Our Facilities

Cardwen Farm is nestled in around 2 acres of mature gardens with a large open river fed pond that runs right down to nearby fishing village Polperro. Substantially re-landscaped in summer 2025 we have since seen Otters, Kingfishers and Herons enjoying the large pond (or is it a tiny tiny lake?). With an impressive collection of Hydrangea, Camellia, Rhododendron, Acer, an Orchard of fruit trees and substantial shrub planting Siobhan has made it her mission since taking ownership in 2018 to add even more bee friendly year around colour and perennial planting to the already very impressive garden. Each year since 2018 200-500 bulbs have been planted making spring a real wow moment here.  

In the dip of a valley surrounded by farmland and a vineyard you will often find cows and sheep leaning over the fence line watching the activities of visitors with apparent interest.  Our coastal and countryside location enjoys the best of wildlife, with pheasants and a huge variety of wild birds to watch from the comfort of the many patio sets and benches, you may even be lucky enough to see deer move through the fields and gardens. Enjoy the fresh crisp sea air rolling over the hills, and the dappled light dancing through the trees in a setting of calm tranquillity. 

Guests in Lily Cottage are thrilled to learn of the resident beautiful Barn Owls who live in a purpose built owl box in the roof of this converted barn holiday cottage. The owl box contains a camera which sends a live feed to Owl TV – available at no extra charge in all the cottages. A real delight particularly when fluffy owlets make an appearance.  For those quiet and patient enough, guests who sit outside at dusk will be treated to the owls flying away from Lily Cottage to hunt and feed their demanding young. At dusk we are often treated to the hooting of another species of Owl nearby who seem particularly determined to let the Barn Owls know whose territory they are near! 

Our gardens are all open and shared, each cottage has its own private patio area. None of these areas are currently fenced. Please note: open water. Do not let children, the infirm and animals wander without supervision. Ground may be uneven and slippery. 

The location, location, location! of Cardwen Farm was a huge selling point to us when we bought it, as the advantage of its position is perfect for holidaymakers. You can find us easily without travelling down lanes with grass in the middle, yet we are still in the country and by the sea, away from too much light pollution – on a clear night you can see the Milky Way in full glory. With easy access to the A30 and A38 it is a great base to explore the delights of Cornwall and South Devon. Walkers have great access to the South West Coast Path, the fantastic beaches of Polperro, Looe, Talland, Lantic, Seaton, Portwrinkle are within easy reach. Close to Bodmin Moor and an easy 40 minute drive to the most popular North Cornwall coast destinations. Located between the historic fishing villages of Looe and Polperro, you will have so much to fill your days and then come back to the farm and park your car right outside the door of your cottage in its quiet location away from the hustle and bustle.

In the future we plan to develop the BBQ area in the orchard to offer a full outside kitchen.  We have spent over £250,000 in improvements to the property inside and out since October 2018. We will continue in this vein and have already seen it pay off with consistent positive feedback and repeat bookings.