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Demelza Cottage

Bodmin, South West England

Demelza Cottage
  • Farmstay with B&B, self-catering apartment and shepherd's hut
  • Far-reaching countryside views and peace and quiet
  • Guests can help collect eggs and feed chickens
  • Central location for exploring Cornwall's attractions
  • Little light pollution, good for stargazing
Demelza Cottage is a 19th-century farmhouse near Bodmin in Cornwall, offering a choice of bed and breakfast, a self-catering loft apartment, or a luxury shepherd's hut, all set within a working smallholding. You'll enjoy far-reaching countryside views, peace and quiet, and the chance to meet the farm animals, collect eggs and feed the chickens. The shepherd's hut comes with a hot tub from May to September, wifi, and a picnic table outside, while off-road parking is available for all guests. The location is central for exploring Cornwall, with Bodmin Jail just a few miles away and Cornwall Airport Newquay only 10 miles off. Beaches on both coasts are within twenty minutes' drive, and Bodmin Parkway station is 6.2 miles away.

How far to…

Cornwall Airport Newquay
10 miles
Beach
20 minutes drive
Station
6.2 miles

Practical details

Parking
Off-road parking available

Accommodation on site

  • Bed and Breakfast
  • Self-catering apartment
  • Shepherd's Hut

Details taken from the operator's own website on 30 Oct 2026 — check current terms when you book.

Facilities

  • ✓ Hot Tub
  • ✓ Picnic Area
  • ✓ WiFi
  • ✓ Parking

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Demelza Cottage

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Everything within reach of Demelza Cottage — days out, famous places and the local food worth walking to.

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Things to do

Days out and attractions, nearest first

Bodmin Jail

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 4.3 mi

Bodmin Jail

Historic former prison in Bodmin, Cornwall, England

Discovering42

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 4.4 mi

Discovering42

Discovering42 is an art, sustainability and science museum in Bodmin, Cornwall, where hands-on exhib...

Bodmin Town Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 4.5 mi

Bodmin Town Museum

Bodmin Town Museum sits on Mount Folly in the centre of this ancient county town, housed in the base...

Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 4.8 mi

Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry Museum

Museum in Cornwall, England, United Kingdom

Jamaica Inn's Daphne du Maurier & Smuggling Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 5.9 mi

Jamaica Inn's Daphne du Maurier & Smuggling Museum

This is Jamaica Inn's own Smuggling Museum and Daphne du Maurier collection, set within the historic...

RAF Davidstow Moor Memorial Museum

🏛️ Museums & Galleries · 8.3 mi

RAF Davidstow Moor Memorial Museum

This small museum at Davidstow Moor, North Cornwall, is housed in the former sergeants' shower block...

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Places to visit

The famous spots within a day trip

Castle Canyke

Castle & Heritage · 5 mi

Castle Canyke

Glynn House

Stately Home & Palace · 5.7 mi

Glynn House

Restormel Castle

Castle & Heritage · 7.8 mi

Restormel Castle

Tintagel Castle

Castle & Heritage · 9.8 mi

Tintagel Castle

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Eat & drink local

The local legends within walking-ish distance

St. Kew Inn

🍺 Pubs & Inns · 4.7 mi

St. Kew Inn

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