5 Star Luxury Cottages, Cornwall

Yue

1 October 2026

My boyfriend and I stayed with Vicky and Matthew for a week and had such a lovely time. It was a really fun and memorable experience, and something completely different from what we’d done before. Vicky and Matthew were both so welcoming, friendly and easy-going, and made us feel at home from day one. Communication was always easy and they were very thoughtful throughout our stay. They’re also incredibly knowledgeable and full of ideas and creativity. We really admired how much thought and energy they put into constantly improving the farm and coming up with new ways to make it an even better experience for their guests. The work was really varied, which we loved. We got to try lots of different things — walking alpacas, poo-picking, clearing overgrown woodland paths, harvesting potatoes, and even carding alpaca fleece with a drum carder. Neither of us had much farm experience before, but Vicky and Matthew were very patient in showing us how everything worked and always happy to answer our many questions! We learnt loads about alpacas, the other animals and farm life in general. There are lots of animals around the farm — not just the alpacas, but also pygmy goats, ducks and chickens. We got to eat fresh chicken and duck eggs from the farm, as well as some of the potatoes we dug up ourselves, which was a nice bonus! We stayed in their new glamping pod, which was lovely — really cosy, beautifully done and surprisingly well equipped for a small space. You step straight out onto the fields with the alpacas nearby and the Cornish countryside all around you, which was pretty special. The work was flexible, so we also had plenty of time to explore the area. There are lots of nice walks nearby, and we visited Looe and Polperro during our stay. Vicky and Matthew also kindly offered us lifts when they could, which we really appreciated. We had a great week and really enjoyed getting a little taste of farm life in Cornwall. Thank you so much to Vicky and Matthew for having us and making us feel so welcome — we’ll definitely remember our time here very fondly!

silke

21 July 2026

I had two really fabulous weeks with Vicky and Matthew. They are great hosts in a great location. I really loved it. In the mornings Vicky told me what the tasks for the day were. Either we worked together or if it was possible, I worked on my own. I loved all of the jobs from walking the Alpakas (only together with Vicky), cutting Roses, repotting plants, changeovers....and so on. My accommodation was very clean, cosy and comfortable. The peace and the calm of the area was exactly what I needed. After work I often went to the sea (15 min car drive) or walked in the woods and fields. The day offs I spent walking on the South West Coast Path. For me it was the perfect match and the ideal combination between working and immersing into English culture and English countryside. A big thank you to Vicky and Matthew.