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Key Features
- Property code: 076
- Preferred changeover day: Saturday
- Check in: 5pm
- Check out: 10am
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Ground floor accommodation
- Garden or outside space
- Tumble dryer
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
About four miles from the picturesque fishing harbour of Padstow and less than a ten minute drive from the beautiful North Cornish coast with its famous Seven Bays for Seven Days, Rosken Farm containing both Waddles and Wagtail is set in wonderful countryside just outside the village of St Merryn. This group of individually renovated stone cottages are set around a courtyard each benefiting from its own enclosed garden with the added bonus of a shared tarmac outdoor play area with badminton, skittles, basketball and other open air games available.
Accessed via a narrow farm lane and surrounded by fields which visitors are welcome to mindfully explore provided they observe the "country code", there are also riding stables close by who offer day/evening boarding for dogs on their 15 acre farm. Trevose Golf Club and the lovey sandy beaches of Harlyn Bay, Constantine, Trevone and Treyarnon are all within three miles and St Merryn village, 1.5 miles, has a selection of local shops, pubs, and licensed restaurants.
Guests staying at any of these properties can claim a £5 discount off the green fee at the Merlin Golf Club (Mawgan Porth), a 20% discount off green fees at Mullion Golf Club (Cury, Helston) and discounts are also available at Bowood Park Golf Club (Lanteglos, Camelford). £5 off if you book 2 lessons per person with Waves Surf School. The cottages each have their own character and are a favourite for families and friends who wish to holiday together but benefit from independent accommodation. There is ample parking space on-site.
Key Features
- Property code: 076
- Preferred changeover day: Saturday
- Check in: 5pm
- Check out: 10am
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Ground floor accommodation
- Garden or outside space
- Tumble dryer
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
About four miles from the picturesque fishing harbour of Padstow and less than a ten minute drive from the beautiful North Cornish coast with its famous Seven Bays for Seven Days, Rosken Farm containing both Waddles and Wagtail is set in wonderful countryside just outside the village of St Merryn. This group of individually renovated stone cottages are set around a courtyard each benefiting from its own enclosed garden with the added bonus of a shared tarmac outdoor play area with badminton, skittles, basketball and other open air games available.
Accessed via a narrow farm lane and surrounded by fields which visitors are welcome to mindfully explore provided they observe the "country code", there are also riding stables close by who offer day/evening boarding for dogs on their 15 acre farm. Trevose Golf Club and the lovey sandy beaches of Harlyn Bay, Constantine, Trevone and Treyarnon are all within three miles and St Merryn village, 1.5 miles, has a selection of local shops, pubs, and licensed restaurants.
Guests staying at any of these properties can claim a £5 discount off the green fee at the Merlin Golf Club (Mawgan Porth), a 20% discount off green fees at Mullion Golf Club (Cury, Helston) and discounts are also available at Bowood Park Golf Club (Lanteglos, Camelford). £5 off if you book 2 lessons per person with Waves Surf School. The cottages each have their own character and are a favourite for families and friends who wish to holiday together but benefit from independent accommodation. There is ample parking space on-site.
Entrance
Entered via a useful porch with coat pegs, an inner stable door opens directly into;
Living Room
Dual aspect living room with television and the beamed ceiling echoing the shape of the original cowshed. Comfortable lounge furniture enjoys views to the garden and countryside beyond and a pine dining suite is set next to a brick archway leading to a
Kitchen
Fully fitted kitchen with a pine clad ceiling. Kitchen appliances include dishwasher, fridge/freezer, electric hob and oven, microwave, washing machine and tumble dryer.
Bedrooms
An inner hallway gives access to two spacious bedrooms; a family room with a double and single bed and the master bedroom with a king-size double. A shower room W.C. with hand basin completes the accommodation.
Heating
This property is heated via central heating.
A pedestrian gate and level concrete path leads round to the rear of the cottage where there is a little enclosed garden with a picnic table on the slate patio and small area of lawn.
If you’re looking for a break from the hustle and bustle of normal life, a holiday in St Merryn is guaranteed to provide you with exactly that. With striking limestone cliff faces, seven golden, sandy bays and an iconic Victorian lighthouse, you’ll soon fall in love with the gorgeous scenery and pace of life.
Nestled on Cornwall’s northern coastline, two and a half miles west of Padstow, St Merryn welcomes holiday-makers and wildlife-lovers. The aqua-blue ocean lines golden beaches, and glistening rock-pools filled with colourful crabs for you to easily spend days pootling with a bucket and spade. Or, laze with a good book on the beach with a picnic to nibble.
Holidays in St Merryn aren’t just about the beach. The village has so much more to offer. The area is teeming with a rich history that dates back to 650 AD when the village adopted its namesake after a Welsh missionary priest. Visit the Victorian lighthouse at Trevose Head, and pop into the RNLI lifeboat station which is open to the public on weekdays. Children and adults alike will love learning about the exhilarating sea rescues.
Take the time to explore the picturesque countryside that surrounds St Merryn. Enjoy a day or two to walk the South West Coast Path for superb sights over the clifftops. Of the seven beautiful swimming bays surrounding St Merryn, five beaches allow dogs all year round, so you won’t need to leave your four-legged friend behind. If you’re up for an adventure on horseback, local providers offer accompanied hacks and gentle walks through the countryside and peaceful lanes.
A holiday to St Merryn wouldn’t be complete without taking a trip to nearby Harlyn Bay and renting a surfboard for a couple of hours. Located in North Cornwall, the waves here are some of the best in the country! Whether you’re a surfing beginner needing lessons or a seasoned pro, staff at the surf school will help you enjoy a wonderful experience you won’t forget. There are plenty of other exciting water sports as well, such as stand up paddle boarding, coasteering and kayaking.
Outstanding cliff top walks, sandy beaches, amazing waves and pretty countryside makes holidays in St Merryn a wonderful destination to relax, unwind and recharge.
Private parking for 1 car.
- LOYALTY DISCOUNT available **Only 1 discount applies if other offers available**
- This property will accept one medium sized dog only
- This property accommodates up to 4 adults, 1 child and an infant.
Farmers Arm's Inn, St Merryn
(2 miles)
Conveniently placed a few miles from Padstow and near some great beaches, the Farmers Arms is a great choice for a drink or meal after a fun packed day out. Here you’ll find a friendly public bar and restaurant and the kids will be kept happy in a new children’s play area. The restaurant serves a menu full of well cooked pub classics along with a carvery every Sunday.
The Farmers Arms, St Merryn, Padstow PL28 8NP (T: 01841 520303)
Rafferty's Cafe and Wine Bar, St Merryn
(2 miles)
Quality locally source food paired with world class wines and super friendly service make this a great choice for a meal out with friends or family. Regular live music nights add to the atmosphere.
Rafferty’s Café & Wine Bar, St Merryn, Padstow PL28 8NA (T: 01841 531112)
The Cornish Arms, St Merryn
(2 miles)
(1)
Part of Rick Steins group of eateries, the pretty Cornish Arms in St Merryn is a relaxed, family friendly affair with plenty of seating indoors and a huge beer garden. A popular, bustling, traditional pub serving a selection of well cooked pub classics using the best local Cornish ingredients. Definitely worth booking especially in the summer months.
The Cornish Arms, Churchtown, St Merryn, Padstow PL28 8ND (T: 01841 520288)
What an amazing, friendly, professional restaurant and bar! Every member of staff was attentive and friendly. The food was fantastic!
August 2023
The Beach Box Cafe
(2 miles)
Serving fantastic treats, enjoy a delicious drink or snack beachside.
The Pig at Harlyn Bay
(2 miles)
THE PIG -at Harlyn Bay has far-reaching sea views, oodles of quirks and stacks of original features. Just a short stroll from Harlyn and Constantine Bay beaches, with an obsessive commitment to home grown produce and a serious love of all-things local, well worth a visit.
The Pig, Harlyn, Padstow PL28 8SQ. Tel: 03452259494
Harlyn Surf School
(2 miles)
Trevose Golf Club
(2 miles)
Designed by Harry Colt, Trevose Golf Course ranks as one of the UK’s top links golf courses offering a choice of 3 courses in spectacular surroundings. Visitors of all levels are made to feel most welcome.
Click here for further details
National Lobster Hatchery
(3 miles)
The National Lobster Hatchery is a unique organisation whose work in conservation, research and education separates them because they work specifically with a commercial species. A charity based in Padstow, their work helps to make lobster sustainable in the UK, as the species alone is worth an estimated £30m a year. Both the Scandinavian and Mediterranean stocks have completely collapsed, so the hatchery aims to ensure global food security for future generations by facilitating the survival rate of eggs in the wild. When you visit you can learn all about their work and support conservation. They are open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.15am, but opening times are seasonal so keep an eye on the website. Prices are £12 for adults or £6 for children.
Camel Creek Adventure Park
(3 miles)
(1)
Enjoy the perfect family day out at Camel Creek Adventure Park. With a wide selection of rides for little kids, big kids (Adults included!) animal experiences, giant indoor play areas and much more, there is a ton of experiences that the whole family will love!
Click here for further details.
The most expensive attraction we’ve done in Cornwall. Our children aged between 14 to 6 all enjoy it and will happily spend all day there. It’s a good but expensive day out.
November 2023
Tarquin's Gin Tour
(3 miles)
If you’re into your Gin you will love this intimate behind the scenes tour at the famous Tarquin’s Cornish Gin Distillery. Learn all about how Tarquin’s first began , the unique botanicals used and the particular characteristics they bring to each mix. Then see the special process behind their production and finally discover the core gin range through a tutored tasting perfectly paired with a mixer. Additional optional experiences include waxing your own bottle where you can take home your very own ‘one-of-a-kind’ personal bottle. Over 18 only.
Click here for further details.
Harlyn Bay
(2 miles)
Trevone Beach
(3 miles)
Treyarnon Bay
(3 miles)
Constantine Bay Beach
(3 miles)
(1)
With a reputation as one of the best surfing beaches in Cornwall, Constantine Bay beach offers a long stretch of pale sands and top quality waves. Signs warn of strong undercurrents and hidden rocks so it is warned to take caution when swimming. There is rock pools to the left and sand dunes to the right and gentle headland walks in either direction. The beach is accessed via a short sloping path from the carpark and dogs are allowed all year round.
worth a visit and worth a visit more
July 2022
May 2022
Always enjoy it. Mr Biddick so friendly and helpful.
October 2021
Waddles is the most comfortable cottage we stayed at ,very comfortable beds , dog friendly ,and a nice garden that our dog loved ,very clean ,and the owner is a lovely man , would definitely return if coming to Padstow again
September 2021
Nice quiet area but in a great position to get everywhere quickly
September 2021
Waddles is ideally situated if you want some privacy, peace and quiet. It is not suitable for those who enjoy nightlife. Being situated just a few miles from Padstow it is in a great place for walk-in/cycling the Camel Trail and exploring wonderful beaches and cliffs, including the Bedruthan Steps. The walk from Trevose Head to Harlyn Cove is beautiful. The owner of the property is very knowledgeable about the area and helped us find suitable places to eat, shop and eat out. Altogether a lovely place to stay.
July 2021
It’s our 2nd year at Rosken farm, first year we stayed in puddleduck and this year waddles. The new reclining chairs were a hit! We like the cottages here at Rosken as there peaceful and ideally located in Cornwall. David the owner visits and checks in and is available if and when needed. We have definitely found our cottage for our Cornwall stays and will hopefully return next year if our holiday plans allow us too! Thank you for another prefect stay!
April 2019
Time and time again we return to Rosken Farm to enjoy a great setting for our family holiday.
May 2022
Always enjoy it. Mr Biddick so friendly and helpful.
October 2021
Waddles is the most comfortable cottage we stayed at ,very comfortable beds , dog friendly ,and a nice garden that our dog loved ,very clean ,and the owner is a lovely man , would definitely return if coming to Padstow again
September 2021
Nice quiet area but in a great position to get everywhere quickly
September 2021
Waddles is ideally situated if you want some privacy, peace and quiet. It is not suitable for those who enjoy nightlife. Being situated just a few miles from Padstow it is in a great place for walk-in/cycling the Camel Trail and exploring wonderful beaches and cliffs, including the Bedruthan Steps. The walk from Trevose Head to Harlyn Cove is beautiful. The owner of the property is very knowledgeable about the area and helped us find suitable places to eat, shop and eat out. Altogether a lovely place to stay.
July 2021
It’s our 2nd year at Rosken farm, first year we stayed in puddleduck and this year waddles. The new reclining chairs were a hit! We like the cottages here at Rosken as there peaceful and ideally located in Cornwall. David the owner visits and checks in and is available if and when needed. We have definitely found our cottage for our Cornwall stays and will hopefully return next year if our holiday plans allow us too! Thank you for another prefect stay!
April 2019
Time and time again we return to Rosken Farm to enjoy a great setting for our family holiday.
Farmers Arm's Inn, St Merryn
(2 miles)
Conveniently placed a few miles from Padstow and near some great beaches, the Farmers Arms is a great choice for a drink or meal after a fun packed day out. Here you’ll find a friendly public bar and restaurant and the kids will be kept happy in a new children’s play area. The restaurant serves a menu full of well cooked pub classics along with a carvery every Sunday.
The Farmers Arms, St Merryn, Padstow PL28 8NP (T: 01841 520303)
Rafferty's Cafe and Wine Bar, St Merryn
(2 miles)
Quality locally source food paired with world class wines and super friendly service make this a great choice for a meal out with friends or family. Regular live music nights add to the atmosphere.
Rafferty’s Café & Wine Bar, St Merryn, Padstow PL28 8NA (T: 01841 531112)
The Cornish Arms, St Merryn
(2 miles)
(1)
Part of Rick Steins group of eateries, the pretty Cornish Arms in St Merryn is a relaxed, family friendly affair with plenty of seating indoors and a huge beer garden. A popular, bustling, traditional pub serving a selection of well cooked pub classics using the best local Cornish ingredients. Definitely worth booking especially in the summer months.
The Cornish Arms, Churchtown, St Merryn, Padstow PL28 8ND (T: 01841 520288)
What an amazing, friendly, professional restaurant and bar! Every member of staff was attentive and friendly. The food was fantastic!
August 2023
The Beach Box Cafe
(2 miles)
Serving fantastic treats, enjoy a delicious drink or snack beachside.
The Pig at Harlyn Bay
(2 miles)
THE PIG -at Harlyn Bay has far-reaching sea views, oodles of quirks and stacks of original features. Just a short stroll from Harlyn and Constantine Bay beaches, with an obsessive commitment to home grown produce and a serious love of all-things local, well worth a visit.
The Pig, Harlyn, Padstow PL28 8SQ. Tel: 03452259494
Harlyn Surf School
(2 miles)
Trevose Golf Club
(2 miles)
Designed by Harry Colt, Trevose Golf Course ranks as one of the UK’s top links golf courses offering a choice of 3 courses in spectacular surroundings. Visitors of all levels are made to feel most welcome.
Click here for further details
National Lobster Hatchery
(3 miles)
The National Lobster Hatchery is a unique organisation whose work in conservation, research and education separates them because they work specifically with a commercial species. A charity based in Padstow, their work helps to make lobster sustainable in the UK, as the species alone is worth an estimated £30m a year. Both the Scandinavian and Mediterranean stocks have completely collapsed, so the hatchery aims to ensure global food security for future generations by facilitating the survival rate of eggs in the wild. When you visit you can learn all about their work and support conservation. They are open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10.15am, but opening times are seasonal so keep an eye on the website. Prices are £12 for adults or £6 for children.
Camel Creek Adventure Park
(3 miles)
(1)
Enjoy the perfect family day out at Camel Creek Adventure Park. With a wide selection of rides for little kids, big kids (Adults included!) animal experiences, giant indoor play areas and much more, there is a ton of experiences that the whole family will love!
Click here for further details.
The most expensive attraction we’ve done in Cornwall. Our children aged between 14 to 6 all enjoy it and will happily spend all day there. It’s a good but expensive day out.
November 2023
Tarquin's Gin Tour
(3 miles)
If you’re into your Gin you will love this intimate behind the scenes tour at the famous Tarquin’s Cornish Gin Distillery. Learn all about how Tarquin’s first began , the unique botanicals used and the particular characteristics they bring to each mix. Then see the special process behind their production and finally discover the core gin range through a tutored tasting perfectly paired with a mixer. Additional optional experiences include waxing your own bottle where you can take home your very own ‘one-of-a-kind’ personal bottle. Over 18 only.
Click here for further details.
Harlyn Bay
(2 miles)
Trevone Beach
(3 miles)
Treyarnon Bay
(3 miles)
Constantine Bay Beach
(3 miles)
(1)
With a reputation as one of the best surfing beaches in Cornwall, Constantine Bay beach offers a long stretch of pale sands and top quality waves. Signs warn of strong undercurrents and hidden rocks so it is warned to take caution when swimming. There is rock pools to the left and sand dunes to the right and gentle headland walks in either direction. The beach is accessed via a short sloping path from the carpark and dogs are allowed all year round.
worth a visit and worth a visit more
July 2022
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