The Old Vicarage Retreat

4.9★

2 Guests
1 Bedroom
1 Bathroom
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor accommodation
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing

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Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

55 Customer Review(s)

Carol
September 2024

“Immaculate and well equipped holiday property - one of the best we have stayed in.”

We were warm and comfortable at all times and centrally located for lots of places to see and things to do. Thank you

We were warm and comfortable at all times and centrally located for lots of places to see and things to do. Thank you

- Carol, September 2024

Hi Carol Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Ken September 2024

“We had a really good week, and the Old Vicarage Retreat was a perfect base for visiting a number of local attractions and beauty spots.”

For those who like walking, as we do, you are spoilt for choice.

- Ken, September 2024

Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards... Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Neil September 2024

“We had a lovely week at the vicarage retreat .”

We were well informed on directions before we went The bed was comfortable , whole place spotless , Lovely & quite , great base for visiting places near by . Our Hosts were available if needed but left us to enjoy our stay . There is an adjoining door to the property , but it's closed off which we did not know till we went .,but was not a problem .would highly recommend a stay here . Loved it !

- Neil, September 2024

Hi Neil Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Chris August 2024

“Andy and Wendy were superb hosts and The Old Vicarage Retreat was just as described.”

We had a fantastic weeek - loads of useful information made available by our hosts. Would definitely recommend.

- Chris, August 2024

Hi Chris Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Sophie July 2024

“By far the best property me and my Partner have stayed in!”

The hosts were so welcoming and friendly. The property had everything we needed and more! It was like a home away from home. We liked it that much we stayed another night. We hope to see you both next year.

- Sophie, July 2024

Hi Sophie Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. It was a pleasure to meet you both and we are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards & best wishes... Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Deborah July 2024

“The Retreat was lovely and the kitchen very well equipped with plenty of storage space and crockery etc.”

An airfryer would make a welcome addition to the variety of cooking appliances if anything was to be added. The seating was comfortable and various and the outdoor seating a great suntrap although the traffic noise was a surprise. The wash basin was slow to drain and the shower a little under power but Cornwall tends to have water issues and no doubt the private system affected this. Overall an excellent stay, a good base to explore the area and the hosts were friendly and helpful.

- Deborah, July 2024

Hi Deborah Thank you for the review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Just to clarify, we are on a private water system and our water supply isn't always the most powerful, however the shower is a standard electric shower and works as you would expect. I'm suprised you had an issue with road noise, as we are in a small village with minimal traffic. We do occasionally get the odd car or motorbike that is louder than normal and the odd tractor, but it has never been an issue. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Jane July 2024

“A very enjoyable stay.”

The property was spotless. Hosts very friendly and knowledgeable of the area. Even though the property was attached to the hosts house there was no intrusion. Can't fault it.

- Jane, July 2024

Hi Jane Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner
David June 2024

“We loved our stay at the old vickarage, it was very clean and comfortable, everything you needed was there, Andy was very helpful, the village was quaint, we would book again.”

- David, June 2024

Hi David Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards... Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Rory June 2024

“Fantastic property in an excellent location.”

Pub shop and train station all within 5 min walk

- Rory, June 2024

Hi Rory Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards... Andy & Wendy Property Owner
David May 2024

“The old vicarage retreat Luxulyan.”

The place was amazing ,the facilities were very good and the room was spotless.it was very central to all of the coast and very easy to find.I would recommend staying here to anybody.we had a great time.Dave and Angela.May 2024.

- David, May 2024

Hi David Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards... Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Christine May 2024

“Would recommend without hesitation we really enjoyed our stay and would return if in the area.”

- Christine, May 2024

Hi Christine Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards... Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Steve April 2024

“The Old Vicarage Retreat was even better than described.”

There was nothing you could want for - the property was immaculate. It was very comfortable and had everything you could possibly need. Five Stars from us !!!

- Steve, April 2024

Hi Steve Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards... Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Eileen April 2024

“Excellent accommodation, our hosts were extremely friendly but not intrusive.”

Lovely area of Cornwall which was new to us. We would definitely return and recommend to friends and family.

- Eileen, April 2024

Hi Eileen Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. May we also express our gratitude for leaving the property in such a clean and tidy condition. It is very much appreciated and helps is greatly when preparing the property for the next guests. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Karen March 2024

“Lovely property, had everything we needed.”

Beautiful surroundings in a friendly village.

- Karen, March 2024

Hi Karen Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Lesley March 2024

“The accommodation is beautiful, spacious and very comfortable in a peaceful location.”

Having the friendly, well stocked, village shop with post office so close by was a positive. A good location for visiting many places especially the Eden Project. Only negative was that there was very little washing up liquid left, (we didn’t use the dishwasher) and only one toilet roll left for a week’s stay.

- Lesley, March 2024

Hi Lesley Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Apologies for the lack of washing up liquid - this was an oversight on our part. With regard to toilet rolls, as the accommodation is self-catering, we do only provide one as a complimentary item. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Tracy October 2023

“A beautiful retreat in a peaceful location with excellent accommodation at a very high standard.”

No negatives other than a noisy owl outside at night !! An amazing week weather wise with so much to do locally with walks on the doorstep. We will be back !

- Tracy, October 2023

Hi Tracy Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. May we also thank you for leaving the retreat in such a clean and tidy condition. It really makes a huge difference to us, especially when we need to prepare it for the next guests in a short space of time. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Valerie September 2023

“Good retreat in a peaceful setting.”

Bags of room for two and well equipped. The bedding was a disappointment as not of the standard expected. Crisp cotton sheets and duvet cover would have gained 5 stars. No contact at all with the owners which seemed a bit unfriendly.

- Valerie, September 2023

Hi Valerie Thank you for the review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Apologies if the bedding was not to your liking. We do use quality bedding and in all honesty, this is the first time in 3 years that anyone has commented negatively. We do normally speak with all guests at some point during their stay, not least to ensure everthing is OK. Normally we try and catch guests when leaving or returning to the property, but we kept missing you. Also we do not like to unnecessarily disturb guests when they are inside the property, so as not to intrude. To say we seemed a bit unfriendly is rather unfair. We live next door, so equally there was nothing to stop you coming to say hello as other guests have! As a side note, the property is supposed to be left as you found it (clean & tidy). It was dissapointing for us to find the property rather unclean after you departed. Whilst we don't expect it to be spotless, we also don't expect to find the kitchen bin left full of rubbish and food waste, the cooker hob covered in grease and detruius all over the floors. Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner
David September 2023

“What a fabulous cottage.”

Spotlessly cleaned well cared for with a beautiful well stocked kitchen. Lovely location for many attractions in the area. Can't recommend highly enough.

- David, September 2023

Hi David Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards & best wishes... Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Martyn August 2023

“Really enjoyed our stay.”

Cottage was great. Shower could have been more powerful met wendy and andy lovely hosts.

- Martyn, August 2023

Hi Martyn Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards... Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Kevin July 2023

“Lovely place spotlessly clean had everything you could wish for.”

- Kevin, July 2023

Hi Kevin Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards... Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Paul July 2023

“Fantastic place, really was a retreat.”

Easy to get to anywhere we wanted to go. Old Vicarage retreat was immaculate, and very peaceful. Absolute gem of a place. Enjoyed a fantastic weeks stay.

- Paul, July 2023

Hi Paul Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards & best wishes... Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Penny June 2023

“Absolutely Fabulous!”

! Our first word when we walked through the door - Wow!! Everything you could possibly need and more, everything had been thought of. The owners were on hand if needed but kept a distance. Spotlessly clean. Comfortable bed. Perfectly placed for travelling to the usual haunts Looe, Newquay, Fowey, Padstow etc all around 20 miles. We did take our own reclining chairs and we were glad of them. The beautiful weather was an added bonus.

- Penny, June 2023

Hi Penny Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards & best wishes... Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Sheila June 2023

“Grab rail on front door would be useful ,steep step Grab rail in shower would ...”

Grab rail on front door would be useful ,steep step Grab rail in shower would be useful Curtains or blinds on lounge large window/ door Quite uncomfortable when sun is setting, and made the lounge very warm

- Sheila, June 2023

Hi Sheila Thank you for the review - it is very much appreciated. To clarify, the 'steep step' is 20cm in height from ground level (not much more than a normal staircase riser). In the lounge area, there are 2 sofas and 2 chairs (which can be repositioned) providing ample seating positions in the evenings. Unfortunately, weather conditions and temperature are out of our control, but the 2 large patio doors can be opened in the lounge area, should it be uncomfortably warm. Kind regards & best wishes... Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Sharon May 2023

“We enjoyed the space and facilities and suggestions offered by the owners.”

Everything was very clean and modern. The bed was very comfortable and the shower great. The outdoor space was relaxing with our own little table. It would have been nice to have a couple of teabags to welcome us in the empty teapot along with the biscuits that were available.having arrived on a Saturday and no time to go grocery shopping.. I would suggest the future guests be told to open the first gate to avoid confusion and going down a very rough road.

- Sharon, May 2023

Hi Sharon Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Apologies for the missing tea bags. We do normally top-up the container with tea, coffee and sugar sachets, so guests can have a drink upon arrival, but we must have forgotten to do so on this occasion. With regards to property directions, these are provided as part of the booking information and it clearly states that we are the first gate on the left after entering the driveway from the road. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Peter May 2023

“Wonderful cottage equipped with everything you could need.”

Very quiet, with a beautiful garden. The only thing I could say is that it is rural, a lot of narrow single drive lanes with few passing places for approx. five miles before you reach a main road, so remember to steer clear of school times and busy times. Other than that it’s amazing.

- Peter, May 2023

Hi Peter Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Just to clarify, there is a 'main' road in and out of the village, which (for the most part) is wide enough for 2 cars to pass and leads you onto a main road within 2 miles (at the Eden Project). Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Lesley December 2022

“Absolutely fabulous week would be good for shower-to be more powerful”

- Lesley, December 2022

Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Andrew October 2022

“Delightful quiet retreat in pleasant setting.”

High quality accommodation, well presented by friendly owners. Useful village pub and shop nearby.

- Andrew, October 2022

Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner
M October 2022

“We had a great holiday.”

The cottage was lovely, exceptionally clean and beautifully furnished. The owners were friendly and helpful without being intrusive. Good base for seeing area and nice village location with handy shop and great pub within walking distance. Would highly recommend.

- M, October 2022

Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future. Kind regards... Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Kay October 2022

“Ideal location for touring both North & South coasts.”

Very quite location with only a 5 minute work to the friendly pub.

- Kay, October 2022

Hi Kay Thank you for the review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Janette September 2022

“Beautiful cottage in a very quiet location,equipped to the highest standard.”

Andy and Wendy always about if you needed them but did not intrude into your holiday.Would definitely recommend The Old Vicarage Retreat and it’s owners .

- Janette, September 2022

Hi Janette Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner
John August 2022

“We had a great stay in The Old Vicarage.”

The kitchen/ lounge is beautiful . We chose not to cook , but everything was available if we had wanted to. Everything was clean and comfortable for our stay.

- John, August 2022
Lee August 2022

“Amazing hosts, amazing accommodation would recommend to anyone.”

- Lee, August 2022

Hi Lee Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Roger July 2022

“We chose the Old Vicarage Retreat as we wanted somewhere quiet, comfortable and relaxing, and we were not disappointed.”

Lovely immaculately clean accommodation which had all the amenities we could want and overlooked a large peaceful garden. The ideal place to come back to after a day out. Andy and Wendy were on hand if anything was needed, but they never intruded on our privacy. A lovely place to stay – we hope to go back.

- Roger, July 2022

Hi Roger Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future and best wishes to you both... Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Dawn July 2022

“This is a beautiful and well maintained cottage.”

You name it, it's there. From an egg timer to an array of books dvds and games to pass the time away even a cup of tea to welcome you. It is one of the best accommodations that we have stayed in over the years. The owners should be congratulated on how well thought out a property this is. We loved it, thank you for your hospitality.

- Dawn, July 2022

Hi Dawn Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated to receive such great feedback. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future and best wishes to you both... Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Lynne July 2022

“Beautiful property with everything we needed for a relaxing holiday.”

Great base to explore the area. Thank you :-)

- Lynne, July 2022

Hi Lynne Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Michael June 2022

“Wonderfully clean and comfortable accomodation.”

The kitchen is equipped with everything you need...not that we cooked much... The location is peaceful and quiet but made a perfect base for so many local attractions. The Eden Project is only a couple of miles away which was why we chose The Old Vicarage Retreat. Thank you Andy and Wendy.

- Michael, June 2022

Hi Michael Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Judith June 2022

“The property was spotlessly clean.”

Owners very friendly. Could not ask for a better cottage would highly recommend

- Judith, June 2022

Hi Colin Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Susan May 2022

“We had a wonderful time at the retreat.”

The best word to describe the accomodation is fantastic.Everything you need from kitchen appliances,relaxing sofas and comfortable bed is catered for.A huge thank to Andy and Wendy for being so kind and friendly.We would not hesitate to recommend and return.

- Susan, May 2022

Hi Susan Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you both again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Gloria May 2022

“It was everything we could have hoped for really good, very clean and the best holiday cottage we have had,comfortable with all the facilities we needed .”

- Gloria, May 2022

Thank you for the lovely review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. May we also say thank you for leaving the holiday retreat so clean and tidy - it is very much appreciated. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Linda April 2022

“Directions to the venue and information provided were really good.”

The kitchen was excellent with every piece of equipment you could need and all seemed new. However there were problems with drainage in the bathroom sink and the water pressure in shower was very poor. Some additional heating in the large kitchen living room would have been good as the evenings were very cool.

- Linda, April 2022

Thank you for your review of our holiday retreat. We are glad that you found the property well equipped, however you appear to have experienced some issues during your holiday, which is a shame, but we shall try to address them... The bathroom sink drainage issue was a minor blockage, caused by what appeared to be a concentrated toiletry product that had congealed in the sink plug hole. The same product was also in the shower tray waste and on the used bathroom towels. We have tested the shower, which does seem to be working normally for a standard electric shower, but we will continue to monitor it just in case. The kitchen/living area has 3 centrally heated radiators and a thermostat control in the kitchen area to adjust room temperature, with operating instructions in the welcome book. We don’t know if you adjusted the thermostat control to suit your needs, but perhaps this was the issue. Unfortunately, we were not aware of these issues during your stay, so we were not able to help or resolve them whilst you were here. Incidentally, we did briefly speak to you on day 3 of your holiday (to check everything was ok) and all was well. Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Tracy April 2022

“We were delighted to find this little gem it’s a great place for exploring all the area’s, it’s so comfortable with everything you could need to make an enjoyable stay, Andy and Wendy are super hosts.”

Would 100% recommend this place and maybe one day will even come back as we had the best week.

- Tracy, April 2022

Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Judith March 2022

“Fabulous cottage.”

Spotlessly clean. Friendly, helpful owners. In a lovely small village, very peaceful. Nice walks. The local pub is very friendly and serves good food. There is a small railway station in the village, about 35/40 minutes to Newquay. We spent a day at the lost gardens of Helligan, definitely recommend this. Also nice places to visit a short drive away. Would definitely recommend this cottage. Thanks for a great week.

- Judith, March 2022

Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Richard March 2022

“The property is extremely well maintained and a good base to explore Cornwall from.”

We would certainly recommend to friends and family.

- Richard, March 2022

Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Vicki March 2022

“A superb property.”

Extremely well appointed, every item imaginable available, from cooking utensils, to WiFi accessibility. The property was spotlessly clean, in addition there were more than adequate sanitising products provided, making it as covid safe as humanly possible. This is the first time we have used Sykes cottages, if this is typical of their standards, we will most definitely use the company again. This property is a great asset to their website.

- Vicki, March 2022

Thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Joyce November 2021

“Bedroom very relaxing colours and tasteful decor.”

Very clean, best place we have stayed.

- Joyce, November 2021

Apologies for the late reply and thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Sheila October 2021

“Highly recommend this first class cottage set in beautiful landscaped gardens with squirrels.”

Superb well stocked friendly village shop a short walk away. Andy & Wendy were welcoming hosts who did everything possible to make us comfortable during our stay. The well stocked kitchen is a cooks delight with an amazingly efficient stylish gas range. An amazingly generous choice of up to date books and films. A good base for touring Cornwall. The Eden Project a short drive away. We have stayed in many Cornish holiday cottages and this must be one of our most favourites! Thank you so much Andy & Wendy for sharing your beautiful cottage. We would be very happy to return.

- Sheila, October 2021

Apologies for the late reply and thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Wendy October 2021

“The property was above and beyond our expectations so so clean and every little item you needed was there.”

Cosy and warm,all the white goods you needed, a wonderful large fridge/freezer,comfortable settees and chairs...I could go on!!!!!! This is the first Sykes cottage we have rented I dont think it can be bettered . Above all Andy and Wendy made us feel so welcome.

- Wendy, October 2021

Apologies for the late reply and thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Peggy September 2021

“Absolutely fabulous place.”

Can’t find one fault at all. This is the best holiday home I have stayed and if I can guarantee my next holiday stay to be as good as this one. I will continue to choose another holiday let without a doubt. I really don’t think you can beat that.

- Peggy, September 2021

Apologies for the late reply and thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Antony July 2021

“It was like a home away from home, just without any stress.”

Great location for seeing Cornwall and has a nice walk from within the village if you want to escape the car. Local pub is friendly and the food was delicious.

- Antony, July 2021

Apologies for the late reply and thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Roy and Margaret July 2021

“The retreat was stunning and in a beautiful location within easy reach of so many lovely places.”

Our hosts Wendy and Andy were extremely friendly and kind and provided everything in the accommodation you could possibly need. Thank you both for a very relaxing break, just what we needed.

- Roy and Margaret, July 2021

Apologies for the late reply and thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Martin July 2021

“The Old Vicarage Retreat is an excellent property finished to a very high standard.”

The open plan living, dining, kitchen area is flooded with light from patio doors and windows giving a very bright and welcoming feel to the property. The property is spotlessly clean and the location is peaceful and relaxing, yet only minutes from many places of interest and superb beaches. Our hosts Andy and Wendy are lovely people and very friendly and welcoming. My wife and I had two superb weeks here and both agree that this is the best self catering cottage we have stayed in in the UK and would highly recommend it. Thanks Andy and Wendy, we hope to be back in the future. Martin and Liz.

- Martin, July 2021
Charles June 2021

“The facilities were excellent and the location was spot on for enjoying the peace of the country side and for visiting places such as Looe and Polperro.”

Our hosts,Andy and Wendy, were welcoming and lovely people,who made our stay memorable and the anti Covid measures they had installed could not be faulted. We had a superb stay and would recommend the The Old Vicarage Retreat as a place to stay.

- Charles, June 2021

Apologies for the late reply and thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner
Paul June 2021

“The Retreat is an idyllic property which is peaceful and quiet despite being adjacent to a Bed and Breakfast property.”

The standard of decor and facilities provided are second to none. The patio doors open out onto a patio which has a bistro table and chairs for guests use. It is flooded with light in the morning and a welcoming place to return to after days out. The owners are friendly and helpful without being intrusive. I cannot find any faults at all to comment on within the property. We loved it.

- Paul, June 2021
Louise June 2021

“The accommodation is very nice.”

It’s clean and tidy and had all the facilities that we needed. The owners were not particularly helpful or friendly but this did not affect our stay.

- Louise, June 2021
Alan May 2021

“Perfectly presented holiday home.”

Super clean and great location. The owners were kind and they have made every effort to ensure you have a wonderful stay!! Definitely 5 star accommodation!!

- Alan, May 2021

Apologies for the late reply and thank you for the lovely review - it is very much appreciated. We are glad you enjoyed your stay at The Old Vicarage Retreat and your visit to Cornwall. Hope to see you again in the future... Kind regards Andy & Wendy Property Owner

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Summary

Single-storey
One king-size bedroom with Smart TV
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining and sitting area
Gas central heating
Range cooker and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, wine cooler, dishwasher, washing machine
TV with amazon fire stick, Blu-Ray player and stereo and WiFi
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Off-road parking for one car
Gravelled patio with furniture and lawned garden
Sorry, no pets, no smoking
No one under the age of 18
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.2 miles
Beach 5 miles
Note: Property is for sole use of booked guests only
PLEASE NOTE: This property does not permit charging of electric vehicles on the premises - if this is a facility you require you would need to seek out local conveniences that offer this service
Please Note: Owner only accepts 7 night stays starting on Saturdays

The property

The Old Vicarage Retreat is located in the quaint village of Luxulyan in the heart of Cornwall and provides an ideal base for exploring the vast Cornish peninsula.

Although set in a peaceful village, the A30 is within easy reach and the location provides an ideal base, with many places of interest only a few minutes’ drive away.

This idyllic retreat offers a wonderful escape for couples eager to explore an area steeped in history, with beautiful surroundings, including the Luxulyan Valley (a World Heritage Site) and close to the south coast.

Following an afternoon’s ramble, pop off your walking boots and relax within the open plan living space, complete with plush seating from which you can relax and unwind into the evening.

The contemporary kitchen houses all you could need and the large range cooker is sure to inspire some home cooking.

On warm and pleasant days, why not bring the outside in by taking advantage of the large patio doors and perhaps enjoy a relaxing evening meal on the patio, whilst planning your next adventure.

Discover the plush bedroom as you retire for the evening, settling into the welcoming king-sized bed and maybe watch a show from the large wall-mounted Smart TV.

A new morning and the inviting en-suite with walk-in shower will set you on the right foot for another day of exploring.

Luxulyan is a small village, yet it does offer a small local shop, post office and village pub.

The shop and post office are a minute’s walk away, The Kings Arms 5 minutes’ walk away and renowned for its friendly atmosphere and selection of local ales.

With the Luxulyan Valley, Eden Project, Wheal Martyn China Clay Museum, Charlestown (famous for the filming of Poldark), Fowey and The Lost Gardens of Heligan all close by, and the magnificent South and North coasts of Cornwall to explore - this really is the ideal base for a very special holiday.

Get to know your surroundings even more by venturing along the Saints’ Way that runs from Fowey on the South coast, through the Luxulyan Valley and onto Padstow on the North Coast, or perhaps Bodmin Moor, opening up miles of wild landscapes across rugged terrain, or maybe head to Helman Tor, home to a patchwork of wildlife rich habitats across more than 500 acres - it’s a real hidden gem. Note: Property is for sole use of booked guests only

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

LUXULYAN

St Austell 4.6 miles; Bodmin 7.8 miles; St Columb Major 10.6 miles; Luxulyan Valley 1 mile; Eden Project 2 miles; Charlestown 5 miles; Lanhydrock 7 miles; Fowey 8 miles; Mevagissey 11 miles; Padstow 21 miles; St Ives 45 miles.

Resting four miles northeast of St Austell lies the small village of Luxulyan. The village is best known for the Luxulyan Valley, a beautiful wooded valley in which runs the river Par. It was designated as part of the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site in 2006 and is now owned by a local charity, helping to keep it beautiful. The village offers a small shop and post office, a local pub (The Kings Arms) and a granite church. There is also a village train station on the Atlantic Coast Line, running passenger trains between Newquay and Par. From Par, trains are available Northbound to Lostwithiel, Looe and Plymouth, or Southbound to Truro, Falmouth, St Ives and Penzance.

PLEASE NOTE: This property does not permit charging of electric vehicles on the premises - if this is a facility you require you would need to seek out local conveniences that offer this service.

This property offers the following short breaks:

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Reviews & Ratings

“Immaculate and well equipped holiday property - one of the best we have stayed in.”

“We had a really good week, and the Old Vicarage Retreat was a perfect base for visiting a number of local attractions and beauty spots.”

“We had a lovely week at the vicarage retreat .”

“Andy and Wendy were superb hosts and The Old Vicarage Retreat was just as described.”

“By far the best property me and my Partner have stayed in!”

“The Retreat was lovely and the kitchen very well equipped with plenty of storage space and crockery etc.”

“A very enjoyable stay.”

“We loved our stay at the old vickarage, it was very clean and comfortable, everything you needed was there, Andy was very helpful, the village was quaint, we would book again.”

“Fantastic property in an excellent location.”