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Woodside Cottage, Little Petherick
Overview
“We had a fantastic week in this well-located cottage, which is beautifully decorated throughout with comfy sitting and dining areas and a kitchen with everything we needed to enjoy being at home. The little sun-trap outdoors breakfast spot was a delight!”
Introduction
Woodside Cottage is a gorgeous cottage with cosy interior including a characterful sitting and dining room with beautiful slate flooring and a warming log burner. The kitchen is well equipped and opens to a private courtyard with outdoor seating, a perfect spot for breakfast on a sunny morning. There are three bedrooms sleeping up to 6 guests and one contemporary bathroom. Nestled within the peaceful hamlet of Little Petherick, Woodside Cottage offers a perfect retreat, adjacent to the Saints Way footpath which meanders along the river into Padstow, a beautiful walk into the bustling harbour town.
Nearby
Little Petherick is quaint village, located just outside of Padstow, perfect to escape the hustle and bustle of the nearby towns. Whilst the village itself is quite small, there are some lovely spots to eat and drink very close by; closest being The Old Mill House Bistro. A mile up the road to St Issey there are two more pubs to choose from, The Ring ’o’ Bells in the village centre, or The Pickwick Inn which serves delicious food whilst overlooking the Camel Estuary.
Tucked just a few miles away from the coast, you can find a huge selection of stunning sandy beaches within a five minute drive, including Harlyn, Trevone, Constantine, Treyarnon, Porthcothan and more, explore a different bay every day!
The locality is very dog friendly, with many of the beaches, shops and restaurants in the area allowing your pets to join in on your family holiday. There is a five star bistro within a minute’s walk – The Old Mill, a lovely spot for a bite to eat. And there are two pubs within one mile, The Pickwick Inn or The Ring’o’Bells.
Little Petherick is positioned on the Saints Way, a scenic walking route offering a picturesque walk along the riverside into the beautiful harbour town of Padstow (otherwise a few minutes in the car). The winding streets of Padstow hide a plentiful number of pleasant surprises. This bustling town offers a vast variety of food from Rick Stein’s fine dining restaurants to fresh homemade pasties. If you’re feeling adventurous you could catch a sea life safari from the harbour or enjoy scenic views of the estuary cycling to Wadebridge for lunch along the flat Camel Trail.
Reviews
Robert, March 2026
A wonderful cottage in an excellent location. 5/5⭐
Rhonda, September 2025
What a great cottage and location. The cottage was very clean, bedding was comfortable and the kitchen so well stocked with everything you need to self-cater. Lovely welcome bottle of Prosecco and biscuits. Lounge was comfy and a great seating area inside and out. Loved our stay would definitely recommend the cottage to anyone thinking of staying in or near Padstow. There is a beautiful walk into Padstow and the local buses in and out were fantastic. 5/5⭐
Manny, August 2025
We booked this house very last minute and wow, what a find. It was spotless, loved the fully equipped kitchen and so close to Padstow. There’s a gorgeous bistro within walking distance and Little Petherick is stunning. Quaint and typically Cornish. What a wonderful find. We parked across the road when available and didn’t find this a problem.
Simon, August 2025
Lovely little holiday cottage that we used as a base to go all over the area. Everything we needed for our family of 5.
Jane, June 2025
Lovely house! Location was great for fabulous beaches and things to do. Need to drive but that was fine for us, we managed to see lots of surrounding Cornwall. Mother Ivey’s Bay was absolutely gorgeous. House had everything you need and we enjoyed sitting out for breakfast every morning in the courtyard. Parking was easy and the lack of path was fine too.
Andy & Clare, October 2024
We had a very relaxing and most enjoyable week spent at the cornish holiday cottage. A well equipped kitchen, plenty of guidebooks, maps and games, plus extremely comfortable beds and a lovely modern bathroom. Clean, smart and snuggly, especially sat around the woodburner with a hot chocolate, little petherick was a perfect base to explore Padstow and the surrounding area. Wonderful beaches, breathtaking costal walks and the famous Camel Trail. There was an impressively large selection of places to eat, whether brunch, cream teas or evening dinner. Every meal we had was excellent. All in all, we had a terrific holiday and look forward to coming back to stay in the near future. Would highly recommend.
Catherine, July 2024
Beautiful cottage in the picturesque village of Little Petherick, perfectly presented with everything we needed to make our stay in Cornwall comfortable and easy. The location was a perfect base to explore many of the delights Cornwall has to offer. Would highly recommend!
Accommodation
Inside Space
Through the charming stable door you are welcomed by a cosy lounge with sofas huddled around the log burner and a dining space to seat 6 around the table. Continue through to the kitchen which contains all you need for your stay and opens out through patio doors to the rear courtyard. Upstairs there are three bedrooms, a comfortable double room, spacious twin room and a third room with a bunk bed perfect for children. There is a stylish bathroom suite with a bath and shower over.
Outside Space
Tucked at the rear of the cottage next to the kitchen, there is a sheltered courtyard area with table and chairs, catching the morning sun it’s a great space for a coffee and breakfast before heading out to explore the nearby beaches along the north coast or delights in Padstow.
Parking
There is a parking pass provided in the cottage which is for use in the car park by the church 100m away.
Access
From the pay and display car park you must walk along to road to the property, there is no footpath available. There are 14 wide stone steps up to the front door, no handrail available. Internally, ground floor is level and one full staircase to the first floor. On the first floor there is one step on the landing in between the bedrooms.
Refundable security deposit
A refundable security deposit of £250 will be taken prior to your stay.
EV charging
Charging electric vehicles via the electricity supply at Woodside Cottage is not permitted.
Wi-Fi
Free Wi-Fi available in the property.
Pets
Up to 2 small – medium dogs are permitted with a small charge of £25 per pet.
Linen
Linen and towels are included in the property but please bring your own beach towels.
Gallery
Location
Local Area
LITTLE PETHERICK…
Offering a quiet position ideal for a retreat, away from the hustle and bustle of the town, yet just a 5 minute drive into Padstow. You can walk into Padstow along the Saints Way, the footpath follows alongside the creek offering a beautiful scenic walk into the town. The Old Mill House Bistro which is just along the road from the cottage offers a lovely place to stop for a bite to eat. Within a few minutes you also have The Pickwick Inn, The Journeyman and The Ring O’ Bells providing a few other options for dinner nearby.
Tucked just a few miles away from the coast, you can find a huge selection of stunning sandy beaches within a five minute drive, including Harlyn, Trevone, Constantine, Treyarnon, Porthcothan and more, explore a different bay every day!
PADSTOW…
Situated on the west bank of the Camel Estuary, the picturesque harbour town of Padstow is a stunning holiday destination with an energetic vibe, a huge range of superb restaurants and bars, a variety of boutique shops and galleries, and all of this surrounded by gorgeous scenery.
For those days wandering around the town or sitting by the harbour in the sunshine, the tides of the river and the stream of boats sailing in and out of the working fishing port provide an ever changing and simply beautiful scenery to absorb. Stroll further along from the harbour and you reach the gorgeous sandy beaches along the estuary, a beautiful spot to relax and let your cares fly away.
The town has become a famous foodie destination, with celebrity chefs Rick Stein and Paul Ainsworth taking centre stage, including Rick’s flagship Seafood Restaurant and Paul’s Michelin starred No.6 amongst the empire! With a huge variety through the town including Italian restaurants, fish and chips, delicious pub grub, tempting bakeries and daytime cafés. To go with this there is an equally wide range of bars to enjoy, from cosy pubs to stylish gin and wine bars.
Exploring the winding streets of the town you will also find a selection of clothing and jewellery shops, galleries and more.
During your visit, make the most of the water and take a boat trip out on the estuary, you can choose from a scenic trip on an old lifeboat, a water safari or a high speed trip around the bay! There is also a ferry which runs daily across the water to Rock with even more food options like Paul Ainsworth’s gastro pub The Mariners.
Padstow is also surrounded by other beautiful places, with several stunning sandy beaches along the rugged north Cornish coast just a short drive away. Or by foot, take a hike along the South West Coast Path and explore miles of hidden coves and spectacular scenery. Hire some bikes for the day and try out the Camel Trail, a level cycle route enjoying the same beautiful landscape.
