The Piggery at Glen View, Burncoose, is a beautifully converted single-storey barn nestled in the Cornish countryside, ideal for couples seeking a peaceful retreat. The kitchen is thoughtfully equipped with an electric oven and hob, microwave, coffee machine, and fridge with ice compartment – everything you need to rustle up a hearty meal. The open-plan lounge / kitchen / diner, with its soaring vaulted ceilings, has a wonderful sense of space; settle into the sofa before the wood burner and stream your favourite film on the Smart TV.
Step outside to enjoy the enclosed garden, complete with gas BBQ and garden furniture, perfect for long al fresco evenings. After dark, slip into the bubbling hot tub and gaze up at the stars. The super-king-size zip-and-link bedroom, easily converted to twin beds on request, features a dressing table and wardrobe, while the shower room with its electric shower ensures a refreshing end to every adventure. Driveway parking for two cars and an EV charging point add welcome practicality.
Wake to birdsong drifting through the Cornish countryside, then brew a fresh coffee and step into the garden as morning light filters through the trees. Days here invite long coastal walks, lazy afternoons beside the hot tub, and evenings curled before the crackling wood burner. This is a pace of life that quickly becomes, wonderfully and unhurriedly, entirely your own.
The Piggery at Glen View sits peacefully in the Cornish countryside near Burncoose, yet places you within easy reach of a remarkable and diverse range of experiences. Stithians Lake Activities Centre (4 km) offers sailing, windsurfing, fishing, and nature trails at a beautiful lakeside location, making it an idyllic destination for outdoor enthusiasts of all abilities and ages. The award-winning King Edward Mine Museum in Camborne (8 km) brings Cornwall's tin-mining heritage vividly to life through guided tours, a working museum, and fascinating educational exhibits. Healeys Cornish Cyder Farm (11 km) promises a wonderfully convivial afternoon of guided orchard tours and vintage tractor rides among its picturesque apple orchards, while the celebrated Tate St Ives (23 km) presents inspiring contemporary art in a spectacular clifftop position overlooking the sweeping Atlantic Ocean.
For those who wish to venture a little further afield, Bodmin Jail (52 km) delivers compelling heritage tours and chillingly atmospheric paranormal experiences rooted in Georgian and Victorian history. The scenic Camel Trail (53 km), threading between Wenfordbridge, Bodmin, Wadebridge, and Padstow, is a paradise for cyclists and walkers, offering picturesque views of rivers, woodland, and charming countryside villages along a former railway line. Looe Island (53 km) is a tranquil marine nature reserve accessible via organised boat trips, rich in wildlife, guided walks, and beautiful coastal scenery.
The historic mining town of Camborne, just 10 kilometres away, offers holidaymakers a fascinating window into Cornwall's remarkable industrial past. Once the heart of the world's most productive tin mining region, this characterful town boasts impressive beam engines and mining heritage sites that tell the story of Cornwall's industrial revolution. Meanwhile, St Austell is a 31-kilometre drive south and serves as the proud gateway to the world-famous Eden Project. This bustling market town, surrounded by the distinctive white pyramids of china clay workings, provides excellent shopping and dining opportunities before exploring the spectacular biomes that house plants from across the globe.
