Place, Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
1 min walk
Port Isaac Beach
Place, Port Isaac Beach
12 min drive
Padstow Harbour
Place, Padstow Harbour
22 min drive
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
36 min drive
Rooms & beds
6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 3
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 4
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 5
1 Double Bed
Bedroom 6
4 Single Beds
3 bathrooms
Bathroom 1
Bathroom 2
Bathroom 3
Spaces
Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Porteath Barn; Seclusion, Space, Sea.
Porteath Barn is a truly unique property. Secluded, extensive gardens and lakes, moments from the coastal path and a typically deserted beach, yet less than 5 minutes from Polzeath. The house and gardens are totally unoverlooked and comfortably accommodate 14, with an internal area of 300m2 and grounds of 5 acres.
The property is surrounded by sheep grazing farm land on 3 sides and National Trust coast land at the far end of the garden. The sea can be reached in 5 minutes on foot via a footpath leading directly from the garden to the coastal path. Epphaven beach is the nearest point, a beautiful cove which can only be reach by foot (or boat!)
Porteath Barn is a full equipped, large family home. The house has very recently been totally refurbished and newly furnished throughout, including solid oak flooring throughout ground and first floors.
Guests are welcome to wander throughout the very extensive gardens, with numerous seating points and sea view. . Facilities include:
Living Room 2 indoor log fires (with fire guard, logs provided) pool table table tennis table SONOS sound system (download the app and play music from your device throughout the house) Samsung 40 inch Smart TV & DVD player range of over 200 DVDs across all age ratings selection of reading books selection of local interest/wildlife books selection of board games children's play kitchen
Kitchen SONOS sound system (download the app and play music from your device throughout the house) fully equipped kitchen, including Aga, Siemens dishwasher, large Fisher & Paykel fridge freezer (with cold water dispenser and ice maker) and back up AEG fridge range of cook books Large kitchen table (240cm x 106cm) with bench seating
Bedrooms all double beds equipped with new VI Spring mattresses the bunk bed room is recommended for the use if children as structurally unsound for adults to sleep on the top beds.
Outside
There are several outs side seating and dining areas, to get the sun throughout the day.
There is a large charcoal BBQ This must be cleaned by you on departure as the house keeper does not have time during a changeover. There will be a charge of £50 added should this not be done as she will have to be called back to do this.
croquet set boule set badminton set bats and balls buckets and spades 2 large ponds and rowing boat
Other iron and ironing board hair dryer there is no tumble dryer but instead a large utility room with plenty of hanging space
Nearby coastal towns include Polzeath (1.8 miles), Rock (3.4 miles), Port Isaac (5.2 miles) and Padstow (5 mins from Rock via passenger ferry).
Polzeath and Rock offer an exceptional range of water sports and boating facilities. There are numerous golf courses very close by, including The Point and St Enodoc.
The nearest train station is Bodmin Parkway, 16.3 miles away. Western Greyhound run a daily local bus service between Camelford and Wadebridge, which will stop on request exactly at the turning for Porteath Barn.
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE ARE 2 LARGE PONDS AT THE FAR END OF THE GARDEN, APPROXIMATELY 200m FROM THE HOUSE. THESE DO POSE A SAFETY RISK FOR YOUNG CHILDREN IF LEFT UNSUPERVISED.
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
On leaving:
Strip beds.
Recycling/ rubbish/ dog poo must be removed on day of leaving (fine £25)
Report any breakages
Lock up/ lights off
Pets:
2 dogs are permitted
Remove/ dispose of dog poo (fine £25)
Hose and dry off before entering house
Not on furniture
No additional overnight guests.
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
Note from host: Not additional overnight guests
Long-term renters welcome
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
Wadebridge
Located in Wadebridge, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Cliffside Gallery and North Cornwall Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at St. Enodoc Golf Club and Bowood Park Golf Course. Travelling with kids? Consider Cornish Coast Day Adventures and Wadebridge Leisure Centre. Windsurfing, sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
Port Isaac Beach - 12 min drive - 6.9 km
Padstow Harbour - 22 min drive - 9.0 km
Eden Project - 39 min drive - 37.1 km
Fistral Beach - 47 min drive - 44.4 km
Getting around
St Columb Road Station - 25 min drive
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 29 min drive
Restaurants
Trevathan Farm Shop & Restaurant - 5 min drive
The Old Custom House - 21 min drive
Cherry Trees Coffee House - 22 min drive
Shipwrights Inn - 22 min drive
Port Gaverne Hotel - 10 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Porteath Barn; Seclusion, Space, Sea. pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much does it cost to stay at Porteath Barn; Seclusion, Space, Sea.?
As of 10 April 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Porteath Barn; Seclusion, Space, Sea. on 18 April 2026 start from NZ$2,064, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at Porteath Barn; Seclusion, Space, Sea.?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Porteath Barn; Seclusion, Space, Sea.?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Porteath Barn; Seclusion, Space, Sea.?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Porteath Barn; Seclusion, Space, Sea. located?
This family-friendly Wadebridge holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Cornish Coast Day Adventures and Polzeath Beach. Hayle Bay and Greenaway Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
What a beautiful house and setting. The whole house was so easy and lovely to be in - highly recommend.
Joanne W.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Kerry R.
22 April 2019
Spacious Barn suitably for all generations
Hi Carolyn
I just wanted to say we had a lovely week celebrating my Mom 70th Birthday in your beautiful home which had plenty of space to accommodate the number of people and all different generations the eldest been 94!, the barn was well stocked in addition to the popular pool and table tennis tables there were plenty of books, games and dvds to choose from as well as the amazing garden to explore and the weather was in our favour.
The beds were very comfortable and we all enjoyed a restful week.
We had a few minor issues Carolyn response was quick thorough and she took on board our comments.
The Barn is perfect for a relaxing and tranquil escape from the everyday rat race.
Kerry R.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thank you Kerry for taking the time to write a review and I am so pleased you had a good week. Thank you also for the suggestions and feedback, all of which was helpful. What an amazing weeks weather you've had! Best wishes and thank you for choosing to stay at Porteath Barn.
Wonderful, thoughtful welcome package, especially the wine, much appreciated by the birthday girl. A very well-equipped house in every way, so cosy but spacious. Amazing location with superb gardens and orchard.
We all loved exploring the grounds and finding the various, stunningly located chairs and viewing points plus the walk down to the beach.
Great games of football in sunshine and sometimes rain, but the weather didn’t detract from what was a most wonderful half-term holiday. Wish we were still there and so we would love a return visit.
Thank you for this opportunity to enjoy such a wonderful house.
Charles S.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
Verified
10/10 Excellent
William C.
19 August 2018
Amazing house. Perfect for my whole family to get together.
We had a wonderful week here. The house was amazing. The table tennis table and pool table prompted huge long running tournaments over the week and Epphaven beach at the bottom of the garden is spectacular and beautiful. Made even more so by the lovely clean surf we had there for a few days.
William C.
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Chris G.
14 August 2018
Superb property in a wonderful location
our second visit to Porteath Barn and just as memorable as the first time. Amazing house with everything you would ever need. It is a real home from home.
Chris G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018
Verified
8/10 Good
Catherine P.
28 July 2018
Beautiful secluded house with amazing garden.
We were a family group of 13 which included 5 children. The house was perfect for us, spacious with an amazing garden. The children loved exploring the garden . We all loved the beaches nearby and the surfing. We celebrated our Golden Wedding while we were there and had a really great week. We were also so lucky to have wonderful weather the whole week !
Catherine P.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thank you catherine for your review. I’m so pleased you enjoyed the house, Garden and beaches . You had an incredible week of weather. I’d be very interested what hasn’t made your holiday perfect and would be grateful if you could let me know as I’m always looking for ways to improve what’s there. Best wishes and thank you for choosing to stay at Porteath Barn.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
James A.
31 August 2017
Stunning House and Superb Gardens
Our family of 11 grandparents, parents and children, had a fabulous holiday here. The house is magnificent. Beautifully maintained, all bedrooms and bathroom are downstairs, with the first floor having the giant games room/sitting room, and the vast kitchen/dining room. As well as pool and table tennis, the sitting room has a world class collection of DVDs. There are also several other sitting areas, inside and outside the house, ideal to escape from other members of the family. The grounds are fantastic - a beautiful, old-established valley garden, leading down via two ponds to the SW Coast Path.
Brilliant place - worth every penny of the rent.
James A.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thank you for your kind review, and for staying at the barn. We view the house as a vert special place for our friends and family and I am truly pleased you have loved the house and area as we do. Thank you for leaving the house so beautifully clean and tidy. I hope you had a safe journey home. Best wishes Carolyn
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Chris G.
13 August 2017
Beautiful!
From the minute we arrived we fell in love with house. Absolutely stunning, and the location too. We had six teenagers with us and our German Shephsrd and the house and gardens were perfect for everyone. I loved the aga and actually spent a few evenings lying next to it with my book.
We had a couple of BBQ's in the courtyard in the evening sun , and the kids played ball and ran around in the garden most days. We took advantage of the beach being so close and every morning we walked along the cliff top with Snoop Dogg.
The games room was perfect when it rained and when it was sunny the wooden sun loungers were out of this world!! So comfortable!
Thanks very much , we will be back!
Chris G.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Many thanks for your kind words. It's a really great that you havecdnjoyed the space- like we do with our German shepherd! Sorry not to have coincided on friday am and hope you had a good onwards journey . Kind regards Carolyn
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Jane Cromey-Hawke
3 January 2017
Wonderful Family Christmas
We spent Christmas in the Barn and had a wonderful time. There were 10-14 of us including elderly parents and we were all extremely comfortable. Carolyn is so helpful - nothing is too much trouble - and it was a pleasure dealing with her. There were a couple of minor niggles - the Aga was on a go slow despite it having just been serviced. Maybe an additional hob/oven would be a good idea because Agas do have a habit of being termperamental! My sister and daughter shared the bunk room (nicknamed The Jane Austen Suite for unmarried ladies!) and they had no mirror and because of the design of the bunks couldn't sit up in bed to read (I appreciate this is really a child's room but I'm sure has been/will be used by adults) and a TV aerial serving the downstairs TV so that we could have split up and watched different channels (something that happens with a larger group) or parked 'the olds' downstairs to give them a break from the noise of the pool table. Other than that, the Barn is fabulous and I would highly recommend it. The location, just off the coast is great and the walk down to the cove was very enjoyable and easy.
Jane Cromey-Hawke
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Myles H.
6 November 2016
A wonderful secluded home with great access to the best of North Cornwall.
We spent a lovely week at Portreath Barn exploring the gardens and nearby coast line. Our family are surfers so access to Polzeath was easy and the house is beautifully fitted out with everything we needed for our half term break. The barn is ideal for a family or a larger group with good sized rooms and plenty of entertainment for the teenagers. The big sofas, open fire, table tennis, pool, Sonos system and huge selection of DVDs meant we always had great evenings after a busy day on the beach. The beds are really comfortable with French doors opening onto the garden. There are sitting areas on both floors to enjoy with coffee and look out at great views. There was plenty of drying space for surfing kit and we enjoyed cooking on the Aga which was a first. This was a really easy luxury house to live in, a fantastic holiday home and we all loved our week.
Myles H.
Response from VrboOwner on 27 March 2020
Thank you of your lovely review. We are pretty new to renting our Cornish home out, and I'm so pleased you seemed to enjoy t as much as we do! Thank you for being such lovely guests and leaving the house so tidy. Carolyn
About the host
Hosted by Carolyn
Why they chose this property
Once found , people are now returning year after year for their family holidays.
Set up to entertain the children with ample space for the adults to unwind.
What makes this property unique
Spacious, well fitted out, Vi sprung mattresses,
5 acre of private, sheltered gardens and lakes
Access to coastal path
Access via garden to Epphaven beach, and Lundy Bay.