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Cubert. Renovated 16th C. cottage Nr Crantock Holywell and Polly Joke beaches

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A white building with a blue gate, a chimney, and a sign reading 'ELMAR'.
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A stone-walled room with a wood-burning stove, a lantern, and a basket of firewood.
A wooden signpost with an arrow pointing to the coast path and Crantock.
A coastal harbor with boats docked, a sandy beach, and a town in the background.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Firepit available
    One of the few properties with a dedicated outdoor firepit.

Popular amenities

  • Dog-friendly
  • Toys
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Dryer
  • Internet

Explore the area

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Cubert
  • Place, Holywell Bay Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Crantock Beach
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Place, Perranporth Golf Club
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪24 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Newquay

Located in Newquay, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Lappa Valley Steam Railway and Trenance Cottages are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Fistral Beach and Cornwall National Landscape. Oasis Fun Pools and Newquay Zoo are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and surfing/body boarding nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and cycling.
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Cubert

What's nearby

  • Holywell Bay Beach - 5 min drive - 2.8 km
  • Crantock Beach - 5 min drive - 3.8 km
  • Perranporth Golf Club - 6 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Perranporth Beach - 9 min drive - 9.3 km
  • Newquay Zoo - 9 min drive - 9.3 km

Getting around

  • Quintrell Downs Station - 12 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Gorse Bakery - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Watering Hole - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Miss Millie's Fried Chicken - Newquay - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Summer House - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Bowgie Inn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cubert. Renovated 16th C. cottage Nr Crantock Holywell and Polly Joke beaches pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at Cubert. Renovated 16th C. cottage Nr Crantock Holywell and Polly Joke beaches?

As of 26 October 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Cubert. Renovated 16th C. cottage Nr Crantock Holywell and Polly Joke beaches on 10 November 2026 start from NZ$1,072, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Cubert. Renovated 16th C. cottage Nr Crantock Holywell and Polly Joke beaches?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Cubert. Renovated 16th C. cottage Nr Crantock Holywell and Polly Joke beaches?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Cubert. Renovated 16th C. cottage Nr Crantock Holywell and Polly Joke beaches?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cubert. Renovated 16th C. cottage Nr Crantock Holywell and Polly Joke beaches located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Holywell Bay Beach, Crantock Beach and South West Coast Path Section 17 Trailhead. Perranporth Golf Club and Porth Joke are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 37 out of 45 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 45 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 45 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 45 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 45 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Charming cottage in a charming village. We thoroughly enjoyed every thing about our stay here!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 27 October 2025
Thanks very much for visiting Elmar from the other side of the pond! You are most welcome back at anytime. Steve
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great character cottage

Excellent place to stay; old cottage with modern amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

perfect holiday home

We spent a wonderful week in Cubert. Very lucky with weather, but the house was full of character, had a beautiful hidden away garden and was veery close to beautiful beaches.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great place to stay!

We had a wonderful time! Perfect cottage for our small family (2 adults, 2 kids). Nice garden! We will be back!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely Cottage

Comfortable accommodation well presented and clean. The welcome manual gives all the information needed to enjoy your stay both at the property and the local area. We had a relaxing and enjoyable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2022
Thankyou so much for your kind words. I am so glad you enjoyed your stay at the cottage and the nearby spectacular walks. You are welcome back at any time.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We stayed in March and used the fire stove in living room. \Nice that it was laid already.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Complete comfort in a great location.

The property is clearly loved by the owners. Everything one needs is provided and of good quality. Elmar is truly a home away from home. We plan to return for a longer stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Perfect Week

We enjoyed our stay and felt warmly welcome in the Elmar cottageAlthough the weather included Heavy Rains, we would like to come back again. It’s a perfect place to explore Cornwall.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Great Character Cottage

Beautifully decorated, cosy and comfortable and only a mile to lovely Holywell Bay which is one of the best dog friendly beaches in Cornwall in our opinion. Shop, bakery/deli and fish and chip shop close by. Loads of great coastal walks nearby and so many lovely beaches, pubs and places of interest to visit. Particularly like all the old mine engine houses dotted around and the local history about mining, fishing. Will definitely be returning.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
travel down was good, I arrived in time to visit crantock beach. could not find a path off the road which is challenging with a dog and cars but we managed. took a cliff hike to porth joke beach, just in time for storm Dave. wet and windy first evening. the property is cosy and warm, located in the middle of a small village. did not have time to explore the village much. found the village store friendly and most places accommodated me with dog. would come back to explore again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Lovely cottage in a thriving community

Well equipped clean cottage. The steps into the bathroom however should be clearly marked as very difficult to see and could be potentially dangerous. Define with different coloured tiling? Good location close to the coast and situated in a village that has good amenities.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Brilliant there you go says it all.

Nice cottage plenty to do around the area, the beach is only 20 mins away by foot Polly Joke beach that is Hollywell Bay is even closer. Plenty of places to eat or cook yourself in the cottage. Cottage well furnished plenty of plates cups etc washing machine a real bonus iv stopped in Holiday cottages in West Pentire a few miles away and they had no washing machine. The garden is nice and i dried my clothes out there. What more can i say iv been coming to Cubert and West Pentire for 15 years i love the place.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2016
Response from VrboOwner on 6 March 2020
Great to have you at Elmar. You are most welcome back at any time
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

As Lovely as Ever

Me with my 2 adult children plus dog. The cottage is perfect for us: Cubert is an adorable village and close to so much all within a walkable distance: a local shop, great chippy, Crantock and West Pentire only a short drive away with Polly Joke beach. Facilities at Elmar are all there, always clean, with a good size kitchen and bathroom. Central heating, fab log fire and cozy lounge for nights in. Lack of Wi-Fi may put younger families off but being able to switch off isn't a bad thing sometimes. We'll be back very soon, again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 6 November 2021
Thanks for your thoughts Belinda. Just to confirm that WiFi has now been installed. We look forward to seeing you again soon.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Elmar is a delightful, cute and very cosy cottage. The kitchen and living room are well equipped and the beds were really comfortable. We enjoyed sampling the shops and pub in Cubert and also the walk to the local beaches. An ideal place to stay for a north Cornwall holiday.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

calm&cosy

Ein absoluter Wohlfühlort für alle, die es ruhiger mögen. Sehr gut ausgestattetes Cottage, stilvoll eingerichtet mit Garten. Perfekt für uns als dreiköpfige Famile, wir wären gerne länger geblieben. Unkomplizierte Kommunikation mit dem Gastgeber, kontaktloser check-in.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Uriges Cottage

Es ist ein ganz phantastisches Cottage, klein aber fein! Alles da was man braucht, mit viel Liebe zum Detail eingerichtet. Kontakt zum Vermieter war immer nett. Die Lage ist auch sehr schön, der nächste Strand ist zu Fuß in etwa 30 min erreichbar. Allein der Weg dorthin ist schon traumhaft! Unser kleiner Hund war auch willkommen und hat sich sehr wohl gefühlt! Wir kommen gerne wieder ☺️
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Lovely cottage

The experience was great. Close to beaches and dog walks etc. local coop nearby and bakery also. Thank you!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Jubilee staycation

This was our second visit to Elmar and we loved it even more the second time. The kids loved having wifi and we enjoyed all the cottages comforts. Cubert is a fab place to stay and was particularly gorgeously decorated for the jubilee. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Elmar

A very comfortable and clean cottage with wonderful Coastal Path nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Comfy Elmar

Beautifully renovated cottage. In the quiet village of Cubert. Location perfect for all the fantastic beaches nearby.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Family holiday

This is a great place to stay. Lots of great beaches nearby.....you just have to get up early to get a parking space (in school holidays). Cottage was comfortable and had everything we needed.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful

We had a lovely stay, the property is well equipped, beds are comfy, and especially recommend walking to the pub ‘smugglers den’ lovely walk across the fields and very good food. Great for dog walks, Would definitely return. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

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

Beautiful cottage in a great location

The cottage is beautiful and very well equipped. It’s in a lovely village with local pubs and small shops within walking distance. The beaches and walks around the area are great and plentiful. The garden is lovely although not directly outside the property. Parking is shared with the cottage next door so good communication is required with your neighbours but we didn’t have any problems. I would definitely return and recommend.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Lovely Week

Just back from a lovely week staying at Elmar. Beautiful cottage just need to take your own hairdryer and toilet roll
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2020
Verified review

6/10 Okay

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

A wild few days

Loved the inside of the cottage, beautifully renovated !!!!!... Super location, near to beautiful dog friendly beaches and great to have a dog exercise village field opposite the cottage and an enclosed garden. Our only real problem (not the owner's fault) was when we arrived the boiler was not working so we had no heat or hot water. It took three engineers on three different days to sort the problem. We were able to light the wood burner for heat in the evening but not hot water. Owner very helpful and has given us a partial refund immediately. The steps up (and crucially down) from back door into kitchen are quite steep and when wet slippery. The dog had a crashing fall and so did one of the engineers who came to fix the boiler. Good village shop. Other amenities closed but as Februarly not surprising.
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