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Watch the badgers from the window in a beautiful & peaceful countryside setting

Watch the badgers from the window in a beautiful & peaceful countryside setting

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The peaceful setting where you can watch the badgers on the lawn.
Photo of badger from sitting room window.
Property grounds
The dining area
Clean modern kitchen

Overview of Watch the badgers from the window in a beautiful & peaceful countryside setting

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space

Explore the area

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Redruth, ENG
  • Popular LocationShire Horse Farm and Carriage Museum6 min drive
  • Popular LocationPortreath Beach12 min drive
  • Popular LocationWest Cornwall Adventure13 min drive
  • AirportPlymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)98 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Watch the badgers from the window in a beautiful & peaceful countryside setting

A warm welcome and a cream tea await your arrival at Badgers Holt which is situated next to the farm house of Buller Farm a relaxing, peaceful place in the centre of West Cornwall with direct access from the farm gate to bridleways and cycle paths which traverse the county giving many miles of walking or riding without using roads, ideal for exploring Cornwall's mining heritage which is now listed as a World Heritage Site. It is central for the beaches on both North and South Coasts, as well as Stithians lake for fishing and water sports, golf courses, Bissoe Bike Hire for exploring the old mining trails, The Eden Project, and many other gardens and attractions.
The south-facing sliding glass doors lead to a terrace which is a sun trap, here you can relax with garden chairs, a table, and a bar-b-cue. The first bag of charcoal is supplied. The large secluded back garden is for the sole use of the guests of Badgers Holt.
From the front window you can watch the badgers which come up to the house to forage for peanuts each night, they can usually be seen just after dusk each night. We can't guarantee that you will see them as they are wild animals, but all guests have seen them so far (see reviews). If you visit facebook.com/badgersholt you will be able to view a video of a badger rolling a hens egg across the lawn, recorded by one of our guests from the sitting room window.
Being newly built for 2014 Badgers Holt has all of the home comforts that you would expect from a first class holiday let. The fully tiled bathroom has a full size bath as well as a separate shower cubicle. Towels for washing are supplied as well as towels for the beach.
The accommodation is flexible with one bedroom having a king size bed and the other with zip-link beds to give two 3 ft singles or when there are two couples staying, one super king bed
When accompanied by the owners you will be able to visit the horses in the yard or fields and the chickens, ducks and geese. Fresh eggs straight from the nest boxes available.
There is plenty of room for parking for those who wish to bring a trailer or boat. Also, there is a container lock-up which can be used to store bikes, surf boards etc.



Property manager

Anne Wills

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Do enjoy your stay.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is required for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Redruth

Located in Redruth, this vacation home is in a rural area and by the sea. Poldark Mine and Performance Centre are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Feadon Farm Wildlife Centre and Portreath Beach. West Cornwall Adventure and Enys Gardens are also worth visiting. Take an opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding and other activities like birdwatching.
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Redruth, ENG

What's nearby

  • Shire Horse Farm and Carriage Museum - 6 min drive
  • Portreath Beach - 12 min drive
  • West Cornwall Adventure - 13 min drive
  • Porthtowan Beach - 13 min drive
  • Carbis Bay Beach - 23 min drive

Getting around

  • Redruth Station - 8 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 52 min drive

Restaurants

  • B Morrish - 3 min drive
  • Greg & Lou's - 5 min drive
  • Redruth Railway Station - 5 min drive
  • Regal Cinema - 4 min drive
  • Brays & K's Pasties - 5 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Neil M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Badgers Holt
Excellent place, clean and tidy, owners very helpful and on site. Countryside around was great for walking in. Redruth central for the rest of cornwall so travelling was very easy, train from Redruth to St Ives is a must just for the scenes of beautiful countryside all . Truro a good place to visit . Overall very impressed with the cottage. will be coming back in warmer months. oh and night time is great , the badgers and the fox are out in full view, you spend hours watching them. If you like bird watching then the daytime is alive with them all around too.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Julie o.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excellent property, great location, fantastic hosts.
First visit to Cornwall in years, really enjoyed it, had mostly dry, bright weather too so really lucky. The home is excellent, with everything you need for a great stay. Thank you Anne and Husband for a great stay. We will be back. X
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Alison A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Exceptional holiday rental in every way
Pre arrival and arrival could not have been smoother and more welcoming. The accommodation was superb, and spotless, the garden was such a bonus. Anne and Graham were lovely hosts, we wish we could have stayed longer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Richard A.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect holiday home
This holiday home was one of the best we have been to. Ideal for north and south coasts and indeed lands end. Built in recent years it was well furnished and laid out. Cosy in the evenings. Loads of crockery and utensils and pots and pans! We will be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

James H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful week at Badgers Holt
Anne and Graham welcomed us warmly to the building, and they provided everything we needed at the house. The building has two bedrooms, one with a double bed and the other with two single beds. Each bedroom had plenty of room for us and with everything being on a single floor it would make it ideal for those with mobility issues. The house comes complete with washing machine, dryer, dish washer, a barbeque, televisions. In the bathroom there is a power shower and a bath so it suited our needs. After the initial greeting and walkaround the house, Anne and Graham left us to ourselves, only asking if we wanted a badger alert - and that is the main attraction here. The owners are clearly animal lovers. In the morning you can watch a variety of British garden birds feeding on the feeders. We saw most commonly seen garden birds as well as a lesser spotted woodpecker. At dusk, from the front window you can see badgers, throughout our stay we saw between 2-4 badgers every night. On the last night we saw two foxes as well. If you're exploring Cornwall, Badgers Holt is a great base to start from. Just outside of Redruth, it's a few minutes from there to the A30, the main road through Cornwall. My family and I loved Badgers Holt and we can't wait to stay there again.

About the host

Hosted by Anne Wills

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We are Anne and Graham and have owned Buller Farm for over 14 years and run it as an equestrian yard. When we bought the farm the house and the land was semi-derelict and it took several years to clear the fields and re build the farm house. It has been worth all of the hard work as it is incredibly peaceful and beautiful. We built Badgers Holt on the site of the old milking parlour and finished it in May 2014. We love to share the tranquillity of our home and ask that you respect the peace and quite, it is not the place for loud music,

We look forward to meeting you and hope we can help you to have a relaxing and refreshing holiday and like us you will fall in love with this 'Piece of Heaven'.

Why they chose this property

It's simply unique, people just love the setting and tell us we are so lucky to live here. The icing on the cake is the nightly visits to the garden by the badgers, all of our guests have been thrilled to get such a close up view of them.

What makes this property unique

Comments from our guest book.
'Very peaceful, very relaxing.Perfect in every way - will be back.'
'Accommodation 5*, Hosts 5*, Location 5*, Badgers a bonus.'
'The badgers visiting every evening was spectacular.'
'Easy to lapse in to rural oblivion, with unobtrusive but ever helpful hosts. How blessed you are to have such a retreat.'
'What a haven of peace and wildlife. A wonderful backdrop to a perfect holiday.'
'This is our second visit and it's just as good as our first.'
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