150 acre working farm, only 3 miles from sandy beach, close to Fowey, Par and Menabilly, but with Lost Gardens of Heligan and The Eden Project easily reached.
Ground Floor:
Living/dining room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Open Fire, Sofa Bed (Double) (Flexible Sleeping Only)
Kitchen: Electric Hob, Oil Aga, Combi Microwave/Oven/Grill, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher, Coffee Machine
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Games Room: Pool Table
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed, Single (3ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 3: Bunk (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Jacuzzi Bath, Toilet
Both properties: Oil central heating, oil, electricity, bed linen, towels, Wi-Fi and fuel for open fire included. Cot and highchair available on request. Large courtyard with garden furniture (shared). Indoor heated swimming pool (shared, 6m x 3m, depth 1.2m), private use via a pre-set rota. Ample parking. No smoking.
Shared indoor heated swimming pool
Nestled within a quiet, private courtyard on a 150-acre working farm, these spacious converted barns offer the perfect blend of rural tranquillity and modern comfort. Set deep in the peaceful Cornish countryside, the cottages provide a true escape from the hustle and bustle, while still being conveniently located just 1.5 miles (walkable or a short drive) from the local village shop and welcoming pub.
Each barn has been thoughtfully converted to retain character and charm, with direct, private access from the lounge to an indoor heated swimming pool, perfect for relaxing at any time of year. Outside, a secluded patio area provides the ideal space for barbecues, morning coffee, or simply soaking up the peace and quiet.
Ideally situated for exploring Cornwall’s stunning landscapes, coastlines, and historic sites, you’ll find the picturesque fishing village of Mevagissey just a short distance away, along with the charming towns of Fowey, Par, and Menabilly, famously connected to author Daphne du Maurier. The beautiful Pentewan Beach is only 3 miles away, with bike hire available locally to explore the scenic Pentewan Trail. Nearby attractions include the world-renowned Eden Project, the enchanting Lost Gardens of Heligan and the numerous National Trust properties and gardens.
Whether you’re looking for a peaceful rural retreat, a family-friendly base for coastal adventures, or a romantic getaway steeped in natural beauty and history, these converted barns offer a truly memorable Cornish holiday experience.
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.
