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Cosy Converted Barn Cottage in Peaceful Rural Wooded Setting, Close to the Coast
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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 455 sq m
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Torpoint, Cornwall
- Place, Tamar Valley1 min walk
- Place, Whitsand Bay Hotel Country Club2 min drive
- Place, Portwrinkle Beach3 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 2
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Toilet · Hair dryer
Spaces
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Cosy Converted Barn Cottage in Peaceful Rural Wooded Setting, Close to the Coast
Tawny Cottage is located in a wooded rural area, just off the A374, with private gardens, grounds and ample parking. The cottages are part of a converted 19th Century stone barn, and are newly refurbished to a high standard and come fully equipped with modern electric heating, large screen LED TV with DVD and Wifi.
From the gardens, the cottages are entered via an entrance hallway, providing space for coats, shoes, boots and bags. This leads into the cosy open plan living, kitchen and dining area, with beamed ceilings, stone wall, tiled floor and woodland views. The kitchens are newly fitted and fully equipped with solid beech worktops, separate oven and hob, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster and plenty of cupboard space for food storage. Further storage space for beach bags, suitcases etc, can be found underneath the carpeted stairs, which lead to the first floor. On the first floor there are two comfortable bedrooms, one double and one twin, both have plenty of storage space and views over the surrounding woodland. There is also a bathroom with a combined bath\shower, toilet, wash basin, towel radiator and skylight window.
Glebe Barn and the twin letting cottages Tawny and Apple Tree, are located in the village of Sheviock, part of the unspoiled Whitsand Bay area of Cornwall’s Rame Peninsula, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated just off the A374.
The cottages benefit from quick and easy access by car and bus to to the many attractions of the peninsula, Plymouth and Devon while also being within five miles of the A38 and the rest of Cornwall. A shop/P.O. and Pub/Restaurants can be found in Crafthole only half a mile away, while the nearest beaches, coastal path access, cafe, golf course and hotel are at Portwrinkle only 1.5 miles away. Downderry and Seaton, only four miles away offer more beach side, shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants, also situated on the southwest coastal path. The largest town in the area is Torpoint, only five miles away, offering the many amenities of larger towns such as supermarkets, numerous shops, a petrol station, surgeries, a post office and the Torpoint ferry service to Plymouth.
The Rame Peninsula and in particular the Whitsand Bay area offers beautiful unspoilt sandy beaches and stunning estuary and coastal scenery, there are numerous walks and opportunities for bird watching, fishing, kayaking, body boarding, surfing and diving. The National Trust Antony House and Gardens are within a 15 minute drive as are Cremyll and the Mount Edgecombe Esatate and Country Park, Kingsand and Cawsand and the stunning views of Plymouth estuary and harbour they provide. Access to the city of Plymouth and its numerous attractions, including its rich maritime history, shopping centres, marinas and harbourside restaurants is easy either via the Tamar bridge, the passenger ferry from Cremyll, or the car ferries from Torpoint.
A little further afield but still only a 20 minute drive, are the typically beautiful Cornish fishing villages of Polperro and Looe, offering numerous tourist attractions including boat and fishing trips. Within an hour or so you can be in Fowey, St Austell and the Eden Project, Padstow, Newquay, Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor, and the South Devon Heritage Coast villages of Wembury, Burgh Island and Salcombe. Even the bright lights of St Ives, Torbay and Newquay are a little more than an hours drive, offering the best that both Cornwall and Devon has to offer.
From the gardens, the cottages are entered via an entrance hallway, providing space for coats, shoes, boots and bags. This leads into the cosy open plan living, kitchen and dining area, with beamed ceilings, stone wall, tiled floor and woodland views. The kitchens are newly fitted and fully equipped with solid beech worktops, separate oven and hob, washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, kettle, toaster and plenty of cupboard space for food storage. Further storage space for beach bags, suitcases etc, can be found underneath the carpeted stairs, which lead to the first floor. On the first floor there are two comfortable bedrooms, one double and one twin, both have plenty of storage space and views over the surrounding woodland. There is also a bathroom with a combined bath\shower, toilet, wash basin, towel radiator and skylight window.
Glebe Barn and the twin letting cottages Tawny and Apple Tree, are located in the village of Sheviock, part of the unspoiled Whitsand Bay area of Cornwall’s Rame Peninsula, a designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Situated just off the A374.
The cottages benefit from quick and easy access by car and bus to to the many attractions of the peninsula, Plymouth and Devon while also being within five miles of the A38 and the rest of Cornwall. A shop/P.O. and Pub/Restaurants can be found in Crafthole only half a mile away, while the nearest beaches, coastal path access, cafe, golf course and hotel are at Portwrinkle only 1.5 miles away. Downderry and Seaton, only four miles away offer more beach side, shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants, also situated on the southwest coastal path. The largest town in the area is Torpoint, only five miles away, offering the many amenities of larger towns such as supermarkets, numerous shops, a petrol station, surgeries, a post office and the Torpoint ferry service to Plymouth.
The Rame Peninsula and in particular the Whitsand Bay area offers beautiful unspoilt sandy beaches and stunning estuary and coastal scenery, there are numerous walks and opportunities for bird watching, fishing, kayaking, body boarding, surfing and diving. The National Trust Antony House and Gardens are within a 15 minute drive as are Cremyll and the Mount Edgecombe Esatate and Country Park, Kingsand and Cawsand and the stunning views of Plymouth estuary and harbour they provide. Access to the city of Plymouth and its numerous attractions, including its rich maritime history, shopping centres, marinas and harbourside restaurants is easy either via the Tamar bridge, the passenger ferry from Cremyll, or the car ferries from Torpoint.
A little further afield but still only a 20 minute drive, are the typically beautiful Cornish fishing villages of Polperro and Looe, offering numerous tourist attractions including boat and fishing trips. Within an hour or so you can be in Fowey, St Austell and the Eden Project, Padstow, Newquay, Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor, and the South Devon Heritage Coast villages of Wembury, Burgh Island and Salcombe. Even the bright lights of St Ives, Torbay and Newquay are a little more than an hours drive, offering the best that both Cornwall and Devon has to offer.
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About the area
Torpoint
Located in Torpoint, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. Torpoint Ferry and Cineworld Plymouth are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Dartmoor National Park and Tamar Valley. Antony Woodland Garden and Port Eliot House and Gardens are also worth visiting. Kayaking and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling and hiking nearby.

Torpoint, Cornwall
What's nearby
- Tamar Valley - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
- Whitsand Bay Hotel Country Club - 2 min drive - 2.8 km
- South West Coast Path Section 35 Trailhead - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
- Finnygook Beach - 2 min drive - 2.4 km
- Portwrinkle Beach - 3 min drive - 2.7 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- McDonald's - 16 min drive
- Fort Inn - 7 min drive
- The Wilcove Inn - 6 min drive
- Smut Drinks - 6 min drive
- Cliff Top Cafe - 7 min drive
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7 November 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Anja W.
28 April 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely Cottage for Families
Anja W.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Manuel H.
16 August 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Manuel H.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent
glenda r.
15 October 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect homey stay!
glenda r.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Pat C.
6 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just Perfect
Pat C.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Ruediger G.
22 August 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful holiday home with great attention to detail
Ruediger G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent
David B.
8 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A relaxing stay
David B.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Andreas H.
30 May 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage
Andreas H.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Nicola B.
2 July 2023
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Weeks break
Nicola B.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Bruce S.
28 June 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Holiday
Bruce S.
Stayed 13 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Thilo S.
9 September 2024
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful Cottage
Thilo S.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Paul O.
25 July 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage, in lovely rural Cornwall.
Paul O.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Lucy W.
30 October 2019
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Just perfect :)
Lucy W.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2019
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10/10 Excellent
Karen P.
30 May 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A wonderful little find
Karen P.
Stayed 6 nights in May 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
David Skinner
13 August 2014
An absolute gem in a wonderful location.
David Skinner
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Sarah B.
30 December 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Sarah B.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Daniel E.
28 July 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolut perfekt
Daniel E.
Stayed 8 nights in Jul 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Johannes S.
24 June 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
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Johannes S.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Jochen A.
19 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Biesdorfer
Jochen A.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent
Michael A.
17 July 2024
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5 erholsame Tage in Cornwall
Michael A.
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2024
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10/10 Excellent
Anja D.
16 July 2023
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Sehr schönes Cottage in ländlicher Lage
Anja D.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Sharon L.
27 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Sharon L.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Cathrin M.
22 August 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wunderschöner Aufenthalt
Cathrin M.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Sarah B.
7 April 2022
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful converted barn with great hosts.
Sarah B.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
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10/10 Excellent
Rosemary W.
6 May 2021
Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage in Rame Peninsula
Rosemary W.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
About the host
Hosted by Michael Evans, Tine Evans, Frank Evans, Doreen Evans
We are Michael Evans, my wife Tine and our daughter Amy, also my parents Frank and Doreen. We have been holidaying in Cornwall and Devon for many years and decided that when my parents finally retired we would all sell up and move to the west country to enjoy the fresh air, wonderful countryside and fantastic beaches.
Why they chose this property
Glebe barn, with the twin cottages of Tawny and Apple Tree gave us the living space we needed, with the added bonus of the chance of running a holiday let. I have been coming to Whitsand Bay since i was a young boy, and we have rented many holiday lets over the years and always envied the lifestyle and wanted to give it a try for ourselves. We loved the location of the property, it is very private as we are surrounded by woodland, but not too remote and quick access to the main road makes visiting the many sights and places of interest in the area very easy indeed.
What makes this property unique
We feel the property offers a unique blend of the tranquility of being surrounded by woodland, and nature at the centre of the Rame Peninsula, whilst also being close to good transport routes, a major city and many other towns and villages of interest.
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