The Honey Barn

One of three 18th century stone barns, The Honey Barn is set in 160 acres of private farmland and is only one mile from the sandy beach of Polzeath, with its superb conditions for surfing.

This is the smallest of the three barns but the one with the best views of rolling Cornish countryside.  While retaining many original features in Cornish stone, wood and slate, there is 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. Uneven, lime-plastered walls are the background to vaulted ceilings and big roof lights.

The property is all at ground floor level. There is an open plan sitting room with kitchen and dining area and breakfast bar, a double or twin bedroom, and family bathroom.

If you really want to unwind and take it easy,  homemade suppers and cakes can be delivered to your door. 

Room Description

Ground Floor: Master double bedroom with vaulted ceiling • Bunk bedroom with vaulted ceiling, bunk beds and mezzanine floor • Family bathroom • Open plan sitting room with kitchen and breakfast bar.

Grounds: Own secluded area of lawn and patio.

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.

Facilities

Rental Includes:

Welcome larder • Honesty bar of beers, wines and spirits • Hairdryers • Flat screen Satellite TV and DVD player • iPod docking station • WiFi internet access.

Garden furniture and barbecue • Outdoor shower • Toiletries • Washing machine and dryer • Towels, beach towels, bathrobes and bed linen are provided.

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).

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).

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. The chef and housekeeper have a day off on Tuesdays, when you have the opportunity to try some of the local restaurants.

Babysitting: can be arranged

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. 

Out and about

For those days when guests 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.

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.

For those days when you're 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 Friend’ sea shanty group, singing on the harbour on a Friday evening at Port Isaac, is a unique experience.

We really hope that you’ll be out enjoying the fabulous beaches and countryside that Cornwall has to offer, but for those moments when everyone needs some down time there is also a library of children's DVD's at the house.

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

Your Accommodation

Ground Floor: Master double bedroom with vaulted ceiling • Bunk bedroom with vaulted ceiling, bunk beds and mezzanine floor • Family bathroom • Open plan sitting room with kitchen and breakfast bar.

Grounds: Own secluded area of lawn and patio.