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Overview
Description
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 BT guest broadband/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.
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 & BATH/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 area 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 courtyard accessed through 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. 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.
OUT AND ABOUT
If you plan to explore further afield, you'll have the perfect base. Rivermead is conveniently located half a mile off the A38 and is 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
43 Reviews
Leave ReviewFabulous stay in the lovely farmhouse
By Anderson on 31-Aug-2025We found Rivermead when we were searching for a peaceful and accessible venue and location, and a comfortable property, to explore Cornwall. Easily achieved here! We were unable to rate anything less than a 5 out of 5! Thank you. We had a fabulous stay in the lovely farmhouse. Lovely welcome pack and communications before and on arrival, and throughout. Kate & Gary are so welcoming and friendly, making our stay very comfortable and easy. We can feel their hearts are in their business and we'll definitely look to stay again. Immaculately clean property too; very comfortable and well equipped. Our 4 year old loved it all too.
Perfect central location for exploring Cornwall
By Marson on 28-Jun-2025When we booked Rivermead, we were looking for a cottage with fishing included. The cottage was lovely. Owners were so helpful and friendly. This is a perfect central location for exploring Cornwall. Thank you so much for the card and goodies. Everything is so beautiful.
Beautiful property
By Collins on 02-Jun-2025Beautiful property and very peaceful. :)
Lovely house
By Manser on 16-Aug-2024Lovely house and we liked the grounds and walks.
Gorgeous grounds, fantastic hosts
By Wade on 13-Jul-2024We're returning guests to Rivermead and mark it 5/5 on everything. There are gorgeous grounds and fantastic hosts and we love the central location which allows easy access to each coast. Thanks Gary for the tip about getting the train from Bodmin Parkway to St Ives!
What did we like? Everything!
By Lack on 28-Feb-2024Rivermead was recommended to us and we used the website to book direct. We liked everything about our stay. Kate & Gary are the perfect hosts and nothing is too much trouble. We're already thinking about our return visit.