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2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
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Stithians, Truro, Cornwall
Stithians Lake
Place, Stithians Lake
4 min drive
Falmouth University
Place, Falmouth University
17 min drive
Swanpool Beach
Place, Swanpool Beach
19 min drive
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
52 min drive
Rooms & beds
2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)
Bedroom 1
1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Crib
Bedroom 2
1 Double Bed
1 bathroom
Bathroom 1
Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only
Shower room 1
Toilet · Shower only
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Barn Conversion, Stithians, Cornwall
The Dairy is a charming grade 2 listed barn conversion adjoining the farmhouse and was recently converted (by the current owners) from two barns, which were previously a milking parlour and piggery. It has a bright lounge/diner with a vaulted ceiling, cosy wood burner and French doors opening out onto the courtyard and garden; two double bedrooms, two bathrooms and a modern fully equipped kitchen. It is contemporary in style and has been decorated with local artwork. The Dairy has its own drive with parking for two cars and we welcome well behaved dogs. Set in a tranquil location, The Dairy overlooks the courtyard and garden with patio table and chairs and a barbecue. The garden is terraced over three lawned levels and great for garden games. It has a tree swing and a sunken trampoline. The Dairy was once part of the Tretheague Estate with it’s Grade II* listed Georgian Manor house built in 1744 by architect Thomas Edwards. All the old farm buildings are now restored and complete this lovely little hamlet: Tretheague Barton, The Farmhouse, The Cottage, The Dairy, The Piggery, The Granary and The Smithy. The Dairy lies on the edge of Stithians village and is perfectly situated for exploring both the North and South coasts of Cornwall. Truro, Helford Passage, Helston, Redruth and Camborne Mining Heritage, Newquay, St Ives, Padstow, the Lizard, Lands End, Penzance, Mousehole are all within touching distance.
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Strip any used beds and gather used towels
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maximum of two dogs.They are not allowed on the furniture or in bedrooms and are not allowed to be left unsupervised
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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
About the area
Truro
Located in Truro, this holiday home is on a lake. Raze the Roof Indoor Play & Laser Tag and Enys Gardens are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Discovery Quay and Trevaskis Farm. Consider Performance Centre for a night out or Potager Garden if you're travelling with kids.
Is Barn Conversion, Stithians, Cornwall pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total).
How much does it cost to stay at Barn Conversion, Stithians, Cornwall?
As of 8 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Barn Conversion, Stithians, Cornwall on 9 May 2026 start from NZ$260, 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 Barn Conversion, Stithians, Cornwall?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Barn Conversion, Stithians, Cornwall?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Barn Conversion, Stithians, Cornwall?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Barn Conversion, Stithians, Cornwall located?
Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Stithians Lake, Raze the Roof Indoor Play & Laser Tag, and Enys Gardens. Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Performance Centre are also within 6 miles (10 km).
Reviews
10
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
Wonderful well kitted out with everything we needed and more felt like a home from home.
Spent our days out exploring and after eating out in the evenings was perfect to relax with a beer or wine in the evening
The property was better than we expected if it had been for sale we would have moved in
Hosts excellent helpful and knowledgable
Very chilled approach
5 Star accommodation
Freeman F.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 16 August 2022
Thanks so much for your lovely comments I’m glad you had a great break . Best wishes jane
Our second visit in 4 months to this superb cottage that truly is 5 star +! The cottage is perfect in every way, has everything you'll need and is in a great location to explore all of Cornwall. We'll certainly be going again!
Chris B.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 26 April 2023
Thanks so much for your lovely review, you are very welcome anytime and we are so glad that you had a great stay .
Kind regards Jane and Gwyn
The converted barn has a lot of charm and is located nearby a small village that is well suited for trips to the south and central Cornwall. Jane is truly a friendly, attentive and generous host.
Simply the loveliest place we’ve stayed! Perfect for two couples travelling together. Thank you Jane for the very welcoming cream tea and beautiful flowers on the table - such a warm and friendly sight to greet us! We had a wonderful stay touring around Cornwall and hope to be back one day.
We needed a last minute stay and what a find 😃 stunning old dairy barn stocked with everything you could possibly need. So comfortable, we felt at home as soon as we walked in. We highly recommend.
Ideal holiday home, separate sleeping and toilet facilities for both couples, with kitchen and lounge in the middle. Accommodation exactly as described, owners very friendly and helpful, great base for visiting all of SW Cornwall
Peaceful and relaxing, one of the best holidays we've ever had
Such a great and peaceful place to stay in Cornwall! The cottage had everything we needed. My family and dogs enjoyed it; we felt right at home. Most of all, the host was so lovely and kind, the welcome pack was so beautiful. We would love to stay at Dairy cottage again and will recommend it to family and friends.
Shyril D.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024
Verified
10/10 Excellent
Ian S.
25 May 2019
The cream of the crop is at the Dairy.
The Dairy is exceptionally well equipped and extremely comfortable.
We felt completely at home each evening as we returned from exploring this wonderful part of the country.
We would have no hesitation in staying here again.
Ian S.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thank you so much for your lovely review , our aim has always been to try to make the dairy a real home from home so we are thrilled that you felt so comfortable here. If you ever want to come and explore all the delights that Cornwall has to offer i hope you would decide to choose us again.
Thank you Jane and Gwyn for a wonderful stay! The Dairy had everything we needed for our stay, and it was lovely to meet our hosts and their dog Nala when we checked in. The welcome pack was amazing - a cream tea, milk, butter and wine! Well equipped kitchen, comfy beds and lots of handy local info. The garden was amazing, our toddler loved the trampoline and dog enjoyed mooching around in the field.
A wonderful place to stay to explore and take in the wonders of Cornwall. Hosts Jane and Gwyn were very welcoming and their beautiful dog Nala made a great companion for walks through the adjoining fields.The house is charming and very well presented, living up to our expectations, then some. The property is highly recommended for four people wishing to be located in the heart of the best parts of Cornwall.
The length the owners have gone to to ensure a warm welcome was extensive. From the little extras which were a delight to the fresh flowers everything exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend this property which was faultless.
Christopher A.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 17 June 2021
Thank you so much for your kind review . We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and hope should you ever choose to come back this way, you may decide to come and stay with us again
Best wishes Jane and Gwyn
A delightful, cosy barn conversion next to the owner’s beautiful granite farmhouse was our shelter for the week. Extremely comfy beds, a cosy wood burner, soft sofas and well equipped kitchen and bathrooms. The grounds were full of wild primroses and nesting birds. Falmouth, Truro, Trelissick, Trevah and within twenty minutes gave us
David R.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Christine D.
24 June 2015
A Hidden Gem
This beautiful Old Dairy exceeded our expectations it was just stunning.
The Welcome Hamper and Cream Teas was a lovely touch and was enjoyed by all. We instantly felt at home would have loved to have used Wood burner but if was not cold enough we will have to go back!! The setting was delightful very quite which we liked after a day out exploring Cornwall. Also had good speed internet connection which we always look for when on holiday.
Christine D.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thank you so much for your lovely comments, we are delighted that you enjoyed your stay and that you felt at home in the Dairy. If at anytime time you are interested in visiting us again we would look forward to hearing from you. Kind regards Jane & Gwyn .
Lovely barn conversion & has everything you need and more. Very spacious & perfect for 2 couples as the bedrooms are either end of barn & each have their own bathrooms. The little extras were welcomed & very thoughtful. It is very quiet & surrounding beautiful. Would definitely recommend staying here & hopefully will return in the near future :)
Rachelle R.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Tracy H.
22 May 2017
Perfect!
We had a lovely stay in the dairy last week, myself, my mum and Chester the dog. The friendly owners made us feel very welcome and left us a lovely hamper and essentials which we really appreciated after a long drive. The accommodation is beautifully furnished and very cosy and comfortable....we thought the location was ideal for visiting most parts of Cornwall with lots of places within easy reach. We really enjoyed our holiday and can highly recommend a stay here..we would not hestitate to return to the dairy on future visits to Cornwall.
Tracy H.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thank you very much for your kind review. Thank you for your recommendation and we are glad you enjoyed your stay . Hopefully we will see you sometime in the future.
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Lisa A.
26 February 2017
Outstanding Cornish barn conversion
We have stayed in many cottages/barn conversions in Cornwall but this has to be the BEST!
We took my Mum and Dad who never know where they're staying, its always a surprise this place almost reduced my Mum to tears.It has been converted to a very high standard, everything has been thought off to make your stay perfect, the grocery hamper was excellent, fresh flowers in every room. The owners Jane and Gwyn are friendly and always happy to help if needed.
If in the area again we would have absolutely no hesitation in booking again.
Lisa A.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thank you so much for your lovely review . We are so pleased you enjoyed your stay and would love to welcome you back if ever you and your family choose to come this way again . Best wishes Jane and Gwyn
The Dairy truly is a 5 star holiday cottage and fully deserves all the 5 star reviews that it has. The Dairy is a large, well equipped and comfortable cottage, and was perfect for our stay for a week over Christmas. It was cosy, warm and welcoming and spotlessly clean throughout. If we could plan our perfect home, this would be it! The welcome pack was a nice surprise too, including a cream tea ready to go on arrival, jam first naturally! If you're looking for somewhere to stay in Cornwall, with easy access to both North and South coasts, this is hard to beat. We're already planning our return here for later in the year.
Chris B.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 18 January 2023
Thank you for your lovely comments I am so pleased you enjoyed your Christmas break here, and I hope that we see you again sometime in the future.
Kind regards
Jane
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Julie P.
8 November 2015
Beautiful home from home
We have just spent a wonderful week at this beautiful cottage.
The standard was excellent and probably the nicest and cleanest holiday home we have ever stated in . The decor is lovely and in keeping with the character of the cottage.
It is equipped with everything you could possibly need for your stay.
The welcome hamper was much appreciated after our long journey.
I thought the fresh flowers were a lovely touch although my husband and Son were more impressed with the sky sport .
We look forward to many more visits while our son studies at Falmouth university.
Julie P.
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thank you for your lovely comments, we are really glad that you enjoyed everything the dairy has to offer and we hope that you come back to stay with us again soon
Archival
10/10 Excellent
Louise P.
9 November 2017
Tastefully decorated and charming property
The Dairy is a really charming property, it is beautifully maintained, tastefully decorated with a lovely bright sitting/dining room. Two wonderful bathrooms and two double bedrooms. We immediately felt at home because it was so clean and homely. There was a lovely welcome pack and the accommodation was extremely well equipped. The owners are very helpful and make us all feel very welcome, including our dog who settled in quickly. The situation of the property only about 10 minutes from Falmouth made it particularly convenient. We also were able to explore further afield to St Ives and to Mousehole,as well as other lovely places and beaches. To be honest the accommodation is so lovely we were reluctant to leave it at all. We enjoyed sitting around the log burner in the evening just relaxing.
Thank you Jane and Gwyn for a really lovely break.
Louise P.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017
Response from VrboOwner on 24 March 2020
Thank you so much for your lovely review we are really pleased that you enjoyed the comfort and homeliness of the dairy . I hope that should you decide to come this way again you may consider coming back to us as we would love to welcome you all here again including puzzle
Kind regards Jane and Gwyn
About the host
Hosted by Jane Williams
Jane And Gwyn would love to welcome you to the Dairy. We have been living in Cornwall since 2002 and absolutely love the life we have. We have two children Bethany and Benjamin 19 and 17 respectively. We moved to Stithians in 2007 and converted the barn initially as ancillary accommodation for relatives and now have recently updated it for holiday letting. We are happy to help in anyway we can to make your holiday as pleasant and enjoyable as possible.
Why they chose this property
The Dairy sits in a nice little hamlet of five or six renovated barns but still close to the village . Stithians is a great location as it is equidistant from the bustling harbour town of Falmouth with its quaint cobbled streets and plethora of bars and restaurants and the city of Truro with its cathedral, shops, and further choice of restaurants. Also being in the middle of the county its great for the choice of north or south coasts , just get up, look at the sky and choose the best coast for the weather
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