Ralf and Ziggy, Aug 25
Such friendly hosts, everything lovingly decorated and clean. And it’s very, very quiet here.
Rowse Farm is tucked away on the edge of the Tamar Valley, a National Landscape (Formerly called an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty). Our peaceful pocket of tranquility is surrounded by trees and fields, however we are well placed for you to explore both the moors and sea – less than 30 minutes drive away. In addition to stunning wide open spaces and fresh air there’s a huge range of things to do to keep you entertained, interesting places to explore and many great places to eat, drink and be merry.
Rowse Farm has three holiday Cottages: Tikkidew, Skyber and Kellywyk are in row with their own private, secluded space. They are perfect individually or could be booked as a group if you wish to holiday with other friends or family members.
Please contact us if you have any questions.
A warm welcome awaits our guests with some local supplies, plus the all important Cornish cream tea ingredients – when in Cornwall it’s Jam First! In each cosy cottage bedding and towels are provided. If you have any special requirements please feel free to contact us.
Tikkidew is a split level cottage with top quality accommodation and real privacy. With a galleried bedroom, super king sized bed (or 2 singles), modern kitchen and bath/shower room, full central heating, cosy wood burner and double glazing, Tikkidew is spacious but has a sense of ‘home from home’ which proves popular with guests, receiving 5* reviews and repeat visitors.
Skyber is a superb family cottage offering excellent accommodation for 4 people (+ cot) and your dog! The cottage is well equipped and has two large double/twin bedrooms with super king sized double beds (or singles) and two shower rooms (one en-suite). Skyber, as with all our cottages is south facing, ensuring you can soak up those final rays of sunshine whilst you dine al fresco.
Kellywyk is also dog friendly so you can bring both your loved ones (!) Beautifully presented, Kellywyk is the old cider press, which has been converted into a compact, well designed, contemporary accommodation. There is a large en-suite bedroom with a super king, or 2 single beds. This cottage has a large private outdoor space to enjoy outdoor meals and relaxing on comfy loungers.
Such friendly hosts, everything lovingly decorated and clean. And it’s very, very quiet here.
We stayed at Rowse Farm for a week in April 2025. Skyber is a beautiful cottage, spotlessly clean, spacious and with a very well-equipped kitchen. The location is so peaceful, whilst still being close to Plymouth, Looe and also having the option to walk into the nearby village pub for dinner. We enjoyed visits to the beach and to local National Trust properties with our cocker spaniel, and treated ourselves to a Michelin star meal at nearby Crocadon restaurant one night. Barry and Kirsty were fabulous hosts, and we came home relaxed and recharged.
“Everything about this place was wonderful – the spotless spacious cottage, the convenient location within a reasonable distance of the regional sites, the bucolic surroundings and our gracious hosts. With no hesitation, I recommend a stay at Rowse Farm Cottages.”
Wonderful cottage in the beautiful quiet Cornish countryside within easy drive to various beaches and Bodmin Moor. Spotlessly clean, Barry and Kirsty couldn’t have been more helpful and friendly. Free access to nearby country club included in our stay was a real bonus, especially on rainy days with its spa, pool, tennis and golf course. We loved being in close proximity to the local village which had a great pub, the morris dancers were a treat!. Our cottage had a real fire for cooler nights and there was easy free parking next to each cottage. We’ll definitely be returning for a 2nd visit.
“It was a great stay at Barry & Kirsty’s. Very friendly hosts who are happy to give you sightseeing tips and always try to understand you, even if the English word is not exactly ready. We had Tikkidew Cottage and it had everything we needed including the dog. We felt comfortable from the first second and we would definitely book here again.”
“I spent about four days here and everything about it was perfect the communication with the hosts was great all the way through and the hospitality was exceptional. The place was kept in immaculate condition and iwas greeted with scones and cream on my arrival. Accommodation is perfectly located it’s very remote and really tranquil and relaxing with amazing views. Barry and Kirstie are really nice and also enjoy the surrounding areas as well so it was really nice to share experiences over a few days that I was there. I have been to Cornwall a few times before but not back to the same place until finding this cottage and will definitely be booking again. If I’m gonna be honest I don’t really want to review this because I don’t want too many people finding out how good it is a but all in all it is really good.”

Well behaved canine companions are welcomed to stay at our cottages, one dog per property. We ask that dog owners keep their four-legged friends on a lead at all times, respecting other guests and any livestock that may be in nearby surrounding fields.
There are a plethora of excellent river walks, woods, fields, vast moorland areas and dog friendly beaches in Cornwall for your happy hound to run free. Here is a link to which Cornish beaches are dog friendly and which ones have restrictions.
It’s possibly useful to know that our nearest local pub, the Weary Friar Inn at Pillaton, is 15 mins walk (0.7 miles) and very dog friendly.
Rowse Farm Holiday Cottages, Cornwall are set in a private, 40 acre estate on the edge of the Tamar Valley National Landscape and consequently there is easy access to the many famous tourist attractions in both Cornwall and Devon. No longer a working farm, Rowse is surrounded by beautiful countryside, is peaceful, tranquil and enjoys an abundance of wildlife – with a watering hole (country pub) just a short walk away! Above all, it is the perfect place to completely unwind, relax, recharge your batteries and restore your well-being.
With their easily accessible location, Rowse Holiday Cottages provide an excellent base from which to explore some of the attractions of both Devon and Cornwall.

We have an exciting agreement with the superb, exclusive China Fleet Club. Only 10 minutes from Rowse and beautifully situated overlooking the River Tamar, this private, members only Club has a top class 18 hole golf course, a fabulous leisure club with a heated indoor swimming pool, gym, exercise rooms, tennis & squash courts and an amazing Aqua Spa. There is also a bar, cafe, restaurant plus there are Spa treatments available.
We look forward to welcoming you to Rowse Farm Cottages in the near future.

Barry & Kirsty
After meeting on the “Clipper Round The World Yacht Race”, and previously spending many years living in the busy cities of London and York, we decided to move to the relaxing West Country to enjoy a better lifestyle. After much research, we bought Rowse – a 400 year old farmhouse & estate. Previous owners worked hard to restore it and it is now a beautiful home for us & our guests to enjoy.
We bought Rowse because of its secluded, peaceful location & its beautiful 40 acres of woods, pasture, streams & gardens. It is important to us that our guests enjoy their holiday, and as self catering cottage users ourselves, we make sure our 3 cottages are comfortable, clean, well equipped and most importantly fun to stay in.
We are confident that you will enjoy your stay and all that the West Country has to offer!