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Welcome to The Olde House
Our Beautiful Farm Holiday Cottages in Wadebridge, Cornwall
Set on a 550-acre working farm in the pretty village of Chapel Amble, our idyllic farm holiday cottages in Wadebridge offer the perfect escape for family holidays, 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.
Farm Experience
Wake to the sound of a tractor heading out across the fields. The Olde House sits at the heart of Penpont Farm, 550 acres of working Cornish farmland that has been in the Hawkey family for four generations, and staying here means living alongside it. Watch the harvest come in from your cottage window, wander the two-mile farm trail as the morning mist lifts off the hedgerows, or settle into the bird hide and see what the farm has stirred up that day. In the school holidays the farm ride takes you out to the parts you’d never find on foot. And when you’ve worked up an appetite, Amble Farm Shop is a short stroll away, with the pool just beyond it.
The Hawkey Family
We're the Hawkey family, and Penpont Farm has been in our family for four generations since 1915.
The Hawkey Family moved to Penpont from a few miles away in 1915. Since then it's been farmed by four generations of the family.
In the 1970's, the family made the brave decision to diversify into tourism. They converted a number of stone and slate barns, which formed the old farm yard into self-catering holiday cottages.
After all the farm buildings were converted, some new cottages were built in the surrounding fields. This move created a nucleus for a business that has flourished ever since and is known as 'The Olde House'.
Self-catering cottages proved very popular as visitors enjoyed the mix of a working farm with the peace and quiet of the countryside. The farm is ideally positioned for exploring the rugged North Cornwall coastline, and is especially close to nearby Padstow, Polzeath and the Camel Estuary.
This year the Olde House is celebrating 50 years! Here are the Hawkeys in the 90's and again during our '50th Celebration week' this June.
What Does The Olde House Offer?
We were awarded Holiday Park of the Year at the Cornwall Tourism Awards 2025! We couldn’t be prouder of our wonderful team. They help us deliver:
- Fantastic Onsite Facilities: Heated Indoor Swimming Pool With Sauna, Steam Room, & Jacuzzi.
- Play Areas: We Have An Indoor Play Barn For Under 10s, & Outdoor Play Area.
- Tennis & Padel Courts: For Fun Family Exercise.
- Immersive Farm Experience: Go Birdwatcing & Walk The 2 Mile Farm Trail.
- EV Charging: We Have Electric Vehicle Chargers Onsite.
- Pet Friendly: Dog Friendly Cottages Are Available.
- Onsite Honesty Shop: Ample Farm Shop Offers All The Tasty Essentials.
- Accessible: Many Of Our Cottages Offer Easy Access For Those With Mobility Needs.
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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