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Watch the badgers from the window in a beautiful & peaceful countryside setting

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A two-story building with a white facade and a grey roof. There are two potted plants in front of the building.
A living room with a brown leather sofa, a dining table with chairs, a small black TV, and a decorative wall piece.
A dining area with a glass table and chairs, a kitchen with wooden cabinets, and a view of a grassy garden through a glass door.
A window with a view of a garden, featuring a wooden fence and various plants.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a built-in oven, a kettle, and a dining area with a glass table and chairs.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Barbecue grill
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.

Popular amenities

  • Patio
  • Toys
  • Barbecue grill
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Redruth, ENG
  • Place, Stithians Lake
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Shire Horse Farm and Carriage Museum
    ‪7 min drive‬
  • Place, East Pool Mine
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Redruth

Located in Redruth, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. East Pool Mine and Gwennap Pit are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Feadon Farm Wildlife Centre and West Cornwall Adventure. Treasure Park and Enys Gardens are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding and other activities like birdwatching.
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Redruth, ENG

What's nearby

  • Stithians Lake - 3 min drive - 3.9 km
  • Cornish Studies Library - 6 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Shire Horse Farm and Carriage Museum - 7 min drive - 5.2 km
  • Gwennap Pit - 8 min drive - 6.9 km
  • East Pool Mine - 9 min drive - 6.5 km

Getting around

  • Redruth Station - 8 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Inn For All Seasons - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Greg & Lou’s - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Morrisons Cafe - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Redruth Meadery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Morrish's Fish And Chips - ‬3 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Watch the badgers from the window in a beautiful & peaceful countryside setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Watch the badgers from the window in a beautiful & peaceful countryside setting?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Watch the badgers from the window in a beautiful & peaceful countryside setting?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Watch the badgers from the window in a beautiful & peaceful countryside setting?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Watch the badgers from the window in a beautiful & peaceful countryside setting located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 3 miles (5 km) of Shire Horse Farm and Carriage Museum, Gwennap Pit and East Pool Mine. Stithians Lake and Treasure Park are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 31 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Awesome vacation at Badgers Holt!

We can highly recommend this lovely furnished, clean, tidy and well-equipped cottage. Badgers Holt located in stunningly beautiful, tranquil surroundings is an excellent starting point to explore all the highlights of West Cornwall. Thanks a lot, Anne and Graham, for you warm and friendly hospitality which made our stay really prefect and unforgettable. Best wishes, Sabine, Reiner, Chiara and Mario
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
So pleased that you enjoyed your holiday. You seemed to fill every day with fun and adventures even though you didn't see much of the sun. I hope you have many more happy holidays in England. Best wishes, Anne
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10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect holiday home

This holiday home was one of the best we have been to. Ideal for north and south coasts and indeed lands end. Built in recent years it was well furnished and laid out. Cosy in the evenings. Loads of crockery and utensils and pots and pans! We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A very smart property in a quiet location

This is a very comfortable bungalow with all mod cons. The owners have really set a high standard in the furnishings and fixtures making for a very comfortable and convenient holiday. The location is very quiet with lots of wild birds and the badgers too. Ann and Graham are very welcoming and immensely helpful. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Many thanks for your lovely comments. Thank you for leaving everything so clean and tidy. We look forward to seeing you both again. Anne and Graham
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8/10 Good

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

Leuk huisje. Aardige gastvrouw/heer

Mooi huisje. Aardige gastvrouw/heer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 19 Jun, 2024
Thank you for your review Hans. I wish I could understand it but it is in Dutch. Please do let me know how we could have improved for you to feel it was worth 5* from you. We have over 70 reviews on several sites and yours is only the second not to give 5*. It was lovely to meet you both. I hope that you had a good second week of your holiday near London.
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10/10 Excellent

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

Badgers Holt

Excellent place, clean and tidy, owners very helpful and on site. Countryside around was great for walking in. Redruth central for the rest of cornwall so travelling was very easy, train from Redruth to St Ives is a must just for the scenes of beautiful countryside all . Truro a good place to visit . Overall very impressed with the cottage. will be coming back in warmer months. oh and night time is great , the badgers and the fox are out in full view, you spend hours watching them. If you like bird watching then the daytime is alive with them all around too.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Nov, 2020
Thank you for your review, it is always lovely to hear that our guests have enjoyed their stay. The woodpecker has been busy enlarging the hole to their nest box, so, hopefully a new family this year. Look forward to seeing you again. Anne
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10/10 Excellent

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

Excellent property, great location, fantastic hosts.

First visit to Cornwall in years, really enjoyed it, had mostly dry, bright weather too so really lucky. The home is excellent, with everything you need for a great stay. Thank you Anne and Husband for a great stay. We will be back. X
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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

Exceptional holiday rental in every way

Pre arrival and arrival could not have been smoother and more welcoming. The accommodation was superb, and spotless, the garden was such a bonus. Anne and Graham were lovely hosts, we wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful week at Badgers Holt

Anne and Graham welcomed us warmly to the building, and they provided everything we needed at the house. The building has two bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other with two single beds. Each bedroom had plenty of room for us and with everything being on a single floor it would make it ideal for those with mobility issues. The house comes complete with washing machine, dryer, dish washer, a barbeque, televisions. In the bathroom there is a power shower and a bath so it suited our needs. After the initial greeting and walkaround the house, Anne and Graham left us to ourselves, only asking if we wanted a badger alert - and that is the main attraction here. The owners are clearly animal lovers. In the morning you can watch a variety of British garden birds feeding on the feeders. We saw most commonly seen garden birds as well as a lesser spotted woodpecker. At dusk, from the front window you can see badgers, throughout our stay we saw between 2-4 badgers every night. On the last night we saw two foxes as well. If you're exploring Cornwall, Badgers Holt is a great base to start from. Just outside of Redruth, it's a few minutes from there to the A30, the main road through Cornwall. My family and I loved Badgers Holt and we can't wait to stay there again.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much for your review, it is always lovely to have guests staying who enjoy the animals and the countryside as much as we do. We look forward to seeing you again in the future. Best wishes, Anne and Graham
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10/10 Excellent

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

wonderful place to stay

Very nice house, very nice owners, quiet location, badgers as neighbors, good place to stay for discovering Cornwall
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thank you, Ron. So pleased that you enjoyed your stay and that the badgers put on a really good show for you every evening.
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10/10 Excellent

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

A wonderful holiday

What to say that hasn't already been said by previous reviewers? Well, we loved our stay at Badger's Holt. The cottage was clean, well-equipped, comfortable. The back garden was perfect for our 2.5 yr old to run around in (there are some stone steps up to the lawn, but for safety we were able to just block them off with the garden chairs to avoid little legs running down them). Anne and Graham were lovely hosts - they were engaging with our little boy, which made the stay more special for him. They checked with us regularly to ensure everything was ok, but not in an intrusive way. And the wildlife - well, such a special thing to be able to see badgers up close. Anne kept the bird feeders well stocked too - I've never seen so many goldfinches in my life! We were out and about on day trips most days and found the central location convenient. Most places we visited were no more than 20/30 mins away. But the time we did spend at the cottage was very relaxing and peaceful. A lovely little part of the world...
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
ovely to meet all three of you and the sound of laughter from the back garden made us smile. Next time we shall make sure the horses are in their stables before Dylan's bed time. Thank you for a lovely review, it is always good to hear that our guests have enjoyed themselves. Anne
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10/10 Excellent

Magical Hidden Gem

The property is very clean and comfortable. There are all the amenities you need in the kitchen. The cottage is also a lot more spacious than it appears in the photos. It has the added extras of a HUGE variety of wild life, including birds, foxes, rabbits, and of course, the stars of each evening show, The Badgers! They were brilliant to watch. Anne and Graham gave us a very warm and friendly greeting on our arrival, with a gift of a cream tea, fresh milk in the fridge, and eggs from their own chickens. They are a lovely couple, who have worked very hard in making this property the best holiday cottage we have stayed in. Because of its beautiful secluded position, it makes the perfect place for a total relaxing break, whilst being centrally positioned if you want to explore Cornwall. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and hope to return again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
So please that you enjoyed your stay and thank you for your lovely review. It is always gratifying to hear that we have got things right here, we have tried to think of everything and do ask our guests to let us know if there is anything that they think we should add. The Badgers are stars aren't they, after all these years I still love to watch them. I do hope that we see you again soon. Thank you and best wishes, Anne and Graham
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10/10 Excellent

Secluded cottage in farm

We had a relaxing stay watching badgers from our front window in the evening. The cottage has excellent facilities, esp. a good shower! Hospitality from the owners, who live next door, was wonderful. We went home with farm eggs.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Your enthusiasm for the Cornish countryside was wonerful. You must have been exhausted by your long coastal walks every day but still had energy to go for walks from the farm. Hope we have the pleasure of you staying again, there is still a lot of Cornwall to enjoy.
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8/10 Good

Comfortable and peaceful stay

Comfortable cottage in quiet location. We loved watching the badgers every evening and it was lovely to meet the horses. Very welcoming and friendly hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 8 Jul, 2020
So pleased that you enjoyed your stay even though the weather wasn't brilliant. Thank you for your positive comments. Of the 40+ reviews, we have over three sites this is the first in which we have not reached 5*. I would be very grateful if you could let me know what we could have done to make your stay 5* I am aware that you told us that the television in the sitting room wouldn't tune but Graham visited you within 5 minutes and re-tuned it. Also after you left we found the remote control for the TV children's room wasn't working but on inspection, we found the batteries were back to front. No idea how that happened. We have made a note to check it at change overs.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

An Excellent Place to Stay

Badgers Holt was just what we were looking for. A 2 bed bungalow, all on one level (I went with my elderly mother). We had parking and everything was very convenient. The bungalow itself was generously proportioned with two good sized double bedrooms, plus a large open-plan lounge, kitchen, diner. We had views out the front (where we did see a badger one evening) and French doors out the back, with a large private garden for our use (if it hadn't been November!!). We had a properly stocked kitchen, which enabled us to cook a roast dinner, and a dishwasher so we didn't have to do all the washing up. The property was large enough for us to move around with ease, was warm and cosy with central heating but also a lovely gas-fired wood-burner effect stove. All in all a lovely property and we will definitely be back to visit in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
So pleased that you enjoyed your holiday in Badgers Holt and that everything was suitable for Dora (your elderly mother). The badgers were there every night, it's just a case of watching out for them.In the summer you can nearly set your watch by them. We look forward to seeing you again in 2018. Anne and Graham.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Beautiful

Lovely, comfortable cottage in a wonderfully peaceful location. Anne and Graham the perfect hosts. Little touches like a cream tea ready and waiting for us, milk and teabags and basics like loo rolls just shows the owners really care about their guests. As has already been mentioned watching the Badgers at night is delightful to see. Thank you Anne and Graham for making us feel so welcome. Hope to see you again next year. Dave & Brenda
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
So pleased that you enjoyed your holiday in Badgers Holt, it was lovely to meet you both and I hope we see you again next year. We try to think of all the basics to help our guests get settled with having to rush out for anything. We are always open to suggestions of basic items to include. Best Wishes, Anne and Graham
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Excellent comfortable welcome plate of scones friendly helpful owners absolutr pleasure to be here

Lots of attention to detail everything you could possibly want. Fortunate enough to see badgers every night. Rural setting just minutes from town. Very friendly owners so special for my Aunty to get a lovely card and Cornish fudge for her 90th birthday thanks for that thoughtfulness. Definitely on our list to go back to. One of the best places we have stayed in. Thanks so much for sharing your lovely corner of the world.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Many thanks for the lovely review Sal and pleased that you enjoyed watching the badgers every evening. It was a pleasure to meet you all and to wish June a happy 90th. Look forward to seeing you when you are back in the UK. Safe journey back to New Zealand, Best wishes, Anne and Graham.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful holiday

What a lovely week we had at this superb bungalow. Beautifully clean, well maintained and furnished to a very high standard. Location perfect for beaches, countryside and scenic drives. This was our second visit and we shall be returning again soon.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
It was a joy to see you both again and thank you once again for leaving Badgers Holt so spotless. We look forward to seeing you again. Anne
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Fantastic property in a great location

Badger's Holt is one of the nicest places we have ever stopped in. The property is immaculate it's clean, tidy and well equipped. Anne and Graham are great hosts, they are around but not intrusive like some owners we have come across from time to time. The property has a lovely secluded garden which is a real sun trap, and the swingball kept us occupied!!! From a location point of view Badger's Holt is a perfect base to explore Cornwall, 20 minutes to Falmouth and St Ives and around 45 mins to Lands End/Lizard point. We will definitely be stopping here again next time we holiday in Cornwall.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
So pleased you all enjoyed your stay and thank you for leaving everything clean and tidy, makes our life a lot easier when we do the deep clean for changeover. We look forward to seeing you all again next time. Anne and Graham.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful

Hosts are lovely. Very inviting and the cottage is everything you could want in a holiday place. Had the most amazing time. The location is central to a lot. It's so peaceful. The wildlife is amazing.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
So pleased you all enjoyed your stay. It was lovely seeing the boys faces when they met the horses. Hope you have a great time in Tiverton tomorrow.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Just Perfect, property, Location, lovely Host´s

We had perfect holidays in Badgers Holt, the property very well equiped, clean and right in the middle of Cornwell, so all destination which we want to visit have been not more than 1 hour away. Anne and Graham have been very lovely and nice to us, we had every evening the chance to watch 1-3 Badgers they visited the property at 22:30 (+- 15min :-) ) We love to come back, Thank you very much indeed. Martin and Christine
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much Martin and Christine for choosing to stay at Badgers Holt and for such a lovely review. It was our pleasure to meet you both and we hope that you will make the long journey from Germany to Cornwall again soon. Also many thanks for leaving Badgers Holt absolutely spotless, we were amazed and had nothing to do before our next guests. Thank you and hope to see you again in 2017. Anne and Graham
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Peace & Quiet in the Cornish Countryside

We chose to stay at Badgers Holt because it is very near where our daughter lives but it is actually well placed for visiting the north and south coast. The bungalow is impressive set in lovely peaceful surroundings with the added attraction of the nightly visits of the badgers who feed on the lawn in front of the bungalow. Anne and Graham are very welcoming and have fitted out the bungalow to a high standard with all you could need. We were lucky with the weather and were able to take advantage of the footpaths in the area.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
We enjoyed meeting you both and are pleased that you enjoyed your stay in Badgers Holt. Thank you for leaving it so spotlessly clean. I do hope that we see you again when you come down to see your daughter and grandchild.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Absolute bliss!

we had the most amazing 2 weeks at this delightful cottage. Great location to explore all parts of Cornwall with ease. The owners, Anne & Graham are so warm and friendly - they are there on hand if needed but never in your way. The kids loved the beautiful back garden where we made the most of utilising the bbq and the swing ball that Anne provided. The cottage itself is immaculate and had everything we needed for our family of four. A treat to see the Badgers each evening - regular as clockwork! We would definitely like to return to this gem.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Many thanks for such a lovely review. We really enjoyed having you all here and the children's laughter while playing in the back garden put a smile on my face. We would love to welcome you back again and hope it is not long before you return.
Archival

10/10 Excellent

A restful setting and very kind hosts

This is a lovely property - just as described, it is peaceful and beautifully presented. Anne and Graham were wonderful hosts, always ready to give advice and to let us know when the badgers were around. The central position is excellent for those interested in visiting a range of different beaches, walking stretches of the coastal path or cycling on the many routes accessible from the front door. The cycle routes were ideal for exploring the amazing mining heritage of the Redruth area. Access to Falmouth, Truro and St. Ives was easy. We wish we could have stayed longer and explored more!
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10/10 Excellent

Excellent!

We had lived in Cornwall for 20 years and after 8 years away, we wanted to catch up with friends and get some much needed R&R. Badgers Holt is a perfect location for exploring West Cornwall, with easy access to the A30, Truro and Falmouth. The accommodation is modern and perfect, as are the facilities and the outdoor spaces, including the lovely private garden to the rear. Anne and Graham are the perfect hosts, that are there to please, without intruding; nothing is too much trouble. Five stars are well justified and nobody should be disappointed. Colin & Dot.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
Thank you so much for your lovely review. We really enjoyed meeting you and were pleased you enjoyed your holiday and went home much rested. We look forward to seeing you again on your next visit. Anne and Graham
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10/10 Excellent

Brilliant

This location is the very best for peace, relaxation and tranquility. You will be made very welcome by your wonderful host's Anne & Graham. We were treated to a lovely welcome with a Cornish Cream Tea. Anne & Graham will do anything to make your stay even more enjoyable. Then the added bonus of the wildlife with nightly visits from the badgers right outside your window. Centrally located to visit anywhere in Cornwall. Highly recommended.
Response from VrboOwner on 29 Mar, 2020
We are so pleased that you enjoyed your holiday. The peace and quiet is now punctuated by the cuckoos who arrived back on the 27th April, they sit in the trees calling to each other. Looking forward to your next visit and hope that once again you bring the good weather with you.
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