The Cowshed

Set amidst open fields, with a private walled garden, it is just 5 minutes’ drive to the magnificent surfing beach at Polzeath.

The Cowshed is one of three 18th century stone barns, retaining many original features in Cornish stone, wood and slate, but with a touch of the unexpected in surprisingly stylish interiors. Fabrics and furnishings in muted colours contrast with steel and high-gloss finishes and are highlighted with splashed of acid colours.

The Cowshed provides accommodation for all seasons – a calm and serene summer holiday haven and a cosy cocoon of a hideaway in winter. The standard is that of a luxurious self-catering property, and on arrival you will find the fridge stocked with the basic requirements for your first breakfast in Cornwall.

On the same site as Mill Rock, the house lies amidst open farmland and is ideally equipped for both adults and children, with a vegetable garden, resident chickens, a games room, and an outdoor heated swimming pool. Indoors the house is well-provided with toys and games.

Room Description

Ground Floor: Spacious open plan sitting-room with kitchen and dining area 

First Floor: Spiral staircase to: Spacious Master double bedroom with bathroom en suite • Double bedroom (can be twin) • Large shower room

Grounds: Own secluded lawned garden and patio.

Rental Condition: Please advise how you would like the beds made up on booking.

Sustainable Tourism

Mill Rock, The Cowshed and The Honey Barn have been converted with the local and global environment in mind.

The houses are heated by a geothermal system which takes thermal energy from the earth and converts it into heat. This renewable form of energy should save as much as 12 tonnes of carbon dioxide emmissions a year, the equivalent to the CO2 absorbed by 600 mature trees! Any residual heat from the underfloor heating goes towards heating the water for the houses. The owners hope to be self sufficient in energy supplies but do also have gas on site as a back up.

They are currently assessing whether to install a windmill to generate some of their electricity requirements.

Their bore hole allows them to drink pure filtered water, free of all the added chemicals present in water provided by the water boards. Waste water is treated on site, recycled back to water authority quality and fed back into the streams.

The owners endeavour to re-cycle as much rubbish as possible and encourage guests to help achieve a cleaner, greener environment.

Financial Security

Every CV Travel holiday offers 100% financial protection.

Facilities

Washing machine •Dryer • Welcome larder • Honesty bar of beers, wines and spirits • Hairdryers • Flat screen Satellite TV and DVD player • iPod dock • WiFi internet access.  

Child Facilities

Travel cots, changing mats and high chairs • Melamine plates and cutlery, family games, toys and books appropriate to the age of your children • Buckets, spades and crabbing nets for the beach • Library of children's DVD's • Shared games room with table tennis, air hockey and table football • Resident chickens (children are welcome to join in the morning feed and egg collecting).

Shared Heated Swimming Pool

12m x 6m. 1.4m deep with built in steps (Open from May to the end of September, shared with two other properties and the owner's family).

Available on request payable locally:

Homemade suppers: All dietary requirements can be accommodated if notice is given in advance. Menus are designed to make the most of local seasonal ingredients, with fish bought from the quay in Port Isaac, eggs from the resident chickens, and beef and lamb reared on the property.

Babysitting: Available on request, payable locally

Linen

Towels, beach towels, bathrobes and bed linen are provided.

Activities

Spa

10% off beauty treatments at the nearby 'Cowshed Spa', offering a full range of beauty treatments.Alternatively, a private beauty therapy session including massage can be arranged at the property.

Sports

Life in north Cornwall can be action packed if you want it to be. Try surfing, coasteering, rock climbing, waterskiing, cycling, mackerel fishing, walking or golf.

Out and about

For those days when you are after something less energetic there’s the Maritime Museum in Falmouth or The Eden Project less than an hour away. There are so many beautiful gardens to visit, while the chance to hear the ‘ Fisherman’s Friends’ sea shanty group, singing on the harbour on a Friday evening at Port Isaac, is a unique experience.

Child friendly restaurants

The Waterfront - sea views, kids could play on the beach while waiting for food to arrive The Mowhay - just very friendly staff but no views. The Inn at St Kew - garden to play in and eat outside if it’s a nice evening - they usually do barbecues in the garden in the summer.

Out-of-season breaks

The beaches are empty and Cornwall is wild and wonderful in the winter, so why not come down for a three or four day off season break. After a bracing walk along the coast path, or a round of golf you can snuggle up by the wood-burning stove, get out a good book, and tuck into a traditional Cornish cream tea. Perhaps join one of the local ‘hands-on’ courses such as Thai cooking, stone or wood sculpture or even surfing. The Eden Project is open throughout the winter and with less people around you can make the most of the biomes.

Your Location

Amenities: Shops and restaurants in Polzeath 2 km, Rock 5 km.

Places of Interest: Padstow 6 km, Port Isaac 6 km, Boscastle 22 km.

Airports: Newquay International Airport 25 km

Train stations: Bodmin 20 km