Harberton rests in the quiet village of Penmayne, Cornwall, offering a generous and welcoming base for families and friends keen to explore the rugged beauty of the North Cornwall coast.
Four bedrooms: 2 x ground-floor double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 2 x double. Bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC. Cloakroom with basin and WC. Kitchen/diner. Utility. Sitting room with woodburning stove
Central heating
Oven, hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer
TV, soundbar, WiFi
Fuel, power, bed linen and towels included in rent
Off-road parking
Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio and hot tub
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop 0.2 miles, pub 0.2 miles
Penmayne is a small village situated in the north of Cornwall between the village of Trebetherick and the town of Wadebridge. The quaint village is known for its stunning views of the Atlantic Ocean, and rich heritage, and is home to a small community of people. Dining options include The Dining Room restaurant and Rock Fish and Chips, while you can stock up on local essentials at Texaco. Explore the local art at The Drang Gallery and grab some fresh produce at Malcolm Barnecutt Bakery Rock, or Watts Butchers. Just outside of the village is the charming village of Rock, where you can relax on the golden sands of Porthilly Cove or tee off at the prestigious St Enodoc Golf Club. After a day of adventures, unwind at The Mariners Public House with a refreshing drink and delicious meal overlooking the water. In nearby Wadebridge, immerse yourself in local culture at the Wadebridge and District Museum, explore the scenic Camel Trail with a bike from Camel Trail Cycle Hire, and satisfy your cravings with mouth-watering wood-fired pizzas at WOODY’S PIZZA.
With its sweeping beaches, rugged moorlands, hidden woodlands, and rolling countryside estates, Cornwall is a superb destination if you want to spend some time bird watching on holiday.
One of the best spots is Hayle Estuary Nature Reserve, managed by the RSPB. This rich wetland habitat attracts a variety of birdlife, including teals, wigeons, and goosanders. While winter offers the highest numbers, spring and early summer also bring migrant waders such as oystercatchers, dunlins, and whimbrels to the tidal pools and marshes.
Marazion Marsh, also managed by the RSPB and overlooking the iconic St Michael’s Mount near Penzance, boasts Cornwall’s largest reedbed. It’s a haven for species like chiffchaffs, Cetti’s warblers, little egrets, and grey herons. Bitterns are regularly recorded here, and birds of prey, including sparrowhawks and buzzards, are often spotted too.
For a variety of songbirds and raptors, head to the Rame Peninsula near Cawsand. This beautiful area of tidal creeks, sandy beaches, and peaceful farmland attracts goldcrests, firecrests, warblers, and buntings. You may also glimpse birds of prey such as hobbies, merlins, peregrine falcons, and, if you’re lucky, the rare hen harrier.
At Stithians Lake, a large reservoir, breeding birds like little grebes, coots, and moorhens are common. Waders such as greenshanks, ruffs, and curlew sandpipers can also be seen foraging along the muddy banks.
Not far from St Ives, St Ives Island, actually a headland between Porthmeor and Porthgwidden beaches, is a top spot for seabird watching, especially in autumn. Huge flocks of skuas, terns, gannets, fulmars, and auks pass by, alongside waders like purple sandpipers, whimbrels, and turnstones.
Finally, no trip to Cornwall would be complete without exploring Bodmin Moor. This dramatic granite moorland, scattered with ancient ruins and rich in wildlife, is especially rewarding in spring and summer, when skylarks, stonechats, wheatears, and sedge warblers arrive to breed. In autumn and winter, the moor plays host to thousands of golden plovers, along with snipes and the more elusive jack snipe.
