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Demelza Cottage

Lay-z-spa hot tub available may to september

Cosy adults-only shepherd's hut with far-reaching rural views
Central Cornwall location 20 minutes' drive from north and south coast
Ensuite bathroom, kitchenette and firepit; hot tub May-September

If you’ve ever watched the Poldark TV series or read some of the books, the name Demelza might already be familiar to you… indeed, the character was named after the quiet hamlet of Demelza, which also gives its name to Demelza Cottage. Come along for a stay here and you’ll be cosying up in a shepherd’s hut in the cottage grounds, with far-reaching views over the surrounding Cornwall countryside. It’s an adults-only setup here, so it’s a great little spot for a couple’s holiday – especially if you’re here between May and September, when the Lay-Z-Spa hot tub is available for you to spend evenings bubbling away in the open air. The hut is compact but well laid out, with a double bed (with bed linen provided), a dining table and chairs and a small kitchenette (with cooker, microwave, kettle, toaster and utensils) as well as an ensuite bathroom. Outside, a picnic table and firepit mean you should be able to make the most of the fresh air even when not soaking in the hot tub. This is a handy location indeed for a Cornwall break – it’s pretty much halfway between the north and south coasts and about five minutes’ drive from the A30, making it easy to get out to further-flung spots like Land’s End and St Michael’s Mount as well as more local attractions including the Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan.

Site type

Languages spoken

English

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Features

No dogs allowed

Pop-up campsite

Adults only

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Hot tub Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Car parking by pitch/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Adults only Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed No dogs allowed

Themes

Luxury Peaceful Remote location Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise Wildlife haven

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Farm Pop-up campsite Tiny (1-10 pitches)

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Climbing nearby Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horse riding nearby Indoor pool nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Sailing nearby Surf school nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Demelza Cottage

Demelza

St Wenn

Bodmin

Cornwall

England

PL30 5PE

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London BST (GMT+01:00)

GPS

50.43859°N
-4.85086°W

Route directions

Access the parking area through the 5-bar gate to the rear of the property and contact the hosts via the back door upon arrival.

Nearest transport

Coach

5.5 mi Lidl Superstore

6.2 mi Car Park

Rail

1.7 mi Roche Rail Station

3.7 mi Bugle Rail Station

4.8 mi St Columb Road Rail Station

Ferry

8.1 mi Rock Padstow Ferry Landing

8.1 mi Padstow Ferry Landing

11.7 mi Fowey Custom House Quay Ferry Landing

Airport

6.8 mi Newquay St Mawgan Airport

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Attractions and activities nearby include: - Bodmin Jail Attraction: 15 minutes’ drive - National Trust - Lanhydrock: 15 minutes - Eden Project: 20 minutes - Watergate Bay: 20 minutes - Padstow (for restaurants and cycling the Camel Trail): 20 minutes - Mawgan Porth beach: 20 minutes - Lost Gardens of Heligan: half an hour - Adrenalin Quarry: 35 minutes - Polperro (fishing village): 40 minutes.

Water quality at nearby bathing waters

Name	Distance	Type	2020	2019	2018	2017
Mawgan Porth	8.3 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Watergate Bay	8.4 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Charlestown	8.5 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Duporth	8.6 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent
Crinnis Beach	8.8 mi	Sea	N/A	Excellent	Excellent	Excellent

Data source: European Environment Agency

Must see

Cornwall's Crealy Great Adventure Park 4.9 mi

Eden Project 6 mi

Rock Beach 8.4 mi

Newquay Zoo 9.8 mi

Lappa Valley Steam Railway 9.9 mi

National Trust

Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps 8.3 mi

Trerice 9.1 mi

Tintagel Old Post Office 16.1 mi

Trelissick Garden 17.3 mi

St Anthony Head 20.9 mi

Cycle routes

Find local routes on the National Cycle Network - over 12,000 miles of cycling routes.

Other

Wadebridge Woods and River 5.2 mi

PENCARROW 5.8 mi

Lanhydrock House - the River Fowey 6.9 mi

LANHYDROCK 7.3 mi

Cardinham Woods 7.8 mi

Local events

Eden Sessions (Thursday 12 June 2025 – Thursday 12 June 2025)
Par, Cornwall 7.3 mi
Boardmasters (Wednesday 6 August 2025 – Wednesday 6 August 2025)
Newquay, Cornwall 8.2 mi

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

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Offers

Conditions apply - see pitch type section for details

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Frequently asked questions

Does Demelza Cottage have a swimming pool? No View all features
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What attractions are near Demelza Cottage? Attractions and activities nearby include: - Bodmin Jail Attraction: 15 minutes’ drive - National Trust - Lanhydrock: 15 minutes - Eden Project: 20 minutes - Watergate Bay: 20 minutes - Padstow (for … Read more
When can I check in and check out of Demelza Cottage?

On-site accommodation

Arrive: 4 p.m. – 11:30 p.m.

Depart by: 11 a.m.

Read more