Title: A sublime Cornish countryside setting harbours this hidden gem. - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2026 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) Entire home # A sublime Cornish countryside setting harbours this hidden gem. Cottage in Par with kitchen ## Photo gallery for A sublime Cornish countryside setting harbours this hidden gem. ![Outdoor dining - A sublime Cornish countryside setting harbours this hidden gem. (Lostwithiel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109520000/109515500/109515421/25b397ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Marina - A sublime Cornish countryside setting harbours this hidden gem. (Lostwithiel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109520000/109515500/109515421/2c7a1614.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Exterior - A sublime Cornish countryside setting harbours this hidden gem. (Lostwithiel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109520000/109515500/109515421/14bc4297.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Living area - A sublime Cornish countryside setting harbours this hidden gem. (Lostwithiel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109520000/109515500/109515421/6d51c40e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Private kitchen - A sublime Cornish countryside setting harbours this hidden gem. (Lostwithiel)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/110000000/109520000/109515500/109515421/8a232f88.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Location - Amenities - Policies Hidden Valley Gardens, nestled deep in the Cornish countryside, offers a serene retreat within three acres of award-winning gardens. Take advantage of your private decking area with garden furniture to unwind and immerse yourself in nature or simply step inside to enjoy an open-plan living/dining room with Freeview TV, a functional kitchen for preparing simple meals and spacious bathroom. ## Reviews 10 Exceptional ### Entire home 1 bedroom1 bathroom ## Popular amenities - Parking available - Kitchen - Outdoor space - Free WiFi ## Add dates for prices Check-in Check-out Travellers ## About this property ### Entire place You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party. ### A sublime Cornish countryside setting harbours this hidden gem. A sublime Cornish countryside setting harbours this hidden gem. Set within 3 acres of award-winning gardens with wildlife including deer, foxes, buzzards, and woodpeckers, offering tranquillity in abundance.. 12 steps to entrance. All on the First Floor: Living/dining room: Freeview TV Kitchen: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge Bedroom: Double (4ft 6in) Bed Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Toilet. Oil central heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Front garden with terrace and garden furniture. Grounds with (shared with other properties on-site). Private parking for 1 car. No smoking.. Nestled deep in the Cornish countryside, between the charming towns of Lostwithiel and St Austell, you’ll uncover a truly special retreat within the award-winning Hidden Valley Gardens. Currently closed to the public, the three acres of gardens are a haven for both flora and fauna, offering a serene sanctuary where mature plants, shrubs, and grasses flourish alongside native wildlife such as woodpeckers, deer, and owls. A short set of wooden steps leads you to a cosy, welcoming open-plan retreat designed to immerse you in nature. The space features stylish armchairs around a TV and dining area, alongside a divine double bed, all bathed in natural light that pours in through a stunning half-moon window. There is also a small, functional kitchen for preparing simple meals and a spacious bathroom with a bath and shower attachment. Step outside onto your private decking area, where the beauty of the gardens unfolds before you, this tranquil spot is ideal for relaxing with a morning coffee or sundowner as you take in the peaceful surroundings. Occasionally, you may catch the gentle sound of a train as it trundles along the nearby railway line, connecting Par Station, home to one of the last manned signal boxes, with Newquay and Plymouth. If you can bear to leave this enchanting haven, there are plenty of things to do in the surrounding area. Par Beach is just three miles away, boasting a wide, golden sandy beach, framed by cliffs and the iconic China clay works, which offers a unique contrast between natural beauty and industry. Visit Charlestown and take a step back in time, while visiting its historic and unchanged quay, showcasing a small fleet of tall ships, along with a fascinating museum and an array of restaurants and pubs to choose from after a day of exploration. For a more unique adventure, why not visit Colwith Farm Distillery? Enjoy a fascinating tour and gin-making experience, or simply make your way to the world-renowned Eden Project, just a short drive away, to explore its iconic biomes that house diverse plant species from around the world. A little further, the enchanting town of Fowey awaits. Known for its celebrity chef-inspired restaurants, narrow streets, and boutique shops, Fowey is the perfect spot for a day of exploration and indulgence. Free WiFi No children except babies in arms. There are steps to the property. ## Property amenities ### Internet - Available in the cottage: Free WiFi ### Parking and transportation - Parking on site ### Bedrooms - Bedroom - Bedsheets provided ### Bathroom - 1 bathroom - Towels provided ### Outdoor areas - Garden ### Comfort - Heating ### Pets - No pets allowed ### Suitability/Accessibility - Smoking not allowed ### Location highlights - In a rural location ### Things to do - Fishing ### Safety features - Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property) - Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property) - First aid kit - Fire extinguisher ### General - Garden ## Similar properties ![Terrace/patio](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/114000000/113660000/113658200/113658140/5402db48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Pinetum Garden Cottages St Austell - Kitchen - Pet-friendly - Parking included - Free WiFi 10 Exceptional 4 reviews CA $168 CA $202 total includes taxes & fees Dec 16 - Dec 17 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-16&endDate=2025-12-17&selected=113658140&PinnedHotelID=113658140&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Property grounds](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/101000000/100290000/100287100/100287024/036e8c48.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 1 bedroom accommodation in Little Polgooth, near St Austell Little Polgooth, near St Austell - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 3 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=100287024&PinnedHotelID=100287024&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Interior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/43000000/42340000/42335600/42335550/eb0c5c08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### 2 bedroom accommodation in Fowey Fowey - Kitchen - Washer - Free WiFi - Outdoor space 9.2 Wonderful 5 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=42335550&PinnedHotelID=42335550&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/36000000/35780000/35773300/35773248/8ad40a3d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Cider Press, St Austell with riverside garden Saint Blazey - Kitchen - Washer - Pet-friendly - Outdoor space 10 Exceptional 11 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=35773248&PinnedHotelID=35773248&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Marina](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/65000000/64450000/64442400/64442381/bd429279.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### No.19 - Fabulous 2 Bed Cottage - Outstanding Harbour Views & Parking Mevagissey - Ocean view - Kitchen - Washer - Dryer 9.8 Exceptional 22 reviews [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-12-22&endDate=2025-12-23&selected=64442381&PinnedHotelID=64442381&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Living area](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83260000/83252700/83252608/90b37acd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Sea Retreat is one of a kind here at Millendreath Beach Resort. 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You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation ### Property is also known as su-UK48159-UK48159 ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C50.37874%2C-4.68185&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=vy651Ev04CwSuLXa4aIYsNlKpe4=) Lostwithiel #### What's nearby - Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty \- 3 min drive \- 1.4 km - Gribben Head \- 7 min drive \- 6.6 km - Fowey River Gallery \- 10 min drive \- 9.0 km - Polkerris Beach \- 10 min drive \- 9.0 km - Fowey Estuary \- 11 min drive \- 9.3 km #### Getting around - Par Station - 12 min drive - Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 44 min drive #### Restaurants - ‪Eden Coffee House - ‬17 min drive - ‪The Par Inn - ‬11 min drive - ‪The New Inn - ‬7 min drive - ‪Eden Kitchen - ‬15 min drive - ‪The Ship Inn - ‬18 min drive ## Frequently asked questions ### Is A sublime Cornish countryside setting harbours this hidden gem. pet-friendly? ### How much is parking? ### What time is check-in at A sublime Cornish countryside setting harbours this hidden gem.? ### What time is check-out at A sublime Cornish countryside setting harbours this hidden gem.? ### Where is A sublime Cornish countryside setting harbours this hidden gem. located? ## Have a question? 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