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Skylark

From £556

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  • Property code: 394
  • Preferred changeover day: Saturday
  • Check in: 5pm
  • Check out: 10am
  • 2 or more bathrooms
  • Central heating
  • Parking (see description for details)
  • Dishwasher
  • Garden or outside space
  • Washing machine

With far reaching views over St Ives Bay and just two miles from the beach at Gwithian. Cowslip, Skylark and Meadowside are three thoughtfully renovated, attractive and comfortable properties on a 100-acre working farm once part of the Basset family estate. Set at the end of a long farm drive and within easy reach of all the golden sands and surfing beaches in the vicinity, this is a very convenient base from which to explore mid and west Cornwall, well placed for family holidays. The area abounds with footpaths and bridleways through woodland, nature reserves, open countryside and Tehidy Country Park, and both golf, riding and a surf school are available locally. 

The South West Coastal Path offers glorious scenery, in particular the dramatic viewpoint at Hells Mouth half a mile away and Godrevy Point, 2 miles, overlooking the lighthouse on Godrevy Island. There are pubs offering food in the villages of Gwithian and Portreath, 2 miles respectively, and a good selection of shops and a supermarket in the town of Hayle about 3 miles away. St Ives is about a 20 minute drive with its picturesque harbour, narrow cobbled streets and home to the Tate Gallery. The old farmyard offers ample car parking, there is undercover storage for bicycles and beachgear, and both stabling and grazing for horses are available.

With inverted accommodation to take full advantage of the views over St Ives Bay, this interesting and double glazed barn conversion is the middle of three properties and entered from the parking area. 

Entrance

Entered from the parking area. Two steps lead up to the front door, which opens to a quarry tiled lobby with an adjacent cloakroom W.C. and hand basin.

Bedroom 1

To one side, a door leads into the master bedroom with a double bed and an en-suite bathroom W.C. with wash basin and hand shower fitment to the bath.

Kitchen / Dining Room

From the hall, two steps lead down to a bright kitchen / dining room with a run of modern fitted units and a glazed door opening to a small terrace with views over rolling open countryside. 

Bedroom 2 & 3

Leading off the kitchen are two twin bedded rooms, one with distant views of Hells Mouth on the Atlantic Coast, and a shower room with hand basin.

Living Area

Wooden open tread stairs lead up from the entrance hall to the first floor and a spacious sitting room with a hip shaped ceiling, television, laminate flooring and comfy leather seating with views across the bay towards St Ives from three Velux windows.

Heating 

This property is efficiently heated via underfloor central heating. 

There is a shared lawn and barbecue area, which has stock proof fencing separating it from the adjacent fields. Young children and the elderly will need to take care, as there are several changes of level. Garden furniture provided. 

Hayle is a thriving Cornish town blessed with one of the most beautiful beaches in the county. The beach is cradled with rolling sand dunes on one side, opposite some of the most exciting waves for beach days and surfing that Cornwall has to offer.

The town holds World Heritage Site status because of its fascinating past as an important trading post for tin, copper smelting and two iron foundries - which created the epicentre for steam engine manufacturing in the 19th Century. Nowadays, Hayle holidays beckon visitors looking for a laid back, beachy vibe with easy convenience that the friendly town has to offer. Hayle is packed with terrific independent shops and galleries showcasing local artists, traditional bakeries, grocers, and delicatessens, as well as a few well-known high street names and some large supermarkets to stock up on supplies.

Good food is in plentiful supply from the throng of popular restaurants catering for every taste and budget. Cafes, takeaways and traditional fish and chips are also in abundance to take back to your cottage for an easy dinner after a day’s adventures. As with many Cornish towns and villages on the coast, Hale too has a collection of historic pubs daubed with tales of smugglers. The locals also love their music, and you’ll often find the pubs and bars hosting live bands.

Walks around the surrounding coast and countryside are a must in this glorious spot of Cornwall. When on holiday in Hayle, take time to explore the town as well. Head to the harbour, grab an ice cream and watch the boats bobbing about while the fishermen tinker with their nets and lobster pots. Maybe stroll to the estuary and pools to spot rare and migrating birds before exploring fairy-lit walks in the evening. If you visit during the summer months, Hayle’s residents put on a sensational flower display in the town’s public areas and gardens for their annual Hayle in Bloom festival.

There are a bounty of indoor as well as outdoor adventures to be had. Families staying in Hayle are well-catered for with a dedicated Skate park for teens and outdoor go-karting. There’s cycle hire in the town, two close-by golf courses and a pitch and putt. Go bowling, take a deep-sea fishing trip or take to the saddle like Poldark for hacks and walks for all ages and experience. Hayle is also home to Paradise Park wildlife sanctuary where you can see parrots, otters, penguins, owls, red squirrels, and lots of other creatures, plus a large indoor adventure play park called The Jungle Barn.

The main attraction to Cornwall and particularly this fantastic little town is its coastline, and more specifically the year-round attraction of its epic beach – Hayle Towans. This is one area of Cornwall where no matter how busy the region gets, you’ll always find a place on Hayle Towans three miles of gorgeous sandy beach to throw down your towels with plenty of space around you.

Hayle Towans and nearby beaches of Gwithian and Godrevy attract world-class surfers and wind-powered sports enthusiasts. They holiday in Hayle for thrills on the waves, land speed sails (which are huge beach skateboards attached to windsurf rigs), and blokarts, a type of beach go-kart with a sail. There’s plenty of space for everyone as the beach is so big. If you fancy lessons or want to hire equipment and wetsuits, there are providers dotted along the beach and in the town.

Hayle Towans is also good for swimming with lifeguarded areas. Bring buckets and spades, ball games and a kite or two. The sand dunes offer a hugely different, more relaxed feel which during the summer are sprinkled with wildflowers and butterflies. 

Take a walk across the dunes and National Trust cliff-top coastline to Hell’s Mouth for incredible vistas where seals can often be seen playing in the surf. This whole area of mining landscapes, breathtaking jagged cliff faces and the mighty Atlantic waves crashing into the rocks, is a mecca for walkers and holidaymakers looking to chill out and wind down.

For a holiday full of thrills, excitement, and fun with the convenience of a well-equipped friendly town, Hayle is the place to be.

Private parking for 2 cars. 

- LOYALTY DISCOUNT available **Only 1 discount applies if other offers available**

- This property accommodates a maximum of 6 people plus 1 infant

- This property welcomes one dogs of any size.

- Located with Cowslip and Meadowside


The Rockpool
(2 miles)

Situated between the dunes of Gwithian and Godrevy lies The Rockpool Cafe. Here, you are bound to find good food, good music, and a relaxed environment for the whole family with dogs on the lead welcome! Bask in the summer sun with a cold beer in hand in the sandy back garden or warm up with a delicious hot chocolate after a blustery surf in the winter. Serving fresh local seafood, proper burgers, seasonal recipes, and a large selection of drinks daily. 

Rockpool Cafe, 1 Godrevy Towans, TR27 5ED (T: 01736 449990)

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Sunset Surf
(2 miles)

Whether you’re surfing the waves off Gwithian or just watching from afar, Sunset Surf is the perfect spot to relax and enjoy the incredible views while tucking into some proper grub! At this award winning beachside café and licenced bar you can enjoy a wide selection of breakfast or lunch options, all freshly prepared and locally sourced. You can also rent surfing gear, book yourself a surf lesson or have a browse in their surf shop. Dogs are always welcome, so why not make a pit stop after your beach walk?

Sunset Surf,10 Gwithian Towans, TR27 5BT (T: 01736 752575) 

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The Red River Inn
(3 miles)

Just a few minutes walk from the Cornwall Coast Path, The Red River Inn is a friendly pub serving traditional pub fare with courtyard and beer garden. 

Red River Inn, 1 Prosper Hill, Gwithian, Hayle, Cornwall (T:01736 753223)

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Godrevy Cafe
(5 miles)

Set back from the dunes with views across the bay to St Ives, Godevy Beach Cafe is owned by the National Trust. This breakfast and brunch café transforms into a coffee shop in the afternoon, really handy if visiting Godrevy lighthouse or going for a surf on the epic Atlantic breakers.

Godrevy Cafe, Godrevy Towans, Gwithian, Hayle TR27 5ED

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Salt Kitchen Bar
(5 miles)

One of the most popular places to eat and drink in Hayle with regular music nights and super friendly service.  Pop in for lunch, dinner or a late night drink or enjoy one of their tasty food platters to share and watch the world go by with friends and family. 

Salt Bar Hayle, 25 Foundry Square, Hayle (T:01736 755862)

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Tehidy Country Park
(3 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.

 

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Hayle Golf
(5 miles)

Hayle Golf is a popular driving range and practice centre with 20 range bays overlooking an extensive, fully floodlit outfield plus a 12 hole short course.  A team of dedicated golf coaches are on hand to help player of all levels sharpen up their game.

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Paradise Park Wildlife Sanctuary
(5 miles)

Enjoy a family day out at the award winning wildlife sanctuary with the Jungle Barn indoor play centre. There is so much to see and do here, you can meet stunningly colourful birds including rare and beautiful parrots, Humboldt’s penguins, Caribbean flamingos, Cornish Choughs, cranes and so much more. With over 1,000 birds, beautiful red pandas, rare red squirrels and playful Asian otters there is a wonderful selection to see. There is also a Fun Farm which features mini donkeys, pigmy goats, sheep, rabbits and much more.

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Coast2Coast Karting
(6 miles)

Coast2Coast karting - St Erth Near Hayle TR27 6HJ - T: 01736 754960

 

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Penwith Pitch and Putt
(6 miles)

Penwith Pitch and Putt - St Erth, Nr Hayle TR27 6HJ - T:01736 759710

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Godrevy Beach
(2 miles)

With three miles of golden sand stretching from Hayle up the coast, this National Trust owned beach is the ultimate destination for beach goers. More exposed than others, this beach takes on much of the Atlantic swell but in the right weather conditions it can be a great surfing spot with waves getting up to 8ft. The car park is free to National Trust members and dogs are welcome expect between 1 May and 30 September from 8am-7pm when a seasonal dog ban is in place between Red River and lighthouse.

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Gwithian Towans Beach
(3 miles)

Porthkidney Beach
(5 miles)

Found at the mouth of the Hayle estuary, just two miles from the town of St Ives is a vast expansion of sands which can stretch up to a mile out to sea at low tide. The beach is backed by sand dunes and the West Cornwall Golf Club. There is life guard cover in the summer and the beach is dog friendly all year.

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Carbis Bay Beach
(6 miles)

Carbis Bay is a northeast facing beach that rarely has any surf, making it an ideal spot for families and toddlers to paddle and swim in the calmer waters. At around a mile long, the golden sands of Carbis Bay are surrounded by sub-tropical plants and turquoise waters which might just have you thinking you’re somewhere much further south! Dogs are banned on the beach between Easter and 30 September.  

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Porthminster Beach
(6 miles)

Located just a short walk from the centre of St Ives, this award winning beach is a family favourite for swimming. Relax on the golden sandy shores and enjoy the glorious views across the bay to Godrevy Lighthouse. There is a car park overlooking the beach but it can get very busy. Dogs are welcome apart from the first Sunday before Easter and 30 September where a seasonal dog ban is in place.

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September 2023

We’ve been going to Carlean Farm now for around 15 years. We love it!


July 2023

It was a lovely Holiday!!


September 2022

this is our 9th visit to this property so i think that tells its own story


August 2022

We had an amazing holiday and the cottage was lovely. Beautiful views and lovely seating outside to enjoy all the views and fresh air.


April 2022

Another fantastic stay with such lovely hosts. Skylark has all you could need and more. The views from upstairs are wonderful and the garden spacious and so quiet. The kitchen is excellently equipped and the whole house has a feel of luxury. Wonderful stay can’t wait to come back!


September 2021

The situation of the property was fantastic, close to a town and shops and a short stroll from cliff walks. Rural and quiet but with everything needed close by. The cottage was warm and cosy and a home from home. Everything that would be needed for a holiday was there, washing machine, dishwasher, mircowave etc. The beds were comfortable and the bedrooms provided with enough storage. The lounge was extremely comfortable with views of the sea. A very large tv and DVD player was included with a selection of films. Colin made us feel very welcome and on arrival at the cottage we were treated to scones, jam and clotted cream and a thoughtful bottle of milk. On leaving a gift of clotted cream fudge. A wonderful stay and one that will be repeated in the future.


September 2021

Beautiful cottage in a stunning location on the coastal path and with a view of St Ives bay from the garden. Skylark was very clean and bigger than expected. The hosts were very welcoming and informative regarding things to do and places to eat. i'm sure we will be making a return visit at some point.


June 2021

Had an amazing time , lovely accommodation! So peaceful and the views are outstanding. Bigger than the pictures show. Suited us as we were 5 adults ! Owners are so nice and friendly , we would definitely return


August 2020

The accommodation was great, along with the location and the hosts were very friendly, welcoming and couldn't do enough to make the holiday pleasurable. Scones, cream and jam on arrival was much appreciated as were the tubs of clotted cream fudge on our last evening. A great place and people.


April 2019

Excellent property, clean with everything you could wish for. Very welcoming owners, friendly welcoming and very helpful.


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