The Old Sunday School Rumford

The Old Sunday School is a Grade II listed cottage conversion in Rumford, near St Merryn, sleeping four guests. One double bedroom and one twin share a single bathroom, and the building's former life shows in its exposed beams and high-arched windows - details that make it feel closer to a small chapel than a standard cottage.

The practical kit is unusually complete for a listed building: a wood burner and an open fire for cooler evenings, Wi-Fi, parking, a dishwasher and a washing machine inside, and a garden, patio and barbecue outside. Up to three dogs can stay, which is a higher allowance than most cottages in the area offer.

The north-coast beaches are a short drive away. Porthcothan Bay Beach is 2.9 miles, Bedruthan Steps is 3.2 miles and Mawgan Porth is 3.4 miles, with Padstow's harbour and restaurants a wider outing. St Ervan is the nearest village to the cottage's quiet inland setting.

The Old Sunday School holds a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 18 reviews, with cleanliness, equipment and comfort each scoring 4. Host Thomas manages the booking.

**Best for:** a family or dog owners wanting a listed building with laundry, two fires, a patio and garden, and room for three dogs.

**Less good for:** four guests wanting more than one bathroom, EV charging, verified step-free access or a beach within walking distance.