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The Old Post Office

From £472

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  • Property code: 963
  • Preferred changeover day: Friday
  • Check in: 5pm
  • Check out: 10am
  • Central heating
  • Parking (see description for details)
  • Dishwasher
  • Garden or outside space
  • Real fire
  • Short breaks available
  • Tumble dryer
  • Village
  • Washing machine
  • WiFi

The Old Post Office is a spacious, two bedroom, traditional cottage with gorgeous cottage garden located in the hamlet of Burlawn on the outskirts of Wadebridge.  Surrounding Burlawn are dog walks a plenty including nice walks through Bishop's and Hustyn's Woods. 

The popular town of Wadebridge is just one and a half miles from The Old Post Office and here you will find a great selection of independent shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants and two screen cinema.  Wadebridge offers a choice of supermarkets as well as leisure centre and lovely park with tennis courts.

Wadebridge forms part of the Camel cycle trail with a choice of bicycle hire shops.  The trail will take you to Padstow in one direction and towards Bodmin in the other. 

Padstow is famous for its lovely harbour and happens to be home to some of the County's finest restaurants including Rick Steins Seafood Restaurant and Paul Ainsworth's No 6. 

Bodmin, (formerly the County town) has plenty to offer too including the popular visitor attraction, Bodmin Jail which is well worth a visit. Just outside of Bodmin is one of the County's most famous National Trust properties, Lanhydrock with its fabulous gardens and grounds.  Not too far from Lanhydrock you will find the very lovely woods, secret glades and cafe at Cardinham Woods.

Hustyn's Resort (which welcomes non residents to use their extensive leisure facilities) is just a five minute drive from Burlawn. Leisure facilities include indoor pool, tennis courts, crazy golf and gym.  There is also a spa at Hustyn's resort but booking in advance will be required and charges apply to all facilities.  The restaurants at Hustyn's serve food throughout the day and evening and again welcome non residents but booking in advance is required to avoid disappointment. 


 

Entrance

This traditionally presented, end of terrace Cornish cottage is entered from the front of the property.

Dining Room

A lovely size, carpeted dining room with oak dining table and chairs, feature fireplace and beamed ceiling. 

Kitchen

Off the dining room and up a couple of steps is the fully equipped kitchen. Kitchen appliances include halogen hob, electric oven, microwave, dishwasher, washer/dryer and full length fridge and separate freezer.

Living Room

The comfortable living room with wood burner and beamed ceiling provides ample comfy leather seating set around a Cornish stone fireplace with large Freeview television.

Boot Room

Down a small staircase is a door that leads into a handy boot room with separate WC. From the boot room a pair of French doors lead out into the sunny cottage garden at the back.

Bedroom 1

King Size Bed, Ample hanging and drawer space is provided.

Bedroom 2

Twin bedroom with zip and link bed (can be made up as a super king),  Ample hanging and drawer space is provided.

Bathroom

A family bathroom WC with basin, bath and overhead electric shower.

General

  • An original wooden twist and turn, steep Cornish staircase (with handrails)
  • This property is heated by oil central heating.
  • Apart from the living room entrance and boot room doorway, there is generally good head height throughout the property.

 

There is no garden to the front of the cottage however, to the back is the most pretty, enclosed and sunny cottage garden with patio area and furniture provided.  An outside tap is conveniently located near the boot room for any muddy, four legged members of the family that need to wash off. 

Next door to The Old Post Office is a small village play park which the younger members of the family will love!

On the banks of the River Camel in the heart of North Cornwall, Wadebridge is a busy hub of activity. The old market town is filled with independent shops, cafes, restaurants and supermarkets, and boasts a busy calendar of events, from the weekly local produce market to Cornwall Folk Festival and the Royal Cornwall Show.

The best thing about holidays in Wadebridge is how easy it is to reach North Cornwall’s beautiful sandy beaches and old fishing villages. Within a short drive you can reach Polzeath, famous for its surf, the exclusive seaside village of Rock - home of the rich and famous, picturesque Port Isaac and its white-washed fisherman’s cottages, the mystical ruins of Tintagel Castle and stunning Bodmin Moor. You’ll be spoilt for choice for days at the beach, with Daymer Bay, Constantine, Trebarwith Strand and many more sandy bays and tiny coves, all within 10 miles.

North Cornwall is fast becoming a foodie hotspot, so you could spend every day of your holiday in Wadebridge trying somewhere new. Head to Padstow for Rick Stein’s famous fish and chips or fine dining at The Seafood Restaurant, try Michelin star Outlaw’s Fish Kitchen in Port Isaac, run by celebrity chef Nathan Outlaw, or treat yourself at Paul Ainsworth @ No6.

But Wadebridge’s most famous feature is the Camel Trail, which winds its way along the edge of the Camel Estuary for 18 miles, from Padstow all the way to Bodmin Moor. No holiday in Wadebridge is complete without cycling or setting off on foot along this famous trail. It’s traffic-free, surfaced and relatively level the whole way, so it’s great from families. Dog-walkers, and all ages and abilities. We recommend hiring bikes in Wadebridge and setting off to Padstow where you’ll be treated with stunning coastal views and plenty of places to pick up a pasty as a reward when you arrive.

Discover beautiful North Cornwall and all it has to offer when you book a holiday in Wadebridge.

There is just one, dedicated parking space opposite the cottage.  Further parking in this small Cornish hamlet is very limited. 

- This property welcomes 2 small or medium size dogs or 1 large dog **Dogs STAY FREE in 2024!

- SHORT BREAKS - are accepted between Easter and October - not including school holiday weeks - minimum 3 nights applies

- Please notify the office when booking how you would like the zip and link bed making up for your holiday

- This property accommodates a maximum of 4 people plus infant

 


Carraways Café
(2 miles)

(1)

Pretty café with wooden tables topped with wild flowers serving homemade cakes, delicious cream teas, soups and sandwiches all using quality ingredients from local suppliers. 

Carraways Café 14 Polmorla Rd, Wadebridge PL27 7NS (T: 01208 814343)

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Lovely, fresh snacks and efficient. friendly service.

August 2020


Mad Hatter's
(2 miles)

Forget the diet and visit this decadent Alice in Wonderland themed café for homemade cakes, artisan coffees, milkshakes, smoothies, sandwiches and snacks. 

Mad Hatter’s Mad Hatters, The Platt, Wadebridge PL27 7EA (T: 07568 462946)

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Warne's Bar & Restaurant
(2 miles)

A family friendly restaurant serving modern British cuisine in the heart of Wadebridge.  Open for lunch and dinner as well as coffees and teas in bright, contemporary surroundings.  

Warne’s Bar & Restaurant 1-3 Polmorla Rd, Wadebridge PL27 7ND (T 01208 814332)

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Plonk'd
(2 miles)

Wadebridges' brand new Wine & Cocktail Bar, serving seasonal tapas and nibbles. 

Plonk'd, Foundry Street, Wadebridge PL27 7NW. Tel: 07738 498445

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Tim's Place
(2 miles)

One of the busiest cafe/bistros in Wadebridge, specialising in homemade cakes and treats, breakfasts, and light lunches.  Owner Timothy Dean uses only the best local ingredients to create delicious bistro style dishes served in a bustling comfortable atmosphere.  Open Monday to Saturday all year long, Sundays in the spring and summer season.

Tim's Place  Foundry Court, Wadebridge PL27 7QN Tel: 01208 812550

 

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Camel Trail
Camel Trail
(2 miles)

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Perfect for cycling, the Camel Trail is an 18-mile largely traffic free, surfaced and virtually level, multi-use trail that you can use to explore the Cornish countryside. The track brings back to life a disused railway line that runs between Wenfordbridge, Bodmin and Padstow. It's ideal for bicycles, wheelchair users, horse riders and walkers, and is broken down into three main sections set up to around six miles each, which is probably more manageable than the total 18 miles, on an average day at least! It's free to use, bike hire is available at Padstow, Wadebridge, Bodmin and Wendfordbridge and toilets are in situ along the trail and in Padstow town centre.

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Flat 6 miles walk from Wadebridge to Padstow (or Padstein as we called it!). Plenty to look at but no facilities, there was a closed cafe 2 miles short of Padstow. Lots of cyclists so listen out for them.

July 2023


Great cycle trail for the whole family.

August 2019


Bike Smart
(2 miles)

Bike hire service in central Wadebridge with easy access to the Camel Trail.  Bike for all ages and abilities plus free parking on site.

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Go By Cycle - Wadebridge
(2 miles)

Hire cycles, SUPs and kayaks, delivered to your door and have all you need to enjoy your holiday in Cornwall from the moment you arrive.  Stock includes top of the range German e-bikes, British road bike, touring bikes, moutain bikes and bikes for kids of all ages. All Go ByCycle's equipment is checked before delivery and supplied with helmets, pumps, locks and puncture repair kits. 

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Camel Trail Hire
(2 miles)

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A friendly, family run cycle hire business in the heart of Wadebridge directly opposite the beginning of the beautiful Wadebridge to Padstow Camel Trail cycle route. With a large selection of bikes for hire catering for all needs and abilities, the fully trained staff are on hand to advise with your bike selection to ensure that you have a safe and enjoyable day out. 

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Enjoy 10% off bike hire with your Toad Hall Cottages discount card

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Very accommodating, paid for and tried dog trailer, my dogs weren’t impressed and the guys refunded us

June 2022


Bridge Bike Hire
(2 miles)

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At Bridge Bike Hire you'll find over 400 cycles for hire, a friendly welcome and a bike for everyone, young or old. Bridge Bike Hire is the largest and original cycle hire on the Camel Trail and is situated right on the start of the Camel Trail in Wadebridge. 

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Have used Bridge Bike Hire every summer. Excellent service.

August 2019


Rock Beach
(6 miles)

(1)

Rock beach is a beautiful long white sand beach located on the mouth of the Camel Estuary. This Area of Outstanding natural beauty is a haven for wading birds and the prefect spot for a swim in the clear blue waters or a picnic admiring the fantastic views. The beach is backed by sand dunes, please try to avoid walking on the dunes and keep to the footpaths where provided as there has been a huge amount of erosion in recent years. Dogs are welcome on the beach all year round and there is easy access to shops and all facilities including public toilets. Parking can be found in the car park just behind and access is via a ferry slipway or steps.

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What a fabulous beach, dog friendly all year, when the tide is out the beach is huge, our dogs had a brilliant time. The car park is reasonable priced and toilets were clean.

September 2021


Daymer Bay
(7 miles)

(1)

Located on the East side of the River Camel. Sand and dunes. Dog friendly. 

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Let's tackle the two downsides first. The narrow single track lane descending to the car park ican be challenging at busy times. The other one - the sheltered position means no waves for boarding. Great sandy beach, safe for kids with a good size car park and easy access down to the sands. Great views over the Doom Bar. Easy to walk down to Rock Beach and St Enodoc's church is worth a visit.

July 2022


Port Isaac Beach
(7 miles)

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Since the arrival of Doc Martin on the small screen, Port Isaac has soared in popularity, and the pretty little village with the historic harbour, which also serves as the beach, has become instantly recognisable.  Still an active fishing village with crab pots scattered about, the sand stretches between twin piers at low tide and has a small stream and lots of rock pools to explore, so it’s ideal for children.  Dogs are allowed on the beach all year round, and as it’s at the centre of the village there’s easy access to shops and all facilities including public toilets.  The car park for the town is a 10-minute walk away, and while there are a couple of parking spaces on the beach itself, just make sure you park above the high water mark, or keep an eagle eye on the tide!    

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Lovely setting worth a look,dog friendly.

July 2022


Worth a visit, about half a mile walk from the car park, the return journey is quite steep but there is a shuttle taxi for those less able to manage the walk. Beautiful little harbour beach and of course doc Martin’s surgery. We ate in the hotel beer garden, food and drink was nice and reasonable priced.

September 2021


Port Gaverne
(7 miles)

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A sheltered beach on the north Cornwall coast, Port Gaverne Beach is in a narrow cove just east of Port Isaac.  It’s comprised of sand and shingle with lots of rock pools to explore at low tide.  In the summer months it can get quite busy given the popularity of the location and its suitability for families.  Surrounding walks along the cliff path are delightful and at high tide the beach is favoured by divers.  There’s also a slipway and it’s sometimes used to launch boats because of the easy access from the road.  Thanks to it proximity to Port Isaac half a mile away facilities and restaurants are nearby, and the beach welcomes dogs all year round.  You can also park in the village although there is limited road parking by the beach itself.

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Lovely little cove and nice walk to headland. Water activities available.

June 2023


beautiful and great fish and chips !

October 2021


Excellent place to run the dog at sunset. Good walk on teh headland too. Could park right next to the beach.

September 2019


Port Quin
(7 miles)

(1)

A rocky beach in a narrow, sheltered cove, Port Quin Beach is close to Port Isaac, and is only accessible at low tide.  Its rugged landscape is beautiful to see, but its location means that it’s largely popular with seasoned walkers and those looking to go snorkeling and kayaking.  Unspoiled and peaceful, it reveals a treasure trove of rock pools when the tide is out, and the nearby village is largely deserted, having once had thriving fishing and mining industries.  Today both the cove and the village are owned by the National Trust and there is a car park courtesy of them in Port Quin.  Dogs are banned between Easter and October, and there aren’t any facilities nearby – it’s all about enjoying the peace and quiet.

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Could park nearby and enjoyed a cream tea from the 'Salt Pig' van in the carpark. Paddled here and ran the dog one evening, and walked a bit more of the coast path.

September 2019


September 2023

Lovely cottage well equipped .. Location good although had no option of using public transport from village which was a little disappointing


July 2023

A lovely spacious cottage, nice garden, shame about the weather. The boys learned to surf on Fistral beach and Harlyn Bay, fantastic.


June 2023

Comfy furniture, easy kitchen, wonderful dog space and peaceful garden


May 2023

The Old Post Office is a peaceful haven to return to after a big day out! With so many of Cornwall's best attractions within easy reach, the Old PO offers a great location from which to explore Wadebridge, Tintagel, Saint Michael's Mount, Padstow, and oh so many beautiful sandy beaches and dramatic coves. The cottage's beds were really comfy and spacious, soft towels, and plenty of space and storage options in the bedrooms. The kitchen was well appointed and the lounge a great place to relax. We look forward to a return visit, hopefully soon.


May 2023

We loved exploring Cornwall in the beautiful sunshine! St Michael's Mount, beaches, Camel Trail and coastal walks were highlights.


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