Riverview Farmhouse, Paynter's Cross, is a spectacular six-bedroom barn conversion on a 280-acre organic farm. The open-plan kitchen and dining area features a high-gloss table seating your entire party, while the well-equipped kitchen offers an electric oven, induction hob, microwave, and coffee machine for family feasts. Relax in the cosy living room with its corner sofa and wood burner, or enjoy the lower ground floor lounge with flat-screen TV and L-shaped sofa. The top-floor games room provides entertainment with table tennis and pool table.
Step outside to an elevated balcony perfect for sunrise views, while the lower deck features rattan furniture and a private 10-person wood-burning hot tub. The two-acre lawn offers football space, a tennis court, and gated woodland access. The property has six beautifully appointed bedrooms across three floors: one king-size with en-suite, three super-king-size rooms (one ground floor with en-suite ideal for mobility needs), one double, and one twin, plus five immaculate bathrooms.
Imagine waking to panoramic views of the Tamar River Valley, spending sun-drenched afternoons playing tennis or soaking in your private hot tub under starlit skies. Picture family meals around the elegant dining table, laughter echoing from the games room, and peaceful morning walks through ancient woodland. As evening falls, gather around the wood burner, sharing stories of your day's adventures exploring Cornwall's captivating countryside and nearby coastal treasures.
Riverview Farmhouse, Paynter's Cross, is perfectly positioned to explore the best of Cornwall and Devon. The historic Royal William Yard in Plymouth (11 km) offers a vibrant mix of restaurants, bars, shops, and water sports within stunning Grade I listed buildings overlooking the coast. Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park in Cremyll (12 km) provides scenic coastal trails, beautiful gardens, and adventures for all ages in a magnificent historic setting beside the sea. For a taste of local heritage, visit the Plymouth Gin Distillery (24 km), where guided tours reveal the fascinating history of gin-making dating back to 1793 with tastings included. The legendary Jamaica Inn at Bolventor (26 km) sits dramatically on Bodmin Moor, offering a unique smuggling museum, charming accommodations, and delightful dining in this atmospheric ancient inn steeped in folklore.
Further afield, Splashdown Quaywest in Paignton (48 km) delights families as the UK's largest all-outdoor waterpark, featuring thrilling waterslides, twisting tyre rides, and a new aquaplay arena beside the beach. History enthusiasts will appreciate Dartmouth Castle (49 km), a fascinating coastal fortress with rich military history, interactive exhibits, and access to scenic walking trails along the dramatic coastline, while the National Lobster Hatchery in Padstow (50 km) offers fascinating insights into marine conservation and sustainable fishing practices supporting the European Lobster.
The pretty market town of Holsworthy, just 41 kilometres away, provides charming shopping opportunities surrounded by lovely Devon countryside. This traditional market town offers visitors a delightful blend of independent shops, local cafes, and weekly markets that showcase the best of rural English life. Meanwhile, the picturesque fishing village of Port Isaac enchants visitors with its scenic harbour and traditional stone cottages, located 45 km from your base. This charming coastal settlement has gained international fame as the filming location for the beloved television series “Doc Martin”, drawing fans from around the world who come to explore its narrow winding streets and dramatic clifftop setting overlooking the Atlantic Ocean.
