Family holidays
These are at our core – the type that are forever remembered. Multi-generational gatherings where children play barefoot while laughter rings out from garden seats. The kind of vacation where days are filled with sea, sand and mythical figures in a land of legends. All bound together by suppers en masse.
Tom’s Cottage is absolutely the place for all of the above, but there’s also more to us than meets the eye…
Rural charm
We’ve stayed true to our roots. Kept the family home vibe, the farmhouse layout and original outdoor spaces. Retained our Cornish charisma. Conserved the happy feel of the place, with rustic contemporary flair.
The setting radiates a bygone age. Nestled in nature, surrounded by wildlife: captivating all ages. Yet the coast is 5 minutes away, with moorland, wooded valleys and historic sites nearby.
Cornish heritage
We relish everything Kernow (Cornwall) here at Tom’s Cottage. From the dialect, with its grammatical construction borne out of the ancient Cornish language; to Cornish gig rowing, the massed voice of a male choir to welcoming spring with ancient customs – Cornwall is made by her Celtic people…
The people that have touched the landscape: created ancient monuments, fishing villages; nurtured old field patterns, woodland and open spaces – all while remaining fiercely independent yet uniting for a common cause. Completed by a Cornish sense of humour.
A marriage made in heaven
We have two wedding venues close-by, both offering country weddings in different styles. Each offers some accommodation, including camping. Tom’s Cottage is a 10-minute walk from the closest venue Cornish Tipi Weddings and a 5-minute taxi ride from the other, Pengenna Manor and makes the perfect base for extended family or a group of guests with a hankering for their own retreat.
Extra special
Here’s our top picks for a Tom’s Cottage holiday…
- Fee’s Food, Rock: deli delivery. Chilled produce, bakery items and provisions; along with handmade oven ready meals; delivered direct to Tom’s Cottage doorstep. Available Tuesday – Saturday, orders need to be made by 12 noon the previous day (cutting it a bit fine in high season we’d suggest) or up to 6 months in advance. Order direct with Fee's Deli.
- Home Spa Cornwall: relax into the Cornish vibe with treatments at Tom’s Cottage! From a hot stone massage, a facial or reflexology in a quiet room, to a stress-busting session in the garden with a personal trainer: unwinding is our essence! Choice of therapies and booking at Home Spa Cornwall.
- Cornish Rock Tors, Port Gaverne: coasteering, sea kayaking, paddle-boarding, open water swimming and other adventures! Guided group activities and/or equipment hire: Easter – October half term (plus by arrangement during the winter period). Booking in advance recommended at Cornish Rock Tors.
