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Ploughmans Retreat

Kilkhampton, near Bude, Cornwall
Sleeps 12
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 4
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Working farm
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Complex
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Large property suitable for family gatherings in a rural location with ponies on site
  • Short drive to the popular seaside town of Bude
  • Perfect base for exploring Devon and Cornwall, within easy reach of many sandy beaches
Property code: OC-PLOUG

An impressive semi-detached barn conversion in a beautiful, tranquil setting, this spacious property offers airy, welcoming and refreshing accommodation for twelve guests. The conversion is one of a pair of properties which share extensive grounds on a working farm. This is a fabulous holiday getaway for larger families and groups of friends exploring the quaint villages, sandy beaches and spellbinding clifftops of this magnificent part of the Cornish coast. Ideal for a family gathering, the property also features a fantastic children’s play area.

The main open-plan living area offers two lounges separated by a central dining area, with one lounge ideal for enjoying a movie on the TV/DVD, while the other is perfect for sitting back and chatting about the day. The spacious kitchen has a great range of equipment, perfect for cooking up a special family meal. The six beautifully furnished bedrooms – several with original exposed ceiling beams – are approached via two staircases at opposite ends of the house: there are three twin rooms and three doubles, two with a TV and en-suite shower room. The property also offers two stylish bathrooms. Heading outside, an enclosed courtyard features a raised decked area with outdoor furniture and a BBQ, an ideal space for dining alfresco. You will also have access to the large, shared lawn and children’s play area. A paddock is home to ponies which you can meet, and there are some lovely walks across the surrounding fields.

The flourishing seaside town of Bude is just a short drive away (7.5 miles), and offers some great pubs and restaurants as well as some of the finest beaches in Cornwall. Also nearby are Widemouth Bay (10.5 miles) and Sandymouth Bay (5.5 miles), or you can visit Tamar Lakes Activity Centre (5 miles) and The Milky Way Adventure Park (11 miles).

  • 6 bedrooms: 3 double and 3 twins
  • 4 bathrooms - 1 bathrooms with shower over bath and WC,1 Shower Room with Rainwater Shower and WC, 2 en-suite shower rooms with WC and downstairs WC
  • Smart TV , DVD, and Hi-Fi in lounge and TV is en suite bedrooms
  • Electric oven, hob, American style fridge/freezer, microwave, Airfryer, dishwasher, and washer/dryer
  • There is ample parking
  • Shops and pubs 1.5 miles, beach 3 miles
  • Additional charge payable on arrival for charging electric cars
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Robert Stenton

This property is personally managed by Robert.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 23 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Helen 7th July 2026

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It is a lovely big space and value for money. Very noisy floorboards though.

Reviewed by Tanya 30th May 2026

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We had a lovely week at this cottage, we are one big family, from 3 separate households, 9 in total, there was ample space for all of us and enough parking. The kids loved the garden area and the play area on site. The owners are lovely

Reviewed by John 20th May 2026

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A really lovely cottage with excellent kitchen facilities and comfortable beds. Definitely recommended!

Reviewed by Sally 11th April 2026

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lovely home and great facilities.

Reviewed by David 23rd December 2025

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A lovely property. Well equipped. Very dog friendly. Lovely location. We had a brilliant Christmas. The wine and biscuits very much appreciated. Would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Karen 25th October 2025

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Great size property .There was everything you needed. The owners are lovely and on site . Good amount of parking space we had 5 cars with us . We were 8 adults ,4 children under 10 yrs and 2 under 2 yrs .Whilst we expected it to be noisy with wooden floors, the upstairs was a major problem for us all. It felt like there was no insulation in the walRead morels dividing up the bedrooms etc in fact it sounded like we were all in one room. Sadly , ALL had very little sleep. Hide

Reviewed by Alexandra 18th October 2025

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The owners were lovely. Nothing was too much trouble. The little touches of fresh flowers, tea, coffee, sugar and milk were very much appreciated. The accommodation met our needs and was very comfortable. The showers were very invigorating as the water pressure was excellent. We highly recommend staying at the Ploughmans Retreat.

Reviewed by Debbie 15th August 2025

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We thoroughly enjoyed Ploughman's Retreat. It is lovely and rustic and homely, with plenty of room for 12 people. It has its own private courtyard with tables and a barbecue, which is nice and roomy, but there are only 2 loungers. The main garden is shared with the other holiday lets on site and we didn't use it much. We loved feeding the farm catsRead more, who were very sweet. It is a working farm so there are tractors, cows and sheep but we loved that. Great for us as a large family group. Hide

Reviewed by Paul 8th August 2025

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Lovely place to stay. Owners friendly and showed their latest project - new cottage. Will consider going back with my wife for a short stay. If you love peace and quiet, this is the place to stay. So many attractions close by. Not enough time to see them all in a week. Coarse fishing at the little pig was great. Only 8 a day.

Reviewed by Kim 30th May 2025

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The owners were so nice and friendly, with lots of advice of local amenities, activities etc. Nothing seemed too much trouble for them. We had an exceptional week there, thank you

Reviewed by Clare 2nd May 2025

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Mr & Mrs Hobbs were so welcoming to our group of 3 families- 6 adults and 6 teenagers. Ploughmans retreat is a great social property with plenty of everything! The private garden was great for drinks and a BBQ, while all the kids loved the extensive shared garden for football and rounders.. just perfect! Mrs Hobbs even let us feed the lambs. Thank Read moreyou so much for a great weekend, we will be back! Hide

Reviewed by Elizabeth 25th April 2025

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This holiday house was ideal for our family celebration,it is a large open plan space downstairs.It has a super garden area,with a barbecue.There is a large shared field for football etc. The bedrooms are cosy and there are plenty of bathrooms upstairs too.

Reviewed by Eliz 4th April 2025

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We had a fantastic stay at Ploughmans Rest. The perfect home and location for our party of three families with young children. The house was spacious and homely with a big garden. The hosts were so welcoming and we loved being in the midst of farm life. A ideal location for accessing Bude and the coastline of stunning beaches. Ready to book our nexRead moret visit! Hide

Reviewed by Melvyn 14th March 2025

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Reviewed by Sandra 24th January 2025

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We had a fantastic time. The owners were very friendly and welcoming and the cottage was clean, very spacious and well stocked with everything we needed. The beds were very comfortable and we all slept really well. I cannot fault anything

Reviewed by Katy 8th November 2024

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We had a group of friends and family stay at the house. It was perfect for us. lots of space for entertaining / cooking/ chilling out etc... 100% recommend. The host lived just across the yard so on hand to help if needed... thank you a lovely weekend was had by all :-)

Reviewed by Patricia 25th October 2024

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Reviewed by Wendy 11th October 2024

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Reviewed by Graham 4th October 2024

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Well stocked property,very comfortable,board games provided,blankets for dogs to protect settee,s,plenty of parking. Owners were very welcoming,friendly&ready to help with any visiting advice, would highly reccommend & would not hesitate in rebooking for any future family get together

Reviewed by Kimberley 27th September 2024

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Beautiful cottage Barn conversion, slept 12 people, just perfect

Reviewed by Amanda 20th September 2024

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The property was lovely and spacious and well equipped. Mrs Hobbs was kind and welcoming, taking the time to show us around the farm and was always available if needed. Will definitely return again.

Reviewed by Robert 13th September 2024

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The owners of the property were very nice and made us feel welcome from the day we arrived and left us some extra welcome gifts. The cottage is on a working farm and the owners were always accessible and happy to take us for a walk round the farm. The cottage was very clean, well equipped, comfortable and spacious for all ten adults. Lots of hot waRead moreter available. The New Inn pub that served good food was only 5 min drive away. Plenty of parking for our 5 cars. The WiFi was a little slow. Hide

Reviewed by Justin 6th September 2024

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Cottage was fabulous. Everything we needed as a family of twelve was provided. Even the toys that the grandchildren played with. Location was perfect. Not too far away from the places we wanted to visit. Plenty of parking for the five cars, and a nice private garden. Myself and the children loved the tour around the Farm from Mrs Hobbs.

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