Top-rated for creating memorable stays with your pets.
Ping pong onsite
A rare find — challenge friends and family to endless matches.
Centrally-located
You're never far from where you need to be with this convenient location.
Sleeps 6•3 bedrooms•4 beds
Popular amenities
Onsite parking available
Dog-friendly
Kitchen
Washing machine
Barbecue grill
Fenced yard
Explore the area
Polgooth, ENG
Cornwall National Landscape
Place, Cornwall National Landscape
3 min drive
Lost Gardens of Heligan
Place, Lost Gardens of Heligan
10 min drive
Pentewan Sands Beach
Place, Pentewan Sands Beach
13 min drive
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
41 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Charming Cottage With Easy Access To The Eden Project, Lost Gardens Of Heligan
Brookside is a charming, South facing Cornish cottage that sits in a quiet country lane. The cottage is more than 150 years old and has been refurbished to a high standard, decorated in a simple,modern style yet retaining its period charm. The cottage offers privacy when dining al-fresco on the patio plus spacious accommodation for six plus a cot with three bedrooms (two doubles, one twin) and a large family bathroom. The lounge-dining room has a huge original stone fireplace with an efficient wood-burning stove. Furnishings are modern yet invitingly comfy. The cottage looks onto a peaceful,pretty lawned garden with rose bushes,edged by mature trees and shrubs with a natural granite slabbed patio area that faces south,enjoying direct sunlight all day long.Both front and rear gardens are private and fully enclosed by walls,fences and natural hedges. A wealth of mature plants and flowering shrubs (camellias, rhododendrons etc.) surround the property.There is ample parking at the front for several cars. Just a short stroll along the lane is the village pub.The Polgooth Inn serves great local beers and food prepared using locally sourced produce.It`s a proper family-run place that welcomes children and animals and serves food all day both in the pub as well as the garden.There are more excellent pubs and restaurants within easy reach of Brookside, including Austells (3 mls.) and Kingswood (0.5 mls.) There is a village shop/off-licence/post office, while larger supermarkets are within a mile or so. Polgooth is perfect for exploring Cornwall due to its central location. The Pentewan valley which Polgooth borders is great for walking or cycling the dedicated trails leading to the coastal villages of Porthpean (fabulous safe family beach, sailing, watersports), Pentewan ( large beach plus watersports, gymnasium, restaurants), Mevagissey (ancient working fishing port, restaurants, shops) and Gorran Haven (sandy beaches,walks, great pub, coastal walks). Other local attractions include the Lost Gardens of Heligan, the Eden Project and the beautiful harbour village of Charlestown with its wonderful pub, restaurants and shops. St.Austell golf club is on the edge of the village and Carlyon Bay golf club is just 3 miles away. There is a convenient rail link at St.Austell (2 mls.) which is on the main London-Penzance route. Children and dog friendly. Free superfast broadband and smart tv. Welcome pack on arrival.
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Property # 8145652
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
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 12
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 and a first aid kit
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
About the area
St Austell
Located in St Austell, this cottage is in a rural area. St Austell Brewery and Charlestown Harbour are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit Eden Project and St Austell Leisure Centre. Travelling with kids? Consider Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens and Wheal Martyn China Clay Country Park. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and horse riding nearby.
Cornwall National Landscape - 3 min drive - 2.1 km
Charlestown Harbour - 9 min drive - 6.2 km
Lost Gardens of Heligan - 10 min drive - 5.5 km
Pentewan Sands Beach - 13 min drive - 8.9 km
Eden Project - 16 min drive - 10.2 km
Getting around
St Austell (USX-St Austell Train Station) - 6 min drive
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
St Austell Brewery - 6 min drive
KFC - 4 min drive
McDonald's - 4 min drive
King's Kebab - Saint Austell - 5 min drive
The Rann Wartha (Wetherspoon) - 5 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Charming Cottage With Easy Access To The Eden Project, Lost Gardens Of Heligan pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Charming Cottage With Easy Access To The Eden Project, Lost Gardens Of Heligan?
As of 20 Aug, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Charming Cottage With Easy Access To The Eden Project, Lost Gardens Of Heligan on 4 Nov, 2026 start from S$816, 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 at Charming Cottage With Easy Access To The Eden Project, Lost Gardens Of Heligan?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Charming Cottage With Easy Access To The Eden Project, Lost Gardens Of Heligan?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Charming Cottage With Easy Access To The Eden Project, Lost Gardens Of Heligan?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Charming Cottage With Easy Access To The Eden Project, Lost Gardens Of Heligan located?
This family-friendly St Austell cottage is located in a rural location, within 3 mi (5 km) of Cornwall National Landscape, St Austell Leisure Centre and Sticker Dog Park. St Austell Brewery and Pentewan Sands Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
About the host
Hosted by Jeannette & Geoff Honeywill
Brookside is owned by Geoff and Jeannette who live next door so if you require any help or assistance you are welcome to call on our services.We have good local knowledge of beaches, walks, etc and are happy to book restaurants etc on your behalf. We will guide you to coves and beaches which are not on the tourist trail. We have both been involved in Cornish based businesses for many years.