“Perfect location for a week of exploring Cornwall and southwest Devon. Clean, bright, well-equipped, comfortable cottage set in stunning countryside. Quiet. Slept like a log. Lovely walks all around. Barry and Kirsty are brilliant hosts. Would definitely go back.”
“Barry – good morning, we had a lovely time your set up is fantastic. Everything you need and want is available and more, happy to do a review. Once again thank you.”
“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.”
“Fantastic. Barry and Kirstie are exemplary owners.Very well equipped cottages in really tranquil surroundings.”
“Beautiful cottage, just what we wanted. The location is fantastically quiet and the hosts make you feel right at home. The cottage is modern and at the same time comfortably furnished and is equipped with everything you could wish for. We enjoyed every minute! Many thanks for our great vacation!”
“Lovely cottage, great location, brilliant hosts. Thank you Barry and Kirsty.”
“Just back from a wonderful stay at Rowse Farm. We (two couples) stayed in Skyber and absolutely love the layout with the two bedrooms and bathrooms giving you your own space as well as the spacious lounge and kitchen. The grounds are gorgeous and the cottage was spotlessly clean with lots of special touches like the cream tea. A great spot to base yourself to relax on site or explore the surrounding area, we will definitely be back. Thanks to Kirsty and Barry for being wonderful hosts.”
“Barry and Kirsty are such great hosts, kind and super helpful. Their cottage was lovely to stay in, clean and comfy and spacious. Couldn’t recommend staying here highly enough!”
“Have just returned from staying at Rowse Farm would definitely recommend we stayed in Tikkidew it had everything we needed very clean and comfortable and a lovely garden area extremely peaceful, also Barry and Kirsty were excellent hosts with plenty of knowledge about the area. Would definitely stay again. Thank you.”
“Barry & Kirsty are very friendly people. We stayed at Kellywyk cottage which was perfectly clean (even on top of the wooden beam indoor) Everything like washing machine, dishwasher, oven, microwave. Nice couch and chair inside with perfect resting place. The bedroom is quite spacious with a nice good 2-person bed in is as also some cupboards. The shower is not too small. I can advise everyone to stay at this cottage slightly northwest of Plymouth.”
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.
“We stayed in Tikkidew. The cottages are stunning and have been converted to a very high standard. The cottages are situated in an area surrounded by beautiful countryside, with the village being a short walk. The owners are very helpful and knowledgeable of the area. Highly recommend.”
“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.”
“Excellent 10/10. Family break, lovely hosts and beautiful location.”
“We had a lovely time (in Tikkidew Cottage). Thank you for your warm welcome when we arrived, it made us feel at home, relaxed and stress free. Meg would like to thank you for the treats and ball.”
“Had the most wonderful week in Tikkidew. The cottage is truly tranquil in an idyllic location. Kirsty & Barry couldn’t be more helpful directing us to some beautiful parts of Cornwall, recommending local pubs, villages and walks to visit. This is a hidden gem. We will be coming back.”
“This is a hidden gem waiting to be discovered! We loved the location, fantastic views, so peaceful and surrounded by wildlife. The Tamar valley delivers on so many fronts walking, coast and beautiful scenic gardens. Kellywyk is very well maintained and equipped and the sunny garden is an added bonus. Kirsty and Barry are excellent hosts, very welcoming and nothing is too much trouble. We will definitely go back and can highly recommend a visit.”
“Excellent 10/10. Location is perfect for exploring. Lots of places within an hour with the added bonus of a Michelin starred restaurant a 5 min drive! The bakery is well worth a visit. Grounds to the accommodation are great. The cottage has everything you need, with the beds in the master bedroom being the comfiest we have slept on for a long while! The owners are very friendly and accommodating and their suggestions list was superb. We worked through a large portion of them with enough to warrant a second visit soon! Would highly recommend the cottage, location and the owners! Superb break!”
“Very nice, very well equipped Skyber Cottage, quiet location, no traffic and perfectly designed for families. Barry & Kirsty gave us a warm welcome and are very accommodating. We had a great week, many beautiful destinations are easily accessible from there. Very good restaurant nearby.”
“Gorgeous location and fantastic hosts – the cottage was spotless, and had everything we needed to enjoy our stay – it was the perfect spot to unwind. We did a lot of great day trips with some helpful tips from Barry, especially a lovely trip to Tavistock. Will definitely be back!”
“A truly great stay, had a wonderful week here. Great hosts recommend a wonderful place called Charlestown personally thought it was the best place around a truly majestic place with loads of history and modern attractions a true standout. Thanks to Kirsty and Barry the owners will definitely come again.”
“Our second time coming to Rowse Farm Cottages. The area is so beautiful and it’s in a great location to get to many places in Cornwall. The superb accommodation and very friendly hosts makes our stay very enjoyable. Well worth a visit. We hope to return again next year.”
“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.”
“Our stay at Rowse Farm was amazing. We stayed in Tikkidew Cottage which is beautiful. It is like home from home with everything you need provided. The tranquility of Rowse Farm made it a lovely relaxing break. Kirsty and Barry are such a lovely couple. They made us feel welcome from the minute we arrived. The farm is a 15min walk from a local pub, The Weary Friar which serves lovely food. The Cottages are in a great location so it is easy to get to local beaches and attractions. I would highly recommend Rowse Farm cottages.”
“Kellywyk is a super converted farm building, with excellent outside space to make the most of the very peaceful rural setting. The owners Barry & Kirsty were very attentive on arrival, but also respected our privacy. Brilliant rural position, deceptively spacious & comfortable. Lovely outside space & seating to relax in. Very enjoyable place to stay & switch off.”
“An excellent place to go and relax. We stayed in Skyber (2 bedrooms) and had loads of room to spread out in, plus it was spotlessly clean. The hosts were so friendly and welcoming, and gave us some great travel tips. The morning views from their grounds were also well worth getting out of bed for.”
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!