Honeycomb Lodge – Holiday Home 5 min from Padstow

Hotel Description

Look, I’ve stayed in plenty of holiday homes around Cornwall, but Honeycomb Lodge actually surprised me – and I mean that in the best way. You know how sometimes these rental properties promise the world and deliver… well, not quite? This isn’t one of those places. It’s tucked away in the Padstow Holiday Village, which sounds a bit theme-parky when you first hear it, but honestly it’s just a well-maintained cluster of properties that feels more like a proper neighborhood than a tourist trap.

The five-minute drive to Padstow thing? They’re not lying, though I’d give yourself eight if you’re unfamiliar with these winding Cornish lanes – they’re properly narrow and you’ll want to take your time, especially if you’re meeting a tractor coming the other way (which you will). What they don’t tell you is that you’re also brilliantly positioned for the Camel Trail if you’re into cycling, and there’s this little farm shop about two minutes down the road that does incredible Cornish pasties. I mean, better than most of the touristy places in Padstow itself, if I’m being honest.

The lodge itself has this cozy, actually-lived-in feel rather than that sterile holiday rental vibe. Someone clearly put thought into the details – proper blackout curtains (thank god, because summer mornings start early here), a coffee machine that doesn’t require an engineering degree to operate, and enough hot water for everyone to shower without negotiating who goes first. The kitchen’s well-stocked too, which matters when you’ve dragged back fresh crab from Padstow harbor and want to cook it properly. Parking’s right there, which is brilliant because finding a spot in Padstow during peak season is basically a blood sport. The Wi-Fi actually works throughout the house – not always a given in rural Cornwall, where some places still act like broadband is a mythical concept.

What really sold me was the quiet. You’re close enough to everything that matters, but far enough out that you’re not dealing with the chaos of Rick Stein pilgrims wandering past your window at all hours. Evenings are properly peaceful, just the sound of sheep in the nearby fields and maybe the occasional car heading home from the pub. It’s the kind of place where you can actually unwind without feeling like you’re missing out on anything important happening in town.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $228. Two-Bedroom House with 1 double bed, 2 single beds and 1 sofa bed for Max persons: 5

Reviews

• Tia from Australia – 11 June 2025 (10/10)

  Location was excellent and the accommodation itself was spacious and had all we needed and more. We had excellent communication with our host as well
  We highly recommend a stay here and hope to be back one day soon.

• Claire from United Kingdom – 30 May 2025 (10/10)

  Great location and a lovely lodge.

• Simon from United Kingdom – 25 April 2025 (10/10)

  Beautiful place communication with owner was great amazing location a 20 minute country walk to padstow.
  Definitely stay again
  
  What could be improved: N/a

• Bytheway from United Kingdom – 21 April 2025 (10/10)

  The property was very clean and spacious in a good location, was well equipped with everything and beautifully decorated.
  
  What could be improved: There was nothing I didn’t like about this property.

• Warren from United Kingdom – 15 April 2025 (10/10)

  The Lodge was very clean everything you could need was there and the location was perfect

• Paul from United Kingdom – 2 January 2025 (9/10)

  Location and facilities

• Debbie from United Kingdom – 3 November 2024 (8/10)

  It was light & bright, had lots of good features. Well equipped kitchen, oven, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine in the hallway. Very good wifi. Smart TV.
  
  What could be improved: Not for a long time have I stayed in a place that didn’t provide a hairdryer. Really nowadays a basic necessity. The Lodge itself was a bit ‘frilly’ for our taste. Although only maybe a couple of years old a few of the window blinds were broken which meant you couldn’t put them down (or up) easily or at all. The Double bed was very springy & when the other person moved you also moved. No mattress protector or pillow protectors to help keep the bed in reasonable condition.

• Dawn from United Kingdom – 6 October 2024 (9/10)

  Really lovely clean, comfortable modern lodge. Situated in a perfect location near Padstow.
  
  What could be improved: Mattress’s were a little uncomfortable, could feel the springs digging in but didn’t spoil our overall stay.

• Peter from New Zealand – 20 September 2024 (9/10)

  Great accommodation. Close to Padstow
  
  What could be improved: Nothing to mention.

• Paul from United Kingdom – 30 June 2024 (10/10)

  Clean,well equipped,very good location.
  
  What could be improved: All good.

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