10/10 Excellent
Kirsty
30 Dec, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Kirsty
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Entire home
Captain Jack's Retreat. Nr Newquay, Padstow, Eden. Sleeps up to 8 People 4+ bed
Holiday home in St. Columb Major with kitchen and balcony
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Reviews
10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms2+ bathroomsSleeps 81000 sq ft
Popular amenities
Explore the area
Saint Columb Major, England
- Place, Spingfields Fun Park and Pony Centre5 min drive
- Place, Retallack Water Sports6 min drive
- Place, Japanese Garden and Bonsai Nursery8 min drive
- Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)8 min drive
Rooms & beds
4 bedrooms (sleeps 8)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
Bedroom 4
1 Double Futon
2 bathrooms, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Shampoo · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Shampoo
Bathroom 3
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Balcony
About this property
Captain Jack's Retreat. Nr Newquay, Padstow, Eden. Sleeps up to 8 People 4+ bed
Visiting Cornwall, then look no further. Captain Jack's is suitable for any combinationof guests from 1 person right up to a family of 8. The accommodation is located in the quiant and quiet Historic Market Town. It is centrally located giving easy access to Many popular tourist attractions such as Newquay, Padstow, Port issac (Doc Martin and the famous Fishermens Friends Choir). The accommodation Haa been fully refurbished and modernised set over 2 floors with 2 roof terraces giving panoramic views over the top of the town and the Cornish Countryside. The sunsets are amazing whilst enjoying a glass of your favourite beverage or enjoying the outside Gas BBq.
There is a full kitchen including a dishwasher, Hob, Oven, Fridge Freezer, Washing Machine and Tumble Dryer along with Kettle, Toaster and Microwave. The Kitchen Diner enables a families to eat together whilst enjoyng a seperate Lounge with Wood burner and a HD smart TV.
Smoking outside is permitted. Outside Steps Leading to the Accommodation.
Private parking available May 2026 onwards ( please ask for more details ).
There is a full kitchen including a dishwasher, Hob, Oven, Fridge Freezer, Washing Machine and Tumble Dryer along with Kettle, Toaster and Microwave. The Kitchen Diner enables a families to eat together whilst enjoyng a seperate Lounge with Wood burner and a HD smart TV.
Smoking outside is permitted. Outside Steps Leading to the Accommodation.
Private parking available May 2026 onwards ( please ask for more details ).
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Mountain view
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House Rules
Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
No pets allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Check-out instructions
The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Remove personal items, remove leftover food and drinks and take out the rubbish
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Please do not move furniture around unnecessarily
Please leave the accommodation in a tidy condition (especially the stove and oven and kitchen appliances). An additional charge for excessive cleaning may be added
Any damages whilst at the property should be brought to our attention so we can rectify as required.
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Important information
You need to know
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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room
We should mention
This property does not have any lifts
About the area
St. Columb Major
Located in St. Columb Major, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Cornwall Aviation Heritage Centre and Lighthouse Cinema are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Roche Rock and Trenance Cottages. Eden Project and Spingfields Fun Park and Pony Centre are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Saint Columb Major, England
What's nearby
- Spingfields Fun Park and Pony Centre - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
- Retallack Water Sports - 6 min drive - 5.8 km
- Screech Owl Sanctuary - 8 min drive - 6.3 km
- Japanese Garden and Bonsai Nursery - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
- Kingsley Village - 8 min drive - 10.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- Port & Starboard - 5 min drive
- McDonald's - 7 min drive
- The Beach Hut - 10 min drive
- The Potting Shed - 9 min drive
- The Manor Arms - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Reviews
10
Exceptional
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Learn moreOpens in a new window10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Amenities
10/10
Property conditions & facilities
10/10
Check-in
10/10
Communication
10/10
Location
10/10
Listing accuracy
Reviews
10/10 Excellent
Ruedi S.
2 Aug, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Extremely well equipped and very well maintained
Ruedi S.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2025
About the host
Hosted by Dominic and Rachael
Born and raised in Cornwall but now travel away alot.
We enjoy sharing our property with guests and answering questions about the surrounding areas.
We enjoy sharing our property with guests and answering questions about the surrounding areas.
Why they chose this property
The location is one of my favourites, because it is central, quiet but has everything you need. Pubs, Co op, butcher's, takeaways including fish and chips, Chinese, kebabs, pasties, coffee shop, antique and hardware shops, dog groomers, pharmacy, tattoo parlour and more
What makes this property unique
It is set in a Historic town dating back to 1366. The property is Unique with 2 roof terraces giving direct views of the Cornish Countryside. It is tucked away so not many people know it exists. We have put an immense amount of work Into this property so that guests can sit back and relax or explore the surrounding locations and attractions, which guests have loved since we opened the doors.
Languages:
English
Premier Host
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