Overview

Next to the lovely campsite in the holiday park, three self-catering holiday cottages are available for rent year-round. These cottages are decorated in unique styles and feature many traditional Cornish characteristics. They are all equipped with central heating to ensure comfort throughout the year. Additionally, the cottages are dog-friendly, making them ideal for pet owners.

Activities

The small family holiday park offers a children’s play park as its only facility. The park has a giant trampoline, swings, a sandpit, a climbing frame, and a ball game area with a goalpost.

Food

The Quarryman Inn is the closest pub, located 1.3 miles from the campsite. It can be reached by taking the bridle path and following the country lanes. It’s the only pub directly accessible by foot from the campsite.

If you are looking for other options close by, especially if you have children, The Pickwick Inn in St Issey is an excellent choice. They have a lovely beer garden with a playpark for the kids, and you can choose to dine in their pub or their Oliver restaurant, which has fantastic views across the Camel Estuary.

If you are looking for more food and drink options without driving or taking an expensive taxi, taking the bus into either Padstow or Wadebridge would be a great choice.

Accommodation

Farmhouse Cottage:

This charming holiday home is perfect for those seeking a self-catering stay. The cottage features two double and one twin bedroom, each with a washbasin. Additionally, there are two full bathrooms, one with a bath and the other with a walk-in shower.

The cottage has a fully equipped kitchen with a breakfast area. The kitchen has everything you need for a self-catering stay, including a washing machine, tumble dryer, and dishwasher. The cottage also boasts a classic appearance with its slate flooring.

The lounge and dining room exude traditional charm, featuring low-beamed ceilings and characteristic fireplaces. The lounge is furnished with two—and three-seater leather sofas and an additional bean bag, while the dining area offers a large table with six chairs. WiFi is available, and the lounge is equipped with a smart T.V., although you will need to sign in to your streaming accounts, such as Netflix, Prime, or Now T.V.

The lounge opens to a small rear porch overlooking the private enclosed garden, complete with a picnic bench. Dogs are welcome with prior arrangements but are limited to two. All bedrooms and bathrooms are on the first floor. At the front of the property is a communal sunny courtyard with a picnic bench and rotary line shared with the two other cottages.

The Lookout:

This charming self-catering holiday cottage is ideal for families. It features a unique design, with sleeping quarters on the ground floor.

The small porch area leads directly to the downstairs hallway, providing access to three bedrooms (one double, one twin, and one single), a shower room, and a separate toilet with a washbasin. Additionally, there is a small cupboard housing a washing machine under the stairs.

The lounge and kitchen are on the first floor, offering a bright, airy atmosphere with panoramic views. The lounge boasts a high vaulted ceiling and open beams, maintaining its traditional Cornish character. Furnishings include a two-seater and three-seater leather sofa and an extra chair.

The fully equipped kitchen provides everything necessary for a self-catering stay and has a dining table with bench-style seating. WiFi is available, and the lounge has a smart T.V. However, guests must sign in to their respective streaming accounts, such as Netflix, Prime, or Now T.V.

Love Cottage:

This charming self-catering holiday home is perfect for a couple or a family of four looking to explore the quieter side of Cornwall. To access the cottage, you’ll take external stone steps leading to the upstairs open-plan lounge, kitchen, and dining area. The property is full of Cornish charm, featuring a high vaulted beamed ceiling and Cornish stone walls that give it a unique character.

The lounge has a corner sofa bed suitable for children, WiFi, and a smart T.V. You must sign in to your streaming accounts to access content. The fully fitted kitchen has everything you need for a self-catering stay, and a small dining table can accommodate up to four people when required.

A spiral staircase leads down to the lower floor, where the double bedroom has a traditional beamed ceiling and an en-suite shower room.

Nearby

Trevone Bay is the nearest beach to The Laurels, situated 6.3 miles away, and you can reach within a 15-minute car ride. However, 12 other wonderful sandy beaches within a 10-mile radius of The Laurels exist, including the renowned ‘7 bays for seven days’. Harlyn Bay, Mother Ivy’s Bay, Booby’s Bay, Constantine Bay, Treyarnon Bay, and Porthcothan Bay are all within a driving distance of 6.7 to 8 miles.

The Laurels are 3 miles from the riverside market town of Wadebridge, which offers excellent dining and shopping options. Padstow, situated 6 miles away, gives Rick Stein’s famous seafood restaurants, a cookery school, and some fantastic surfing beaches. Polzeath, a 20-minute drive, is an excellent location for surfing. The world-renowned waves of Newquay are only 15 miles away.

Fans of the Doc Martin TV series can visit the fishing village of Port Isaac, which is 25 minutes away. You can see the Doc’s cottage and many other pretty ‘Portwenn’ locations here. Cornwall is full of exciting things to see and do, such as the legendary Tintagel Castle, which is only a 35-minute drive away. You can reach the fascinating biospheres of the Eden Project within half an hour and the fishing village of Boscastle within 35 minutes.

There are also many other enjoyable activities, such as cycling the Camel Trail, which can be accessed directly from the campsite if you have your bike. Alternatively, you can hire bikes from Wadebridge and cycle The Camel Trail, which is only 2.5 miles away.

You can also visit the Cornish Bird of Prey Centre, which is 4.5 miles away, or enjoy some family fun at the Giant Slip & Slide, located 4.8 miles away. Retallack Watersports Aqua Park is 5 miles away and offers a Total Wipeout-Style Aqua Park, Wake Park, FlowRider (Cornwall’s only year-round surfing wave), and S.U.P. Boarding. Wetsuit hire and buoyancy aids are available for activities where needed. However, you cannot bring your paddleboard to stand-up paddleboard sessions.

Camel Creek Family Adventure Park is 8 miles away and offers fantastic family rides, incredible animal encounters, and indoor play. Brand new for 2024, you can discover Merlin’s Magical Playground, The Hidden Garden Cafe, sink putts at Shipwreck Shores Adventure Golf, and much more! Finally, Springfields Fun Park & Pony Centre is a relaxed and traditional family-friendly fun park located 8 miles away with activities to keep the whole family entertained regardless of the weather.

Summary

The Laurels Holiday Park is a family-owned North Cornwall site with easy access to beaches and attractions. Two cottages are dog-friendly, and you can plan day trips to nearby charming towns.