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Stunning uninterrupted moorland views over lake and Rough Tor

Cottage in Camelford with kitchen and patio

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View from conservatory at Mabel's Cottage
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Exterior detail
Terrace/patio
Exterior

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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  • Place, North Cornwall Museum
  • Place, Bowood Park Golf Course
  • Place, Davidstow Moor RAF Memorial Museum
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Stunning uninterrupted moorland views over lake and Rough Tor

Mabel's Cottage offers a delightful rural retreat located on the edge of the moors and yet is only a few miles from the beautiful North Cornish coastline. The well known Port Isaac, Tintagel and Boscastle are all close by, along with the beautiful beach at Trebarwith Strand, and wonderful walks such as the Camel trail and St Necten's Glen to name but a few!
Climb the Tor, meet the local sheep, cows, chickens and ponies, listen to the birdsong. We have swallows nesting in the summer and the famous starling murmurations fly overhead twice a day from mid October until early spring. A real sight to behold.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:30 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Camelford

Located in Camelford, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and St Nectan's Glen, while North Cornwall Museum and Cornwall at War Museum are cultural highlights. Pengenna Pasties and Cornish Coast Day Adventures are also worth visiting. Sailing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and cycling nearby.
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What's nearby

  • North Cornwall Museum - 8 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Bowood Park Golf Course - 9 min drive - 5.8 km
  • Davidstow Moor RAF Memorial Museum - 11 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Cornwall at War Museum - 11 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Port Isaac Beach - 20 min drive - 19.4 km

Getting around

  • Bugle Station - 30 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 41 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Jamaica Inn - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪King Arthur's Arms - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Blisland Inn - ‬19 min drive
  • ‪Pengenna Pasties - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪The Cornish Bakery - ‬18 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning uninterrupted moorland views over lake and Rough Tor pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Stunning uninterrupted moorland views over lake and Rough Tor?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Stunning uninterrupted moorland views over lake and Rough Tor?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning uninterrupted moorland views over lake and Rough Tor?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM.

Where is Stunning uninterrupted moorland views over lake and Rough Tor located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 0.5 mi (0.9 km) from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within 3 miles (5 km) of North Cornwall Museum and Bowood Park Golf Course. Cornwall at War Museum and Davidstow Moor RAF Memorial Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy
Rating 10 - Excellent. 150 out of 155 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 155 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 155 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 155 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 155 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Karen L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely gorgeous, although the weather was terrible it was lovely being able to sit in the conservato
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin R.

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

Great stay

Its a great property, very peaceful.Very clean
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen M.

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

Brilliant Stay

Wonderful property with excellent views. Communication very good and our hosts went above and beyond to help us - which was very much appreciated!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anna P.

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

Cosy and beautifully equipped

Peaceful, cosy and has everything you need for a short escape from the world!
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elisabetta G.

Beautiful place, people, all was perfect!

John and Wendy are very nice and friendly. The cottage is perfect and beautiful, clean and welcoming. There are peace, the sound of the birds and the view of the lake. I recommend the Mabel's Cottage!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2018

10/10 Excellent

BRIAN C.

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

New Year break

Well equipped cottage with great views over lake and surrounding area. The hosts were very helpful and the cream tea provided was excellent.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Martin P.

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

Delightful cottage

Mabel’s cottage is wonderful inside and out, with beautiful views over the Rough Tor. Mabel’s cottage is an ideal place if you are looking for a peaceful place to stay away from every day hustle and bustle. Wendy and John are great host’s and very friendly. The cream tea on arrival was great and so needed after a long drive.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Linda S.

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

Beautiful cottage

Wendy and John made us very welcome. The cottage was spotlessly clean and there was everything we needed and more. We enjoyed the conservatory and the view across the lake also sitting on the viewpoint in the garden watching the swallows and the rabbits. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the scones, jam and clotted cream were very enjoyable. We would not hesitate to recommend Wendy and John’s cottage.
Stayed 8 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Neil S.

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

Chilled and relaxed...

Lovely break for a few days. Awesome sheep! Many, many thanks to Wendy and John for a warm welcome and letting us use such a wonderful cottage. Spotless, warm and a beautiful view from the conservatory. Nothing to fault.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sigrid B.

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

Dream location, holiday apartment with winter garden

The holiday apartment is beautifully located - but a little out of the way. You definitely need a car. The cottage is tastefully and fully equipped. Everything you need is there and it was very clean. Wendy welcomed us with homemade scones and flowers we picked ourselves. John and Wendy let you use their beautiful garden for the duration of your stay, including the terrace with a view of the lake. The winter garden is a beautiful additional room. Wendy and John are extremely friendly and accommodating. I will definitely go there again because I really liked the area. I discovered a new "place to be" for myself there. Sigrid, 57 years old from Germany
Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra B.

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Absolutly romantic

A very special place to be in Cornwall. We loved the tasteful furnished cottage and most of all the Wintergarden. Nothing than view is between you and the Bodminmoor. No house, no men - only the cattle, the Rough Tor and the lake, smoking in the morningmist. To sit in the cosy Wintergarden, reading "Jamaika Inn" wrote by Daphne Du Maurier, wich is playing in the Bodmin Moor and on Rough Tor was wonderful. Walking in the Evenings and mornings in the Moor around we enjoyed so much. Great Thanks to our very kind hosts, that we could experience that. Sandra and Anna Blume
Stayed 11 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter S., Colorado Springs. CO

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

Superb Location, Perfect Little Private Cottage, Wonderful Host

Imagine a beautiful Cornwall farm cottage set above an uninterrupted view of a quiet picturesque lake, all to yourself! That's Pennhalow Barn. What more could we have asked for? Simply nothing. But we also got a great little private cottage, with an attractive bedroom, a fully equipped kitchen, and an amazing sunroom overlooking the lake. Sunroom even has its own telescope to view the stars on cloudess nights. Did I mention the 3 pet lambs and chicken, Hilda? Wendy, our host, went out of her way to ensure our 6 nights in this magical corner of Cornwall, a few miles from the coast, were the absolute best. Hated to leave.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo K.

A perfect Cornish countryside retreat

We loved this little place for two full weeks of slow living. Decorated tastefully in shades of stone and sand, the whole place felt restful and fitting for the stunning setting. It was fitted out to the highest standards too. Everything provided was great quality, from crisp bed linen on a fantastic mattress to gorgeous toiletries from the nearby St Kitts herbery in the shower. Sadly we can't replicate the bathroom at home, but we did go to St Kitts to buy some rosemary & bergamot shower gel. It was really well located for trips out to explore the wonders of North Cornwall and there was a wealth of stuff on the doorstep - I'm not sure Cornish beaches come any better than the nearby beach at Trebarthwith Strand: it was perfection for pootling around peering into rock pools when the weather was cooler and for swimming on a hot day. But we were happy staying in and around the property too, and spent plenty time relaxing in the garden with a glass of wine, a good book and that spectacular view of the reservoir, as well as running & walking the country lanes and identifying more species of wildflowers/butterflies/damselflies than we've ever seen before. The hosts were friendly and generous with their bounty, leaving us to enjoy their garden in privacy, and giving us new-laid bantam eggs, gooseberries, blackcurrants and redcurrant from their bushes as well as all the help and advice we needed. Wholeheartedly recommend this place for a couple who love a rural idyll and appreciate a tranquil bolt-hole after a day exploring the busy tourist attractions on the coast.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

eileen w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
private parking just outside cottage...perfect !cottage was beautiful and very tastefully decorated..with a stunning view...hosts were very helpful and very nice...we will put this cottage on our list for future visits... thank you...cheers... peter & eileen williams california
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rachel E.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cannot recommend this place enough. If you're hesitating on booking - just do it! The location is incredible, the place is impeccably cleaned, and Wendy and John are the perfect hosts.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin H.

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Ein wunderbarer Ort mit hervorragender Ausstattung – extrem ruhige Lage und freundliche Vermieter: besser geht es nicht. Die Lage eignet sich sehr für Unternehmungen in der Umgebung. alles in dem Haus ist von hoher Qualität und sehr gemütlich. Wir haben uns ausgesprochen wohl gefühlt.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

gigi D.

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Fantastisch gelegen met zicht op Bodmin moors. Aangenaam ingericht met veel licht, aangename buitenruimtes en weids zicht. Iets van de kust maar hierdoor weg van de toeristische drukte. Aanrader voor wie op zoek is naar rust en authenticiteit.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

neil r.

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Beautiful place to stay, we had a fabulus week there and were sad to leave. The views from the living room are outstanding. If you like walking the moors are minutes away,perfectly located to visit boscastle,Bude and many more. This cottage was so peaceful and quite,inside was immaculate and had everything you need. Easy check in and out, 5 stars don't do it justice.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian H.

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Schönes Cottage

Sehr schön eingerichtetes Cottage. Küche mit allem was man so braucht. Der Wintergarten hat eine große Couch. Die Aussicht ist phantastisch über einen See zum Berg. Die Eigentümer wohnen vorn im Haupthaus, aber man merkt gar nicht dass jemand da ist. Wenn man etwas braucht sind sie aber sofort da. Das Cottage liegt sehr ruhig und einsam, was uns gut gefallen hat. Man braucht unbedingt ein Auto. Die Straße dorthin ist cornwalltypisch sehr schmal aber wir haben es immer geschafft. Würden auf jeden Fall wiederkommen.
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graham Oliver C.

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The cottage

excellent in every way possible
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia W.

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Sehr schön!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

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Absolutely stunning property, luxury accommodation, the most beautiful cottage we have ever stayed in! Incredible views, breathtaking, the peaceful atmosphere and uninterrupted views, just unbelievably fabulous! The cottage is first class, beautifully furnished, with everything you could possibly need. Wendy and John are the most lovely hosts, so welcoming, and were so helpful with so much local knowledge and helpful tips and advice. The cream tea was a gorgeous treat, we can’t thank you both enough for such a fantastic stay! Tina and John
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous and well equipped cottage in peaceful location with breathtaking view. (The pictures don’t do it justice!) John and Wendy are wonderful and there to help if you need them. A great base from which to explore Cornwall.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claudia O.

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Simply perfect

If you want to experience Cornwall in its most natural form, then you've come to the right place. Even the drive to the apartment is an experience. But the highlight is the view of the lake and the surrounding countryside. A magnificent view directly from the living room. Furthermore, the accommodation is tastefully furnished with great care and is very clean. The very friendly owners, Wendy and John, live right next door and are happy to help with any questions. Overall, a perfect accommodation, and one would give more than 5 stars. Thank you for the wonderful experience.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Angela T.

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

Perfect tranquility

This cottage is about as good as they get. Absolutely beautifully presented, very clean and comfortable. The ‘sun room’ was an amazing space to enjoy the views and the nature which surrounded us. All you can hear is birds and wildlife. The hosts, John and Wendy live in the farmhouse onsite, but you never see as they respectful and discrete. But if you do need assistance (as we did due to our car braking down and having no transport to return home) they went above and beyond what is expected, for which we are truly thankful. We would recommend this property to anyone who wishes to experience the peace and quiet it offers, and time to get away from life’s rat race! We hope to return in the near future.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025

About the host

Hosted by John and Wendy

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Why they chose this property

From the minute we saw this 150 year old converted barn we fell in love with it. We really do have the best of both worlds.. from the stunning views over Roughtor, lake and moorland, to the close proximity of the rugged north Cornish coastline with its quaint fishing villages and wonderful surfing beaches.
If it is a peaceful and quiet retreat you are looking for then Mabel's Cottage is the place to be.
We love it here and hope you will too.

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