Valency Wood is wonderfully sited. It´s close to the drama of the North Cornish coast but also very quiet and peaceful. Its immediate environs are magical, golden meadows, an ancient church and spectacular views of the sea. It is also very comfortable and well equipped. We´d very much like to come back.

This place is beyond unique. It was like an Anne of Green Gables moment when we arrived. The feeling you get when you know it´s going to be amazing. The warmest of welcomes from the owner, who did the utmost to make our stay a memorable one. The house was spotless and so beautifully designed, comfortable, and well equipped. The walk to Boscastle was magical, and the bluebell woods and meadows were enchanting. It really is a place of true escapism that brings out the child in you. Thank you for letting us stay in your beautiful piece of heaven.

Simon was a very kind and polite host. He had a lot of recommendations and ideas for activities and dining. The complete service and the answering of our questions upfront was perfect, meaningful and quick. Thanks to Unique Homestays and especially the Valency Wood host.

Simon our host was superb and went out of his way to be helpful and our black Labrador couldn´t have been better catered for as well. The adjoining fields, meadows and woodland were like something from a Jane Austen film set, especially with the blissful walk through the meadow to the old church! Wonderful walk down the Valency valley to Boscastle which was a family highlight.

The property was excellent, well furnished and spacious. Location was perfect the grounds to the property offered an array of walks perfect for us and the dog without getting in the car. The owner was extremely welcoming and helpful on hand with anything we needed. The welcome pack was superb and greatly appreciated and the grounds were outstanding.

The owner was an amazing host! He made us feel so welcome and was so accommodating. There were walks all mapped out and the owner´s land was to die for, the streams, and the fields were just stunning! What. A. Place!!!

We have stayed at a number of your properties which have all been very good. For us though, this is the stand out so far. Lovely minimalist style whilst still feeling homely and leaving a feeling of clutter free space. Incredibly well equipped with lots of practical consideration to the fact that dogs were allowed. Space for drying wet hound, dog towels, fully enclosed garden and a sense that dogs weren’t just allowed but welcomed. Simon is a generous and welcoming host and allowed us to walk around the farm which is stunning. Cannot compliment this one enough. We will definitely return.

I just wanted to take the opportunity to say what a wonderful stay we had at this property. We´ve stayed at a lot of your places and they are always wonderful but this one was particularly special and the owner could not have been more inviting and helpful. A beautiful house in a beautiful area. We will definitely come back here!

The cottage is a real gem and is finished to a great standard. The accommodation is very spacious and, despite its age, the property is warm and has plenty of light from the large windows. What is really special about this cottage is that it is full of local Cornish artwork, hand-selected by the owner. There are some excellent pottery, paintings and also some sculptures from Cornish artists that greatly enhance the decor. We liked the artwork so much; we had to purchase some for our home!

We really enjoyed our stay at Valency Wood - the property is stunning and the location perfect. Having never used Unique Homestays before we were unsure of what to expect. The information provided before our trip was great and the welcome hamper was fab. The property had everything we needed, and the owner was a great host. He took us on a tour of his land and let the children drive his farm buggy! We would definitely recommend Valency Wood and Unique Homestays, and we can´t wait to stay here again!

I love this property because it is right in the middle of the countryside with great walking opportunities. Every morning I would see all sorts of wildlife, and then top it all off with evenings spent in the hot tub. Just an amazing two weeks!

We have had such a wonderful week at your beautiful house. It has been the perfect relaxing getaway and we are very grateful to you for being so welcoming and full of great suggestions. We will certainly be returning as soon as possible!

Wow, wow, wow! A truly magical stay. We´re saddened to be returning home after an indulgent week here. The house is a gem and the area has confirmed that moving to Cornwall is now our aspiration. Thank you Simon for being so accommodating and empathetic. We´ve had such a fabulous time!

Two weeks at Valency Wood, just bliss! Simon and Natasha have thought of everything. A wonderful working kitchen and the hot tub is sublime, especially when it´s only a quick dash to the great shower. Our dog enjoyed roaming free in the meadow, stress free walking for us - yay! We will be back.

What an amazing week it´s been. I came here with my partner and our dog Bella to celebrate his birthday. The location is perfect, 10 minutes to the beach, 35 minutes from Padstow. Make sure you visit Boscastle, it´s such a lovely town. The house had everything we needed, the garden is even dog proof! Simon was the perfect host, along with his dog charlie, he made sure we had everything we needed. We look forward to visiting again next year.

We had such a wonderful winter break here at Valency Wood. Our dog loved the acres of fields that surround the property and we can definitely recommend the hour walk to Boscastle. We walked up on the cliffs there for the views and we were not disappointed. Thank you for being such a wonderful host. The hot tub was the icing on the cake when we came home from our adventures and the welcome pack was gorgeous. Thank you so much.

Who would rent a holiday cottage in Cornwall in the middle of December with storms forecast?Well we did and thoroughly enjoyed it! Valency Wood is so warm and welcoming and we stayed in by the fire more than expected. George, our Spaniel Bichon mix, loved the freedom to explore the fields and woods. Simon and Natasha you have a wonderful place here. Thank you for your hospitality, we hope to return soon!

We had an absolutely wonderful time at Valency Wood and will highly recommend it to anyone who is considering a trip to Cornwall. We spent some time talking with Simon, who was kind enough to show us around his property (his orchid meadows especially!) and the historic church that is situated on it.

It is an ideal setting if you have energetic children and a dog, as not only are there lots of beautiful places to visit locally, Simon has a vast amount of land that you are allowed to walk on. He made us all feel so welcome and couldn´t do enough for us.

The property and grounds were of a supreme quality and standard. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and were given a warm welcome and plenty of local information from the owner, who was very helpful throughout.

Amazing location, the walks were just stunning and right the doorstep, which is great for dog owners. Simon the owner was very friendly and helpful with knowledge of the local area. The house was really lovely and we´d definitely visit again. It´s a perfect location especially for dog walkers.

What makes this property especially appealing is the bright hospitality of the owners. They were never intrusive but always helpful. One even came into Boscastle and helped us follow him out to the cottage when we were lost. They were also helpful with directions and advised which restaurants provided the best food. We greatly enjoyed their company. It is not our habit to stay in the same place twice, but we were so impressed with this cottage that we look forward to staying again!

We were looking for a property in Cornwall and this one fit the bill very nicely. The quality of the property as well as the hospitality of the owners made this a very pleasant surprise. Simon and Natasha have furnished the home to a very high standard, but the artwork throughout the cottage is what makes this property very special.

The owner was extremely helpful and pleasant. He gave a guided tour of his land so that we knew exactly which walks we could go on. He was very knowledgeable about the area and gave recommendations for dining and walking in the region. Overall, a very pleasant stay and we would be very pleased to return.

As soon as we drove up the long drive we knew we were going to have a lovely relaxing time. Beautiful village, beautiful location, beautiful house. Everything was perfect. The owner was very accommodating. There is an abundance of lovely walks on his land alone, and he took the time to show us the walks, we all loved it, as did the dogs.