Badgers Rest is a unique and quirky 'Shepherds Hut' style accommodation with a superb coastal location in Tintagel, Cornwall. (Take a peek at the pics for some of the fantastic coastal scenery right next to your lodge). You're steps away from coastal paths just begging to be explored. You can walk to Boscastle, Port Isaac or Trebarwith Strand without touching your car keys.
The hut offers guests a romantic, intimate setting with underfloor heating and a practical studio layout. The shower room features a walk-in shower and outside, your secluded garden space has decking, sun loungers and dining furniture. Another highlight with our guests is the private wood-fired hot tub. They're more eco-friendly and don't make any noise.
There's also a lovely pub less than half a mile away (The Cornishman Inn). And shops are even closer. The beach is also a short walk away. This is a great booking if you're sick of being the designated driver!
Emmerse yourself in the famous setting and explore Tintagel Castle, Merlin's Cave, or St Nectans Glen Waterfalls (15 minutes by car). Visit the War Museum (20 minutes). There's also Wadebridge (25 minutes) which has Pencarrow House and even more gorgeous coastal views.
Badgers Rest works brilliantly for couples or solo travellers. Spotlessly clean, beautifully presented and that hot tub is bloody fantastic after a day's walking! Check your dates today.
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20 reviews from guests who stayed at Badgers Rest
We had a lovely time here! We came for a cozy few days away for our anniversary, it was clean and everything was as it said on the description. It was a shame we could not use the outdoor spa hot tub due to the weather! No complaints from us at all! The hosts were lovely and friendly from the get go!
Really enjoyed it, peaceful, comfortable just right for a short break. The biscuits and milk were a nice touch. The owner sending events in the village was also a nice touch. A short information sheet on how things work i.e. the microwaveoven. Where the wood and logs were because we purchased some thinking that the lighters and matches were the starter kit. Where rubbish recycling goes. But all in all a nice cosy stay.
I booked this accommodation in error, thinking I had chosen the garden apartment. For this reason I could only give the hut a full star rating as none of its failings were the fault of either the accommodation nor the owners, but simply its fit with our needs. It is a beautifully presented shepherds hut, fitted with everything you could need if on a rather small scale. For two or three nights it would have been a wonderfully quirky stay, but with a full weeks worth of food and clothing it was unfortunately rather cramped. However, as I say, that was our fault and not the fault of the accommodation. Badgers Rest was spotlessly clean with a lovely shower. The outside facilities were comfortable and private, though we did not sample the hot tub. With the log burner going it was warm and cosy even in the height of a storm. If you want a cosy romantic getaway, then this is the place for you and I would highly recommend it.
Welcomed by dog poo on property. Accommodation clean and tidy and well organised. No cooker, only microwave with browning option. Extremely small fridge with only ice cube box not up to temperature for icecream which had to be thrown away. Underfloor heated told set for 21 degrees however didnt come on during our stay at all despite low temperatures. No TV. Shower running simultaneously cold then hot. Hot tub not monitored by owners for pH level or hygiene. Concern expressed to owners via text as no face to face contact with owners during stay informed not needed. Felt unwell following hot tub use and so had to leave property two days early.
We had a lovely time at Badgers Rest. I booked this as an anniversary treat for my husband and it didnt disappoint. We both enjoyed the quirky little shepherds hut and the woodfired hot tub. It was immaculately clean and beautifully decorated. Thank you so much Sarah & Simon, you made us feel very welcome, The Falcos Peterborough X
Beautiful property has everything you need . Very cosy & romantic.Very comfortable bed ,very clean,You only need your clothes it has everything.we stayed for 5 days we loved it. if you want a romantic getaway this is the place.Thank you .
Amazing stay! Cannot fault it 1 bit. We really enjoyed our stay and the accommodation was fantastic even better then we expected. The hosts are amazing and were always a phone call away if we needed any questions answered or anything in general. Thanks for our stay
Delightful, small but comfortable shepherd's hut perfect for a quiet getaway. All as advertised and the owners were keen to make us welcome. The wifi never worked not a worry for us but everything else just as we expected. A number of coastal walks and the castle accessible without the use of a car. Pubs and local shops just five minute walk away. Thoroughly recommended.
We had a lovely stay. Perfect get away from stress.
We enjoyed our stay at Badgers Rest which is a cosy and comfortable place to stay it's location is serene and handly placed for Tintagel Castle and the local shops and restaurants, the only issue was the wifi kept dropping out apart from that it was perfect.
Friendly welcome from the owners. Lovely quirky accommodation! Tintagel itself is great. Hoping to go back soon!
Excellent cosy little shepherds hut, our stay was amazing everything was as better than listed our only slight issue was with the shower pressure.
Thankyou for such a lovely stay! The badgers rest is so private with it's own garden, Sarah and her husband have thought of everything to make it feel like home from home. Would highly recommend this to my friends and family and will be making a return in the future.
Sarah & Simons cottage Badgers Rest was the perfect stay for my partner and I for a few days holidaying in Cornwall. Comfy bed, great hot tub and outside area for sunny days to relax. Perfect location to the village and a short drive away from other villages on the Cornish coast. Thank you for a lovely stay!
Owners went out of their way to make our stay trouble free.
We loved everything about Badgers rest. It was super clean, well presented and excellent use of space and quirky furnishings and fittings . Hot tub was great and we had a lovely chilled time away
Badgers Rest is a beautiful place to stay. Its tranquil and quaint, a perfect place to relax! The hosts have thought of everything from comfy sun loungers, a bistro dining table and chairs by the wood fired hot tub stove which are ideal for sitting on and keeping the fire going for heating the tub! The shepherds hut has everything you need for a comfortable and enjoyable stay. The shower is excellent and the bathroom is a good size with plenty of storage. The kitchen area has everything you need and tea, coffee, sugar, milk and biscuits provided. The bed is very comfortable and folds up to make way for more seating during the day. There is lots of storage provided for clothes etc. This is the best shepherds hut we have stayed in! Highly recommend! 5 Ideal walking distance from Tintagel shops and pubs. Friendly, attentive hosts. Thanks for such a lovely time
We have just come back after 3 nights at Badgers Rest and we had such a lovely stay. The owners are so accommodating and they said they were there for anything we need from the start and they were! They went above and beyond to give recommendations and assist with absolutely anything we needed. The property was lovely and clean and the hot tub and log burner inside were fantastic. Highly recommend! We would like to thank them for everything!
We booked this property for a last minute get away and it exceeded all of our expectations. The shepherd's hut is lovely and comes equipped with everything you need. The location is perfect to access everything you would want to around Tintagel. The owner was super helpful and responded immediately when we had a query. The owner also provides some great recommendations for things to do and places to eat which was really useful for us to plan our stay. We would definitely return.
Amazing is an understatement, warm, cosy ,clean ,cute, homely shepherds hut describes this place better Couldn't ask for anything more, everything needed was there for a brilliant stay. Great communication from.host. Would highly recommend
The best-known attractions within an easy drive of Badgers Rest, with real driving times.
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A Cornish village museum devoted to European witchcraft and folk magic, with a collection described as the world's largest.
The Museum of Witchcraft and Magic is in the village of Boscastle in Cornwall. It is dedicated to European witchcraft and magic, with exhibits on folk magic, ceremonial magic, Freemasonry and Wicca. Its collection of such objects has been described as the largest in the world.
Tip: The museum's website says there is no parking at the museum, so plan how you will get to Boscastle before you set off.
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Stained glass and paintings telling the legend of King Arthur, in the heart of Tintagel village.
King Arthur's Great Halls stand on Fore Street in Tintagel and are dedicated entirely to the legend of King Arthur. The building opened in 1933 and was built by Frederick Thomas Glasscock as the headquarters of the Fellowship of the Knights of the Round Table of King Arthur. Fifty-three different types of Cornish stone were used in its construction.
Tip: You enter through the King Arthur themed shop at the front, so head straight through it to reach the halls and windows.
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A Cornwall adventure park mixing rides, animals and a big indoor play area, whatever the weather.
Camel Creek is a family adventure park near Wadebridge in North Cornwall. The mix includes thrill rides and rollercoasters, outdoor play areas and animal areas, so there is plenty to fill a day. Its indoor play space covers 45,000 square feet, which means a wet day need not spoil the plan.
Tip: Check the park's website before you go for current tickets and events, as offers change. If a free return pass is offered with day tickets, read the terms first: it is non-transferable and excludes Toddler Takeover days, birthday parties, group bookings and school visits.
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A compact, well-planted zoo in the middle of Newquay with sloths, lynx, penguins and a walkthrough aviary.
Newquay Zoo is a 13-acre zoo and garden site in Trenance Leisure Park, in the middle of Newquay. It is the largest zoo in Cornwall, and its planted grounds have won a Britain in Bloom Gold award. Visitors can see hundreds of species, including lynx, penguins, otters, zebras, sloths and meerkats, in a mix of indoor and outdoor habitats.
Tip: Check the zoo's website for current opening times, ticket offers and parking details before you go, as these can change.
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A Cornish sanctuary and animal park that rescues owls and shows species from around the world.
Screech Owl Sanctuary & Animal Park is a home for owls and other animals on Goss Moor, near Indian Queens in mid Cornwall. Founded in 1990 by Carolyn Screech, it shows owls from around the world, with British, European, African, American, Asian, Australasian and West Indian species. It also rescues and rehabilitates wild owls in Cornwall, and there is a Siberian Eagle Owl breeding project.
Tip: If you want an owl or animal experience, call ahead to book, as busy periods may mean walk-up requests can't be fitted in.
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A family adventure park near Bideford where all rides are included and there's plenty to do indoors in any weather.
The Milky Way is a family-run adventure park on a former dairy farm near Bideford. It has more than 110,000 sq ft of indoor attractions as well as acres of outdoor space, so a day here works whatever the weather. Rides include roller coasters, indoor dodgems, a mini-train and Ziggy's Blast Quest, an interactive laser shooting ride.
Tip: Book tickets online in advance, especially in school holidays, and check the calendar for opening days and times.
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Walk through one of the world's largest indoor rainforests, set in a reclaimed china clay pit near St Austell.
The Eden Project sits in a reclaimed china clay pit in Cornwall. At the bottom of the pit are two huge domed Biomes made of inflated cells on steel frames. The Rainforest Biome is one of the largest indoor rainforests in the world, with tropical plants such as banana, coffee, rubber and giant bamboo. The Mediterranean Biome has olives, grape vines and sculptures.
Tip: Check the opening times page before you set off, as last entry to the Biomes and closing times change through the year, and some dates are closed.
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A Victorian country house, colourful gardens and almost 1,000 acres of parkland and woodland to explore above the River Fowey.
Lanhydrock is a Victorian family home inside a Jacobean mansion, once lived in by the Agar-Robartes family. Most of the interiors were rebuilt after a fire in 1881. Inside, you can see the Long Gallery with its ornate ceiling, and families can play in the refurbished Victorian nursery.
Tip: It is busiest between 11am and 2pm, so arrive later in the day for a quieter visit and shorter queues for the house.
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Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.
