Place, Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
7 min drive
Launceston Castle
Place, Launceston Castle
10 min drive
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
53 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Twin Beds
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom
Bathtub or shower · Toilet
Toilet
Toilet
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
About this property
Charnwood
Charnwood is a comfortable two-bedroom cottage located in the pretty Cornish village of Lewannick. Sleeping four guests, the cottage is an ideal base for families and couples looking to explore the Cornish coast and countryside. With all accommodation arranged on the ground floor, it is also a great choice for those with limited mobility.
Entering through the front door, the hallway leads to the kitchen, lounge, family bathroom and two bedrooms — one with a king-size bed and the other arranged as a twin.
The kitchen is well-equipped for a self-catering stay and includes a dining table seating four, along with a washing machine and tumble dryer. Guests will find everything needed to prepare relaxed breakfasts or hearty evening meals.
The cozy living room features two comfortable sofas and a charming log-burning stove, perfect for keeping warm during the autumn and winter months. Large French doors allow plenty of natural light to flood the space and open onto the patio and lawned garden, complete with its quirky Christmas tree planted at the center. Please note the garden is not enclosed, as it wraps around the house with no gates at either side. The garage contains the owner's possessions and is not accessible to guests.
There is private off-road parking on the driveway for two cars.
Charnwood is situated in Lewannick, a charming village approximately one mile from the A30, providing convenient access through the heart of Cornwall. The property is located on a quiet residential street, just a short stroll from the centre of the village. The Archer's Arms is a traditional pub serving hearty food. Please note there is no longer a village shop, Post Office or doctor's surgery in Lewannick. The nearest shop and doctor's surgery are located in Polyphant, and the closest garage is approximately 3–4 miles away.
Charnwood is perfectly positioned for exploring Cornwall. Popular day trips include Tintagel and Port Isaac on the North Coast, as well as Portwrinkle and Looe on the South Coast. For golfers, Trethorne Golf Club, just three minutes up the road, welcomes visiting players.
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Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
About the neighborhood
Launceston
Located in Launceston, this cottage is in a rural area. Lawrence House Museum and Launceston Steam Railway are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Trethorne Leisure Park and The Hidden Valley Discovery Park. Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre and Calstock Arts Centre are also worth visiting.
Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 7 min drive - 5.1 km
New Mills Farm Park - 9 min drive - 7.1 km
Launceston Castle - 10 min drive - 10.2 km
Launceston Tourist Information Centre - 10 min drive - 10.2 km
Getting around
Bodmin Parkway Station - 23 min drive
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 40 min drive
Restaurants
Jamaica Inn - 10 min drive
Costa Coffee - 8 min drive
Newmarket inn - 9 min drive
Costa Coffee - 8 min drive
Eliot Arms Pub - 6 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Charnwood pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at Charnwood?
As of May 8, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charnwood on May 10, 2026 start from $256, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking?
Onsite parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Charnwood?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charnwood?
Check-out is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Charnwood located?
Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.6 mi (2.6 km) from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within 6 mi (10 km) of Trethorne Leisure Park and New Mills Farm Park. The Hidden Valley Discovery Park and Launceston Town Hall and Guildhall are also within 6 mi (10 km).
Reviews
9.6
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labeled.
Very quiet, cozy, good location in a small village with post office, small shop, pub and many excurs
Very quiet, cozy, good location in a small village with post office, small shop, pub and many excursion options.
Kristin
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Eric
Jul 10, 2023
peaceful ,well appointed , well positioned for travel to north and south coasts of Cornwall.
peaceful and relaxing
Eric
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Chrissy
Jul 23, 2025
Nice place to stay, with off-street parking.
Clean warm and had what we needed.
Had to look for more toilet paper and there was no hand soap in the bathroom.
Chrissy
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Elaine
May 12, 2025
Charnwood
Clean spacious accommodation with everything you need for an enjoyable stay. Perfect accommodation for exploring the area, as you are near the main A30
The only thing I would change is the key box - just needs some attention
This cottage was very cosy and we feld really welcome. A fireplace, the kitchen with all kind of aquipment and coffee and thee.
Catherine W.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2023
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Mark
Jul 30, 2025
Great value and a lot of nice touches
Beautiful bungalow very well equipped with a lovely welcome gift of scones jam and cream. Lots of coffee and tea provided. Good parking right by the door. Large garden .
Shower in the bath two of us couldn’t use it because it meant climbing over to get in bath.
Mark
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jo
Aug 11, 2024
The bungalow was like home from home
Vicky the housekeeper is amazing, nothing was to much trouble for her. Everything you need is in the bungalow, a great location for exploring Cornwall & Devon. Had problems finding the place, but a call to Finest Retreats had us finding it in minutes. We'll definitely be returning next time we holiday in Cornwall.
Jo
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ben
Mar 3, 2025
Me and the kids loved our three nights at this Lewannick bungalow.
Clean, with nice dbl rm and nice twin room. Wood burner for cosiness, and outstanding walks to be had on Twelve Men’s Moor, the southeastern corner of Bodmin Moor. We were visiting relatives in a neighboring village. We also had a day out in Newquay, which after the A30 improvements is an hour tops. Bravo this nice little property.
Ben
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Elizabeth
Jan 19, 2023
Comfy
All needs were catered for and the welcome pack was appreciated
A patio out side the French windows would be nice
Elizabeth
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Beth
Nov 24, 2024
This was the perfect base.
5 mins from the A30 meaning you can get anywhere pretty quickly and efficiently. The house had everything you could need, including comfy beds and lush bath. The kitchen came with a full sized fridge and a separate freezer. If we knew this ahead of time we would have maximised this! Amazing base for a trip touring around Cornwall. Would happily recommend this to anyone.
Cottage exactly as described. Was clean, plenty of crockery cooking utensils etc. Lovely garden, really enjoyed the birdsong and watching activity on the feeder. Location of cottage perfect for ease of exploring. Would recommend and would look to book again. Both the property owner and Vicky the caretaker really helpful and the welcome pack on arrival a pleasant and welcome surprise.
Vickie H.
Stayed 12 nights in May 2023
From a partner site
8/10 Good
Deborah
Sep 6, 2024
Charnwood
The good level of comfort of the house - had everything you needed. Vicki was a great help settling us in....made it easy. The inclusion of local scones, cream and milk was a nice touch. Having a clothes washer and dryer was great and much appreciated. The location suited us as we were central to then drive all over Cornwall.
Just little things - put the WiFi code in the house manual, increase the shower water pressure if possible, have loo paper and shower soap for guests entire stay and use less high-fragrance cleaning products. The Queen mattress sinks on one side so it needs flipping over or replacing.
Deborah
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
rosine
Jul 23, 2025
un séjour parfait, dans une région magnifique !
Maison exceptionnelle, on se croyait à la maison, très cosy, très chaleureuse. Un salon qui donnait sur le jardin, très apaisant.
rosine
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
rosine
May 11, 2025
un séjour parfait, dans une région magnifique !
Maison exceptionnelle, on se croyait à la maison, très cosy, très chaleureuse. Un salon qui donnait sur le jardin, très apaisant.
rosine
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2025
Hi Rosine, I am absolutely delighted to hear that you thought the house was exceptional! I am also pleased to know it was cosy and warm enough for you too. Hopefully we will get the opportunity to host you again soon!
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Silvia Della Casa
May 7, 2025
vUna vacanza magica!
Mi è poaciuto tutto! Posto stupendo, accoglienza premurosa, cottage fornito di ogni dettoglio! Abbiamo adorato questo posto, spero di tornarci! 💖
Silvia Della Casa
Response from VrboOwner on Jul 23, 2025
Hi there, thankyou so much for your fantastic 10/10 review! I am so delighted to hear that you loved the cottage so much that you hope to return soon! Hopefully we will get the opportunity to host you again soon!
Verified
8/10 Good
Wolfgang H.
Sep 30, 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication
Ausreichend und funktionell mit netter Pub um die Ecke
Groß und sauber. Leider keine Kaffeekanne: Wir haben eine kleine gekauft und dem Haus gespendet :-)
Wolfgang H.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Wesley
Jun 23, 2022
Lovely quiet yet Central location for getting around Cornwall
Lovely quiet yet Central location for getting around Cornwall. Sadly we never cold enough to get the wood burner going, but lovely to hear the bird song in the morning
No wi-fi, but as it was purely a rest stop place, this want really an issue.
Wesley
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Krzysztof
May 9, 2022
A hidden gem
An ideal holiday home! Quiet, cosy & welcoming, after a days explorations we felt like coming back home. The fireplace was perfect on a cold evening, the location great for exploring both coasts of East Cornwall, the king size bed just right. The manager Vicky was really helpful and accommodating, she even offered assistance when our car broke down (luckily it was only a flat batt). We were impressed how she managed to make the place spotlessly clean despite the blackout (we arrived in the wake of strom Eunice that wrecked the county, the power came back half an hour before our arrival). The owner cared to contact us to check if we had everything we needed and gave plenty useful advice. Wish we could stay long enough to explore the book collection, certainly not the kind you find in a usual holiday home. The thing we liked the best though was a bunch of fresh flowers awaiting us on arrival... really made our day!
Do not trust the sat nav! It led us to a parallel road and if it wasn't for Vicky who lives few doors down and came out to collect us we'd be looking for the address all night! Back to the point, there was absolutely nothing we didn't like. Our stay was perfect and we're hoping this wasn't the last time.
Krzysztof
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Matt
Apr 12, 2022
- Lovely clean detached bungalow in an excellent location for exploring Devon and Cornwall - Well eq
- Lovely clean detached bungalow in an excellent location for exploring Devon and Cornwall - Well equipped kitchen - Nice modern bathroom - Great room sizes
- The double mattress in the main bedroom was extremely soft, maybe it's due a replacement - The kitchen knives could do with a sharpen - No Wi-Fi, though the Internet via our mobiles was OK if a little patchy at times
Matt
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Eric
Mar 31, 2022
peaceful ,well appointed , well positioned for travel to north and south coasts of Cornwall.
Modern well equipped accomodation.
lovely large garden - access to sun loungers /chairs would be nice for sunbathing
Eric
Response from VrboOwner on Aug 14, 2023
Great to hear you enjoyed your stay with us - we hope to see you again soon!
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