
Fronting a minor country road, the lodge is well positioned for local amenities and with so many walking and cycling opportunities nearby visitors don't have to look far beyond the front door for something to do.
This is a great, well-appointed property which would make a good base whilst exploring all that Cornwall has to offer.
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About the location
EGLOSKERRY
Launceston 4 miles.
The pretty village of Egloskerry sits 4 miles west of Launceston, quietly resting amongst the beautiful green meadows of the upper Tamar Valley. An ideal place for those seeking the solitude of the countryside, this whole area offers an abundance of winding country lanes, wooded valleys and great wildlife spotting opportunities. The nearby reservoir at Roadford offers fishing, sailing and water sports, providing a great day out for all, whilst the Tamar Otter Park and the nearby golf course are not to be missed. With the town of Launceston, with its many shops, pubs, restaurants, ruined Norman castle and steam railway just a short drive away, as well as the beaches of North Cornwall and the wilds of Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor within easy reach, this great location has plenty to offer.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Off-season
- Last minute