Byre Cottage, Padstow is a delightful stone barn conversion offering characterful accommodation for groups of four in a tranquil countryside setting. The practical kitchen features all essential amenities including an electric oven, fridge, dishwasher, and a thoughtfully positioned low-level sink for added convenience. The spacious lounge and dining area creates the heart of the home, where patio doors frame panoramic countryside vistas and a warming wood burner sets the scene for cosy evenings together.
Step outside to discover charming outdoor spaces perfect for relaxation and play. The front courtyard provides a pretty seating area, whilst the rear garden boasts a lovely lawned space surrounded by mature shrubbery – ideal for soaking up the Cornish sunshine. The property features two comfortable bedrooms: a ground-floor double with en-suite wet room complete with accessibility features, and a twin bedroom accessed via a spiral staircase to the mezzanine level. A family bathroom with shower over bath ensures convenience for all guests.
Imagine waking to rolling countryside views stretching to the distant sea, enjoying morning coffee in the sunny rear garden, and gathering around the wood burner as evening falls. Picture leisurely meals at the dining table and peaceful moments watching the changing light across the Cornish landscape from your patio doors.
Byre Cottage, Padstow is perfectly positioned to explore North Cornwall's finest attractions whilst enjoying peaceful countryside tranquillity. The charming harbour town of Padstow lies just over a mile away, offering excellent restaurants, traditional pubs, and beautiful beaches perfect for paddleboarding and boat trips. History enthusiasts will enjoy Padstow Museum (1 km), showcasing the area's rich maritime heritage through interactive exhibits and family-friendly displays. For a taste of Cornwall's artisan spirit, visit Tarquin's Gin Distillery in St Ervan (6 km), where handcrafted gins inspired by the Cornish coast offer unique flavours and fascinating distillery tours. Adventure seekers can explore Bodmin Jail (23 km), where guided heritage tours and paranormal experiences bring Georgian and Victorian crime and punishment to vivid life. The fascinating Wheal Martyn Clay Works in Carthew (26 km) provides insights into Cornwall's china clay industry set within beautiful parkland.
Further afield, discover Poldark Mine in Trenear (48 km), offering fascinating underground tours through authentic 18th-century tin mine workings that showcase Cornwall's rich mining heritage, complete with historic underground chambers and interactive demonstrations of traditional mining techniques. Alternatively, visit Hidden Valley Discovery Park in Tredidon (50 km) for family-friendly puzzle trails winding through 16 acres of enchanting woodland gardens, featuring rope bridges, underground tunnels, and magical fairy houses perfect for adventure-seeking families. Art lovers can explore the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden in St Ives (52 km), featuring the artist's remarkable modernist sculptures displayed throughout beautifully landscaped gardens, alongside her preserved studio spaces where she created some of Britain's most celebrated contemporary artworks.
For beach lovers, Newquay is a 16-kilometre drive away and boasts some of Cornwall's most spectacular golden beaches, including the famous Fistral Beach renowned for world-class surfing competitions and the family-friendly Towan Beach with its Victorian charm. This vibrant seaside resort combines laid-back coastal atmosphere with excellent restaurants, traditional pubs, and exciting water sports opportunities. Meanwhile, Cornwall's elegant county capital of Truro (31 km) offers sophisticated shopping along historic cobbled streets, award-winning restaurants serving fresh local produce, and the magnificent Gothic Revival cathedral, all nestled within beautiful Georgian architecture that creates the perfect backdrop for refined dining and cultural experiences.
