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Little Birds

St. Merryn, near Padstow, Cornwall
Sleeps 6
Bedrooms 3
Bathrooms 2
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Family friendly
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Beach within easy reach
Wedding venues
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At a glance

  • Lovely conservatory with seating, ideal for socialising or settling down with a good book
  • Spacious inside and out with table tennis in the garden, perfect for friends or a family
  • Situated within the pretty village of St Merryn and just a few miles to beautiful beaches

Property code: OC-P00448

Bask in the sunshine or play table tennis while Rover chases his ball up and down the lawn at this St Merryn holiday home. Sleeping six guests, the three-bedroom property, which welcomes pups with open paws, is just 1.5 miles from sandy Harlyn Bay where your happy hound can run free. In an excellent corner of North Cornwall for country walks, the single-storey abode is also just 1 mile from the South West Coast Path.

Watch Rover bound up the drive to discover the creature comforts of the property. The heart of the holiday home is the lounge/diner, where you can settle down to a good film on the TV while your pal dozes. Slide the doors open in here on warm days so you can all amble outside. The conservatory, with French doors on to the garden, is another great spot for quiet relaxation. Whip up tasty dishes and serve doggy dinners in the well-equipped kitchen then gather round the table in the lounge/diner. There are also two double bedrooms, one with an en-suite bathroom, and a twin at this property, together with a family bathroom, separate WC and utility room. The large garden has plenty of space for children and pups to play, as well as for outside dining and table tennis. There is also storage for cycles and other outdoor gear, plus parking for up to three cars.

Energetic pups might like to attempt the 7-mile stretch of the South West Coast Path between Padstow and Harlyn Bay. This is quite challenging and rugged but takes in some stunning coastal views. A gentler 3.5-mile circular walk from Porthcothan to Treyarnon might suit older hounds and you can finish with a picnic on the sand at Treyarnon Bay, where Rover can leave his paw prints all year round.

  • 3 bedrooms – 2 doubles, 1 twin
  • 2 bathrooms – 1 en-suite bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, 1 separate WC
  • Electric oven, hob, fridge/freezer
  • Utility room with washing machine
  • Highchair not provided but can be hired on request
  • Gas fire
  • Welcome pack
  • Smart TV/DVD
  • Enclosed rear garden with patio and lawn
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Storage for bikes and equipment in the shed
  • Table tennis table in the garden
  • Nearest shop and pub 200 metres
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Thomas Brewer

This property is personally managed by Thomas.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 13 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Penelope 31st May 2026

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We had a great week at Little Birds. Good location for visiting many local beaches and Padstow. Several good eating places in the village and local vicinity. The enclosed back garden was great for our dog and always provided some shade on really hot days.

Reviewed by Joanna 10th May 2026

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Yet again another fantastic stay at Little Birds, we all feel so at home here and are already planning our next stay here asap!!!

Reviewed by Fiona 9th November 2025

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Fantastic holiday at Little Birds like home from home excellent location to pubs shop and excellent cake shop also 5 min to Harlyn bay we will be back next year.

Reviewed by Joanna 7th October 2025

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We had the best night sleep ever!!! Absolutely loved the property, the owners had obviously put a lot of care and thought into it and it really made our holiday, thank you! We hope to book it again very soon!!

Reviewed by Raymond 28th September 2025

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Absolutely Lovely bungalow in lovely location the village of St Merryn is nice and quiet has a well equipped village store and fabulous bakery and Fish and Chip shop but be warned the roads from the A39 to be village of St Merryn are very narrow, very hilly and with numerous sharp blind bends so care should be taken when travelling along the roads Read morefrom the A39 to St Merryn Hide

Reviewed by Derek 24th September 2025

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Excellent location and local facilities. We have already booked for 2026!

Reviewed by Heidi 15th June 2025

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Reviewed by Caroline 30th September 2024

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Lovely house in a great location.

Reviewed by Derek 23rd September 2024

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Reviewed by Yvonne 20th August 2024

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a most enjoyable stay at Little Birds with all amenities very close with 2 lovely beaches just 2 mins away by car fantastic and superb restaurants and pubs nearby

Reviewed by Vikki 21st July 2024

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This property has the potential to be stunning but unfortunately it needs quite a bit of updating. The showers and gardens in particular. We couldn't sit in the garden due to the old and green mossy chairs and tables. Showers were leaking and coming away from the wall. The house is big, airy and bright and has everything you need. You can use the gRead morearage to store your beach things which was great for the boards and boats we took as we didn't have to blow them up each day. For the money we expected more. Response from Holidaycottages.co.uk:- Thank you for your feedback - The owner has replaced the outside table and chairs and has fixed the shower. Hide

Reviewed by Dave 30th June 2024

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Lovely, well equipped cottage. A warm welcome with bubbly and a fantastic chocolate cake. We had a great 2 weeks holiday with family and the dog. Thank you.

Reviewed by Lisa 17th June 2024

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Little Birds was the perfect property for our stay. Our dogs loved the huge sunny garden and both settled well in the property. St Merryn was a lovely village with an excellent dog friendly pub/restaurant a short walk away with lovely food and friendly staff. Also a short walk down a path was a huge field we could exercise the dogs. The cottage wasRead more cosy, warm, safe, clean and very well equipped for a self catering holiday. We were greeted with a lovely tea arrangement and delicious cake from the local bakery which we would also recommend. Short drive away from a beautiful dog friendly beach and Padstow village with some lovely shops and places to eat. Would definitely book this property again we had a perfect week. Hide

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Canine Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.