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Cottage in Rural Location Close to Local Beaches and Padstow Town Centre

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The Pad
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Living area
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Reviews

9.6 out of 10, Loved by Guests
Top 10% of guest reviews in this area
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Pet-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Garden
  • Free Wi-Fi

Explore the area

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Padstow, Cornwall
  • Place, Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪5 min walk‬
  • Place, Padstow Harbour
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Padstow Museum
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Cottage in Rural Location Close to Local Beaches and Padstow Town Centre

The Pad is a self contained cottage within a development of 12 set in a rural location overlooking fields on the outskirts of Padstow. It provides every convenience required for a short break or a longer seaside holiday and is located just one mile from Padstow town centre.

There are seven local beaches to choose from, beautiful coastal walks and many other local attractions.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed
There are additional terms & conditions for pets
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Pets are not allowed upstairs or on the furniture. Guests are responsible for picking up after their dog and removing all dog hair.
Pets should not be left alone in the property. Any destruction or damage will incure an additional charge.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8150827
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

About the area

Padstow

Located in Padstow, this cottage is in a rural area. While the natural beauty of Watergate Bay Beach and Fistral Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Padstow Harbour. National Lobster Hatchery and Padstow Maize Maze are also worth visiting.
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Padstow, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Prideaux Place - 1 min drive - 2.1 km
  • Padstow Harbour - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Padstow Museum - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
  • National Lobster Hatchery - 3 min drive - 3.1 km

Getting around

  • St Columb Road Station - 15 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 19 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Seafood Restaurant - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪The Old Custom House - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪Stein's Fish & Chips - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Cherry Trees Coffee House - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Farmers Arms - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cottage in Rural Location Close to Local Beaches and Padstow Town Centre pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Cottage in Rural Location Close to Local Beaches and Padstow Town Centre?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cottage in Rural Location Close to Local Beaches and Padstow Town Centre?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cottage in Rural Location Close to Local Beaches and Padstow Town Centre?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cottage in Rural Location Close to Local Beaches and Padstow Town Centre located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Padstow Harbour. Padstow Museum and Prideaux Place are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 63 out of 77 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 77 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 77 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 77 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent cottage, quiet location but within a 20minute walk to Padstow.Very clean accommodation, well equipped and lovely furnishings. Host Sarah was super and replied quickly to messages, would definitely recommend and all of us had a super time at The Pad - hopefully will return again THANK YOU - 5 stars*****
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Apr, 2026
Many thanks for your review Mark. So glad you found The Pad met your needs. You are welcome back any time. Sarah
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Theresa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent cottage very clean well equipped and has been recently updated with a lovely new kitchen anď well decorated. Great location about 30 minutes walk to Padstow Harbour but between November and March the car park is 4 for all day so no need to walk.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect short stay pad

Booked very last minute, this was perfect, super quiet location, handy for the beaches and Padstow. Would stay again if there was 3 of us again.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2025
Thank you for your lovely review. I’m so glad you enjoyed your holiday and liked the property. I do hope you will return soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Iain S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely place, fully recommend

We had a great experience in this property. Spotlessly clean, perfectly located, everything we as a family needed for a great holiday. The owner was really helpful and hopefully we will be back :-)
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2020
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Padstow saty

Lovely little cottage ideal for 3 of us
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Becci H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Easter in Padstow

Great to have secured Sarah’s property for a long weekend over Easter. This little cottage was perfect for what we needed; clean, warm, welcoming of our dogs and Pete to situated for a stroll into Padstow or driving to explore further
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Apr, 2024
Thank you Becci. Glad you liked the cottage & found it met your needs. I do hope you will consider booking The Pad again when you next visit the area
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angela G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Fab location

What a fab little find. The cottage is perfectly located for all a Padstow has to offer. It is clean, tidy and has all you need to make your trip a Home from Home experience. It was ideal for our girlie weekend away and we will back again soon for sure.
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10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
What a lovely cottage with such a convenient location! We absolutely loved our stay and would gladly stay again. Super clean and comfortable and only a couple mins to Padstow town center. Sarah was also very kind and attentive when we needed to reach out. Be aware that you must bring your own sheets and towels, and amenities such as trash bags and hand soap are not included. However, Tesco is a 1 min drive away, so you can get all you need there.Thank you Sarah!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 20 Aug, 2025
Thank you for your lovely review Anne, I’m so glad you enjoyed your stay at The Pad and liked the property. I hope you will be back soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Fiona J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Waiting for Boardies.

Really good for a place while kids are at boardmasters. Nice garden and well provisioned property. 20 minute walk to Padstow has some walking in a busy road and its 20 going in downhill but 30 coming back uphill. An icecream helps there. House itself has everything you need and nearby Trevonne bay is great for a swim, especially if you walk along the footpath to the little pool thats great for a dip when the tides correct. Enjiyed it. Its north Cornwall so expect bigger waves.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Aug, 2024
Thanks Fiona, glad you enjoyed your stay. I hope you'd consider booking The Pad again next time you visit the area. best wishes, Sarah
Archival

2/10 Terrible

Amy R.

Fantastic Home from Home!

We absolutely loved our stay at the pad. With everything you would ever need!! We ate in each night with friends even visiting us too, we had plenty of space and all the supplies we needed! On arrival we found complimentary Wine and Biscuits which went down a treat after the long journey there!! Our daughter loved enclosed area to the front where she could ride her bike and even fly her kite. Whilst the bathroom is small it is fully functional and clean. We couldn't change the weather and typical british summer time it rained the majority of the time, but that didn't stop our fun and with a couple of dvds available we managed a cosy night in with cheese biscuits from one of the deli's in nearby Padstow, some hot chocolate for the little one and wine for us grown ups! Easy travel to many of the many of the surfing hotpots, we first visited Polzeath. Only a 25 minute drive. And Newquay also only around half an hour away! Perfect location, Clean Tidy and Everything youll need! We cant wait to visit again!
Response from VrboOwner on 27 Mar, 2020
Thanks for such a great review Amy, I'd love to see your 5 star reviews if The Pad gets one with a write up like that!! Or maybe the one star was selected in error? It will be great to welcome you back to The Pad next time you visit the area. Sarah
Verified

10/10 Excellent

andrew P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect Pad

We've had a great few days at 'the Pad' in Padstow , thank- you Sarah.... On arrival we were impressed with the tranquil setting and the secure walled garden was perfect for our dog, this was his first break away from home and he settled straight away. The cleanliness of the cottage was excellent and everything maintained immaculately with everything you could possibly need, including cleaning products, Wi fi connection, and the all important phone charger in case you forgot to take your own ! The weather was great for April and allowed for exploring the Cornish coastline. Padstow is well worth a visit with it's harbour, shops and restaurant's, and very dog friendly. We visited Port Isaac and enjoyed walks on the beach at Trevone. We will certainly be returning to this beautiful location, our break was short but very relaxing, highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 23 May, 2022
Thank you for a lovely review. Look forward to hearing from you next time you want to visit!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A lovely getaway

My family have just spent 4 nights at the Pad and we had such a lovely time. It’s in a quiet location with a spacious but enclosed outside area perfect for children and dogs. We found the walk to and from town slightly tricky with a toddler as there is no pavement for the first part of the way, but the road is quiet so it wasn’t too much of an issue. The walk back is uphill and took us about 20 minutes (or 15 minutes without the toddler!). The Pad had all of the amenities we needed with lovely comfortable beds and a decent shower. If we ever visit Padstow again we will definitely book to stay here.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 May, 2022
Thank you for your lovely review Sarah, so glad to hear you enjoyed your stay & found The Pad met your needs. Look forward to hearing from you next time you visit the area.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect March break!

Our group were staying here and at other Meadow Court properties on our Cornish golf tour. The accommodation was just as described and ideal for us. Very comfortable, and very easy to get around to golf in the day and Padstow in the evening
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anna G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage close to Padstow

Lovely comfortable cottage ideal for short break, all basic equipment provided. Fabulous location to explore north and south Cornwall. Owner very helpful. Would highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great place to stay

Clean, peaceful, quiet, perfect location.
Stayed 13 nights in Nov 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tom S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Pad at Padstow

Very nice property. Thoroghly enjoyed the stay. Bit of a steep walk up from the town if you're not very mobile, but we found it no problem
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Another enjoyable stay at “The Pad”

We’ll be back
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Susan C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Small Cottage

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at this small but perfectly formed properly. There was a small walled garden for the dog and all the amenities you needed for a break away. It was 3 minutes drive to Padstow and 10 minutes drive from a host of beaches. It was clean and a great base to be in. There are neighbouring houses but couldn’t hear a thing. We wouldn’t hesitate to book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome short break

What a great little property, fab garden for dogs, very homely and well equipped. Possible to walk down to Christmas market. Made it fab. Thank you so much.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Toby S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Padstow

Good quality, high end self catering. Kitchen equipment was excellent. Sharp knives, lots of pans etc, tin and bottle openers that worked! Warm, clean with fresh decor. Good value, a great base for walks as well as visits to local towns.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

stuart g.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Surprise Holiday

I came to the Pad with my girlfriend for a surprise birthday present and she was very pleased with our stay. We both loved our time in Padstow and had everything we needed in the property. It was very cosy and we will be recommending it to friends and family.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Reluctant to tell everyone how nice it is

Really enjoyed our stay at the pad. Will be back when we have chance
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

John E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Padstow

Just as described. Quiet location, ideal for our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent Stay in Walking distance of Padstow

Everything was superb from the location to the amenities of the cottage. A very nice short break.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shelly F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Fisher's second stay at The Pad @Padstow

We have just enjoyed our second stay at The Pad, this time for two weeks. On arrival The Pad was impeccably clean and tidy, it's quiet location is relaxing and the Pad has a lovely homely feel to it. The Pad has everything you need from Kitchen utensils / cooking facilities to local maps in the cupboard to help you make the most of your stay in Cornwall. We particularly love Treyarnon beach close by which has a delightful coved beach with super surfing and rock pools along with toilet facilities and refreshment vans offering a variety of food, hot and cold drinks and ice creams including dairy free. Thanks for the complimentary wine and biscuits! I'm sure we'll be back again, super location and facilities.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2019

About the host

Hosted by Sarah Vaughan

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I was born and grew up in Sheffield and moved from Yorkshire to the Midlands in my late 20s. I am married and work as an Advisory Teacher in Staffordshire. I love the outdoors and am most relaxed when I'm by the sea - whatever the weather!

Why they chose this property

I have been a visitor to Cornwall all my life and have very happy childhood memories of summer holidays spent in and around Padstow. When the opportunity arose to buy a second home I didn't consider anywhere else - it had to be Padstow!

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