The Kernock Estate provides a fantastic environment for a back to nature family holiday. There is so much to enjoy in the local area and opposite the local pub, just a 10 minute walk from the top of the drive, there is a super village playground for children of all ages (it includes a trim trail, zip wire and football nets for older children, and a toddler zone with climbing frame, springy animal seats, swings and slide).
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Indoor Activities
Being parents ourselves, we understand that there is certain equipment that we can provide to ease the load when travelling with babies and children. We have the following baby equipment, which should help to free up a bit of boot space for Mum & Dad. There is no charge – just let us know when booking what you need.
We are delighted to provide the award-winning Cuddledry hands-free baby towel for the duration of your stay. We also provide a complimentary Cuddledry supersoft bamboo wash cloth, MooGoo extra gentle and natural baby skincare products, and a bath-time toy.
*For cots and the crib we can provide sheets, blankets and (for the cots) a baby duvet. If you use Grobags or similar then we will just put a bottom sheet on.
Please note that, following advice from the NHS and Department of Health, we no longer supply plug socket covers, as these are now deemed to be dangerous. See http://www.fatallyflawed.org.uk/ for details.
Each cottage has a hand blender (useful for preparing weaning foods) and a selection of crockery and cutlery suitable for small children. Each cottage also has a good selection of children’s books, jigsaws and games; toys for younger children can be provided upon request. If you have any specific requests, please ask in advance.
Outside, there are acres of space for running around and making dens or playing hide-and-seek. The mix of woods and fields is ideal for nature trails and treasure hunts.
As well as individual gardens and lawn areas at each cottage, there is a large flat grassy area which is great for ball games and running around (this is adjacent to the middle part of Central Bark). We have outdoor sports equipment that can be made available upon request. For older children, why not bring their tent and let them camp out overnight in the cottage garden for a night or two?
Buckets, spades and fishing nets are also available for taking to the beach for rockpool adventures and sandcastle fun.
Kernock cottages are a very child friendly holiday cottage option in Cornwall.
Our stay here was fantastic. We spent 7 nights at Kernock with our baby son and dog. Damian and Louise brilliantly helpful, around if you need anything before or during your stay, without at all being intrusive. The cottage is fantastically well equipped and located for either a peaceful retreat or a hub to go and explore. The best break I’ve had in a very long time.
Coach House – July 2022
Your cottage was above and beyond our expectations, finished and fitted to an excellent standard that really helped us to enjoy our summer break regardless of the unpredictable weather. However, the thing that impressed us most was your flexibility, friendliness and welcoming attitude. We had a number of awkward requests, such as arriving early, asking for an additional cot on the day of arrival and requirement for 6 days rather than 7, but nothing seemed to be too much trouble for you. The icing on cake was when you discovered Will (our one year old) loved trains and arrived at the door with a huge train set which kept him happy all week. These little touches and your helpfulness really made our holiday – thank you so much. We will most definitely be recommending your cottages to our friends and hope to stay with you again in the future.
Quiet, great for kids, nice accommodation ,good family pub walking distance away, use of china fleet club pool, kids loved it.Hope we can return in the near future.
We rented all five cottages as guests of my daughter’s wedding. All of us were astounded at the high quality of the furnishings, the cleanliness and the very unexpected welcome pack! after an amazing wedding nearby we were so pleased to be able to come ‘home’ to warm and comfy beds and only the bleeting of lambs to wake us up next morning!