Located in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty in St Austell, Cornwall, Vine Cottage family-run B&B dates back to the 17th-century and is just 2.2 miles from the Eden Project and 3 miles from Par Beach. It offers a garden, terrace and shared lounge with TV along with free WiFi. The rooms come with tea and coffee making facilities and garden views. They also have an en suite bathroom with free toiletries, hairdryer and shower. Every morning, guests can enjoy breakfast in either the traditional cosy cottage dining room or in the bright and airy conservatory with garden and countryside views. The breakfast menu mostly consists of local, homegrown and homemade produce. Free parking is available on site. Guests can drive 5.6 miles to Fowey or 4.5 miles to Charlestown Harbour. The closest Railway Station is situated in Par, 1.8 mile away, and a pick up service is available. Vine Cottage can only accommodate smaller dogs. Please contact Vine Cottage before booking.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.6 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.8)

Want a great night's sleep? This property was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast info

Full English/Irish

Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 double beds
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Property practices

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Guest reviews

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Staff
9.3
Facilities
8.7
Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.1
Value for money
8.6
Location
8.8
Free WiFi
8.1
High score for Penpillick
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Davey
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    My husband enjoyed the cooked breakfast. I took my own because of intolerance.
  • Mireia
    Spain Spain
    It was so easy to find, the rooms were very clean, cosy and comfortable also the conservatory, and the garden, everything was just perfect! They are also small/medium dog friendly which was perfect for our Cockapoo and next to the property it’s a...
  • H
    Harold
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The room was lovely and clean. The bed was really comfortable and fell asleep straight away.. The hosts were friendly and welcoming.

Quality rating

This property is rated 3 out of 5 as compared to other homes and apartments on our site. The rating is based on overall quality using factors such as review score, facilities, size, location and service.

Hosted by Paula

9.3
9.3
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Host review score
Paula
This cottage was originally built as three cottages and became one cottage about a hundred and fifty years ago . It has central heating but also log fires, which are lit in the colder months. The cottage is quite querky, and little steps up and down to each of the bedrooms and the original stair case going up to our bedrooms, the stairs are quite steep and so are not suitable to people with mobility problems . There is a lovely , friendly feel to the cottage and hopefully our guests pick up on that and feel quite relaxed here. The gardens are set out as a traditional cottage garden , with fruit and flowers and veg all growing together.There are seating areas all around the garden . The house looks out over stunning views of woods and countryside by day and on a clear night the stars and the night sky is amazing. The stairs are also almost 300 years old and so Vine Cottage cannot accommodate people with restricted mobility
We have been running Vine Cottage for 15yrs now and we still enjoy welcoming guests and meeting people. We have met some amazing people , some lovely children and some wonderful dogs . The garden is one of my joys and is always changing , its lovely to see guests walking around and enjoying what they see . It all starts in the car park and then the front garden and then the courtyard garden which can only be seen from the back rooms . We offer bed and breakfast or room only which is very popular but our guests can buy breakfast if they change their minds and enjoy the fab breakfasts we offer. Room only is great for working people who have an early start or want to get away early and it also makes the room a bit more cost effective. We believe in serving the best food available to our guests . Our sausages are from an award winning farm , that our guests can walk to , see the cattle and buy from their farm shop. We always serve lovely bread at breakfast , granary , white or seeded and it all comes from the great Cornish bakery Niles , in ST Austell. Our dairy is from Cornish dairy Rodda's along with the clotted cream and butter . The marmalades and jams are from Boddingtons of Mevagissy. Our eggs are from our own free range hens . We do our very best to not use single use plastics and we recycle as much as possible . Our milk is bought home in our own glass bottles. Our meat is in packaging that can be recycled . Our fruit is loose and our bread in paper . Unless our guests ask us we do not change bin bags every day but wait until the bin needs changing.
Vine Cottage is in Penpillick which is a spread out hamlet of a few cottages .Local to us is the small town of Fowey, with its history, pubs and restaurants, walks and fabulous individual shops is a must for visitors. The Luxulyan valley is on our doorstep and with its waterways, waterwheel and famous viaduct is a great place to walk and explore, on reaching the village , find places to eat before the walk home or take the car and benefit from the free parking. Ten mins from Vine Cottage is the old harbour village of Charlestown, great for the foodies and with its shops and shipwreck centre certainly somewhere not to be missed. All of Cornwall is waiting to be explored and we are perfectly placed here in Par to visit the east , west or the north coast . There is something for every age here , we have a fantastic bay with a water sports centre, the Cornish coastal path , inland walks , local pony trekking , golf and some of the best gardens in the country to visit . We have an Indian restaurant now , opened this year 2020 , on the Highway and everyone is saying the food is really good. Our guests can walk down in 15 mins or drive down as it has a large car park .
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Facilities of Vine Cottage
Great facilities! Review score, 8.7

Most popular facilities
  • Free parking
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Towels/sheets (extra fee)
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock
View
  • Garden view
  • View
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Activities
  • Golf course (within 3 km)
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kid meals
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Pet bowls
  • Pet basket
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Shared lounge/TV area
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Carbon monoxide detector
  • Hypoallergenic
  • Designated smoking area
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
Languages spoken
  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 16:00 to 21:00
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 08:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that all the bedrooms are upstairs and are only accessible by stairs only. There are also steps to reach the garden from the car park. As such, the property may not be suitable for guests with mobility issues.

Please note that small to medium size dogs may be accommodated at the property, subject to availability and upon request only. Please contact the property for permission and confirmation prior to booking.

Please inform Vine Cottage in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Vine Cottage

  • Check-in at Vine Cottage is from 16:00, and check-out is until 10:30.

  • Guests staying at Vine Cottage can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • À la carte

  • Vine Cottage offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 3 km)

  • Room options at Vine Cottage include:

    • Twin
    • Family
    • Double

  • Yes, Vine Cottage is popular with guests booking family stays.

  • The prices at Vine Cottage may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.

  • Vine Cottage is 450 yards from the centre of Penpillick. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.