Key Features
- Property code: 443
- Preferred changeover day: Saturday
- Check in: 5pm
- Check out: 10am
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Nearby shop
- Village
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Within a 5 minute drive of the stunning North Coast yet nestling in a peaceful rural setting, Croft Prince Barn is situated within the parish of St Agnes and just 15 minutes by car to the cathedral city of Truro and its plenitude of amenities.
A comfortable, detached, carefully converted stone barn, with inverted accommodation, to one side of a gravelled courtyard shared with the owners own home. Approached by a narrow unmade track in peaceful countryside just outside the village of Mount Hawke, the barn has its own sheltered and gated grassy garden.
The beach at Porthtowan is within 1.5 miles by road or a steady half an hours walk by footpath, St Agnes and Chapel Porth are about three miles and Mount Hawke which has a few small shops and a post office is about half a mile. There is easy access to the A30 for visits West to Penzance and St Ives and East to the Eden Project.
Key Features
- Property code: 443
- Preferred changeover day: Saturday
- Check in: 5pm
- Check out: 10am
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Garden or outside space
- Nearby pub or restaurant
- Nearby shop
- Village
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
Within a 5 minute drive of the stunning North Coast yet nestling in a peaceful rural setting, Croft Prince Barn is situated within the parish of St Agnes and just 15 minutes by car to the cathedral city of Truro and its plenitude of amenities.
A comfortable, detached, carefully converted stone barn, with inverted accommodation, to one side of a gravelled courtyard shared with the owners own home. Approached by a narrow unmade track in peaceful countryside just outside the village of Mount Hawke, the barn has its own sheltered and gated grassy garden.
The beach at Porthtowan is within 1.5 miles by road or a steady half an hours walk by footpath, St Agnes and Chapel Porth are about three miles and Mount Hawke which has a few small shops and a post office is about half a mile. There is easy access to the A30 for visits West to Penzance and St Ives and East to the Eden Project.
Entrance
The wide stable door opens the first floor which can be reached by granite steps or a gentle slope.
Living Room
A spacious living room with television, polished pine floor and a beamed ceiling open to the apex of the roof.
Kitchen
It comprises a neat fitted kitchen area of limed oak, a pine dining area and comfortable lounge seating. From the kitchen a door opens to a useful cloakroom with an adjacent W.C. and small hand basin. Kitchen appliances include dishwasher, fridge, freezer, electric hob and oven, microwave and washing machine.
**Carpeted stairs lead down to a ground floor hallway.
Bedroom 1
Large spacious master bedroom with kingsize bed. French windows with beautiful views.
Bedroom 2
Twin bedroom with adult size 3ft single beds. Large french windows to enjoy the views.
Bedroom 3
The third bedroom, reached by two steps, has a single bed.
Bathroom
Bathroom W.C. with wash basin, bath with hand shower and separate shower cubicle.
Heating
This property is efficiently heated via electric radiators.
The country garden extends around two sides of the property with a sloping lawn and mature trees bordering the fields beyond. Garden furniture provided.
Parking for two cars on the gravel driveway adjacent to the barn
- Bath towels are not available but tea towels and hand towels are provided.
- Sorry, this property does not accept pets
- This property accommodates a maximum of 5 people plus 1 infant
Blue Bar
(2 miles)
Terrific terrace overlooking the beach. Serves burgers, platters, sea food, pizzas and a whole lot more! Booking advisable.
Blue-Bar, Beach Road, Eastcliff, Porthtowan, Cornwall (T:01209 890329)
Porthtowan Beach Cafe
(2 miles)
A terrific Eco friendly cafe serving up a great selection of breakfast and lunch dishes.
Porthtowan beach cafe, Beach Road, Porthtowan, Cornwall (T:01209 899016)
The Victoria Inn - Truro
(5 miles)
This contemporary pub with light and bright décor is popular for its daily carvery as well as serving food all day from its traditional pub menu. Expect home cooked pies, fresh fish and seasonal specials along with vegetarian, gluten and lactose free menus.
The Victoria Inn Chyvelah Rd, Threemilestone, Truro TR3 6BY (T: 01872 278313)
Del Mar
(6 miles)
Fabulous Italian restaurant serving all the traditional dishes of Italy including a super selection of terrific pizzas.
Del Mar Restaurant, St Georges Hill, Perranporth, Cornwall (T:01872 572878)
Summer House Restaurant
(6 miles)
(1)
A brand new refined restaurant in Cornwall, UK. Built into beautiful cliffs and overlooking the breathtaking Perranporth beach; this restaurant promises extraordinary views. With indoor and al fresco dining, offering a unique lunch menu and a 3-course evening menu, Summer House looks to be Cornwall’s hottest spot this summer.
Visited here on New Year's Eve. although they dont take bookings we go a lovely booth table. Food was small plate and we had one of everything! it was all very good. Service was a little inattentive, but everything came out together and the rose wine was delicious!
January 2024
Koru Kayaking
(2 miles)
(1)
Tom and Hetty Wildblood provide a fantastic sea Kayak experience along the coast out of St Agnes. This is a must do activity even for the inexperienced as Koru provide all equipment along with tuition and safety guidance. Koru kayaking take you out to sea and visit otherwise inaccessible caves and beaches with sightings of birds and seals.
June 2017
Tehidy Country Park
(5 miles)
Tehidy woods are the largest woodland in West Cornwall covering over 250 acres. The country park here features over 9 miles of paths and trails, a lake and café with picnic area. Tehidy is a great family day out and dogs are welcome too.
Perranporth Golf Club
(6 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
Goonhavern Garden Centre
(7 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
Adventure Activities Cornwall
(8 miles)
Adventure Activities Cornwall really does what it says on the tin – it’s a comprehensive guide to activities in the area, that gives you all the information you need to find adventure sports and extreme sports in the great Cornish outdoors. Surfing, kayaking, sailing, go karting, body boarding, kite surfing, land and sea, you name it and it’s on there, providing an extremely helpful resource for adrenaline junkies looking to get up close and personal with this part of the world, all thanks to one enthusiast on an adventure-seeking mission.
Click here for further details
Porthtowan Beach
(2 miles)
A large sandy beach near the pretty village of St Agnes which is regularly awarded Blue Flag status. There are family-friendly beach shops and bars and a surf shop making it the perfect place to chill-out and enjoy the Cornish sea-side.
Click here for further details
Chapel Porth Beach
(2 miles)
Trevaunance Cove
(3 miles)
Perranporth Beach
(6 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
Holywell Bay Beach
(9 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
August 2023
Lovely well equipped cottage in beautiful part of the county.
August 2023
Another lovely stay in your holiday home.
July 2023
Thanks for another lovely stay at the cottage. Rainy this time but still a wonderful holiday. Thanks for everything.
June 2021
Property was perfectly located, quiet and modest, with beautiful surroundings. Close to the beach and short drive to pretty much most of the normal tourist attractions.
August 2020
"Wonderful place to stay! Usually stay at Tintagel but owner cancelled on us due to Covid situation. Looked around and found this..what a find!! Great location for everything, Beaches,walks,scenery,St Ives,Truro etc etc. Highly recommended the Miners Arms,lovely local pub with nice food, atmosphere and friendly staff. The Mentioned track is NOT a problem, you are in Cornwall on holiday so where is the rush. Take it slow and its absolutely fine, it also means the lane is safe for walkers, children etc. The accommodation offers everything you need to make your holiday fab!!"
August 2023
Lovely well equipped cottage in beautiful part of the county.
August 2023
Another lovely stay in your holiday home.
July 2023
Thanks for another lovely stay at the cottage. Rainy this time but still a wonderful holiday. Thanks for everything.
June 2021
Property was perfectly located, quiet and modest, with beautiful surroundings. Close to the beach and short drive to pretty much most of the normal tourist attractions.
August 2020
"Wonderful place to stay! Usually stay at Tintagel but owner cancelled on us due to Covid situation. Looked around and found this..what a find!! Great location for everything, Beaches,walks,scenery,St Ives,Truro etc etc. Highly recommended the Miners Arms,lovely local pub with nice food, atmosphere and friendly staff. The Mentioned track is NOT a problem, you are in Cornwall on holiday so where is the rush. Take it slow and its absolutely fine, it also means the lane is safe for walkers, children etc. The accommodation offers everything you need to make your holiday fab!!"
Blue Bar
(2 miles)
Terrific terrace overlooking the beach. Serves burgers, platters, sea food, pizzas and a whole lot more! Booking advisable.
Blue-Bar, Beach Road, Eastcliff, Porthtowan, Cornwall (T:01209 890329)
Porthtowan Beach Cafe
(2 miles)
A terrific Eco friendly cafe serving up a great selection of breakfast and lunch dishes.
Porthtowan beach cafe, Beach Road, Porthtowan, Cornwall (T:01209 899016)
The Victoria Inn - Truro
(5 miles)
This contemporary pub with light and bright décor is popular for its daily carvery as well as serving food all day from its traditional pub menu. Expect home cooked pies, fresh fish and seasonal specials along with vegetarian, gluten and lactose free menus.
The Victoria Inn Chyvelah Rd, Threemilestone, Truro TR3 6BY (T: 01872 278313)
Del Mar
(6 miles)
Fabulous Italian restaurant serving all the traditional dishes of Italy including a super selection of terrific pizzas.
Del Mar Restaurant, St Georges Hill, Perranporth, Cornwall (T:01872 572878)
Summer House Restaurant
(6 miles)
(1)
A brand new refined restaurant in Cornwall, UK. Built into beautiful cliffs and overlooking the breathtaking Perranporth beach; this restaurant promises extraordinary views. With indoor and al fresco dining, offering a unique lunch menu and a 3-course evening menu, Summer House looks to be Cornwall’s hottest spot this summer.
Visited here on New Year's Eve. although they dont take bookings we go a lovely booth table. Food was small plate and we had one of everything! it was all very good. Service was a little inattentive, but everything came out together and the rose wine was delicious!
January 2024
Koru Kayaking
(2 miles)
(1)
Tom and Hetty Wildblood provide a fantastic sea Kayak experience along the coast out of St Agnes. This is a must do activity even for the inexperienced as Koru provide all equipment along with tuition and safety guidance. Koru kayaking take you out to sea and visit otherwise inaccessible caves and beaches with sightings of birds and seals.
June 2017
Tehidy Country Park
(5 miles)
Tehidy woods are the largest woodland in West Cornwall covering over 250 acres. The country park here features over 9 miles of paths and trails, a lake and café with picnic area. Tehidy is a great family day out and dogs are welcome too.
Perranporth Golf Club
(6 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
Goonhavern Garden Centre
(7 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
Adventure Activities Cornwall
(8 miles)
Adventure Activities Cornwall really does what it says on the tin – it’s a comprehensive guide to activities in the area, that gives you all the information you need to find adventure sports and extreme sports in the great Cornish outdoors. Surfing, kayaking, sailing, go karting, body boarding, kite surfing, land and sea, you name it and it’s on there, providing an extremely helpful resource for adrenaline junkies looking to get up close and personal with this part of the world, all thanks to one enthusiast on an adventure-seeking mission.
Click here for further details
Porthtowan Beach
(2 miles)
A large sandy beach near the pretty village of St Agnes which is regularly awarded Blue Flag status. There are family-friendly beach shops and bars and a surf shop making it the perfect place to chill-out and enjoy the Cornish sea-side.
Click here for further details
Chapel Porth Beach
(2 miles)
Trevaunance Cove
(3 miles)
Perranporth Beach
(6 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
Holywell Bay Beach
(9 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
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