Rural Retreats was founded in 1985 with the aim of making the countryside more accessible for holidaymakers and giving them the best possible choice of holiday homes across the UK. Rural Retreats’ continuing success is based on excellent local knowledge and painstaking research, together with a flair for finding delightful and unusual properties. All of this has enabled us to build a portfolio of over 450 exceptionally fine holiday homes in stunningly beautiful locations, all available for you to rent. When you are looking for your own perfect holiday home, our experienced and helpful staff can help to point you to the property of your dreams. Whatever you want to ask about any of our properties, there will be someone on our staff who knows the cottage or apartment at first hand.

Presented in association with Trinity House, Trevose Head Lighthouse lies on a headland between sandy beaches, four miles west of Padstow. Verity Cottage is one of four delightful cottages on this private site, sheltered beneath the headland.

Information correct at time of writing. The picturesque fishing village of Padstow and its stunning harbour has so much for you to explore and discover. You are absolutely spoiled for choice with beaches in the area, a favourite being Trevone Bay Beach; perfect for exploring rock pools or for a gentle swim in its tidal pool. Drive a little further on and you will come across Harlyn Beach where you can book in for an unforgettable surf lesson. Those keen to do a little more exploring, be sure to check out the nearby coastal paths. For a day exploring the local area pick up a bike from Padstow Cycle Hire and follow The Camel Trail. This largely traffic-free trail follows an old railway line with 12 miles of spectacular views of moorland, woodland and estuary and with it being largely flat it's ideal for families and less experienced cyclists. Want to see marine conservation in action? The National Lobster Hatchery based in Padstow is an education and research charity set up to help conserve the vulnerable lobster populations and preserve the coastal marine bio-diversity in Cornwall. Spend a morning learning about these amazing creatures and the importance of sustainable fishing. A trip to Padstow is not complete without a trip to Rick Stein's seafood restaurant; to try something different head over to his cookery school and learn to cook some of his signature dishes. There are many wonderful restaurants to try including Prawn on the Lawn, an award-winning seafood restaurant; as well as the Michelin Star awarded Paul Ainsworth at Number 6. Other restaurants in Cornwall include the famous Restaurant Nathan Outlaw in Port Isaac and the popular cafe, Strong Adolfo’s in Wadebridge. Over the last decade Tarquin’s has become one of the best Cornish gins on the market. Head to their gin school and take on a masterclass and learn all about how these delicious gins are made. The Eden Project is a 30-minute drive away. Visit the popular town of Newquay,...