Key Features
- Property code: 821
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Nearby shop
- Short breaks available
- Village
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Featured in Caroline Quentin's 'Cornwall' series, Old Pear Tree Barn is a stunning example of barn restoration at its finest. This stylish property boasts a range of terrific Eco credentials including masses of insulation to ensure you are kept cosy and warm and if you need it, underfloor heating efficiently provided by the ground source heat pump.
Old Pear Tree Barn is located in an idyllic and very peaceful part of North Cornwall and is just a few minutes' walk up the lane to the famous 16th century Smugglers Den pub where food and drink is served throughout the day and evening. The glorious golden sand beach at Holywell is dog friendly and just a half hours walk or short drive by car. The other dog friendly beaches at Crantock, Perranporth and Fistral in Newquay are a 3, 4 and 6 mile drive respectively.
Key Features
- Property code: 821
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Nearby shop
- Short breaks available
- Village
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Featured in Caroline Quentin's 'Cornwall' series, Old Pear Tree Barn is a stunning example of barn restoration at its finest. This stylish property boasts a range of terrific Eco credentials including masses of insulation to ensure you are kept cosy and warm and if you need it, underfloor heating efficiently provided by the ground source heat pump.
Old Pear Tree Barn is located in an idyllic and very peaceful part of North Cornwall and is just a few minutes' walk up the lane to the famous 16th century Smugglers Den pub where food and drink is served throughout the day and evening. The glorious golden sand beach at Holywell is dog friendly and just a half hours walk or short drive by car. The other dog friendly beaches at Crantock, Perranporth and Fistral in Newquay are a 3, 4 and 6 mile drive respectively.
Entrance
From the paved, tiered terrace at the back, you enter the charming kitchen dining room with slate flooring.
Kitchen
Open-plan kitchen with high beamed ceiling. The beautifully presented and equipped kitchen provides all the usual appliances including coffee machine, dishwasher, fridge, freezer, hob, oven, microwave and washing machine as well as some thoughtful extras. The dining area is within the kitchen, and it overlooks the pretty courtyard and patio with the lawned gardens and fields beyond.
Living Room
A wooden staircase leads up to the tastefully furnished living room with sumptuous easy seating and lovely countryside views from the glass fronted balcony. Sky television and Netflix available.
Bedroom 1
Master bedroom with king size bed and ensuite bathroom with bath and overhead shower. French doors that lead out on to the patio and gardens beyond.
Bedroom 2
Pretty twin bedroom with comfortable 2'6 beds and adjacent shower room WC.
Bathroom
Shower room with WC and ensuite bathroom with bath and overhead shower.
General
- This property has underfloor heating.
- **All weekly bookings come with a complimentary welcome hamper packed with Cornish goodies, cream tea ingredients (of course) and locally produced bacon, eggs and rustic bread for your first morning's breakfast!**
Outside you will find that the owners of Old Pear Tree Barn have provided an abundance of varied furniture seating styles as well as charcoal barbecue, fire pit and picnic rugs for afternoon naps under the pear tree. The enclosed garden and parking area will provide a safe haven for the younger and four legged members of your family to explore and relax in.
For those looking for a more peaceful break by the sea, a holiday in Cubert should be on your radar. This slightly inland little village is full of character and history, with far-reaching views of the cliff tops, beaches and countryside sprawling out in dramatic splendour.
The village gets its name from St Cubert who, in the 700’s, arrived from Wales to convert the locals to Christianity. Today this thriving village is home to a mix of ancient cobb cottages and housing styles throughout the following centuries. At the heart of Cubert is the 14th century spired church of St Cubert. The once wooden structure used by St Cubert was replaced by a stone building, erected by the Normans in the 11th Century, which was embellished and extended over the next 600-700 years. It’s a really pretty church and well worth a visit.
While on holiday in Cubert, enjoy a meal or two at the local eateries and for supplies, Cubert has a well-stocked village store and post office which sell home-made pasties, as well as a café, bakery and a superb fish and chip shop. More shops and eateries can be found at nearby Newquay, which is just three miles away.
It’s a quick zip in the car or leisurely half hour walk to the stunning beach at Holywell Bay for swimming and surfing. Holidays in Cubert are perfect for exploring all the beautiful beaches close by, such as Crantock, West Pentire and the year-round dog-friendly beach of Porth Joke.
Head out with a bucket and spade for building sandcastles and take some jelly shoes for scrambling over the rocks to rock pools for hours of fish and marine critter discovery. It’s easy to find a little cove for peace and quiet with a good book. For families with youngsters in tow, they’ll happily spend hours rolling down the dunes. Finish the day with an ice cream or maybe a yummy Cornish cream tea before returning to your cottage with sea-salty hair and lots of happy memories.
For non-beach days there are plenty of attractions close by, quaint Cornish villages and tiny fishing ports to explore. Holidays in Cubert are meant to be taken at a leisurely pace, and there’s no better way to relax and enjoy the fresh coastal air and countryside than to don your walking boots. Head out on one of the many local walks which pass through open grassland, dunes past the Atlantic Ocean and golden coves with jagged cliffs forming an impenetrable fortress.
Outside your door is 600 acres of Cubert Common, owned by the National Trust and a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI). Take gentle jaunts along the well-trodden paths where wildflowers grow alongside vibrant wildlife. In late June head out to West Pentire and soak up views of fields strewn with blooms and dazzling red poppies.
Choose Cubert for a blissful break in Cornwall close to stunningly beautiful beaches, dramatic coastline and countryside rambles.
Private parking for 4 cars.
- This property welcomes three dogs of any size. A £50 per pet charge is applicable for this property.
- A security deposit of £250 is required
- This property accommodates a maximum of 4 people
- All weekly bookings come with a complimentary welcome hamper packed with Cornish goodies, cream tea ingredients (of course) and locally produced bacon, eggs and rustic bread for your first morning's breakfast!
Smugglers Den, Cubert
(Less than a mile)
(2)
Amazing food and lovely pub
November 2023
Lovely pub great to sit on patio in the summer and by the fire in winter. Lovely open fire with no dogs area. Great Sunday lunches.
January 2022
Gull Rocks Bar and Coffee House
(2 miles)
Beachside bar and coffee house in Holywell Bay. This beach has connections to the popular television series Poldark and more recently to the Game of Thrones prequel - House of the Dragon
Gullrocks Bar - Holywell Bay, Cornwall (T: 01637 830205)
Treguth Inn
(2 miles)
One of Cornwall's oldest pubs serving great food and a short walk to the beach. Ample on site parking.
The Treguth Inn - Holywell Road, Holywell, Cornwall (T:01637 830248)
The Bay Tree Restaurant
(3 miles)
(1)
For freshly prepared, tasty food and friendly service, book a table at The Bay Tree, a large restaurant set within Goonhavern's garden centre. The café/restaurant serves everything from light bites and sandwiches to more filling dishes, daily specials, delicious Sunday roasts and freshly baked cakes and desserts. And of course, they serve cream teas piled high with Cornish clotted cream. There’s good wheelchair access, a free car park, and a sunny outdoor decking to enjoy during the warmer months.
The Bay Tree Restaurant, Goonhavern Garden Centre, Goonhavern, TR4 9QQ (T: 01872 571611)
Visited many times over the years and always lovely fresh homemade cakes available. The fry up on “leaving day” is a must for us as it fills us up for the journey home and the remainder of the day. Highly recommend and certainly worth a visit, or two, or more!
October 2023
Jam Jar Kitchen
(3 miles)
Set in a pretty courtyard, Jam Jar Kitchen serves great coffee, freshly-baked homemade cakes and croissants by morning, local ice cream on sunny days, and delicious freshly-made artisan wood-fired pizza in the evenings, washed down with a glass of wine or aperol spritz. Jam Jar Kitchen also offers takeaway, so you can eat your pizza on Crantock's sand dunes watching the sunset.
Jam Jar Kitchen, Langurroc Road, Crantock, TR8 5 RB
Holywell Bay Golf
(2 miles)
(1)
Holywell Bay Golf offers something for all levels and abilities, with two 18-hole course and a16-hole mini golf course. The courses offer beautiful coastal views and first class fairways, with a laid back atmosphere - there's no dress code here. The club's PFA professional golfer is available for one-on-one lessons or group activities, and there's a great bar and restaurant on site serving refreshments and food, with both cosy fires and sun terraces.
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A great pitch and putt course. Been there so many times!! Staff can be a bit ‘off’ sometimes but the views are beautiful.
January 2022
Goonhavern Garden Centre
(3 miles)
(1)
Excellent Garden centre. Very well stocked with very healthy plants. Good reductions on the October prices. Many plants were Buy one get one Free
October 2023
Perranporth Golf Club
(3 miles)
With a combination of spectacular coastal views and a challenging links course designed by James Braid, it's no wonder Perranporth Golf Club is one of Britain's top 100 links courses. Visitors are welcome 7 days a week, who will find plenty of expert help and golf club hire in the golf shop. There's also a bar and restaurant in the clubhouse where you can refuel after a round. The clubhouse bar has beautiful views of both the course, and the coast beyond.
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Newquay Riding Stables
(3 miles)
Lappa Valley Steam Railway
(4 miles)
(1)
Open daily from 10am, Lappa Valley Steam Train is a charming and nostalgic way to get to know this little corner of Cornwall. Just outside Newquay, it’s a beautiful day for the whole family, with lots included in the one ticket including events, a chance to meet the engines (which are every inch real life Thomas the Tank Engines), and even a crazy golf course. There’s also a Whistlestop Café at the station, a Carriage Café for cream teas and drinks, and an Ice Cream Express, which, as you can imagine, is seriously popular!
Click here for further details
Great attraction for families with young children and older couples who just want relative peace and quiet, Eric Booth the original owner had a vision and the LVSR is a product of his vision. Eric has sadly passed away, but the new owners are following in his footsteps, with their own twist, great place to visit.
July 2022
Holywell Bay Beach
(3 miles)
(1)
The archetypal north Cornish beach, Holywell Bay has a wide sweep of golden sand, great surf conditions and sprawling sand dunes. Stretching for a mile at low tide, there's loads of space for everyone, no matter what your ideal beach day looks like. Young families will love building sandcastles, exploring rockpools and playing in the shallow streams, surfers and bodyboarders will enjoy the consitent Atlantic swell and peace-seekers can find a quiet spot amongst the dunes to sit and read, dry off after sea swims or watch the sunset. There's also a magical cave to expore at low tide, filled with stalagmites. During the summer season, the National Trust-owned beach is covered by lifeguards, dogs are welcome all year round, and there's parking and facilities around a 5-minute walk away in Holywell village.
Lovely walk to this beautiful bay. Surf board and wetsuit hire available. As a swimmer the waves were exhilarating without there being too many bodyboarders to swim safely as in some other bays. 10min walk to toilet.
September 2023
Polly Joke Beach
(3 miles)
Sheltered by Pentire Point and sandwiched between the busier beaches of Holywell Bay and Crantock beach, Porth Joke - or Polly Joke to locals - is a stunning, secluded cove. Totally unspoilt, there's a narrow sweep of fine sand and beautiful clear waters. A 15-minute walk from the nearest car park at West Pentire or Cubert Common, it's worth the effort for the peace and serenity. Like its neighbours, Polly Joke is great for swimming, bodyboarding and surfing, but beware that there's no lifeguard cover, nor facilities, so make sure to pack a picnic. At low tide, rockpools and caves are revealed, which are great fun to explore, while during the late spring and early summer, the surrounding headlands bloom with wildflowers. Porth Joke allows dogs throughout the year.
Crantock Beach
(3 miles)
(4)
Crantock beach is a beautiful expanse of soft golden sand backed by grassy dunes on the western shore of the Gannel estuary. Owned and tended to by the National Trust, there's a car park, toilets and cafe nearby, making this a popular spot for families. Not only great for sandcastle-building and sunbathing, Crantock is popular for surfing and bodyboarding, with boards and canoes available to hire from the beach, and lifeguard cover throughout the summer season. On calm days, the turquoise seas are also well worth exploring armed with snorkel and flippers. The South West Coast Path backs the beach, leading to the famous poppy fields of Pentire Point and the secluded Polly Joke cove. Crantock is also dog-friendly all year round.
lovely beach, absolutely huge. very windy but the dogs loved it.
January 2024
Stunning beach and the sunsets are gorgeous. It takes our breath away!
June 2022
Lovely beach,perfect for long walks..only a short walk from out cottage..
April 2022
An enormous beautiful beach that is dog friendly. Waves are amazing so body boarding is great fun. Sand dunes beautiful. Great surf school in national trust car park.
January 2022
Perranporth Beach
(3 miles)
(3)
Perranporth is a huge golden sandy beach loved for its surf conditions, towering sand dunes and beachside facilities. At low tide, Perranporth and Penhale join together to form a 3-mile stretch of sand, so there’s plenty of space for everyone here. Young families love the accessibility of the town-side beach, where there are rock pools to explore, streams to paddle in and cafes nearby for ice creams and pasties. Those seeking more space can wander towards Penhale and find a secluded spot in the sand or on the dunes. The sea is always peppered with surfers and body boarders, with lifeguards on duty from Easter until the end of October. For those who prefer a calmer sea swim, there’s a bathing pool, Chapel Rock, hidden amongst the rocks and revealed at low tide. Dogs are welcome on the beach throughout the year, however during the summer holidays, they must be kept on leads from 9am - 5pm. As the sun sets over the sea, visitors flock to The Watering Hole, a pub set right on the sand, for cold drinks and good food.
Fantastic Beach ,let down by thoughtless people with dogs running wild
September 2023
Lovely clean beach.
July 2023
Beautiful beach with amenities actually on the beach, which was very clean.
July 2022
Fistral Beach
(4 miles)
Possibly Cornwall’s most famous surfing beach, there’s masses to do here in and out of the water. Surfer’s and spectators alike can enjoy the location all year round on both beautifully calm and adrenaline filled days where Cornwall’s big wave the Cribbar is being surfed by the hardiest of surfers. The International Surfing Centre overlooks the beach and houses a variety of bars, restaurants, shops and surf hire; surf lessons are available through Fistral Beach Surf School, and the beach hosts a range of events throughout the year including Boardmasters in August.
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January 2024
yes, we did, despite the weather being awful. the secure garden was perfect for the dogs and everything was really lovely inside. well equipped and really cosy. Please thank the owners from me, we had a really restful time.
January 2024
yes, we did, despite the weather being awful. the secure garden was perfect for the dogs and everything was really lovely inside. well equipped and really cosy. Please thank the owners from me, we had a really restful time.
Smugglers Den, Cubert
(Less than a mile)
(2)
Amazing food and lovely pub
November 2023
Lovely pub great to sit on patio in the summer and by the fire in winter. Lovely open fire with no dogs area. Great Sunday lunches.
January 2022
Gull Rocks Bar and Coffee House
(2 miles)
Beachside bar and coffee house in Holywell Bay. This beach has connections to the popular television series Poldark and more recently to the Game of Thrones prequel - House of the Dragon
Gullrocks Bar - Holywell Bay, Cornwall (T: 01637 830205)
Treguth Inn
(2 miles)
One of Cornwall's oldest pubs serving great food and a short walk to the beach. Ample on site parking.
The Treguth Inn - Holywell Road, Holywell, Cornwall (T:01637 830248)
The Bay Tree Restaurant
(3 miles)
(1)
For freshly prepared, tasty food and friendly service, book a table at The Bay Tree, a large restaurant set within Goonhavern's garden centre. The café/restaurant serves everything from light bites and sandwiches to more filling dishes, daily specials, delicious Sunday roasts and freshly baked cakes and desserts. And of course, they serve cream teas piled high with Cornish clotted cream. There’s good wheelchair access, a free car park, and a sunny outdoor decking to enjoy during the warmer months.
The Bay Tree Restaurant, Goonhavern Garden Centre, Goonhavern, TR4 9QQ (T: 01872 571611)
Visited many times over the years and always lovely fresh homemade cakes available. The fry up on “leaving day” is a must for us as it fills us up for the journey home and the remainder of the day. Highly recommend and certainly worth a visit, or two, or more!
October 2023
Jam Jar Kitchen
(3 miles)
Set in a pretty courtyard, Jam Jar Kitchen serves great coffee, freshly-baked homemade cakes and croissants by morning, local ice cream on sunny days, and delicious freshly-made artisan wood-fired pizza in the evenings, washed down with a glass of wine or aperol spritz. Jam Jar Kitchen also offers takeaway, so you can eat your pizza on Crantock's sand dunes watching the sunset.
Jam Jar Kitchen, Langurroc Road, Crantock, TR8 5 RB
Holywell Bay Golf
(2 miles)
(1)
Holywell Bay Golf offers something for all levels and abilities, with two 18-hole course and a16-hole mini golf course. The courses offer beautiful coastal views and first class fairways, with a laid back atmosphere - there's no dress code here. The club's PFA professional golfer is available for one-on-one lessons or group activities, and there's a great bar and restaurant on site serving refreshments and food, with both cosy fires and sun terraces.
Click here for further details
A great pitch and putt course. Been there so many times!! Staff can be a bit ‘off’ sometimes but the views are beautiful.
January 2022
Goonhavern Garden Centre
(3 miles)
(1)
Excellent Garden centre. Very well stocked with very healthy plants. Good reductions on the October prices. Many plants were Buy one get one Free
October 2023
Perranporth Golf Club
(3 miles)
With a combination of spectacular coastal views and a challenging links course designed by James Braid, it's no wonder Perranporth Golf Club is one of Britain's top 100 links courses. Visitors are welcome 7 days a week, who will find plenty of expert help and golf club hire in the golf shop. There's also a bar and restaurant in the clubhouse where you can refuel after a round. The clubhouse bar has beautiful views of both the course, and the coast beyond.
Click here for further details
Newquay Riding Stables
(3 miles)
Lappa Valley Steam Railway
(4 miles)
(1)
Open daily from 10am, Lappa Valley Steam Train is a charming and nostalgic way to get to know this little corner of Cornwall. Just outside Newquay, it’s a beautiful day for the whole family, with lots included in the one ticket including events, a chance to meet the engines (which are every inch real life Thomas the Tank Engines), and even a crazy golf course. There’s also a Whistlestop Café at the station, a Carriage Café for cream teas and drinks, and an Ice Cream Express, which, as you can imagine, is seriously popular!
Click here for further details
Great attraction for families with young children and older couples who just want relative peace and quiet, Eric Booth the original owner had a vision and the LVSR is a product of his vision. Eric has sadly passed away, but the new owners are following in his footsteps, with their own twist, great place to visit.
July 2022
Holywell Bay Beach
(3 miles)
(1)
The archetypal north Cornish beach, Holywell Bay has a wide sweep of golden sand, great surf conditions and sprawling sand dunes. Stretching for a mile at low tide, there's loads of space for everyone, no matter what your ideal beach day looks like. Young families will love building sandcastles, exploring rockpools and playing in the shallow streams, surfers and bodyboarders will enjoy the consitent Atlantic swell and peace-seekers can find a quiet spot amongst the dunes to sit and read, dry off after sea swims or watch the sunset. There's also a magical cave to expore at low tide, filled with stalagmites. During the summer season, the National Trust-owned beach is covered by lifeguards, dogs are welcome all year round, and there's parking and facilities around a 5-minute walk away in Holywell village.
Lovely walk to this beautiful bay. Surf board and wetsuit hire available. As a swimmer the waves were exhilarating without there being too many bodyboarders to swim safely as in some other bays. 10min walk to toilet.
September 2023
Polly Joke Beach
(3 miles)
Sheltered by Pentire Point and sandwiched between the busier beaches of Holywell Bay and Crantock beach, Porth Joke - or Polly Joke to locals - is a stunning, secluded cove. Totally unspoilt, there's a narrow sweep of fine sand and beautiful clear waters. A 15-minute walk from the nearest car park at West Pentire or Cubert Common, it's worth the effort for the peace and serenity. Like its neighbours, Polly Joke is great for swimming, bodyboarding and surfing, but beware that there's no lifeguard cover, nor facilities, so make sure to pack a picnic. At low tide, rockpools and caves are revealed, which are great fun to explore, while during the late spring and early summer, the surrounding headlands bloom with wildflowers. Porth Joke allows dogs throughout the year.
Crantock Beach
(3 miles)
(4)
Crantock beach is a beautiful expanse of soft golden sand backed by grassy dunes on the western shore of the Gannel estuary. Owned and tended to by the National Trust, there's a car park, toilets and cafe nearby, making this a popular spot for families. Not only great for sandcastle-building and sunbathing, Crantock is popular for surfing and bodyboarding, with boards and canoes available to hire from the beach, and lifeguard cover throughout the summer season. On calm days, the turquoise seas are also well worth exploring armed with snorkel and flippers. The South West Coast Path backs the beach, leading to the famous poppy fields of Pentire Point and the secluded Polly Joke cove. Crantock is also dog-friendly all year round.
lovely beach, absolutely huge. very windy but the dogs loved it.
January 2024
Stunning beach and the sunsets are gorgeous. It takes our breath away!
June 2022
Lovely beach,perfect for long walks..only a short walk from out cottage..
April 2022
An enormous beautiful beach that is dog friendly. Waves are amazing so body boarding is great fun. Sand dunes beautiful. Great surf school in national trust car park.
January 2022
Perranporth Beach
(3 miles)
(3)
Perranporth is a huge golden sandy beach loved for its surf conditions, towering sand dunes and beachside facilities. At low tide, Perranporth and Penhale join together to form a 3-mile stretch of sand, so there’s plenty of space for everyone here. Young families love the accessibility of the town-side beach, where there are rock pools to explore, streams to paddle in and cafes nearby for ice creams and pasties. Those seeking more space can wander towards Penhale and find a secluded spot in the sand or on the dunes. The sea is always peppered with surfers and body boarders, with lifeguards on duty from Easter until the end of October. For those who prefer a calmer sea swim, there’s a bathing pool, Chapel Rock, hidden amongst the rocks and revealed at low tide. Dogs are welcome on the beach throughout the year, however during the summer holidays, they must be kept on leads from 9am - 5pm. As the sun sets over the sea, visitors flock to The Watering Hole, a pub set right on the sand, for cold drinks and good food.
Fantastic Beach ,let down by thoughtless people with dogs running wild
September 2023
Lovely clean beach.
July 2023
Beautiful beach with amenities actually on the beach, which was very clean.
July 2022
Fistral Beach
(4 miles)
Possibly Cornwall’s most famous surfing beach, there’s masses to do here in and out of the water. Surfer’s and spectators alike can enjoy the location all year round on both beautifully calm and adrenaline filled days where Cornwall’s big wave the Cribbar is being surfed by the hardiest of surfers. The International Surfing Centre overlooks the beach and houses a variety of bars, restaurants, shops and surf hire; surf lessons are available through Fistral Beach Surf School, and the beach hosts a range of events throughout the year including Boardmasters in August.
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