4.8★
Cornish Cottage Holidays rating
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3 Guests
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2 Bedrooms
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1 Bathroom
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Pets Yes
Features
- Ground floor accommodation
- Open fire
- Garden / Patio
- Pub/shop < 1 mile
- Washing machine
- Dishwasher
- Broadband / WiFi
Reviews & Ratings
* Based on a combined average customer score
68 Customer Review(s)
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Peter 
“If you plan to motor west, stay at John’s place, it’s the best!”
Cornwall is beautiful, Lostwithiel is delightful and 13 Castle Hill is charming. We felt ‘at home’ immediately on arrival and throughout our stay. It’s just SO cosy! Lots of ‘places to visit’ recommendations for those sunny days and lots of books and games for those, hopefully rare, rainy days too. The 5 star reviews and appreciative comments in the visitors book are well deserved.
Cornwall is beautiful, Lostwithiel is delightful and 13 Castle Hill is charming. We felt ‘at home’ immediately on arrival and throughout our stay. It’s just SO cosy! Lots of ‘places to visit’ recommendations for those sunny days and lots of books and games for those, hopefully rare, rainy days too. The 5 star reviews and appreciative comments in the visitors book are well deserved.
- Peter, May 2025 -
Rachel “Excellent communication from the owner before we arrived.”
Then upon arrival we were greeted with delicious scones, cream, jam and items to make tea or coffee. Very welcome after travelling, thank you! Crisp white sheets and towels were provided and the cottage was very clean. Full range of cooking utensils and cutlery, firewood, magazines, books, board games and a tv. Comfy seating and beds, drawers and hanging space for clothes provided. Also an iron, ironing board, microwave and dishwasher. The cottage is within walking distance of the small country town which included a train station, Co-op, pharmacy, museum and fish & chip shop. Lots of local walks and a short drive to the beach. I would love to stay here again :)
- Rachel, May 2025 -
Kenny “We booked this for a second stay as we loved the first time so much, and was just as great again.”
The house has everything you need for a family of three, great little kitchen and good living room space. Lostwithiel is a lovely place in itself, and as a base for driving to the rest of Cornwall. Thoroughly recommended.
- Kenny, April 2025 -
John “It was a lovely cottage very clean and a very well equipped kitchen.”
There was no wardrobe in the main bedroom which might be a Problem for long stays. It was well positioned to visit both north and south coasts. We would definitely go again
- John, January 2025 -
Steve “An absolute fantastic property with lovely cottage charm which was situated in a fantastic location for us to do serval day trips around some parts of Cornwall.”
We were pleasantly surprised with the lovely welcoming Cornish cream tea set out for us which was a really nice touch by the host. The cottage was clean and tidy and had a lovely bathroom and kitchen facilities. The main bedroom was lovely , we would suggest a better mattress on the main bed as we found it very springy which made it difficult to sleep on especially with some back issues I have, but that’s an easy an minor upgrade. We throughly enjoyed our stay and we definitely revisit when we come back to Cornwall. Highly recommend this cottage in a peaceful location with some pubs close by if you want to chill out after a long day of adventures in Cornwall. Thank you for a pleasant stay at your beautiful cottage.
- Steve, November 2024 -
Robin “A perfect cottage in a delightful small town, which has the advantage of being on the railway, so couldn’t be better for exploring Cornwall without a car.”
There are also several good walks from Lostwithiel - to the Duchy Nursery and Restromel Castle, to St Winnow and Lerryn, to Lanlivery and to Fowey via Golant. We come back year after year.
- Robin, October 2024 -
Sandra “We're not absolutely sure this site is working right now (or maybe we don't know how to use it properly, sorry!”
) because our ratings keep vanishing. So we'll write down what we think: 13 Castle Hill is an absolutely marvellous cottage, it has obviously been furnished with love and care and the owner does all he can to make you feel comfy. We'll definitely book it again (this year was our fifth time there) and it deserves full marks in all rating categories. We just love it!!! Sandra and Franz
- Sandra, August 2024 -
Marguet “It was a really lovely cottage.”
I found that there was a slight lack of practical things like a wardrobe to hang clothes on in the parents bedroom and also in the bathroom. The fixed shower at the top without any hose was really a problem for me, who is a woman and does not want her hair to be systematically wet. You could see that it was an ideal pad for a man without too much regard for practical aspects. The manual for the oven was missing so we could not use the timer. I apologise as my son broke a normal size glass which slipped in the sink upstairs and broke. However, overall we had a lovely time.
- Marguet, June 2024 -
Andrea “Such an amazing beautiful property in a gorgeous quaint village with friendly locals.”
Had lovely relaxing stay, and the cottage was well situated to travel around Cornwall. As we went to buy some local Cornish Pasties a local advised that the Butcher’s were better and they weren’t wrong! Amazing! The Chinese was lovely too. The cottage has everything that we could need and we all had a lovely time! The welcoming pastries were great too! Thank you John for the loan of your beautiful cottage. Andrea, Sue, Gordon and Brecon
- Andrea, June 2024 -
Simon “After a last minute change to our bank holiday plans, we were looking for a place to go, and decided on Cornwall.”
We found this little gem of a cottage as it was convenient for places we wanted to visit - Eden, Heligan, Truro and Lanhydrock. However, it was so cosy and comfortable we'd have been quite happy staying in, just reading and playing games in front of the fire! There was nothing that we needed that wasn't provided. Parking in the suggested place wasn't a problem. We will look this cottage up if we ever return to the area.
- Simon, March 2024 -
Karen “A cosy, comfortable cottage, although quite dark due to the old-fashioned furniture.”
There was no mention in the other reviews, but the road noise is very noticeable. The weather wasn't suitable for sitting outside, but it would not be relaxing due to the road noise, if you are not used to it. Good location for North and South Cornwall.
- Karen, March 2024 -
Kevin “Fabulous Place could not fault it”
- Kevin, February 2024 -
Martin “A really lovely cottage with lots of extras a real home from home.”
Easy access to town centre and all the locals friendly. 5 mins walk to railway station so great for exploring Cornwall. We loved our stay even if it was out of season.
- Martin, February 2024 -
Sandra “The property was lovely as was John but on the original info we were advised to bring things like bin bags, tea towels and oven gloves, when we arrived it was all already there.”
We had a problem with the shower but John sorted it out promptly. Had a great stay there and will go again.
- Sandra, January 2024 -
Jayne “Thank you for a lovely stay.”
The cottage is well positioned and equipped. Lostwithiel is a delightful town. We would definitely stay again.
- Jayne, November 2023 -
Linda “Wonderful place everything we needed for a relaxing break.”
Lots to see and do close by. Would definately make another trip here.
- Linda, November 2023 -
John “A lovely well appointed cottage near centre of Lostwithiel.”
A tray of pastries, tea & coffee sachets awaited us on arrival with fresh milk in the fridge.Beds were really comfortable & all facilities were great.A query to the owner by email was answered & resolved very quickly.Enjoyed our stay in a town I once lived in many years ago. Thoroughly recommend this cottage & Lostwithiel.Thankyou all.
- John, October 2023 -
Susan “Lovely compact cottage, very central to the town.”
Beautifully fitted out and delicious welcome pack of pizza and cake. Would highly recommend a stay here.
- Susan, October 2023 -
Robin “The cottage is cosy, with everything one needs, and near the railway station for those of us who don’t drive, while Lostwithiel is a pretty little town with good shops and public houses - and an ideal base for exploring Cornwall on foot and by public transport.”
- Robin, October 2023 -
Paul “What a gem of a cottage, very cosy, close to everything, a lovely place to ...”
What a gem of a cottage, very cosy, close to everything, a lovely place to return to after a day exploring, with the added bonus of pastries on arrival, definitely worth a re visit, next time we come to Cornwall
- Paul, September 2023 -
Sandra “13 Castle Hill is the perfect holiday cottage in a perfect location.”
It is absolutely cosy, offers everything you need for a relaxed holiday and the owner makes you feel absolutely welcome. You can really feel at home there! It couldn't be better. Thank you so much!
- Sandra, August 2023 -
Karen “Absolutely beautiful cottage in a lovely town.”
We had a great stay. We were concerned about the parking but it really wasn't an issue (maybe would be in high season).
- Karen, May 2023 -
Tracy “Gorgeous self catering cottage that wants for absolutely nothing!”
! Location is fabulous for exploring Cornwall, and the village of Lostwithiel has ample pubs, shops, eateries to get by. I would have no hesitation in recommending this property.
- Tracy, April 2023 -
Kenny “Thoroughly recommended.”
The three of us had a great time in this cottage. Spotless and had everything we needed, kitchen had every utensil, cosy living room and bedrooms and a great shower. Lovely local area including Q Street cafe and Alice in Scandiland design store. Lots to see in 30 - 40 min drive including Fowey, Padstow and Newquay. Thank you!
- Kenny, April 2023 -
Phil “Lovely little cottage in a lovely little town.”
Everything we could need, very comfortable bed and smart tv (weather wasn't very friendly so relied on the tv quite a bit!). Local pubs very friendly, especially The Globe - excellent home made food.
- Phil, March 2023 -
Peter “Pleasant cottage with period furnishing, ideal as a base to explore and enjoy Lostwithiel area.”
Parking is more difficult than it used to be however we always managed to find a free space.
- Peter, March 2023 -
Emma “Very pretty, cosy, well equipped and very clean little cottage.”
I particularly loved the bluetooth radio/soundbar which I used more than the tv. All it needed was a PIR-type outside light at the back door for returning on winter evenings in the dark.
- Emma, November 2022 -
Gerard “What a great find.”
Perfect base to visit family and some nice walks. The option to wash our clothes after a torrid day was a bonus as the weather one day was horrendous. There was a lovely wood burner that sadly was too mild to light but cottage was cozy enough. The kitchen was well equipped and the lovely hosts were very thoughtful and left jam scones and clotted cream (see input the jam first) which was lovely to have with the tea and coffee provided. There was only one slight hiccup that was nothing to do with the property. The neighbouring property had a water leak and the workers had to dig a trench to sort which we had to traverse to exit property this was resolved by the time we returned. Will definitely return to this beautiful cottage. Thanks all involved
- Gerard, October 2022 -
Robin “We’d like once again to thank John for providing wood for the stove, in addition to all the property’s other amenities that make it ideal for us.”
- Robin, October 2022 -
Jennifer “Beautiful cottage.”
Very comfortable. Have stayed there 3maybe 4 times. Great position for the town. Highly recommended.
- Jennifer, October 2022 -
Sandra “We had the most wonderful holiday in the most beautiful and cosy cottage with owners who are the perfect hosts.”
What else could you possibly wish for?
- Sandra, August 2022 -
Alan “We had a thoroughly lovely stay.”
The cottage was cosy, comfortable and within very easy reach of the shops, restaurants and pretty river area. I highly recommend.
- Alan, June 2022 -
Linda “Really enjoyed our stay, lovely cosy cottage.”
Made to feel very welcome by the owner, who left us a delicious cream tea. Free parking was a short stroll away, down by the Quay/River. We have a large puppy who prefers grass, so the river walk and nearby walks were preferred over the small paved garden. It was a great base from which to explore the stunning local and further a field walks and places. The owner left a great booklet which had great recommendations, plus the locals were friendly and full of some great recommends too. We had a great time and loved the stay. Thank you
- Linda, May 2022 -
Lyn “A lovely cosy cottage with everything needed.”
Nice and warm and very close to all amenities.
- Lyn, December 2021 -
Robin “Perfect cosy cottage, in a delightful little town, a short walk from the railway station and an ideal base for exploring the local area - and further afield.”
- Robin, October 2021 -
Trevor “Warm.cosy.”
Everything.you.should.need.and.more.close.to.town.will.book.again.loved.it
- Trevor, October 2021 -
Paul “We always enjoy returning to Lostwithiel as we were former residents.”
My Aunt also used to own this cottage so it made the return more special. There was a cream tea awaiting us in the cottage provided by John and we really enjoyed our stay. The property was ideally stocked with local books too, which we enjoyed reading and returning to history. We would certainly recommend the property for couples and would consider booking again.
- Paul, September 2021 -
Val “The phone number on the Sykes website was wrong for the owner.”
We had a leak from the shower while there. Water was dripping through the lounge ceiling below. Managed to get hold of the owner by email. He was extremely apologetic and very quick to arrange a plumber to come and fix it. The Sykes website says there is roadside parking but this is not the case. The car park isn’t too far away on a daily basis but a bit of a trek with luggage etc on arrival and departure
- Val, August 2021 -
Christine “We really enjoyed our stay in the cottage at Castle Hill.”
It suited the three of us very well and is well situated for lots of local attractions. It was comfortable, clean and extremely well stocked with all amenities!
- Christine, July 2021 -
Andrew “This is a great little cottage just on the edge of the town centre, with easy access to the shops, pubs and railway station, all of which are just a few minutes walk away.”
I was very pleased with this property, and would certainly stay here again. The living room is comfortable and cosy, with a great wood burner. The kitchen is a bit narrow, but fully equipped, including a washing machine. The bedrooms are comfortable, and the shower room looks quite recent. There is a nice little terraced garden at the back, but please note that this, and the entrance to the property itself, are accessed across the drive of the neighbouring property.
- Andrew, April 2021 -
Fiona “Fantastic cottage for a reasonable price, we especially enjoyed coming home after trips out to the log burner.”
John was very friendly pre our stay and there was a special welcome pack on arrival, even dog treats! A nice personal touch. Thanks for a great stay!
- Fiona, December 2020 -
Matthew “A really great cottage, perfect for a winter walking break.”
- Matthew, December 2020 -
Catherine “Lovely cosy cottage in a good location.”
Very comfortable bed and good kitchen facilities. Very clean throughout. Would definitely stay again!
- Catherine, October 2020 -
Keith “Lovely old world cottage with Everything you needed for a stay.”
- Keith, October 2020 -
Les “It was a very nice old cottage and cosy.”
We will defnetly be staying there again.
- Les, September 2020 -
Paul “The cottage was perfect for my family re Location/Facilities.”
Great communication with the owner , there was no car parking on site but this was not an issue. Plenty of off street parking. Local residents were very friendly and sociable. Great experience. Highly recommended.
- Paul, August 2020 -
Jessica “Lovely little cottage in a nice area.”
The kitchen is well equipped. Free parking by the river was unexpected and is great. Recommend Nelly's pasty shop! All communication with the host was easy, with check in via a key safe.
- Jessica, July 2020 -
Denise “We've stayed in a lot of UK cottages and this is one of the best.”
Its a lovely cosy cottage with everything you need. Only one suggestion... A clothes airer or washing line would really be helpful. The cottage is in a perfect location for exploring all of Cornwall and the town of Lostwithiel has some lovely little shops including a bakers, butchers, CO-OP, Chinese takeaway and cafés. The Globe pub is one of the friendliest we've been too. Lots of walks on your doorstep. Wish we couldve stayed longer
- Denise, March 2020 -
Ella “We had a lovely holiday at the cottage in Lostwithiel.”
The cottage was really nice and cosy, and we were near to the town, the train station and nice walks.
- Ella, December 2019 -
John “Cottage was very comfortable and cozy.”
Very well equipped . Lostwitheal well worth looking round and would stay in the area again.
- John, October 2019 -
Robin “A perfect retreat in Lostwithiel from which to explore the attractive town and surrounding area on foot and by public transport, with a wonderful wood-burner for those chilly evening in.”
- Robin, October 2019 -
Andrew “This charming cottage has everything required for modern day living whilst still retaining its historic character.”
The owner has gone to great lengths to ensure our comfort and also providing useful information to help us get the best from our holiday. Cream tea on arrival was very welcoming.
- Andrew, August 2019 -
Bernd “The host was very helpfull, very good communication, great great information material, very warm welcome with Cream Tea, very well equipped house (really nice dishes in the kitchen, firewood and kindlings for the living room), very bright beautiful bathroom, great soundproof windows, we only missed a spot light for reading in the evening, lovely house, we would move in any time!”
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- Bernd, July 2019 -
Jane “Fantastic little cottage don’t be out of by lack of parking we had no problem ...”
Fantastic little cottage don’t be out of by lack of parking we had no problem parking by the river less than a 5 min walk We had everything we needed ideal base to go out and about very welcoming and cosy to come back to at the end of a full day We had a fantastic time at Lostfeast there are great places to visit and eat in Lostwithiel if you feel like a day around the village The Trewithen Bistro breakfast or just a coffee we tried there Tapas too they have a Restaurant too fabulous food amazing The little shops are little gems so all in all a fantastic holiday
- Jane, May 2019 -
Jonathan “The Cottage has close proximity to the village center of Lostwithiel, which is a lovley village.”
The great relaxing feeling in the cottage.
- Jonathan, April 2019 -
Christine “The owner/caretaker was very friendly and obliging and left us a welcome note and some scones with clotted cream - delicious!”
I would have liked direct access to the garden for our dog; however, this was a small inconvenience and the high standard of the cottage made up for it. I would have no hesitation in recommending the property to others. Lostwithiel is an interesting and attractive town and everyone was very friendly. Access to other towns is easy by train (the station is a 10 minute walk from the cottage) so having a car is not essential.
- Christine, March 2019 -
Peter “The cream tea left by the owner for our arrival was a very nice, unexpected, surprise.”
- Peter, February 2019 -
Robin “13 Castle Hill is a perfect - and cosy - base for exploring eastern Cornwall by rail and on foot - for instance, Fowey, Polruan, Looe, Lanhydrock, Restormel, St Winnow and the Duchy Nursery.”
And Lostwithiel itself is a very attractive little town.
- Robin, October 2018 -
Alison “We knew that parking would be difficult but people should be aware that, certainly in our case, we couldn't even unload our luggage at the cottage as the neighbour had a car and a large van.”
Fortunately it was dry so it wasn't too much of a problem. During our stay we parked at the Quay about 5 minutes walk which was fine. However, more important, the cottage was absolutely great with excellent facilities.
- Alison, July 2018Thank you for your feedback. The website clearly states 'Roadside parking is on a first come, first served basis' with free car parks 500 yards away. We are sorry on this occasion you were unable to unload outside the property nevertheless we are pleased you thought the property was absolutely great. Property Owner
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Janet “Great cottage in good location.”
Handy for pubs, restaurants and shops. Lostwithiel is a really nice place to be. We have only ever driven through it before and didn't realize how picturesque it is down by the river. Good pubs, restaurants and a very good Co-op supermarket.
- Janet, June 2018 -
Ciaran “An excellent central base to explore this area of Cornwall.”
Lostwithiel itself is a superb place, especially good for river picnics when the weather is good, watching the local children playing in the river, quintessential England. Highly recommend.
- Ciaran, June 2018 -
Jennifer “This is a lovely cottage very conveniently situated within the delightful town of Lostwithiel.”
It is very comfortable has everything needed for a great holiday base in Cornwall. The added extras make it special, cream tea on arrival and hedgerow flowers on the table. Have stayed there three times now and will definately be going back.
- Jennifer, May 2018 -
Jennifer “Delightful charming cottage.”
Second time there and would go back again. Made to feel very welcome especially with the little extra touches.
- Jennifer, October 2017 -
Justin “Beautiful cottage ideally situated for exploring Cornwall.”
- Justin, June 2017 -
Robin “Only put 'no' to would we rebook this cottage as we have been there and done it, we would book another location.”
Property owners left us cream tea to welcome us and everything was more than satisfactory.
- Robin, August 2016 -
Liz “Cream tea waiting for us on arrival was a lovely surprise and set the tone for the holiday.”
The cottage was very comfortable and well-equipped. Our only negative feedback would be that the road going close by the cottage (A390) was much busier and therefore noisier than we expected. Traffic seemed heavy in the early hours of the morning in the front bedroom, which tended to wake us up! Other than that, we had a lovely stay and really enjoyed the cottage and surrounding area.
- Liz, August 2016 -
Lucy “A lovely cottage filled with character!”
The decor was superb, very comfy sofas! This was a real home from home. An excellent base to come back to after a day exploring Cornwall.
- Lucy, July 2016 -
Sophie “This is a stunning cottage in a fabulous location.”
We loved it! Thank you!
- Sophie, July 2016
Summary
- Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x single
- Shower room with shower, basin and WC
- Kitchen
- Dining room
- Sitting room with woodburner
- Gas central heating with woodburner
- Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, mini fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, dishwasher, Smart TV, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
- Fuel and power inc. in rent
- Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
- Roadside parking on a first come, first served basis and free car parks 500 yards away
- Patio with furniture
- One well-behaved pet welcome
- Sorry, no smoking
- Shop and pub 3 mins walk
- Note: Children over the age of 8 only including infants
- Note: This property accepts a minimum of 3 nights and a maximum of 21 nights Please Note - From April - September this property only accepts a minimum of 7 nights and the changeover must be Saturday.
The property
This cosy, whitewashed cottage rests in the centre of Lostwithiel in Cornwall.
Boasting character features and placed perfectly for touring this fine region, it is a wonderfully welcoming base for a small family seeking a long-awaited break away.
The kitchen at 13 Castle Hill is beautifully finished and well-equipped; bright white units, metro tiles and rustic wooden features create a charming space to rustle up each mouth-watering meal.
Your culinary skills can be admired in the adjacent dining room, where antique furniture and exposed ceiling beams make this a really warming spot.
Put your feet up and relax in the property's alluring sitting room; heart-warming red furnishings and a woodburning stove help you to feel right at home from the moment that you arrive here.
Upstairs, you will find a glistening, all-white family shower room which serves the two bedrooms here; a double and a single are light and airy to ensure a restful night's sleep.
Warmer days can be enjoyed out in the delightful patio, there is plenty of furniture for everybody to make the most of.
This comforting cottage sits just outside of Lostwithiel's centre, this stannary town abounds in charming places to eat and drink while you're not out exploring.
Nearby you can easily reach both the idyllic Polperro Heritage Coast and the glorious Bodmin Moor for those outdoor lovers among you.
A relaxing retreat to be enjoyed all-year-round.
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About the location
LOSTWITHIEL
Bodmin 5.5 miles; Fowey 7 miles.
A delightfully peaceful country town, nestling in the Fowey river valley amid the woods and fields that characterise the area. Renowned as a centre for the antiques trade, there are several shops and dealers in the town, as well as a fine collection of country pubs, restaurants and a thriving farmer’s market. Lanhydrock House (NT) and gardens is just 3 miles away, while the fabulous Boconnoc House, Eden Project, shipwreck museum and tall ships harbour at Charlestown, and the picturesque fishing villages of Mevagissey, Fowey and Padstow, with the famous Rick Stein restaurants, are all within easy driving distance. The tumbling Atlantic surf, long sandy beaches and dramatic coastline of the north coast, including at the renowned Newquay, make for great days out and there is also chance to enjoy river canoeing, biking, hiking and leisurely walks in this lovely area. The friendly locals also have ongoing activities, such as the raft race, the famous tug of war, Carnival week and seagull outboard motor races. The river Fowey runs from the town on its 8 mile journey through the fields and wooded valleys to the gentler southern coast, a natural paradise for those who love the sea. Centrally placed, with much to do and see in the immediate area, Lostwithiel is the perfect choice for those seeking a break away from the hectic pace of the tourist resorts.
Note: Children over the age of 8 only including infants.
Note: This property accepts a minimum of 3 nights and a maximum of 21 nights
Please Note - From April - September this property only accepts a minimum of 7 nights and the changeover must be Saturday.
This property offers the following short breaks:
- Winter
- Christmas