Glebe Cottage is a luxury retreat, a short drive from Padstow

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A Warm Welcome to GLEBE COTTAGE

Originally built in 1901, Glebe was renovated into a characterful Cornish cottage in 2019. It has modern comfort, but still retains its historic charm. It accommodates 8 adult guests, plus up to 2 infants, across 4 ensuite bedrooms. You can also bring your dogs.

The heart of Glebe Cottage is its spacious living area, with elegant furnishings and a cosy log burner, perfect for unwinding after a day of exploration.

Nestled on the edge of Little Petherick, the cottage offers countryside views, while still being conveniently located. Its just a 3-mile walk from the popular town of Padstow.

Ideal for families, the cottage boasts a large enclosed garden and private patio, plus ample space for up to 3 cars. There’s also a bus stop located 50 yards away.

Whether you're seeking relaxation or adventure, Glebe Cottage provides the perfect base for exploring the breath-taking North Cornwall coast.

Open living room and kitchen with wooden floors, light-colored walls, and large windows. There are couches, chairs, and a television, with a fireplace in the center. The kitchen has a bar with stools and hanging pendant lights.
A dining room with a wooden table set with white bowls, glassware, and silverware, surrounded by wooden chairs. There is a wall mirror with string lights, a white cabinet with glass doors, and open shelving with plates and decorative items.
A bedroom with a large bed, patterned bedding, pillows, a small white side table with a lamp, a wooden chair with pillow, a window with curtains, framed artwork, and a wood-patterned floor.
Inside a kitchen with a stone fireplace, pendant lights, a kitchen island with a granite countertop, and some baked goods and jellies on the counter.
A cozy bedroom with two single beds featuring floral bedding and pillows, light curtains, wooden furniture, and a view of green fields outside the windows.
View of a harbor with several sailboats and a motorboat docked near colorful coastal houses, with a calm water surface reflecting the boats and houses under a clear blue sky.
Interior of a room with a bed and a wooden sliding door on the left; a bathroom sink with a faucet in the foreground; a mirror and wall socket on the right wall with light-colored walls, wood trim, and patterned bedding and curtains.
Modern bathroom with a wooden vanity, white vessel sink, glass shower enclosure with gray tiles, and a wall-mounted towel rack.
Open kitchen with light green cabinets, marble countertops, black stove, and white tiled backsplash, overlooking a dining and living area with wooden beams and windows.
Bright kitchen with large windows, two hanging pendant lights, a granite countertop island, three wooden stools, and various kitchen appliances and decor.

Highlights

  • Sleeps 8 (plus 2 infants) in 4 comfortable Bedrooms (superking, king and 2 twin rooms)

  • Every bedroom has it’s own ensuite bathroom

  • Large open plan living area - Lounge, Dining Room and Kitchen - great for socialising

  • Private fenced Garden & Large Patio backing onto fields with Countryside Views

  • Close to Padstow, Camel Estuary & stunning beaches

  • Log Burner (and Underfloor Heating), Outdoor Firepit, Charcoal BBQ

  • Unlimited fast Wifi in every room

  • Parking for 3 cars

  • Dog Friendly beaches and restaurants

  • Well equipped, comfortable family home

  • Ideal retreat for families, groups of foodies, walkers, golfers and surfers

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The Local Area

Glebe Cottage is in Little Petherick, a small village between St Issey and Padstow. It’s in a quiet rural setting, whilst perfectly positioned to explore all that Cornwall has to offer. The area is called “The 7 Bays for 7 Days” and the name is well justified. You can head out to a different stunning beach every day, walk the South West Coastal path, or cycle the Camel Trail.

The vibrant town of Padstow is a short drive or bus ride away. Here you will find charming cottages, artisan shops, and a working fishing harbour. You can take the passenger Ferry to Rock, or join a Sealife Safari for a chance to see Dolphins.

The Camel Estuary is a haven for food lovers and is full of eateries for every occasion, from Michelin Star Restaurants to Fish & Chip Takeaways. There’s an abundance of locally grown produce and there are lots of farm shops to choose from. So whether you are eating in or dining out, there is something for everyone.

There is lots to do for those looking to be active. The coast offers many water sports including Surf Schools, Water Skiing and Coasteering. We are close to the two best golf courses in Cornwall - Trevose and St Enodoc.

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7 BAYS for 7 DAYS ...... Camel Trail ...... Trevose Head ...... Padstow Harbour ......

7 BAYS for 7 DAYS ...... Camel Trail ...... Trevose Head ...... Padstow Harbour ......

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Scenic view of Daymer Bay with a sandy beach, calm turquoise water, and green grassy hills surrounding the bay. Small houses are visible on the hillside, and the ocean extends to the horizon with a small island in the distance.
Scenic coastal view of Padstow Lifeboat Station on a sunny day, with rocky cliffs, turquoise water, and small islands in the background.
Beach with sand, rocks, and onshore water, surrounded by green hills and cliffs under a blue sky with few clouds, with people walking and sitting on the beach and the word 'TREVONE' in neon blue text.
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View of Towan Beach in Newquay with rocky cliffs, a house on the left cliff, and the ocean in the background.
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10 minutes to Beaches

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Bus Stop to Padstow & Wadebridge

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Close to Restaurants

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Luxury Hypnos Beds

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Stunning Ensuites

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Large Comfy Living Area

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Double Fronted Log Burner

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Underfloor Heating

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Superfast Broadband

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2 Smart TVs

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Rangemaster Cooker

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American Style Fridge Freezer

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Microwave

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Dishwasher

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Dog Friendly

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Secure Garden & Private Patio

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Charcoal BBQ

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Firepit

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Private Parking for 3 cars

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Child Stairgates

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Child Highchair

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Travel Cot

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2 Hair Dryers

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I'm not exactly sure what these bulbs are, but they always bring a hit of colour to the late Summer border at Glebe. Just beautiful ⚘️🌱🌼🌹🏵🌷🌺
We had a lovely day playing golf with friends @stenodocgolf yesterday. There's always a fantastic welcome at the club, and I loved my full english breakfast (a must for any athlete) 🤣. The course was in superb condition, and as an extra bonus, there
Went for breakfast @beachboxcornwall on Harlyn Beach this morning. Their fruity bowls are delicious (not so healthy options are also available 😋). #raspberry #beach #breakfast #harlynbay #beachbox #cornwall #Padstow
Why not CELEBRATE New Year at Glebe Cottage?!! It's the perfect "home from home" in Little Petherick - near Padstow and the stunning Noth Cornwall Coast. We have availability from 28th Dec - minimum 4 nights stay. Visit our website for mo
Trerice is only a short drive from Glebe Cottage. It's got a fascinating history, including the use of the North Wing as a barn for animals, which became derelict and was rebuilt in the 1950s - can you spot the new build? 🤔
We are visiting some of our favourite places this week. Holywell Bay was perfect - just us, a metal detectorist, a jogger and a dog walker 🤣🤣🤣🌊🌞❤️
Seven Bays for Seven Days! Glebe Cottage is just a short drive from many stunning beaches. There's a beach for everyone - swimmers, surfers, rock poolers, picnic eaters & sun bathers. Which one is your perfect place? #sevenbays #padstow #cornwal
Can you believe Glebe Cottage was originally only 2 floors and had a parapet roof (that used to just fill with water like a big pond) ? 😫 I've added some renovation photos to our website to tell the transformational story. I hope they inspire you ?

What our Guests say

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    ★★★★★

    We really enjoyed our stay at Glebe Cottage. We had plenty of room for 6 adults and 4 young children. Everything was as advertised and expected.
    Excellent quality and like home from home for us. Excellent location to explore the area.
    We would highly recommend.

    — Carol, Aug 2025

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    This is a really well appointed house, modern and comfortable in a lovely, peaceful location. Dave was really responsive and helpful throughout.
    You can walk straight from the house down to the local Inn, or keep on going for the 1 1/2hr walk to Padstow. Easy reach to lots of local restaurants and beaches too. We loved it and hope to be back!

    — Ben, July 2025

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    We have just returned from an 8 night stay at Glebe Cottage, it’s so well situated just a short drive away from Padstow and many other beaches that we visited. The cottage itself is beautiful, feels incredibly private with the lovely views of the fields from the garden area. The cottage had everything we needed & David the host was very quick to respond when I had a few question for recommendations etc. Thanks for a great stay!

    — Emily, May 2025

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    ★★★★★

    A beautiful house. Lovely comfortable high quality furniture and decor. Great outdoor space and furniture including bbq and fire pit. Excellent location for many beaches with outlook over fields. We had 8 adults, 1 toddler and 2 dogs. The house was perfect. David was very responsive.

    — Heather, May 2025

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    The Cottage was immaculate, modern and very well presented. The house backs onto farmers fields so feels quite private. Dave communicated well and answered queries within minutes. There are some nice walks locally along with some of the best beaches in UK. I would recommend this property.

    — Antony, April 2025

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    ★★★★★

    Beautiful cosy cottage, well furnished and comfortable. Stayed with a family of six and had lots of room to spread ourselves out. Really enjoyed cooking/eating in the open plan kitchen/dining area and the log burner made it feel really homely. Cottage is close to some beautiful walks and lovely places to visit, especially Padstow and nearby beaches.

    — Kate, Feb 2025

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    ★★★★★

    “We have had such a wonderful week visiting nearby places and exploring. The cottage is absolutely stunning and felt like a home from home, not a holiday let. The attention to detail is outstanding, and the welcome gifts were greatly appreciated.”

    — Louise, July 2024

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    “We have had an amazing week exploring this part of Cornwall with the grandchildren. At the end of the day it was great to come back to the comforts of Glebe Cottage, which is very beautiful and comfortable. We are all going away with very pleasant memories”

    — Shilpa, July 2024

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    “Brilliant, clean, modern house exactly as described. Location is peaceful and secluded. There is an easy walk to a bistro (The Old Mill) that serves amazing food. You can get the number 11 bus to and from Padstow from right outside the property drive - 11 minutes. It was convenient for all that we wanted to do (Lost Gardens of Heligan, Eden Project and Camel Creek) plus easy to get to some great golf.”

    — Neil, July 2024

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    “We have just returned home after a week in David and Julie’s lovely house in Little Petherick. The house worked so well for us all-8 adults, 2 infants and a dog! Plenty of space, very comfortable beds and each bedroom had an en suite. Little Petherick is conveniently located for easy access to Padstow, Harlyn Bay, the Camel trail and Wadebridge. There is so much to do in this location!”

    — Carolyn, July 2024

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    “What a beautiful place to celebrate Mum’s 80th Birthday, with us flying in from Melbourne and Perth Australia. Your house is really well appointed with everything so thoughtfully done. We have enjoyed walking along the beautiful coastline, visiting many pubs and some really pretty towns & villages. We organised the chef you recommended and we really endorse them. Thank you for sharing your home with us”

    — Emma, June 2024

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    ★★★★★

    “Fantastic property, very peaceful with everything you need inside , a nice welcome surprise . Can’t recommend it enough.”

    — Mark, June 2024

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    “We loved Glebe Cottage. It was fitted out to a very high standard and exceeded our expectations. Scones/jam/clotted cream waiting for us on arrival was a nice touch. Will definitely recommend to anyone looking for a four bedroom cottage in the Padstow area.”

    — Helen, May 2024

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    “We stayed at Glebe Cottage to celebrate my daughter's Hen do. The house was fantastic, peaceful location, stunning views, well equipped, extremely comfy beds, wonderful space for everyone to be sociable or time out. David was great with communication and made us feel at home on arrival. Could not rate this place any higher - it's fab and we hope to be back in the winter to snuggle with the fire blazing.”

    — Bella, May 2024

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    “We had an incredible stay at Glebe Cottage. I would recommend the property to anyone. The images on AirBnB are good and accurately show how lively the property is but I would say the property is even better in person.”

    — Paul, May 2024

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    “We just completed the most wonderful stay at Dave and Julie’s cottage - two couples with two retired greyhounds walking the coastal path. The house was perfect for us - very spacious and warm, with a very well-stocked kitchen for cooking at home. The garden was lovely and fully enclosed for the dogs. Comfy beds and a heavenly bath to sooth muscles after a day’s walking. Great for exploring Padstow!”

    — Karin, April 2024

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    “Glebe Cottage is lovely. It was above and beyond our expectations. All the bedrooms were extremely comfortable. David was very responsive and gave good instructions. Glebe Cottage is set in a lovely village, easy access to Padstow and the main roads to elsewhere in Cornwall. Glebe Cottage was perfect for our stay. It was only a shame that the severe rain prevented us from walking into Padstow. We would recommend Glebe Cottage.”

    —Mark, March 2024

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    “From the offset David was so very helpful and accommodating. Glebe Cottage was fabulous, just like the photos in fact better ! The accommodation was tastefully decorated and very well equipped. David was extremely responsive and the special touches were very much appreciated. Would highly recommend ! ❤️”

    — Wendy, March 2024

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    ★★★★★

    "We had a very good time at Glebe Cottage. David was an excellent host as he was very communicative throughout, the handbook he provided was full of useful information and he left some welcoming gifts”

    — Mark, Jan 2024

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    ★★★★★

    "We’ve just returned home from a fabulous long weekend at Glebe Cottage. The cottage is truly beautiful place to stay. Finished to a high standard, immaculate and also very homely. We 100% recommend Glebe Cottage with no hesitation”

    — Bernadette, Dec 2023

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