Hen House Hideaway
8 guests
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4 bedrooms, 7 beds
1 bathroom
+1 extra toilet
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It's clear that converting this traditional, award-winning stone barn into a luxury home has been a labour of love. Set across two floors, it's a warm and cosy space that's the ideal base for enjoying the scenic Cornish countryside. Start your first day with breakfast from some of the goodies provided by your lovely hosts. The open plan living space is the home's beating heart, dominated by beautifully restored original wooden beams that run along the vaulted ceiling, a lick of sophisticated red paint and a charming wood burner. We love the hot tub in the pretty garden – it’s the perfect place to unwind. The great outdoors is the real draw here. The home makes up part of a former Duchy of Cornwall daffodil farm – nowadays, chickens and ducks roam the grounds freely – and there are even Highland cows too. Set in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty – there are fantastic local walks (maps and wellies provided) on your doorstep. You can enjoy the amenities of the farm, too, including a tennis court, an orchard with a hammock, basketball hoop, woodland, and a private shingle beach right on the river – there are forty acres to... explore in total. There's certainly plenty to keep you occupied here – your hosts are Cornwall Wildlife Trust Members, which affords you access to wildlife education sessions for children, including mini-beast safaris, rock pooling events, and bird box making. You can also book a foraging workshop, stand-up paddleboarding, wine tasting, spa treatments, afternoon teas, suppers and more.
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What to expect
Highlights
Visit Looe, just over a thirty-minute drive away
Explore the beautiful Cornish countryside with walks on your doorstep
Unwind with a soak in the hot tub and then fire up the barbecue for lunch
Taste some local wines – your hosts can arrange it for you
Cosy up around the wood burner – you're welcome to use logs from the owner's wood store
Enjoy some of the goodies provided by your hosts for breakfast
Find your inner zen in the former chapel
Have a game of table tennis or watch some DVDs in the communal games room
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Home truths
Between November to March there's a daily charge of £20 to use the hot tub
Three of the bedrooms can be arranged as king sized doubles or twin singles
Your hosts have additional ground floor accommodation for those with limited mobility
There's parking for three cars by prior booking
A hot desk is available in the Estate Office
You are welcome to bring two well-behaved dogs with you for an additional charge of £20
Your hosts can provide a dog hamper – a pet sitting service is also available
There is a separate communal games room with table tennis – shared with two other homes
Your hosts can provide locally sourced produce
There's a cot, baby bath and high chair available
About this stay
Amenities
Tennis court
Home cinema setup
Outdoor seating
Desk / workplace
Laptop friendly workspace
Wi-fi
Pets allowed
Parking available
Bedrooms & bathrooms
4 bedrooms, 7 beds
1 bathrooms, 1 additional toilet
Extras
VIP services
Airport pick up
Arrange a chef
Baby sitting
Cab booking
Daily cleaning
Fridge fills
Luggage storage
Massage
Restaurant reservations
Tickets and experience booking
Additional fees
The cost of the daily hot tub charge from November to March is £20 per day
Additional fees subject to a 3.5% handling charge.
Extras are subject to availability. Please enquire with your host.
Local guide
About The Tamar Valley
Hugging the border between Cornwall and Devon, the Tamar Valley benefits from some of the best features of both counties – which is apt, given that it’s a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The most spectacular way to take in its charming landscapes is via the Tamar Valley Line, a scenic railway that soars over the River Tamar. The valley’s rich mining heritage means that it is also on...
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Get around
Airport
Plymouth City
28 min
Cornwall Newquay
1 hr 8 min
Exeter
1 hr 12 min
Train station
Saltash
19 min
Bus stop
Callington Road Fire Station
17 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
15 min
Cafe
15 min
Pharmacy
18 min
Points of interest
Beach
Dandy Hole
30 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Pets welcome
No parties or events
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 15:00
Departure before 10:00
Wifi speed: 8Mbps
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
7
days
Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Olivia
This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Olivia bought the farm in 2015 with the aim of opening it up for others to enjoy, too. She particularly likes the way that guests bring this quiet part of Cornwall to life, as well as the chance to share her wisdom on wildlife and land management.
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