The Old Farmhouse - 4 Bedroom (Sleeps 7) Cottage in Bodmin
Traditional Cornish Farmhouse With Private Courtyard, Countryside Views, On Site Fishing And Wifi - Perfect Multigenerational Retreat Located Between Bodmin And Liskeard. 43 trusted 5 star reviews
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Whether you're a close-knit family who love to holiday together, or a group of friends looking for a get-away, the Old Farmhouse is just what you're looking for. Set in 17 acres of beautiful Cornish countryside, this house has plenty of space for friends, grandparents, parents and children.You can check in and out on any day of the week and we offer stays from any length from 3 nights upwards.
Booking the Old Farmhouse means that up to seven of you (plus an additional youngster) can escape to the country for your holiday in Cornwall, and enjoy a relaxing stay set in grounds of woodland and meadows with guest only access to a large lake, streams and a half mile stretch of the River Fowey. We offer guests free fishing on site.
A Rivermead holiday is the perfect place to unwind with plenty for everyone. There's bird-watching in the hide, trying your hand at fishing our stretch of the River Fowey for trout and salmon, having a game of boules, watching the sunset with a glass of wine, picnicking by the water's edge, building dens in the woods, spotting the local red deer herd at dusk, enjoying the swings, splashing in the stream in your wellies looking for sticklebacks and froglets, or having an evening catch-up with your loved ones in the glow of the fire pit.
If there are more of you wanting to get away, we can offer group accommodation. We have are six other characterful properties at Rivermead where up to 32 guests can be accommodated, so if you'd like to book the whole place for a group holiday, no one needs to be left behind.
Believed to date back to the mid 1700s, the Old Farmhouse has bags of character with thick, crooked stone walls, original beams, creaky floorboards, staircase and inglenook fireplaces. It's a great choice for bringing the family together under one roof.
LOUNGE
Downstairs, there's a comfortable lounge with three sofas and a log burner providing a cosy place to meet up after a busy day's sightseeing and walking about in the fresh Cornish air. The lounge has a TV, Freeview and DVD player. There's free guest wifi across the site to keep all the generations happy. For stays from September to April, the first basket of logs is provided with more available for a small charge.
KITCHEN/DINING
After a good night's sleep undisturbed by any light pollution, you can join everyone for breakfast in the spacious dining kitchen which is well equipped with a large wooden table with chairs and benches, an electric oven and hob, large fridge freezer, microwave, dishwasher and wealth of kitchen utensils. You can request a slow cooker and food processor if you want to cook rather than go out, but why not sample the wonderful array of restaurants just a short drive away and support local businesses?
We provide a washing up starter pack, tea towel and oven gloves as well as a traditional Cornish cream tea.
BEDROOMS & BATHROOMS/SHOWER ROOMS
There are four bedrooms in the house: three upstairs and one downstairs. Downstairs, across the hall from the lounge, is a king size bedroom which has original exposed beams and inglenook fireplace, bedside tables, hanging rail, dressing table and chest of drawers. This room is great for anyone with you who finds negotiating stairs difficult as it has access to a ground floor shower room with a shower cubicle, WC and wash basin.
The main bedroom on the first floor has a king size bed, bedside drawers, wardrobe, chest of drawers and dressing table. Across the landing there's a beamed twin room with bedside drawers, a hanging rail and a dressing table. These rooms share a family bathroom which has a bath plus a separate shower cubicle, WC and wash basin.
The fourth bedroom has a single bed, a dressing table and a wardrobe. If you have small children, this room comes with the option of an added single pull-out bed (or a fold-up bed or travel cot can be added to the downstairs bedroom, if needed). This bedroom, called the loft room, is reached via its own separate staircase so it's like a hidden bedroom, which young visitors love.
Shower room towels for use in the house are provided, as well as bath mats, and all the bedrooms have a hairdryer. The bedrooms are south facing to make the most of the views out towards the private garden and the beautiful Glynn Valley.
OUTSIDE SPACE
Outside the Old Farmhouse, there's a small private lawn and a gravel seating area complete with picnic table, parasol, benches, BBQ and rotary clothes line. The outside space is south facing so makes a great spot for a chat with a coffee, listening to the river, sunbathing or watching the sun set over the trees. The house also has a small, secluded rear courtyard which can be accessed from the kitchen door, with a table and chairs, perfect for lazy morning breakfasts in your PJs.
GROUNDS
As well as exploring the woods, lake and river walks, Rivermead also has a fire pit in the grounds, which guests are welcome to use during their stay. There's a boules court, woods for building dens and climbing trees, and swings near the lake. Some guests find that they don't leave the site, as it's so peaceful being so close to nature, and that's what makes Rivermead Cottages the perfect relaxing place to get away.
CHECK OUT OUR OTHER PROPERTIES IN CORNWALL
To find out more about The Old Farmhouse, or any other of our 6 properties at Rivermead, which are all advertised here on Simply Owners, please head over to our website
Owl and Otter Lodges each have 3 bedrooms to sleep up to 6 guests and may be available for your selected dates even if the Old Farmhouse is booked.
OUT AND ABOUT
If you plan to explore further afield, Rivermead is the perfect central base. you'll have the perfect base. We're conveniently located half a mile off the A38 and are roughly half-way between Bodmin and Liskeard, both only a few minutes' drive away. Bodmin Moor, Looe, Charlestown and Fowey can be reached within 20 minutes. There are a host of attractions within easy reach such as the NT gardens at Lanhydrock, Bodmin Jail, Carnglaze Caverns, the Eden Project, Golitha Falls and Lantic Bay. You'll find a wealth of information leaflets and suggested walks in the Information Room.
To find out more, we'd love you to visit our website, which has information about places to visit and things to do (even on wet days), or follow us on social media.
Please feel free to ask us if there's anything you'd like to know. You can message us or call us.
We're sorry but we do not accept pets.
Bedroom Details
Bedroom 1
1 x King Bed
A ground floor room great for anyone who prefers not to have to use the stairs, plus a handy ground floor shower room
Bedroom 2
1 x King Bed
First floor, with dressing table, wardrobe and chest of drawers
Bedroom 3
2 x Single Beds
South-facing twin opposite the master bedroom
Bedroom 4
1 x Single Bed
With optional pull-out bed underneath
51 Reviews
Great location for exploring Cornwall
By Entwistle on 19-Sep-2026The location was great, well located for trips to the North and South of Cornwall. Lovely location with the river and the grounds. Thank you for a lovely break.
A countryside retreat but close to both coasts
By Kitchener on 11-Sep-2026The most important thing for us when we were planning our visit was to be somewhere in the countryside but within reach of both coasts. We like Cornwall but hadn't visited for a while, and West Cornwall is too far for us. We really liked the grounds, the accommodation and the walks. This is a very interesting area botanically.
Downstairs bedroom and shower room
By Everitt on 28-Aug-2026We chose the Old Farmhouse at Rivermead Cottages as we were looking for a property with a downstairs bedroom and bathroom. We really liked the lovely, relaxing location.
A quiet and picturesque location
By Banyon on 21-Aug-2026We booked The Old Farmhouse because we wanted an accessible, ground floor bedroom and bathroom, and to be close to all of Cornwall's hotspots. We really liked the location, all the kitchen appliances and it was so quiet and picturesque! We also loved the scones and the cream!
Gorgeous location
By Wooff on 07-Aug-2026We were looking for a house big enough for our party of 8 in a convenient, quiet location. We gave everything at Rivermead Cottages 5 stars and the welcome bag and its contents were amazing! The Old Farmhouse was in a gorgeous location. The kids loved the river and especially the swings! Lovely friendly hosts and lots of helpful information. Thank you for the birthday card, was a lovely touch!
Marvellous cream tea!
By Hekkenberg on 27-Jul-2026We chose the Old Farmhouse based on the place [location] and the size of the house; it was perfect for 2 families and it looked very cosy. We liked the peace and quiet, the scenery and also the cosiness. We also loved the crockery/plates and the cream tea was marvellous! Thank you so much for a pleasant stay. We enjoyed it a lot!