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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

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor space

Explore the area

Map
Redruth, ENG
  • Stithians Lake
    4 min drive
  • Shire Horse Farm and Carriage Museum
    6 min drive
  • West Cornwall Adventure
    13 min drive
  • Penzance (PZE-Penzance Heliport)
    36 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

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

Languages

English

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill

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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
No Smoking.

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that 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 transport to and from this property

About the area

Redruth

Located in Redruth, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Poldark Mine and St Agnes Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at St Ives Harbour and Feadon Farm Wildlife Centre. Flambards and Country Skittles are also worth visiting. Take the opportunity to explore the area for outdoor excitement like horse riding and other activities like birdwatching.
Map
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
  • St Ives Harbour - 26 min drive

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Redruth Railway Station - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪B Morrish - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Boesti Coffee Shop - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Greg & Lou's - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Brays & K's Pasties - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Watch the badgers from the window in a beautiful & peaceful countryside setting pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Watch the badgers from the window in a beautiful & peaceful countryside setting?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Watch the badgers from the window in a beautiful & peaceful countryside setting?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Watch the badgers from the window in a beautiful & peaceful countryside setting located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Shire Horse Farm and Carriage Museum and within 6 miles (10 km) of Stithians Lake and Tehidy Country Park. Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Feadon Farm Wildlife Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Hans V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Leuk huisje. Aardige gastvrouw/heer
Mooi huisje. Aardige gastvrouw/heer.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

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.

10/10 Excellent

Ron Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
wonderful place to stay
Very nice house, very nice owners, quiet location, badgers as neighbors, good place to stay for discovering Cornwall
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark S., Leeds

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful holiday
What to say that hasn't already been said by previous reviewers? Well, we loved our stay at Badger's Holt. The cottage was clean, well-equipped, comfortable. The back garden was perfect for our 2.5 yr old to run around in (there are some stone steps up to the lawn, but for safety we were able to just block them off with the garden chairs to avoid little legs running down them). Anne and Graham were lovely hosts - they were engaging with our little boy, which made the stay more special for him. They checked with us regularly to ensure everything was ok, but not in an intrusive way. And the wildlife - well, such a special thing to be able to see badgers up close. Anne kept the bird feeders well stocked too - I've never seen so many goldfinches in my life! We were out and about on day trips most days and found the central location convenient. Most places we visited were no more than 20/30 mins away. But the time we did spend at the cottage was very relaxing and peaceful. A lovely little part of the world...
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ian P.

Magical Hidden Gem
The property is very clean and comfortable. There are all the amenities you need in the kitchen. The cottage is also a lot more spacious than it appears in the photos. It has the added extras of a HUGE variety of wild life, including birds, foxes, rabbits, and of course, the stars of each evening show, The Badgers! They were brilliant to watch. Anne and Graham gave us a very warm and friendly greeting on our arrival, with a gift of a cream tea, fresh milk in the fridge, and eggs from their own chickens. They are a lovely couple, who have worked very hard in making this property the best holiday cottage we have stayed in. Because of its beautiful secluded position, it makes the perfect place for a total relaxing break, whilst being centrally positioned if you want to explore Cornwall. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay, and hope to return again in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Ronald L.

Secluded cottage in farm
We had a relaxing stay watching badgers from our front window in the evening. The cottage has excellent facilities, esp. a good shower! Hospitality from the owners, who live next door, was wonderful. We went home with farm eggs.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

8/10 Good

Mubeen A.

Comfortable and peaceful stay
Comfortable cottage in quiet location. We loved watching the badgers every evening and it was lovely to meet the horses. Very welcoming and friendly hosts
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Hilary C.

An Excellent Place to Stay
Badgers Holt was just what we were looking for. A 2 bed bungalow, all on one level (I went with my elderly mother). We had parking and everything was very convenient. The bungalow itself was generously proportioned with two good sized double bedrooms, plus a large open-plan lounge, kitchen, diner. We had views out the front (where we did see a badger one evening) and French doors out the back, with a large private garden for our use (if it hadn't been November!!). We had a properly stocked kitchen, which enabled us to cook a roast dinner, and a dishwasher so we didn't have to do all the washing up. The property was large enough for us to move around with ease, was warm and cosy with central heating but also a lovely gas-fired wood-burner effect stove. All in all a lovely property and we will definitely be back to visit in the future.
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sabine F.

Awesome vacation at Badgers Holt!
We can highly recommend this lovely furnished, clean, tidy and well-equipped cottage. Badgers Holt located in stunningly beautiful, tranquil surroundings is an excellent starting point to explore all the highlights of West Cornwall. Thanks a lot, Anne and Graham, for you warm and friendly hospitality which made our stay really prefect and unforgettable. Best wishes, Sabine, Reiner, Chiara and Mario
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

David S.

Beautiful
Lovely, comfortable cottage in a wonderfully peaceful location. Anne and Graham the perfect hosts. Little touches like a cream tea ready and waiting for us, milk and teabags and basics like loo rolls just shows the owners really care about their guests. As has already been mentioned watching the Badgers at night is delightful to see. Thank you Anne and Graham for making us feel so welcome. Hope to see you again next year. Dave & Brenda
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Sal C.

Excellent comfortable welcome plate of scones friendly helpful owners absolutr pleasure to be here
Lots of attention to detail everything you could possibly want. Fortunate enough to see badgers every night. Rural setting just minutes from town. Very friendly owners so special for my Aunty to get a lovely card and Cornish fudge for her 90th birthday thanks for that thoughtfulness. Definitely on our list to go back to. One of the best places we have stayed in. Thanks so much for sharing your lovely corner of the world.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Wonderful holiday
What a lovely week we had at this superb bungalow. Beautifully clean, well maintained and furnished to a very high standard. Location perfect for beaches, countryside and scenic drives. This was our second visit and we shall be returning again soon.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew S.

A very smart property in a quiet location
This is a very comfortable bungalow with all mod cons. The owners have really set a high standard in the furnishings and fixtures making for a very comfortable and convenient holiday. The location is very quiet with lots of wild birds and the badgers too. Ann and Graham are very welcoming and immensely helpful. We will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lee J.

Fantastic property in a great location
Badger's Holt is one of the nicest places we have ever stopped in. The property is immaculate it's clean, tidy and well equipped. Anne and Graham are great hosts, they are around but not intrusive like some owners we have come across from time to time. The property has a lovely secluded garden which is a real sun trap, and the swingball kept us occupied!!! From a location point of view Badger's Holt is a perfect base to explore Cornwall, 20 minutes to Falmouth and St Ives and around 45 mins to Lands End/Lizard point. We will definitely be stopping here again next time we holiday in Cornwall.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Eileen H.

Wonderful
Hosts are lovely. Very inviting and the cottage is everything you could want in a holiday place. Had the most amazing time. The location is central to a lot. It's so peaceful. The wildlife is amazing.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christine S., Saarland - Germany

Just Perfect, property, Location, lovely Host´s
We had perfect holidays in Badgers Holt, the property very well equiped, clean and right in the middle of Cornwell, so all destination which we want to visit have been not more than 1 hour away. Anne and Graham have been very lovely and nice to us, we had every evening the chance to watch 1-3 Badgers they visited the property at 22:30 (+- 15min :-) ) We love to come back, Thank you very much indeed. Martin and Christine
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine J., Hampshire

Peace & Quiet in the Cornish Countryside
We chose to stay at Badgers Holt because it is very near where our daughter lives but it is actually well placed for visiting the north and south coast. The bungalow is impressive set in lovely peaceful surroundings with the added attraction of the nightly visits of the badgers who feed on the lawn in front of the bungalow. Anne and Graham are very welcoming and have fitted out the bungalow to a high standard with all you could need. We were lucky with the weather and were able to take advantage of the footpaths in the area.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Alex B.

Absolute bliss!
we had the most amazing 2 weeks at this delightful cottage. Great location to explore all parts of Cornwall with ease. The owners, Anne & Graham are so warm and friendly - they are there on hand if needed but never in your way. The kids loved the beautiful back garden where we made the most of utilising the bbq and the swing ball that Anne provided. The cottage itself is immaculate and had everything we needed for our family of four. A treat to see the Badgers each evening - regular as clockwork! We would definitely like to return to this gem.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Helen B.

A restful setting and very kind hosts
This is a lovely property - just as described, it is peaceful and beautifully presented. Anne and Graham were wonderful hosts, always ready to give advice and to let us know when the badgers were around. The central position is excellent for those interested in visiting a range of different beaches, walking stretches of the coastal path or cycling on the many routes accessible from the front door. The cycle routes were ideal for exploring the amazing mining heritage of the Redruth area. Access to Falmouth, Truro and St. Ives was easy. We wish we could have stayed longer and explored more!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Excellent!
We had lived in Cornwall for 20 years and after 8 years away, we wanted to catch up with friends and get some much needed R&R. Badgers Holt is a perfect location for exploring West Cornwall, with easy access to the A30, Truro and Falmouth. The accommodation is modern and perfect, as are the facilities and the outdoor spaces, including the lovely private garden to the rear. Anne and Graham are the perfect hosts, that are there to please, without intruding; nothing is too much trouble. Five stars are well justified and nobody should be disappointed. Colin & Dot.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Brilliant
This location is the very best for peace, relaxation and tranquility. You will be made very welcome by your wonderful host's Anne & Graham. We were treated to a lovely welcome with a Cornish Cream Tea. Anne & Graham will do anything to make your stay even more enjoyable. Then the added bonus of the wildlife with nightly visits from the badgers right outside your window. Centrally located to visit anywhere in Cornwall. Highly recommended.

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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