Hillhead farm, St Columb ,Cornwall The cottage, Saint Columb Major, TR9 6JW, United Kingdom
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Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Hill Head Cottage? I was expecting some quaint but cramped countryside rental, but this place actually feels like someone’s well-loved family home that happens to be ridiculously well-appointed. It sits on Hillhead Farm just outside St Columb Major – and I mean properly outside, down one of those narrow Cornish lanes where you’re praying you don’t meet a tractor coming the other way.

The cottage itself has that solid, no-nonsense feel that genuine 4-star places should have. Everything works (shocking, I know), the WiFi is actually decent, and honestly, the beds are better than what I’ve got at home. The owners clearly know what they’re doing – there’s proper attention to detail without any of that trying-too-hard boutique hotel nonsense. You’ll find good coffee, decent shower pressure, and those little touches like having enough towels and plug sockets in sensible places. The kitchen is properly equipped too, which matters if you’re planning to cook with local produce from St Columb’s Saturday market.

Location-wise, you’re about ten minutes from the A30 but far enough off it that you won’t hear traffic. St Columb Major is one of those proper Cornish towns that tourists often skip – which means the pubs are still for locals, the shops are actual businesses rather than gift shops, and you can park without drama. From here, you’re well-positioned for both coasts actually. Newquay’s beaches are twenty minutes south, but if you fancy something less crowded, the north coast around Mawgan Porth is just as close. I’d honestly recommend Hill Head as a base if you’re planning to explore properly rather than just plonking yourself on one beach for a week.

The farm setting means it’s genuinely quiet at night – like, properly dark and silent if you’re coming from a city. Some people find that unsettling, but if you’re after a proper break from everything, it’s perfect. Parking is never an issue (there’s loads of space), and the owners are the helpful-but-not-hovering type. That 9.3 rating makes sense when you stay here – it’s not flashy or Instagram-perfect, but everything just works smoothly, and you end up feeling more relaxed than you expected. Fair warning though: if you’re the type who needs to be walking distance from restaurants and bars, this probably isn’t for you. But if you want a really solid base for exploring Cornwall without the tourist-trap pricing and chaos, Hill Head Cottage delivers exactly what it promises.

Rooms

  • Estimated price from: $128. Two-Bedroom House with 1 double bed, 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 4
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Reviews

  • Patricia from United Kingdom – 22 June 2025 (10/10)

    Clean comfortable & cosy.
    2 bathrooms
    Beds very comfy
    Had all you need in the kitchen – washed clothes dry & ready for the next day – good facilities.
    Had fans to keep us cool

    Excellent location

    Owner lovely chap & very helpful
    Definitely recommend

    What could be improved: Nothing

  • Shaun from United Kingdom – 12 May 2025 (10/10)

    The cottage was lovely,very private with plenty of space inside, presented really nicely, we were a Family of 3 Adults our 22 year old Son liked the upstairs room & everything was just as we hoped. The hosts were very polite & helpful. we also had our dog with us & the facilities for him were very good, the road the property is situated on, has a good dog walk on & off road avaliable.
    The Village / Town of St Coloumb is a 5 min walk, so nothing is too far away.

  • Pratip from India – 5 May 2025 (9/10)

    It was nice and clean. We loved the decor. Bathrooms were clean. The kitchen had all the necessary crockeries.

    What could be improved: Everything was perfect.

  • Christopher from United Kingdom – 30 April 2025 (9/10)

    Location

  • Janine from United Kingdom – 27 January 2025 (10/10)

    Had an amazing time here. Beautiful cottage kitted out with everything you need.
    Children loved it. Thank you. are all the extras you left for the children.

    What could be improved: Absolutely nothing

  • Jean from United Kingdom – 21 September 2024 (8/10)

    the cottage was cosy and comfortable and host was lovely

  • Tracy from United Kingdom – 10 August 2024 (10/10)

    Lovely little cottage with great hosts. Highly recommended 😊

  • Keighley from United Kingdom – 2 August 2024 (10/10)

    The cottage was lovely, clean and modern and in a great location for us and within easy reach of so many beaches absolutely attractions. The owner was really friendly and helpful and gave us everything we needed for our stay.

  • Ali from United Kingdom – 28 July 2024 (10/10)

    Very well equipped with great surroundings. The host was very friendly and helpful. We enjoyed our stay.

  • Gemma from United Kingdom – 15 July 2024 (9/10)

    Real lovely little cottage, great location to be close to lots of beaches and coves whilst being far enough away to be quiet and peaceful at night time. The property was really clean and tidy all around. It had a fully equipped kitchen and dining table for 4 which was lovely. Plenty of board games to play in the evenings and even an X-box (we didn’t use it but can see how it would be great for young families). The hosts were lovely and gave us plenty of recommendations for the area and took the time to come and say hello which is always appreciated.

    What could be improved: Not a negative but something be conscious of the twin bedroom has a very steep set of ladder steps to get to which could be tricky with very young children. We managed absolutely fine though just use some caution.

SURROUNDINGS

What’s nearby:

  • Newquay Zoo: 15 km
  • Schoolscapes: 11 km
  • Mitchell Playing Field: 12 km
  • St Mawgan Playing Field: 5 km
  • Newquay Blue Reef Aquarium: 16 km
  • St Columb Recreation Ground: 650 m
  • Trenance Gardens and Cottages: 14 km

Restaurants & cafes:

  • Restaurant St Columb Chip Shop: 450 m
  • Restaurant Town & Country Kitchen: 500 m
  • Restaurant Pink Peach Cake Company: 550 m

Public transport:

  • Train Quintrell Downs: 11 km
  • Train St. Columb Road: 4.5 km

Closest airports:

  • Land’s End Airport: 76 km
  • Plymouth City Airport: 74 km
  • Newquay Cornwall Airport: 3.4 km

Facilities

Bedroom:

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
  • Alarm clock

Bathroom:

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Additional toilet
  • Bath or shower
  • Toilet
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower

Outdoors:

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Garden

Activities:

  • Golf course (within 3 km)

Living Area:

  • Sofa
  • Seating Area

Food & Drink:

  • Grocery deliveries Additional charge
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Accessibility:

  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Miscellaneous:

  • Pet bowls
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Heating

Outdoor & View:

  • Garden view
  • View

Room Amenities:

  • Socket near the bed
  • Sofa bed
  • Drying rack for clothing
  • Clothes rack
  • Tile/marble floor
  • Soundproofing
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Ironing facilities
  • Iron

Languages spoken:

  • English

Safety & security:

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • Carbon monoxide detector

Media & Technology:

  • Streaming service (like Netflix)
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Cable channels
  • Video games
  • TV
  • Pay-per-view channels

Most popular facilities:

  • Free parking
  • Free WiFi

Building characteristics:

  • Detached

Entertainment and family services:

  • Baby safety gates
  • Board games/puzzles
  • Baby safety gates
  • Books, DVDs, or music for children
  • Board games/puzzles

Other for your stay:

  • Children’s high chair
  • Dining table
  • Cleaning products
  • Toaster
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Kitchenware
  • Electric kettle
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
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Rules

Pets:

  • Pets are allowed. Charges may be applicable.

Parties:

  • Parties/events are not allowed

Smoking:

  • Smoking is not allowed.

Check-in:

  • From 15:00
  • You’ll need to let the property know in advance what time you’ll arrive.

Check-out:

  • Until 10:00

Cancellation/prepayment:

  • Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.

Guest reviews

Staff:

9.4

Comfort:

9.8

Location:

9.5

Facilities:

9.4

Cleanliness:

9.5

Value for money:

9.6

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