Welcome!
The Old Dairy has delightful outside space with a fabulous hot tub.
There is just so much space.
Gorgeous Bedroom 2.
The Old Dairy is a beautiful reverse level barn conversion.
The gorgeous open plan living-room
The cosy wood-burner makes this an ideal retreat all year round.
Plenty of room for a family meal.
Holiday foodie treats.
Bedroom 1 has a lovely brass bed.
Bedroom 1 has an en suite shower-room.
There are lovely touches throughout.
The en suite shower-room for Bedroom 1.
Bedroom 2 has fabulous bed linens.
Bedroom 2 has a comfy 'zip and link' bed, making either a 6' double or twin beds.
The en suite bathroom for Bedroom 2.
Sit in the sun and listen to birdsong, perfect.
The lovely outside patio is perfect for relaxing on holiday.
Al fresco dining is a must on holiday.
The pretty town of Launceston is nearby.
King Arthur stands proudly overlooking Tintagel.
Beautiful Bodmin Moor is a great place for walking.
See if you can find the Cheesewring on Bodmin Moor.
Trebarwith Strand is one of many stunning beaches on the north coast.
Boscastle is waiting to be discovered.
The name carved in slate is by the front door.
Welcome!
The Old Dairy has delightful outside space with a fabulous hot tub. - Thumbnail Image
There is just so much space. - Thumbnail Image
Gorgeous Bedroom 2. - Thumbnail Image
The Old Dairy is a beautiful reverse level barn conversion. - Thumbnail Image
The gorgeous open plan living-room - Thumbnail Image
The cosy wood-burner makes this an ideal retreat all year round. - Thumbnail Image
Plenty of room for a family meal. - Thumbnail Image
Holiday foodie treats. - Thumbnail Image
Bedroom 1 has a lovely brass bed. - Thumbnail Image
Bedroom 1 has an en suite shower-room. - Thumbnail Image
There are lovely touches throughout. - Thumbnail Image
The en suite shower-room for Bedroom 1. - Thumbnail Image
Bedroom 2 has fabulous bed linens. - Thumbnail Image
Bedroom 2 has a comfy 'zip and link' bed, making either a 6' double or twin beds. - Thumbnail Image
The en suite bathroom for Bedroom 2. - Thumbnail Image
Sit in the sun and listen to birdsong, perfect. - Thumbnail Image
The lovely outside patio is perfect for relaxing on holiday. - Thumbnail Image
Al fresco dining is a must on holiday. - Thumbnail Image
The pretty town of Launceston is nearby. - Thumbnail Image
King Arthur stands proudly overlooking Tintagel. - Thumbnail Image
Beautiful Bodmin Moor is a great place for walking. - Thumbnail Image
See if you can find the Cheesewring on Bodmin Moor. - Thumbnail Image
Trebarwith Strand is one of many stunning beaches on the north coast. - Thumbnail Image
Boscastle is waiting to be discovered. - Thumbnail Image
The name carved in slate is by the front door. - Thumbnail Image

Ref: 2902 / Altarnun

The Old Dairy

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Deep in Cornish countryside but within a short drive of the north Cornish coast, Grade II Listed The Old Dairy has reversed level accommodation and is beautifully furnished, with an open plan living-room, oak-flooring, stylish sofas and chairs, a cosy wood-burner and terrific artwork by three generations of the owners’ talented family.

Down four steps, the kitchen/dining-area has all you need. The bedrooms are very pretty and both have en suite facilities, one has a king-size bed and the other has 'zip and link' beds providing either a 5’ king-size or 2’6" twin beds, depending on your party’s requirements. Outside is an enclosed patio and a fabulous hot tub where, no doubt, sunny evenings will be spent discussing the next day’s outing.

Molly's Barn (2901) is next door offering equally fantastic comfort.

Features

  • Dogs welcome (2 dogs over 2 years only)
  • Travel cot and high chair
  • Arrive/Depart Saturday
  • Short breaks available
  • Hot tub/Outdoor bath
  • Wood-burner/Open fire
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • WiFi
  • No smoking
  • Pub 1 mile
  • Patio furniture and barbecue
  • Full oil-fired CH
  • Private parking
  • Barbecue
  • Hot tub
  • Dogs welcome
  • Open fire/wood-burner
  • Linen and towels included
  • Near a pub
  • Cot available
  • High chair available

Availability, reservations and pricing: £500 to £1250 per week

Located 1.3 miles NE of Altarnun

Customer reviews

Good or bad, we publish all the reviews left by the guests who have stayed at this property.

Mrs Dower

Fabulous dog-friendly cottage in quiet rural area. Hosts exceedingly welcoming! Would recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing place to stay with easy links to main routes for sightseeing around Cornwall.

Mrs Ward

The old dairy is very well equipped and very comfortable. The owners are welcoming and helpful. The welcome pack was very thoughtful with lovely treats. The hot tub was great. We took our dog but we’re a little disappointed at the lack of ‘off lead’ walks available Close by. These were a drive away. I would definitely recommend the cottage to stay but be prepared to drive a fair distance on minor roads to get to main tourist spots.

Mrs Dickinson

Our second stay at the Old Diary and yet again perfect. Beautiful cottage, beautiful location and great hosts with every detail thought of. We would highly recommend.

Miss Marshall

My 7th stay at the Old Dairy and excellent as always! So comfortable and very welcoming.

Mrs Robertson

Brilliant website, ease of booking second to none. This is the second time I have booked using your website and it instills confidence in booking.

Miss Stead

The Old Dairy was exceptional! All you needed and more for a self-catering cottage. It was immaculate throughout and a lovely location for us. Just what we were after to recharge. The owners were great, leaving little gifts from Cornwall on our arrival. Such as local chocolates, crackers and gin and tonics. We would most definitely return again.

Mrs Thompson

The Old Dairy is a lovely proprty - it was just as we'd imagined it and the delicious provisions the host left for us really added to the experience! Thank you for a brilliant week.

Mrs Earls

Ideal location, 30 minute to the nearest beach on the west and 50 minutes to beaches in the south. Location very peaceful and calming, great for when using the hot tub. Thoroughly enjoyed our weeks stay.

Mr Olive

Excellent stay at the Old Dairy having stayed at the neighbouring Molly's Barn a few years ago. Great meals out at The Rising Sun only a mile away. Lovely peaceful location and great to have use of the hot tub. Lovely owners who although are on hand close by they are by no means intrusive . Dexter loved the fully enclosed paddock to run around in and play ball. Such an addition to know your four legged friend is safe to be off his lead a huge bonus!! Thanks so much for the welcoming treats, that always adds a lovely touch to the start of a holiday! Would highly recommend. Wayne & Vanessa

Miss Honey

Lovely cosy retreat with everything you need, plenty of space and a great secure paddock for the dogs (& everyone else) to run around! Within easy reach of the coast for day trips.

Mr Board

Cottage went above our expectations, was clean and tidy and had everything we needed for our stay. Hot tub was a delight after a long day exploring. The owner was on hand if needed and always there to help. We had such a lovely week in the delightful cottage.

Mrs Daniel

Lovely location and the cottage was very stylish, well equipped , and comfortable . Very welcoming owners.

Mr Hewitt

Excellent service from start to finish definitely recommend thanks

Mrs Beckett

Absolutely loved this cottage. Exactly as advertised. Very well equipped kitchen. Host really great and little extras really appreciated. Hot tub for us and paddock for our dog was excellent. Great location for seeing north Cornwall. Easy walk to the village of Altarnun.

Mrs Jenkins

It is a beautiful cottage in a very peaceful area. Very well equipped. We loved it all, especially the hot tub! The owners were very welcoming & friendly & we'd love to go back!

Mrs Brugnoli

We really enjoyed our stay at the Old Dairy. Its position is ideal for visiting both North and South of the County. It is very quiet and has great facilities. The field for the children to play in is a great addition with footballs and other play equipment provided - there is even a goal! The property is really well equipped with everything you will need. Having and dishwasher and washing machine/dryer is a great addition. The hot tub is lovely to come back to after a busy day sightseeing. We would love to return.

Mr Bond

Had a wonderful week, the cottage is beautiful and so is the location, we really enjoyed the hot tub at the end of a day walking and exploring the beaches and countryside.

Miss Marshall

Our 6th visit to the Old Dairy, just love it here.

Mrs Dalton-Kwang

Wonderful , Quiet location. Very comfortable & cosy but spacious . Easy access to all areas via Bodmin moor or A30. Kind & Thoughtful goodies on arrival. Well organised info pack available to hand. My husband and I plus fur baby were all made to feel very welcome and had a lovely and much needed relaxing break.

Mrs Leeks

Beautiful cottage and lovely welcome pack on arrival . Would definitely recommend The Old Dairy to friends

Mrs Kitney

A lovely homely cottage which is furnished to a high standard, with a well equipped kitchen and a hot tub which is a nice extra after a day of walking and sightseeing. The host greeted us just after arrival and left us a welcome pack which was very much appreciated. Would definitely recommend this cottage if you wish to stay in a more remote and rural part of Cornwall.

Mr Taylor

The Old Dairy is extremely comfortable and well equipped. It's located in a quiet little hamlet with good local walking and it's within easy reach of the beautiful North Cornwall coast. We loved the hot tub and used it most days before our evening meal. We would recommend highly.

Mr Cook

A peaceful and cosy place to stay with a good size hot tub.

Mrs McBurney

A wonderful holiday home in a peaceful setting. You can use any of the above.

Mr Spreadbury

Absolutely fantastic cottage that exceeded all expectations & provided an excellent base to stay & tour the local area. The hot-tub also added a lovely resting place after all those long days walking around the local lovely countryside for a relaxing rest & glass of wine or two !!

Miss Marshall

Our fifth visit to the Old Dairy and once again it was lovely and relaxing.

Ms Webb

A beautiful cottage in a beautiful location that exceeded our expectations. The owners went above and beyond to make sure our stay was the best despite being under Covid restrictions. Thank you so much for a wonderful holiday.

Mrs Jarvis

We had a wonderful two weeks in The Old Dairy. The owners have created the perfect holiday home, with comfortable furnishings and everything you could possibly need, from a knife sharpener to a fishing net. A big plus for us was the hot tub which was a real treat to come back to at the end of the day. It’s in a really beautiful area and was well placed for visiting both the north and south coasts of Cornwall. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend it.

Miss Gash

Exceeded expectations, perfect place for our honeymoon we loved it. Would definitely return. Thank you

Ms Lane

A beautiful property kitted out with everything you could need for the perfect stay. The hosts left us some ‘welcome treats’ which were gratefully received, and there were even some goodies for our children. So thoughtful. We loved having access to the field so that our children could play freely, and of course the hot tub was a luxury we all looked forward to each evening after a day at the beach. Highly recommended and will be rebooking. Thank you Jane and Mike.

Mr Loftus

Well presented and equipped cottage!

Mr Walsh

Excellent cottage, very high standard Would recommend to everyone!

Miss Marshall

Our fourth visit to the Old Dairy and we certainly plan to return next year. The new addition of the hot tub is fantastic and we made great use of it. Everything is perfect and the owners Mike and Jane could not be more welcoming.

Miss Rowland

Beautiful barn , in a peaceful setting . A real get away from it all break that we all appreciated.

Miss Marshall

Mine, my mother's and my dog Raffles's third visit and can't wait to go back for a fourth, and fifth, sixth.... It's just perfect, so quiet with just the sound of birds and lambs bleating. The welcome goodies are local produce are lovely and the extra bonus of fresh asparagus! Mike and Jane are so welcoming and keep the Old Dairy in tip top condition.

Mr Place

In a word, perfection. Spotlessly clean, high quality equipment and a very relaxing break.

Mr Edwards

Had a great two week stay it was a pleasure at the end of the day to go back to the property.

Mr Eagles

A quiet well situated and nicely appointed cottage. Ideal access to Cornwall.

Mrs Hartley

Extremely dog friendly, beautifully furnished, well equipped cottage. Perfect for a relaxing break.

Mr Baxendale

The Old Dairy is situated in an idilic location. Lovely owners of this modern barn conversion. Loved the open fire, oak stairs and floor. The 'goodies' upon arrival of fresh, local produce is a winner. Plus, the lovely home grown veg which Mike and Jane left on the door step were delicious! Will be booking another stay at The Old Dairy.

Mr Longstaff

Having spent several holidays in the past 15 years in the UK, we can safely say that this is the best self catering property we have stayed in. It was absolutely wonderful! The property itself is stunning, the owners were lovely and helpful - they provided a great welcome pack for us including magazines for the kids, stuff for the dog and local products for the adults. There is a field available to walk/exercise the dog which was very helpful. The beds were super comfy - I could go on and on! It was perfect and we have no hesitation in recommending this property. We will definitely return!

Mr Newall

The Old Dairy exceeded our expectations in every way, the welcome pack was superb, the finish and the quality of the place was really exceptional. The cottage is tucked away down a beautiful leafy lane, and the sense of peace and quite is perfect. This was the perfect get away from it all venue, and it has the benefit of being within 10 miles or so of some wonderful beaches, and is in the midst of stunning countryside.

Mrs Styles

Special property in a beautiful location and welcoming owners

Miss Marshall

Our second stay at the Old Dairy and once again it was just fabulous, the place is perfect, would not change a thing. Lovely, friendly owners. We shall return!

Mrs Jones

fabulous cottage with everything you need to enjoy a lovely holiday in Cornwall. owners very welcoming location lovely.

Mr McGookin

A lovely property, with a high standard of furnishings and equipment. The kitchen had everything that you needed for a pleasant holiday plus more.The owners were very friendly but discreet. Bertie the dog really enjoyed his stay. We shall return.

Miss Marrin

The owners had literally thought of everything. Plugin lights for the hallways, baby bath foam and talc, doggie blanket, poo bags, bone and bowl. Utterly amazing. They really had thought of everything. Even tin foil and cling film. I've booked many cottages and have always taken this sort of stuff knowing it wouldn't be there. Hats off to these guys. By far the best cottage I've had the pleasure of staying in.

Mr Cooper

Use of the fenced in paddock to exercise our dog.

Mrs Nolan

A warm welcome from Mike and Jane, and a fantastic property that is like a home from home in a great location for exploring north cornwall.

Miss Marshall

The Old Diary exceeded our expectations, it was simply fantastic, larger than the the photos show, extremely comfortable and the goodies supplied were unexpected and very much appreciated. Perfect location for bringing our dog Raffles and the peace and quiet was lovely. Definitely coming back next year, and probably on a regular basis. Thank you for an excellent holiday.

Mrs Connally

A fantastic barn conversion. Well equipped and spotlessly clean. Right on the edge of Bodmin moor with amazing walking. Also close to coast, both north and south. So peaceful and quiet and would definitely recommend to others.

Mrs White

The accommodation surpassed all expectation, by far the best and most welcoming I've stayed in. I felt like I was staying in a home rather than self catering let, seemed like every little thing we could possibly have needed had been provided

Mr Holloway

Great place, really friendly people, couldn't ask for anymore, felt very welcome and Rio our dog enjoyed her stay too! We will be booking again and have recommended to friends.

Mr Talbot

A superbly equipped, very comfortable cottage, in a beautiful quiet rural location that makes it easy to access lots of what Cornwall has to offer.

Ms Purves

We would happily go there again. Superb location. Exactly as described. Dog friendly. Owners discrete, but available and helpful if required. Little extras like biscuits, chocolates & Bonio were very welcoming.

Mrs Bracken

The property was lovely. Everything we needed and more The best we have stayed in. All the rooms were finished and furnished to a very high standard. The bathrooms were very clean and lovely and warm.

Mrs Lloyd

What an exceptionally thought out quality holiday cottage this is. It has been beautifully converted by the owners Jayne and Mike and makes for a wonderfully comfortable base which is hard to tear yourself away from. The patio is south facing and secluded with comfortable reclining chairs. TV's in each room and lots of little extras in the welcome pack set the scene for a great holiday. There is much to visit locally within a 30 min drive both along the coast and inland. We particularly enjoyed the dramatic scenery of the costal path nearby. Thank you Jayne and Mike for a very enjoyable holiday, we would not hesitate to book one of your lovely cottages again.

Mrs Lodge

An absolutely beautiful property in a fantastic location. Equipped to an excellent standard, it was a real home from home. Cannot fault in any way. The owners Jayne and Mike had left a selection of treats for us all (including the dog!) on our arrival, and made us feel very welcome from the beginning to the end of our holiday.

Mrs Nicholas

The Old Dairy is a stunning property, that is beautifully furnished and very well equipped. It is located in a very pretty and peaceful lane, which is great for walks. On arrival, we received a really warm welcome from Mike and Jane, and the wine, food, and gifts for the children were very much appreciated. We had yet another wonderful holiday with Classic Cottages and one week at The Old Dairy was simply not enough. We'll definitely be back soon!

Ms Oliver

Beautifully furnished and tastefully decorated. A dream home! You won't want to leave! Very, very relaxing. A great place to stay with friends or family. Perfect as a romantic retreat. Dogs made very welcome. Fantastic field to safely roam in. So easy to get to the coast. Lots of beaches/places of interest within 30 mins drive. There's even a lovely country pub wihinin easy walking distance!

Miss Casey

The old dairy is absolutely stunning. We loved every minute of our holiday. The owners we very welcoming, and there were some lovely suprises awaiting us upon our arrival. The attention to detail is impeccable and to the highest of standards. We would love to stay again!

Mr Smith

The Old Dairy is the perfect base to explore everything that North Cornwall has to offer. Padstow, Watergate Bay, Polzeath, Trebarwith Strand and many other places are all within easy reach. It is also the perfect place to return each evening after you're done exploring.

Mrs Roach

Wonderful surroundings ,lovely furniture and decor and done to a high specification. We would definatley return back to the Old Dairy!! Patch our dog also loved it :)

Ms Henderson

Beautifully appointed... We had a great week on what was our first visit to Cornwall. Two days were slightly compromised a bit by heavy rain, but the cottage provided a superb bolthole, being comfortable, spacious and in short a 'home from home' and as such we were able to pass the time in relaxing comfort. Would definitely recommend it as a great base for exploration. 'Welcome Pack' was well thought out and had essentials including a ready chilled bottle of wine in the fridge on arrival! All in all... It was great!

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