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About this property

Comfortable Accommodation: The Old Engine House in Bodmin offers a 3-star holiday home with one bedroom and one bathroom. Guests enjoy a fully equipped kitchen, washing machine, and free WiFi. Outdoor Spaces: A spacious garden provides a relaxing environment, complemented by a cosy fireplace. The property includes a seating area and dining space, ideal for outdoor activities. Convenient Amenities: The holiday home features a refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, and TV. Additional amenities include a washing machine, wardrobe, and stovetop, ensuring a comfortable stay. Local Attractions: Located 24 km from Newquay Cornwall Airport, the property is near Restormel Castle (9 km), Eden Project (14 km), and Tintagel Castle (33 km). Guests can enjoy golfing and explore nearby attractions.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Private parking available on-site


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1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Valeta
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A comfortable cottage with a fascinating history. We particularly liked the tranquil location.
  • Scott
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely, out of the way, typical Cornish stone cottage, but with the added extra of it's industrial heritage. Lovely garden for us and the dog to enjoy, and the local birds gave an amazing dawn chorus.
  • Kay
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Great location, lovely setting, great sense of history. Peaceful. Friendly host and dog.
  • Karen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Countryside/ views, location, host, accepts dogs, great set up for dogs
  • Davyg59
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We loved the location. Out of the way, rural setting. The accommodation was just right for two people and, although Booking.com says one dog welcome, two well behaved spaniels were allowed! (Sykes website allows for 2 dogs). The host and his dog...
  • Carol
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    the cottage was super quaint aand clean and tidy it was picturesque like a postcard it was clean and tidy it was a home from home it had all you want and it was so quiet
  • Chris
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very secluded and quiet. Good location to get to the north and south coast. The ideal place to return to after a long day and relax.
  • Diane
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This property is in an excellent location to get to many places around the area and it is very quiet around the place. Robin, the host had kindly left milk, coffee, tea and sugar and there was a vase of beautiful fresh flowers. He was around if...
  • Jennifer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Robyn was lovely and showed us around the property, the property its self was cutesy old cottage, lovely wood burner kept us warm in the living room. Kitchen had every thing you need. The stars were so clear in the nice as well!
  • Marcel
    Netherlands Netherlands
    De locatie is rustig gelegen met een grote tuin waar het 's ochtends prima ontbijten is. Het huisje is gezellig en knus en voorzien van een wasmachine, magnetron, kookstel en oven en snel internet. Het is onderdeel van een voormalige Engine...

Managed by Sykes Holiday Cottages

Company review score: 9Based on 92,130 reviews from 20851 properties
20851 managed properties

Company information

Sykes Holiday Cottages is an independent holiday cottage rental agency, with the finest selection of holidays across the UK and Ireland. Whether it’s a family-friendly holiday, a pet-friendly holiday or an activity and adventure-filled holiday, find your ideal UK break with Sykes Holiday Cottages. Our sister brands include Abersoch Quality Homes, Best of Suffolk, Carbis Bay Holidays, Character Cottages, Coast and Country Cottages, Coast and Country Holidays, Cornish Cottage Holidays, Dream Cottages, Heart of the Lakes, Helpful Holidays, Hideaways, Hogans Irish Cottages, John Bray, Lakes Cottage Holidays, Lake District Lodge Holidays, Lakelovers, Manor Cottages, Menai Holidays, Northumbria Coast & Country, Welsh Coast and Country Holidays and Yorkshire Coastal Cottages, and our family extends as far as Bachcare in New Zealand.

Property information

The Old Engine House is a peaceful cottage perfectly placed for exploring Bodmin Moor. The cottage has one bedroom and a shower room and sleeps two people. On the ground floor there is a kitchen, sitting room and a dining room. Outside, a simple garden with decking, table and chairs plus parking for two cars. In the heart of Cornwall’s mining heritage, The Old Engine House is ideal for couples who enjoy walking, cycling and exploring the local area. Note: This property does not accept Dogs are not allowed upstairs in this property.

Neighbourhood information

Bodmin, the one-time County Town of Cornwall with its narrow streets, shops and pubs, is perfectly placed for exploring all that this fabulous holiday area has to offer.

Language spoken

English

Property surroundings

House rules

The Old Engine House takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 10:00
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 are not allowed.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

One well behaved dog welcome

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please note that the full amount of the reservation is due before arrival. Sykes Cottages will send a confirmation with detailed payment information. After full payment is taken, the property's details, including the address and where to collect keys, will be emailed to you.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.