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"Our. Short stay at Barn cottage was ideal, a nice compact accommodation for 2 people situated ideally for exploring both sides of the Cornish coast."
Karen was very helpful and informative and a very pleasant person. This is not a criticism but a suggestion that a small side / coffee table would be helpful to put your drinks on when sitting on the sofa and relaxing .
Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are so pleased you had a great stay with us. And thank you for the suggestion of a small coffee table, I will look into that. Kind regards Karen
Property Owner
Reviewed by Nigel5.0★Sep 2024
"Property was just what we needed, owners and owners cat very friendly and helpful."
Ideal base for all the places we wanted to visit with all the facilities we needed. Would definitely recommend as a place to stay.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback, we enjoyed having you here, so pleased you had a great break here in wonderful Cornwall. Kind Regards Karen
Property Owner
Reviewed by Alison5.0★Sep 2024
"Absolutely delighted with the property."
Was exactly as described. It was a pleasure to find that all of the fittings crockery appliances were of really good quality. There was also left a bottle of wine a pint of milk salt pepper some teabags and coffee.
Staying there was a real pleasure, would thoroughly recommend.
Thank you so much for your fabulous review, we are so glad you had a wonderful stay here. It was our pleasure having you both here and hope to see you again in the future. Regards Karen
Property Owner
Reviewed by Edward5.0★Aug 2024
"We had a lovely stay."
The cottage was clean and comfortable and had everything we needed. Our hostess was friendly and very helpful. Will definitely be there again!
Thank you for your lovely feedback, we are so happy you both had a wonderful holiday here in Cornwall. We would gladly welcome you back in the future. Karen
Property Owner
Reviewed by Alan5.0★Jul 2024
".We had a wonderful stay. Everything was as described"
. Good central location for visiting what Cornwall has to offer. maybe not Bank Holiday week next time. Friendly owners.
It was our pleasure to welcome you both - really glad you had a wonderful break! Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely review
Property Owner
Reviewed by Robert5.0★May 2023
"Lovely setting in a lovely area, Karen and Barry were very pleasant and helpful."
Everything we needed to make the stay very enjoyable,and really good to have milk in the fridge and a bottle of wine on arrival.
We are so happy you had a lovely holiday in our cottage, it was our pleasure to welcome you here - thank you for taking the time to leave such a great review!
Property Owner
Reviewed by David5.0★May 2023
"What a fabulous place to stay!"
On arrival a pint of milk in the fridge and a bottle of wine on the table! So clean and comfortable. We enjoyed the quietness at night and we were able to relax in our home from home! Visited by two beautiful cats each morning. Even though it was close to Dobwalls and a short journey to the A38 for our day trips, we were in the middle of the quiet countryside! Thank you Karen and Barry.
It was our pleasure having you here and we are glad you enjoyed your time with us - the cats loved their cuddles with you! Thank you for taking the time to leave such a lovely review
Property Owner
Reviewed by Maggie5.0★Apr 2023
"What a lovely hidden little gem, very clean small cottage with great surroundings."
Hosts was very friendly and directions to cottage was spot on. Great location for Looe, Polperro and other places that we visited. Would highly recommend.
Reviewed by Chris5.0★Sep 2022
"Owner was very friendly and gave good advice about the area."
A tip for free parking was very helpful. Let us stay a little longer before checking out so we could watch some of King Charles 111 accession ceremony. I would highly recommend the property.
Reviewed by John4.7★Sep 2022
"A lovely property with thoughtful touches added such as android and Apple phone chargers by the bed and a bottle of wine upon arrival."
Reviewed by Tina4.7★Aug 2022
"Lovely cottage, peaceful, pretty location, ideal for exploring the area."
Well equipped woukd happily recommend
Reviewed by Malcolm5.0★Jul 2022
"Lovely compact cottage in a very quiet area but within easy reach of facilities."
Friendly hosts who provided all essential cleaning products etc. Plenty of storage space in bedroom. Comfortable bed. Shower is amazing....really powerful. Living area ideal for 2 and kitchen fine for preparing small meals. Two friendly cats visited us regularly. The owners provided excellent direction to the cottage☺️
Reviewed by Annette4.4★Jun 2022
"A beautiful accommodation the owners have thought of everything you may need & provided it ."
Thanks very much for the milk & wine , a thoughtful touch. The location is so peaceful ideal for those who want to get away from it all . A word of caution the road down to the property it very narrow but that’s Cornwall
Reviewed by Hazel5.0★Jun 2022
"Friendly Owner
Compact but complete cottage for 2
Quiet location down a narrow lane"
Reviewed by Simon5.0★May 2022
"Everything we needed for a good break, some nice touches , like the charging lead for mobile phone."
Hosts on hand if needed but very unobtrusive.
Reviewed by Terry5.0★May 2022
"Delightful location with all the facilities you could wish for."
Most impressed by how clean & polished everything was when we arrived - if only all cottages and hotels were as good!
The cottage was perfectly located to act as a base for an area of Cornwall that we had missed out in our previous visits. We thoroughly enjoyed a peaceful week at Barn Cottage.
It might be worth warning the arthritic/unfit (like me) that if you are tall and if you have difficultly getting up and down, you might find the sofa and chairs rather low - but this should be no problem for most people!
Reviewed by Jim5.0★Apr 2022
"Had a great week here."
Fantastic place. Hosts Karen & Barry are exceptional. Couldn't want for anything. Highly recommended as a central base for exploring both the coasts and moors.
Reviewed by Simon5.0★Aug 2021
"Had a wonderful time at Barn Cottage, the owners Karen and Barry were extremely welcoming and helpful."
The cottage is very clean and well presented and is in a lovely quiet area but it was easy to travel to any other place we wanted to see. We hope to return one day.
Reviewed by Gillian5.0★Jul 2021
"A beautiful little cottage which was well stocked with everything we needed."
Very comfortable and clean and the owners were lovely and very accommodating! Its a great peaceful location and a good hub for exploring Cornwall. Would highly recommend and we will definitely be returning!
Reviewed by Shona5.0★Jul 2021
"Brilliant holiday."
Lovely peaceful cottage in stunning surroundings. Very friendly owners. Cottage well equipped with everything you need. Good location for exploring the area. Milk and bottle of wine supplied by owners was a lovely touch. Would definitely recommend.
Reviewed by Julie5.0★May 2021
"Quiet and comfortable"
Reviewed by Georgina4.7★May 2021
"Very friendly and helpful hosts."
Fixed a problem with the dvd player straight away. Beautiful garden setting. We enjoyed watching the trains, and a very friendly cat visited frequently.
Reviewed by Brian4.7★May 2021
"A very nice cottage."
Really helpful owners live next door. We had a wonderful holiday
Reviewed by Ian5.0★Apr 2021
"We had a great stay in Barn cottage."
The cottage is very clean, well stocked with kitchen utensils and fluffy towels - all the extras that make a trip away better. Due to its location it’s very dark and quiet at night so good for sleeping, but close enough to the A38 so that the attractions of Cornwall are within easy reach.
Reviewed by Karen5.0★Oct 2019
"Barn Cottage is in a lovely location."
Peaceful and quiet, except for the occasional train on the nearby line. Karen and Barry made us feel at home, and were helpful with information on nearby facilities and places to visit.
The cottage is well laid out and decorated beautifully. It was great to sit outside with a coffee and see the view over the adjacent meadow. The farmyard and railway memorabilia in the courtyard gives a nice rural touch to the surroundings.
The cottage is located in central Cornwall with easy access to the coastal region north or south via the nearby A38 and A30.
Highly recommended.
Reviewed by David5.0★Aug 2019
"Had a lovely stay the barn was just as described clean tidy with everything that we needed and the bottle of wine and pint of milk was a nice touch."
Reviewed by Judy4.7★Jun 2019
"The cottage was beautiful."
Owners were friendly but not intrusive! The wine and milk were a lovely touch as were the 3 friendly cats. We used the cottage as a base to explore what Cornwall had to offer and we really enjoyed our week :) we can't wait to come back!
Reviewed by Rhiannon5.0★May 2019
"A great little conversion in a well designed and attractive courtyard to the rear of the owners property, it’s quiet, warm and comfortable."
I felt perfectly safe there on my own. The owners are very friendly and welcoming and they went out of their way to ensure I got the best out of my stay, Barn cottage is brilliantly located for easy access to the whole of Cornwall and I would recommend this cottage and would go back myself. The directions provided were very accurate and I found the property really easily. I did notice the trains but I think that’s because I live in the country and am not used to the noise, it wasn’t intrusive. A brilliant little cottage that’s just a perfect retreat after a busy day sight seeing.
Reviewed by Davina4.7★Mar 2019
"Fantastic cottage, perfect for the two of us and very central base."
Great facilities , had everything we needed for the week and the owners very friendly.
Would definitely recommend. Thank you.
Reviewed by Yvette4.4★Sep 2018
"It is a comfortable and cosy property and the owners were very welcoming ."
Reviewed by Peter5.0★Sep 2018
"The owners had left nothing to chance."
Superb location and extremely pleasant people.
Reviewed by John5.0★May 2018
"Nice quiet location within easy reach of many attractions, very nice stay."
Reviewed by Terry4.8★Jul 2017
"This is a great place if you want to go other places as it very central."
The owners have thought of everything, from wine and milk on arrival, to tin foil and cling film in the cupboard. Great value .
Shower room with large walk-in shower, basin and WC
Compact, open plan living area with fitted kitchen, small dining area and sitting area.
Wall-mounted electric convector radiators
Electric cooker, microwave, fridge, 32" flat screen full HD TV with recordable Freeview, DVD, WiFi
All fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Ample off road parking
Small outdoor seating area with furniture
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 10 mins walk
Note: There is a railway line within 300 yards shielded by mature trees and the owner's home
Trains have a 20mph speed restriction
Note: No children
The property
A lovely, stone-built barn conversion adjacent to the owner's home, situated on the edge of the rural village of Dobwalls, 3 miles from Liskeard.
The property is decorated and furnished to a good standard throughout and offers comfortable accommodation over one floor, including one double bedroom and a compact open plan living area with modern fitted kitchen and cosy sitting and dining areas.
The property also offers a small outdoor seating area, perfect for sitting out and enjoying the wonderful views of the surrounding fields and valley beyond.
This is a superb base for touring South and East Cornwall, with good countryside walks to be enjoyed along the surrounding lanes and on nearby Bodmin Moor.
The charming fishing villages of Looe and Polperro are within easy reach and are well worth a visit, as is the wonderful south Cornish coastline.
With the Eden project within 15 miles and the maritime city of Plymouth just an easy drive or train ride away, this is an ideal base for a relaxing break.
Note: This Cornwall cottage can be booked with Ref. 1734 to sleep 4.
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Where you’ll be staying
DOBWALLS
Liskeard 2.6 miles; Looe 8.4 miles.
The rural village of Dobwalls is surrounded by open fields and wooded countryside, and is close to the market town of Liskeard, the slopes of Bodmin Moor and the glorious north and south Cornish coastlines. This is a perfect base for exploring the many delights the region has to offer, with the picturesque fishing harbours of Looe, Fowey and Polperro within 15 miles to the south whilst Padstow and the surfing beach at Polzeath lie a comfortable drive away on the North Coast. Take a trip to Siblyback Lake and enjoy the wonderful sailing, fishing and watersports on offer, or travel a little further and take advantage of the superb walking on Bodmin Moor. The Eden project lies within 15 miles and Plymouth is just a 30 minute drive, or 25 minute train ride from nearby Liskeard station. With the Barbican harbour district, renowned aquarium, and good selection of shops, restaurants and theatres, this is a great holiday base.
