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Modern indoor pool area with lounge chairs, wooden doors, mosaic tiled walls, and a fish mural on the upper wall.
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Welcome to The Olde House

Our Beautiful Holiday Cottages in Wadebridge, Cornwall

Set on a 550-acre working farm in the pretty village of Chapel Amble, our idyllic holiday cottages in Wadebridge offer the perfect escape for families, couples, and groups. Just a short drive from Padstow, Port Isaac and Cornwall’s stunning beaches, it’s your home from home for adventure and relaxation. 

With fantastic onsite facilities, including an indoor pool and spa, play areas, free family activities during school holidays and plenty to see and do nearby, unforgettable memories start here.

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Our Cottages

We offer 28 charming on-site holiday cottages in Wadebridge, along with 5 additional cottages located just off site, all nestled in the picturesque countryside village of Chapel Amble. Our cottages accommodate between 2 and 10 guests each, making them perfect for couples, families, or larger groups spread across multiple cottages. We also offer a 5-star, fully accessible cottage for guests with mobility needs.

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Availability

Looking for a relaxing farm getaway? Use our availability search to check which of our holiday cottages are free for your preferred dates. If you’d like help handpicking the perfect cottage or have any questions at all, just give us a call at the office on 01208 813219 – we’re always happy to help! 

Please note that out-of-season stays start at just 2 nights, while during school holidays, we offer weeklong breaks only.

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Planning a trip to Cornwall? Check out our fantastic offers!

Escape to our Wadebridge holiday cottages with our special offers on short breaks, family escapes, and relaxing weekends getaways. Enjoy the perfect countryside retreat with comfortable accommodation and activities for all ages.

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Explore

Let us take care of entertaining the kids, little ones and teens alike, with complimentary daily activities for the whole family to enjoy, whatever the weather. Look here at all the things you can do on the farm.

Please note some of these activities are only provided during peak English school holidays (dates may vary – please feel free to give us a call to double-check). Children do need to be accompanied by an adult.

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About us

Welcome to The Olde House, your family-run countryside escape! We’re part of Penpont Farm, which has been in the Hawkey family for three generations. These days, The Olde House is lovingly run by Jaime and Shaun, with Shaun’s brother Dom. Meanwhile, Olly takes the reins over at the farm. It’s a proper family operation. 

We also have a team of around 15 who keep The Olde House and our Wadebridge holiday cottages running tip top. 

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Beautiful Cycle Routes in North Cornwall to Explore During Your Stay

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Lucky Lambing

February is such a joyous month for us at The Olde House, The farm is full of new life with all our new lambs and this year we have had such a lucky month not only with the weather, but with our guests getting to watch lambs being born. There’s nothing quite like seeing the […]
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The best Christmas lights to visit in Cornwall

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The First Signs of Autumn

The first signs of Autumn have made their gentle arrival at The Olde House and life on our farm starts to change. The air feels crisper in the early mornings, with a soft mist that rolls over the fields, giving the landscape a magical feel. The birds start to prepare for their journeys to warmer […]
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5 things to do on a rainy day in Cornwall

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Vehicle charging points

During 2022 we have updated our vehicle charging points on the farm, to allow our guests to charge their cars from the power generated by our 1008 solar panels. In the main car park we have now have one 3.6kW standard 3-pin plug, one 7.2kW type 2 and four 22KW type 2 points. In addition […]
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Last minute Festive holiday planning

To help make the most of your time and enjoy a relaxing holiday, we’ve put together some ideas for you.  FOOD: From food boxes to butchers and farm shops we have plenty of choice locally: www.thecornishfoodboxcompany.co.uk – deadline 16th December for a Christmas box.  www.stkewfarmshop.co.uk 01208 841325 – pop into the shop or pre-order a […]
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Christmas & New Year Pets’ Corner Feeding Times

Join Kev and help feed and care for the animals during your holiday: Christmas Eve – 8am Christmas Day – 8am Boxing Day – 8am Mon 27th – Thurs 30th – 8am & 4pm New Years Eve – 8am New Years Day – closed Sunday 2nd Jan – closed Monday 3rd Jan – 8am & […]
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