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This ’upside down’ cottage is ideal for couples or a small family with many attractions to keep ever

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Wonderful holiday home | Willow Barn, Polmassick, near St Austell
Light and airy living area | Willow Barn, Polmassick, near St Austell
Comfortable living area | Willow Barn, Polmassick, near St Austell
Charming open plan living space | Willow Barn, Polmassick, near St Austell
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

2 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen

Enjoy the area

Map
Polmassick, near St Austell
  • Popular LocationLost Gardens of Heligan5 min drive
  • Popular LocationPentewan Sands Beach9 min drive
  • Popular LocationCaerhays Castle12 min drive
  • AirportPlymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)81 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden

About this property

This ’upside down’ cottage is ideal for couples or a small family with many attractions to keep ever

This ’upside down’ cottage is ideal for couples or a small family with many attractions to keep everyone entertained.. Ground Floor:
Cupboard: Washer Dryer
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed Ensuite: Bath With Shower Attachment, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Zip And Link 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet
First Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 43" Smart TV, DVD Player, Woodburner, Bi-Folding Doors Leading To Balcony
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Range, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher. Oil central heating (underfloor in shower room), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included, remainder at £5 per basket. Travel cot, highchair and stairgate available on request. Welcome pack. Large lawned garden with sitting-out area, garden furniture and firepit. Balcony. 2½-acre natural woodland grounds (shared with owner). Bike store. Electric car charging point. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Please note: The property has a natural water supply from a borehole. There is a pond and a river in the grounds, 25 yards away.. Willow Barn is quite simply lovely! It is a very well-presented and finished holiday cottage set deep in a quiet rural location in the lush Cornish countryside, but only minutes from many pretty sandy beaches and coves. This ’upside down’ detached cottage provides the best views from the living area and balcony. It has a bright, stylish, open-plan living area with original beams and a large balcony through the bi-folding doors where you can relax with a glass of your favourite tipple. The owner lives adjacent and is on hand should you need advice or assistance during your stay.

The historic fishing village of Mevagissey is 3½ miles away, with narrow lanes that all seem to lead to the pretty, bustling, working harbour. Here you will find many great pubs serving local food and ales, quaint coffee shops, and some great local independent shops. The Lost Gardens of Heligan, a formerly overgrown and ‘lost’ gem of a garden, has been restored and is worth a visit, even if it’s to see the ‘jungle’ and play hide and seek with the kids.

There are pretty sub-tropical gardens to visit, stunning scenery, quaint fishing villages, and beaches, many with sailing, diving, and kayaking. Porthpean, 4 miles away, is a favourite with the locals who kayak along the coast looking for seals that bask on the quiet beaches. The Eden Project is another world-class attraction within easy reach. Fowey is nearby, a seafaring town and former home of Daphne Du Maurier. It makes a great day out, especially for the restaurants and the cafés. You can catch a ferry from here to Mevagissey in the high season (weather permitting) and is a great way to see the coastline of St Austell Bay.

There is a wealth of activities locally including surfing, sailing, swimming, walking, horseriding, and many cycle trails with bike hire available. For golfers, there are plenty of courses from St Austell to Carlyon Bay’s excellent links course with stunning sea views. Beach 4 miles. Shop 2 miles, pub and restaurant ½ mile.
Free WiFi

Initial logs for wood burner free, remainder at £5.00 per basket.
The water is from a spring, well or borehole, and not a mains supply.
There is open water in the property grounds.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed
This property accepts a maximum of 2 pet(s)

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

St Austell

Located in St Austell, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Some of the area's popular attractions include Lost Gardens of Heligan and Eden Project. Mevagissey Aquarium and Poppy Cottage Garden are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing.
Map
Polmassick, near St Austell

What's nearby

  • Lost Gardens of Heligan - 5 min drive
  • Pentewan Sands Beach - 9 min drive
  • Caerhays Castle - 12 min drive
  • Charlestown Harbour - 18 min drive
  • Eden Project - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • St Austell Station - 21 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 34 min drive

Restaurants

  • Salamander - 8 min drive
  • Ship Inn - 8 min drive
  • The Seahorse Club - 7 min drive
  • Teacup Tearoom - 8 min drive
  • The Barley Sheaf at Gorran - 7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is This ’upside down’ cottage is ideal for couples or a small family with many attractions to keep ever pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at This ’upside down’ cottage is ideal for couples or a small family with many attractions to keep ever?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at This ’upside down’ cottage is ideal for couples or a small family with many attractions to keep ever?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is This ’upside down’ cottage is ideal for couples or a small family with many attractions to keep ever located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 3 miles (5 km) of Lost Gardens of Heligan, Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and South West Coast Path Section 31 Trailhead. South West Coast Path Section 32 Trailhead and Mevagissey Model Railway are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Teresa S.

Liked: Location, listing accuracy
Willow Barn
It was a beautiful cottage but there is a smell of damp in the en suite after using the bathroom on the 2nd day which was quite strong. Beautiful cottage in a lovely area

10/10 Excellent

Michele L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A beautiful cottage in a great location
My mum stayed in the cottage over the Christmas holidays. It’s fully equipped and was beautifully decorated over her stay. Everything about it was top class and we would definitely use it again. Irene was very welcoming and was there when we arrived thank you so much for a wonderful stay. Michele
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10/10 Excellent

James

Four of us - two couples - spent a very pleasant if partly rainy November week in Willow Barn, which
Four of us - two couples - spent a very pleasant if partly rainy November week in Willow Barn, which is nicely situated, warm, and in most respects very well-equipped and comfortable. A lot of the equipment was in fact new or very nearly new when we visited. Our hosts Tom and Irene were pleasant and helpful, but also unobtrusive. Very minor downsides were:- + several light bulbs had expired in the kitchen area; + the shower attachment over the bath was in poor condition and not practically usable as a shower if wanted (but the separate shower room worked excellently); + the dining table and chairs are very cramped between the log-burner and the side of the sitting room - manageable and probably unavoidable, but a bit awkward. The plus side far outweighs these minor negatives and we would quite likely visit again.
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10/10 Excellent

Terence

Great facilities and the house is ideal for family with dog (s) , very nice and friendly owners who
Great facilities and the house is ideal for family with dog (s) , very nice and friendly owners who where on site and happy to assist when necessary. Good welcome pack and local area information.
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10/10 Excellent

Thom

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Excellent cottage, well worth a visit

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