Little Petherick · North Cornwall
One log-built retreat above the water. Three bedrooms, a hot tub on the deck, and Padstow three miles downstream.
Availability01 · The Gallery
02 · The Retreat
Creekside Retreat is a Canadian-style log cabin tucked away in the charming village of Little Petherick, just seven minutes from the vibrant buzz and world-class fine dining of the harbour town of Padstow. We've lovingly renovated this cabin to feel like a hideaway retreat for couples and families. Whether you're here to hike the nearby Little Petherick Creek trails, join the South West Coast Path, or explore the rugged Cornish shoreline, Creekside Retreat provides the perfect, cosy base for every season.
Designed with peaceful autumn and winter escapes in mind, the retreat flows just as easily into the warm summer months. The rhythm shifts effortlessly to outdoor living — unwind on the deck in the comfy lawn chairs and soak up the tranquil surroundings after a day on the beach.
A king room, a twin room and the family bathroom sit on the ground floor. The top floor belongs entirely to the master suite: a super king bed, an en-suite, and a balcony looking down the valley to the creek. Outside, the deck holds the hot tub, the loungers and a table for long dinners when the weather behaves.
03 · Amenities
On the back deck, kept at 40 degrees whatever the month.
Newly fitted, with logs, kindling and matches ready in the basket.
Sound wired through the living space; your playlist from the moment you arrive.
Induction hob, dishwasher, coffee machine, washer and dryer.
Quick enough to work from, easy to ignore.
Top-floor views down the valley from the super king suite.
On site, right beside the house.
Bed, bowls and towels provided. Ask us about a second.
04 · Beyond the Door
Cornwall today · checking the sky
Little Petherick Creek winds down from the house to the Camel Estuary. The village pub and bistro are a two-minute walk from the front door; everything below is within half an hour.
Hire bikes in Padstow and follow the old railway line along the estuary to Wadebridge, flat the whole way.
The harbour town of Rick Stein and Paul Ainsworth. Go early, or go out of season and have it to yourself.
Trevone and Harlyn first, then bay after bay of sand stretching west to Constantine.
A wide, forgiving beach break that suits first-timers. Hire everything you need on the sand.
Seven dinners, one for each night of a week here. Book the first two well ahead.
A Michelin star ten minutes away. The big night out.
Rick Stein's original, on the harbour since 1975.
Nathan Outlaw's bistro at the guest house, a daily changing menu built around whatever the boats landed that morning.
Lunch on the sand for your day trip west.
Adam Handling's zero-waste dining room above the Atlantic.
Jude Kereama cooks Cornish seafood with Māori and Chinese influences.
Ainsworth's pub across the water. Take the ferry from Padstow and the last one home.
The eighth we nearly kept to ourselves: the Old Mill Bistro, here in Little Petherick, a two-minute walk from the door.
Creekside Retreat · Little Petherick · directions shared on booking
05 · Guest Book
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06 · Availability
Stays are a three-night minimum. Select dates to see the length of your stay.
From £240 a night. Linen, towels and logs for the burner included.
07 · Enquiries
Send your dates below, or write to us directly, and we'll reply personally, usually within a few hours. A 25% deposit holds your stay; the balance is due six weeks before arrival.