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Cosy cottage in sleepy village yet only 5 minute drive to Truro city centre.

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Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
TV, DVD player, books, video library
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi
2 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, free WiFi

Reviews

9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet friendly
    Pet friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

Map
Malpas, England
  • Lemon St Market
    5 min drive
  • Hall for Cornwall
    7 min drive
  • Truro Cathedral
    8 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    38 min drive

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About the neighborhood

Truro

With a stay at this cottage in Truro, you'll be on the waterfront, just steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and a 5-minute drive from Lemon St Market. .This cottage is 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Hall for Cornwall and 2.3 mi (3.7 km) from Farmers Market.
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What's nearby

  • Royal Cornwall Museum - 5 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Hall for Cornwall - 7 min drive - 2.4 miles
  • Truro Cathedral - 8 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Trelissick Gardens - 11 min drive - 7.0 miles
  • Carne Beach - 29 min drive - 15.4 miles

Getting around

  • Truro Station - 9 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 38 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Old Ale House - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Coffee in the Park - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Try Dowr - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Hall for Cornwall - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Heron Inn - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cosy cottage in sleepy village yet only 5 minute drive to Truro city centre.

Riversmeet is overlooking the stunning river and creek side views, close to the local family friendly pub and parks. You’ll love this place because of the tranquil location and cosy cottage feel with beautiful views yet being only 2km from the city centre. My place is good for couples, solo adventurers, business travellers, families (with kids), and furry friends (pets). The property is for your sole use throughout your stay.
The downstairs is open plan to include the lounge and kitchen. There is a table that opens up for 4 places with 4 dining room chairs. An under stairs cupboard provides coat hooks, handy storage space for you and cleaning items if you need them. The lounge area has a pair of matching two seater sofa's surrounding the open wood burner and TV and DVD player. There are also books, DVD's, music system and boardgames for your enjoyment. The kitchen is fully equipped for your cooking needs. Upstairs the front bedroom has spectacular views of the river, the double bed and a large integral wardrobe. The other bedroom has two deluxe single beds, French doors and a full-length mirror with clothes hanging space. Both rooms have a large chest of drawers to keep your clothes in. The spacious bathroom is located between the two bedrooms which has a bath with shower, sink, toilet, heated towel rail and a cupboard with full length mirror. The cottage is fully carpeted upstairs, including the stairs, apart from the tiled floor bathroom. Downstairs is tiled with a plush rug in the seated area of the lounge and a hardwearing mat in the kitchen. There is a tiered garden at the back of the property that can be accessed by the kitchen door or by walking around the end terrace cottage. The top tier of the garden boasts panoramic views of the beautiful river with an enclosed decking area, seating and bbq.
There is communal access around the terrace of cottages and a large tiered private garden for Riversmeet at the back of the property. This can be accessed by the kitchen door or by walking around the end terrace cottage. The top tier of the garden boasts panoramic views of the beautiful river with an enclosed decking area, seating and bbq. There is free parking on the road in front of the property and 8 steps up to the front 'stable' door with a small patio for a chair and some potted plants.
Make yourself comfortable in this cottage, featuring a kitchen with a refrigerator and an oven. There's a private patio. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and a DVD player is provided for your entertainment. Conveniences include a microwave and an electric kettle.
Take in the views from a garden and make use of amenities such as barbecue grills.
Guests will find features like internet access and onsite parking.

Property manager

Elaine

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car recommended
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Hair dryer
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Stereo
  • TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundromat nearby
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a village
  • Near a hospital
  • On the waterfront

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Casino nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Scuba diving nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Water skiing nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cosy Cottage Sleepy Village yet 5 Minute Drive Truro City Centre
Cosy Sleepy Village yet 5 Minute Drive Truro City Centre Malpas
Cosy Sleepy Village yet 5 Minute Drive Truro City Centre
Cosy Cottage Sleepy Village yet 5 Minute Drive Truro City Centre
Cosy Sleepy Village yet 5 Minute Drive Truro City Centre Malpas
Cosy Cottage Sleepy Village yet 5 Minute Drive Truro City Centre
Cosy Sleepy Village yet 5 Minute Drive Truro City Centre

Cosy cottage in sleepy village yet only 5 minute drive to Truro city centre. Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 23 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 13 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 3 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 40 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 40 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Perry L.

Liked: Cleanliness
⁶great place by the river
Easy ferry to Falmouth
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Emma J.

Lovely retreat on the river
Lovely views from decking and main bedroom. Loved them. Felt relaxing. 2 mins walk to the pub. 40 mins to Turo on foot. Beaches about 30 away. All amenities we needed.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kathryn J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy cottage
Cute cottage in the centre of old Malpas village. Very conveniently located for the ferry and Heron pub. Good communication from owner and no issues.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Carol N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Place by the River
Lovely property, convenient for Truro and very close to the lovely Heron pub. I had my 90 year old mother with me so the steps into the property were a bit of a challenge, particularly the step over the threshold. The stairs within the house were also steep, but she managed ok. Well equipped and tastefully decorated. I tried to contact the owner and was unsuccessful, which would have been a concern if anything had happened. Left a message on the VRBO site and telephoned the number in the folder of the housekeeper, but received no reply to my messages.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Greg B., Highland Ranch, CO, USA

Disliked: Cleanliness
Could be great but..
The host was gracious and the location was nice. The Heron Inn a two-minute walk away was awesome. Day trips from there to Cornwall were great. This was the sixth VRBO in the UK we stayed at in the last few weeks. In comparison, if cleanliness is important, then this would not be a good choice. We felt compelled to clean as soon as we arrived and even then a deep clean would be required. We found that the pictures on the website were misleading in terms of cleanliness. If you are looking for a place that welcomes pets, then this might be just right for you. Parking is included but can be challenging as there is only limited street parking and no assigned spot. We let the host know of our concerns with the level of cleaning and she kindly refunded our cleaning fee.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

des j.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday in Cornwall
Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic spot
We really enjoyed our stay. Location is great for exploring Cornwall with the added benefit of being on the river and having the fantastic views. The roof terrace view is one of the best views across the river fal that I’ve seen and I’ve been going to Cornwall for a decade. We had a rib for three days and moored it in Malpas Marina a v short walk from the house. House was slightly larger than I expected from the photos. Everything works as it should and beds were comfy, shower pressure reasonable, condiments and facilities all good. Parking was okay. We had two cars and could always find a spot along the road within a minutes walk. Pub is great, neighbours really friendly. All in all a great trip. The owls in woods around the river were a delight as was spotting an osprey (twice) fishing near the marina. Thank you to the host for being easily contacted for any questions and resolving a minor issue so rapidly.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Enid M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great accomodatiom appaling vibro service
Just did above
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Robert W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cottage
Just stayed the weekend but such a beautiful location. A well appointed, clean, and cosy cottage with all the right facilities for us....including a stunning view and a great pub easily within walking distance. Recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy and comfortable
Well-equipped, comfortable cottage with an excellent location.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jo C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cosy cottage
Had a lovely short stay at this cottage. It had everything we needed and the host was swift in dealing with our small queries.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Justine K., Basingstoke, England

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous
Lovely little home, stunning location (parking was an issue but that is the price you pay for such an unspoilt beautiful place)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Clive M.

A home away from home!
We love it here, location is perfect! The house is lovely and just the right size. Walk nearby, shops and the local pub. Barn door opening onto the reel every morning- what more could you want. Excellent The house was very comfortable, we can’t wait to return! Doggo loved it too!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

julie k., San Diego

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful views from upper terrace
We stayed for three weeks as we were helping our daughter’s family in nearby Truro. The cottage was perfect for our needs. It was clean and we especially enjoyed the upper terrace deck when the weather was nice - gorgeous views over the river. The views from the main bedroom are also very nice. The reason for 4 stars instead of 5 is because some of the kitchen items are a bit worn and tired, and could use some additional items. For example, only one skillet was provided, which was large and very scratched up, with no cover. Glassware also was a bit sparse - just some more attention needed to replacing pieces as they break or are worn out. If you don’t plan to use the kitchen for a lot of cooking, it’s fine. Staying three weeks we probably noticed it more than most! But all in all, we were very happy at Riversmeet. Parking is very difficult but we were well aware of that going in, so just set expectations accordingly and all is fine.
Stayed 21 nights in Jun 2021

8/10 Good

Tim H.

Comfy, happy place to enjoy life and views
A little scruffy round the edges but full of charm and this didnt detract from the lovely position, fabulous views and genuinely helpful owner. We would go again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Niguel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great break away !
A great cottage, really comfortable and cosy. Excellent host.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ben A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage
Lovely clean cottage in a great location with stunning views. We look forward to returning. Thanks for a wonderful stay.

10/10 Excellent

Nick W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful spot for a short break.
Malpas Village is beautiful and the property is just a perfect spot to relax and unwind. The Heron inn, almost next door, is great with lovely food and a stunning view of the estuary. Easy access to Truro and beyond. We thoroughly enjoyed our few days away and would highly recommend this property.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stuart B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Marvellous Malpas
Lovely cottage in Malpas within a stones throw from the local pub. Perfect stay to unwind and de-stress. Lovely views of the river from the property and only a short drive from Truro
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous views, beautiful cottage
Lovely, tranquil place with amazing views. Cottage clean and comfortable. Owner friendly and helpful . Dog friendly too, only thing I would say is that my dog is used to sleeping on the sofa so not allowing him on here was a bit of a challenge, maybe need to make the rules a bit clearer on the information but apart from that would definitely recommend and would stay here again. Thanks to Elaine and Jane.

10/10 Excellent

suzie c.

Liked: Cleanliness
Gorgeous little place
What a lovely property and location! So comfortable, and the views from the double bedroom and the decking were incredible. Loved everything about our stay.

8/10 Good

Alison D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location and convenient for Truro
Great location in Malpas near excellent busy pub. My family who live locally say it is usually difficult to park and they park further along the road towards the (lovely) park which is ideal for a run. It is a five minute drive to Truro. The garden is accessed via a communal alley way and is terraced into about five small terraces. The top one has lovely views and is decked, the climb is not for the unfit! We took our drinks up there a couple of times and enjoyed the views!
Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2020

8/10 Good

Katerina H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location
We had a great stay in this comfortable cottage with fantastic views over the river. Being close to the Heron Inn was a real bonus.

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Lovely place enjoyed every minute thank you xx
Lovely cottage and fantastic views, loved every minute xx
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Susan C.

Very comfortable cottage in a beautiful location
Enjoyed a lovely weekend in this cosy cottage, overlooking the river with lovely views. Excellent location for touring this part of Cornwall. The Heron just a few yards away provides delicious food throughout the day, thoroughly recommend. The only minor problem was that the cottage was very cold on arrival & there were no matches to use for the wood burner & the electric heater struggles to provide enough warmth downstairs, maybe some cosy blankets could help with this. Would definitely look to stay here again in the future.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2019