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Beautiful Quiet Rural Character Cottage In The Heart Of Cornwall.

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Peaceful setting from which to explore Cornwall
Outdoor dining
Private garden and parking
A homely welcome to a character barn
Well stocked garden

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available

Explore the area

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Hicks Mill, Bissoe, Cornwall
  • Place, Killiow Golf Club
    ‪10 min drive‬
  • Place, Hall for Cornwall
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Place, Truro Cathedral
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪46 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Crib

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Beautiful Quiet Rural Character Cottage In The Heart Of Cornwall.

The barn was completely renovated in 2014 and upstairs it offers a new fully-equipped kitchen-diner and large lounge with vaulted ceilings and views over the surrounding countryside. Downstairs there are two bedrooms- a King and a twin, which can be joined to form a super-king bed on request. There is also a new modern bathroom with an extra-wide bath. Outside there is ample private parking, small garden and seating area. BBQ. Fernleigh Barn is situated on the edge of the owner’s small-holding and is run in an ecologically-responsible fashion. Central heating and hot water is supplied by a Biomass pellet boiler (Renewable heat generation). The electricity supply is from 100% renewable resources. High chair, travel cot and stair gate on request. Children are welcome. No pets. Outside tap for rinsing off beach things and surf boards/kayaks. Super-fast free Fibre WIFI. Book of local attractions.

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 9:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8165961
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
This property uses solar energy, plus eco-friendly cleaning products
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

Truro

Located in Truro, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Gwennap Pit and Penryn Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's landmarks include Trelissick Gardens and Truro Cathedral. Enys Gardens and Raze the Roof Indoor Play & Laser Tag are also worth visiting. Scuba diving and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with mountain biking and cycling nearby.
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Hicks Mill, Bissoe, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Killiow Golf Club - 10 min drive - 5.5 km
  • Stithians Lake - 11 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Hall for Cornwall - 13 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Truro Cathedral - 13 min drive - 10.9 km
  • Trelissick Gardens - 13 min drive - 9.6 km

Getting around

  • Perranwell Station - 4 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪St Day Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪The Victoria Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Subway - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Beautiful Quiet Rural Character Cottage In The Heart Of Cornwall. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Beautiful Quiet Rural Character Cottage In The Heart Of Cornwall.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Beautiful Quiet Rural Character Cottage In The Heart Of Cornwall.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Beautiful Quiet Rural Character Cottage In The Heart Of Cornwall.?

Checkout is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Beautiful Quiet Rural Character Cottage In The Heart Of Cornwall. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is 2.1 mi (3.3 km) from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 3.1 mi (4.9 km) from Killiow Golf Club. Gwennap Pit and Enys Gardens are also within 6 miles (10 km). Perranwell Station is 29 minutes by foot.

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 92 out of 101 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 9 out of 101 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 101 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 101 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Our second visit. Lovely clean cottage in a perfect location. And thank you for the excellent rate to use our EV!
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dale S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very clean, homely and comfortable with a well equipped kitchen. Our hosts were kind, friendly and very efficient in sorting out a problem we had with the oven. Set in a perfect location for us and all we had planned to see and do. We would certainly stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Freya W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy, well appointed cottage

Lovely relaxing stay in a beautiful area.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Matt H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
I thought fernleigh barn was a beautiful, immaculately kept place to stay in an excellent location
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage, very well equipped for a great stay. Very spacious and warm, it had everything we needed and very comfortable throughout. Highly recommended !!
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Simon M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Great location, quiet and peaceful. Property was a great size with lots of room to relax after a day exploring.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Jude D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location for exploring Cornwall!

We stayed here to visit the beautiful gardens of Cornwall. The location was perfect and a peaceful haven at the end of a busy day's walking and plant shopping! I can thoroughly recommend staying here
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pauline H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Short Break

Super cottage to stay. Everything you may need was supplied and very comfortable. Great central location. Would stay again if needing accommodation
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Greg W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little jewel of Cornwall

The accommodation had everything a real home from home! Together with an excellent countryside location to explore the beautiful county of Cornwall.
Stayed 5 nights in May 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 29 May 2022
Many thanks. An absolute pleasure to host you and you're welcome back any time. Al and Gabi.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chloë C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely remote cottage!

Had a lovely stay. Cottage was exactly as described on the listing. Owners were super responsive and helpful when we needed assistance :) would absolutely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 19 September 2023
Many thanks. We'd be delighted to host you again. Al and Gabi.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jeanette K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Delightful in every way

Loved our stay in this cottage. The cottage had everything we needed - the hosts were very helpful and the neighbours were delightful.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 July 2022
Many thanks. We'd be delighted to host you anytime. All the best. Al and Gabi.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

David C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Central Location

Lovely quiet place, well equipped with a lot of beautiful notes around the house to help the holiday maker find their way. This is a great location for the north and the south coasts. Perfect little spot.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 28 June 2021
Many thanks David. We are please you enjoyed your stay and would love to host you again.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anthony P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home from home

It was great to be in the area where I was brought up and also the ability to visit my siblings and their families. The barn was ideal for entertaining and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 17 October 2022
Many thanks. We would be delighted to host you any time. Al and Gabi.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cornwall 2020

Property was exactly what we were looking for, very comfortable, clean and central for the north and south coasts. Very quiet and away from the tourist hot spots.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 1 September 2020
Many thanks for your feedback. We'd love to host you again.... Al and Gabi
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mel M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Mini break

Can’t fault this place at all Probably one of the best places we have stayed for facilities , everything u need is here So quiet little bit hard to find but once you do it’s great . Thank you we will defo be back
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025
Response from VrboOwner on 21 April 2025
Thanks so much for your kind feedback. We'd love to host you again. Al and Gabi.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Vanessa H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Weekend

Lovely property in a delightful spot, ideal base for sightseeing and horse riding on Perranporth beach. Hope to come back
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 15 June 2024
Many thanks for taking the time to give us feedback. You will be welcome any time.
Verified

8/10 Good

parvin l.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Short Stay in Hicks Mill

Comfortable cottage ,well equipped, and very well positioned. Host communicated well and responded well to our needs. We will return again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Chris B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

We could live there!

A lovely cottage, ideally situated between the north and south coast of Cornwall. Very well equipped and maintained. The owners are extremely helpful and provided clear communications ahead of the stay. This is the only holiday home we have ever been to where we could happily live!
Stayed 9 nights in Sep 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 29 September 2021
Many thanks Chris. We'd love to have you back any time. All the best. Al and Gabi.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stewart B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A little gem

Beautiful cottage equipped with everything you could want. The location is ideal for visiting lots of difference attractions and areas. Would definitely recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Brigitta Z.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cornwall for ever

We have felt very much at home at Fernleigh Barn. So comfortable and very well equipped. Excellent situated for visiting most of Cornwall. We can highly recommend Fernleigh Barn. Thank you for this unforgettable holiday Yvonne and Brigitta from Switzerland
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jane M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Perfect for exploring!

This was great to explore the area. My mum , my brother and myself were down to revisit places my late dad and mum used to love to visit. The converted barn was lovely. I was really tired after driving down from the north west and the hosts were really patient with me when I asked for help.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keeley H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely summer holiday stay

Beautifully clean cottage with great facilities in the heart of the countryside. Beds were so comfortable that my two young kids slept through the night! Thank you for our surprise bottle of bubbly and flowers for our anniversary, really lovely touch! Will stay again if down that way again! Thank you!
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 25 March 2020
An absolute pleasure hosting you. Congratulations on your anniversary. Enjoy the rest of your summer. Al and Gabi.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Peta C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful cottage.

We came to Cornwall for the week to visit friends and hike. The cottage was perfect for us. We loved the quiet, rural location. It is very comfortable and well equipped. Close to Truro and beautiful hikes along the coastline and at National Trust properties. It was lovely to be able to sit outside as we were very fortunate with a week of perfect weather. We definitely hope to return next year.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ray C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

All as expected

Signage for a first time visitor could be better but other than that all was as expected and we enjoyed our stay
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Esther L.

Liked: Check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Great location

Perfectly placed for exploring. We were able to visit some of the beautiful beaches on the North Coast - Chapel Porth, Godrevy etc, as well as the Roseland and Falmouth. The children really enjoyed a trip to the Seal Sanctuary at Gweek. The barn was comfortable and the kitchen was well equipped. We didn't meet/weren't greeted by the owners, who live adjacent, but I assume we could have contacted them easily if we needed to.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 September 2023
Many thanks for your review and we are pleased you enjoyed your stay. We like to leave you in peace to enjoy your break, and yes, our contact details are on the all information provided in the barn, on the app and on the arrival email.

About the host

Hosted by Alistair and Gabrielle Lockwood

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We run the holiday barn as part of our smallholding. We both work and have a family. We live on site so are available to solve any problems or give advice whilst you are staying with us. We however also want to allow you the privacy and peace to enjoy your holiday to its full potential.
We pride ourselves on the welcome, quality of the property and the upkeep of the barn. We welcome feedback and are very keen to continue improving the barn and what we offer you.

What makes this property unique

A quiet retreat from which to explore Cornwall.

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English, German
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