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Porteath Barn; Seclusion, Space, Sea.

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Exterior
Property grounds
Private kitchen
Living area
Game room
Reviews
9.8

Exceptional

6 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 14300 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • Fireplace
    FireplaceFireplace
  • Free WiFi
    Free WiFiFree WiFi
  • Kitchen
    KitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Outdoor space
    Outdoor spaceOutdoor space

Check-in time

4:00 PM

Check-out time

10:00 AM

Explore the area

Map
Polzeath, ENG
  • Popular LocationPolzeath Beach5 min drive
  • Popular LocationPort Isaac Beach13 min drive
  • Popular LocationPadstow Harbour24 min drive
  • AirportPlymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)61 min drive

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Rooms & beds

6 bedrooms (sleeps 14)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 4

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

4 Single Beds

3 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Bathroom 3

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Porteath Barn; Seclusion, Space, Sea.

Porteath Barn is a truly unique property. Secluded, extensive gardens and lakes, moments from the coastal path and a typically deserted beach, yet less than 5 minutes from Polzeath. The house and gardens are totally unoverlooked and comfortably accommodate 14, with an internal area of 300m2 and grounds of 5 acres.

The property is surrounded by sheep grazing farm land on 3 sides and National Trust coast land at the far end of the garden. The sea can be reached in 5 minutes on foot via a footpath leading directly from the garden to the coastal path. Epphaven beach is the nearest point, a beautiful cove which can only be reach by foot (or boat!)

Porteath Barn is a full equipped, large family home. The house has very recently been totally refurbished and newly furnished throughout, including solid oak flooring throughout ground and first floors.

Guests are welcome to wander throughout the very extensive gardens, with numerous seating points and sea view.
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Facilities include:

Living Room
2 indoor log fires (with fire guard, logs provided)
pool table
table tennis table
SONOS sound system (download the app and play music from your device throughout the house)
Samsung 40 inch Smart TV & DVD player
range of over 200 DVDs across all age ratings
selection of reading books
selection of local interest/wildlife books
selection of board games
children's play kitchen

Kitchen
SONOS sound system (download the app and play music from your device throughout the house)
fully equipped kitchen, including Aga, Siemens dishwasher, large Fisher & Paykel fridge freezer (with cold water dispenser and ice maker) and back up AEG fridge
range of cook books
Large kitchen table (240cm x 106cm) with bench seating

Bedrooms
all double beds equipped with new VI Spring mattresses
the bunk bed room is recommended for the use if children as structurally unsound for adults to sleep on the top beds.

Outside

There are several outs side seating and dining areas, to get the sun throughout the day.

There is a large charcoal BBQ
This must be cleaned by you on departure as the house keeper does not have time during a changeover. There will be a charge of £50 added should this not be done as she will have to be called back to do this.

croquet set
boule set
badminton set
bats and balls
buckets and spades
2 large ponds and rowing boat

Other
iron and ironing board
hair dryer
there is no tumble dryer but instead a large utility room with plenty of hanging space

Nearby coastal towns include Polzeath (1.8 miles), Rock (3.4 miles), Port Isaac (5.2 miles) and Padstow (5 mins from Rock via passenger ferry).

Polzeath and Rock offer an exceptional range of water sports and boating facilities. There are numerous golf courses very close by, including The Point and St Enodoc.

The nearest train station is Bodmin Parkway, 16.3 miles away. Western Greyhound run a daily local bus service between Camelford and Wadebridge, which will stop on request exactly at the turning for Porteath Barn.

PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE ARE 2 LARGE PONDS AT THE FAR END OF THE GARDEN, APPROXIMATELY 200m FROM THE HOUSE. THESE DO POSE A SAFETY RISK FOR YOUNG CHILDREN IF LEFT UNSUPERVISED.

Property manager

Carolyn

Languages

English

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Please note large unfenced ponds at end of garden

Events

No events allowed
Not additional overnight guests

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
2 sensible dogs , hosed off outside is sandy/muddy

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
On leaving: Strip beds. Recycling/ rubbish/ dog poo must be removed on day of leaving (fine £25) Report any breakages Lock up/ lights off
Pets: 2 dogs are permitted Remove/ dispose of dog poo (fine £25) Hose and dry off before entering house Not on furniture
No additional overnight guests.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Note from host: Not additional overnight guests
Long-term renters welcome
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

We should mention

A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Wadebridge

Located in Wadebridge, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Cliffside Gallery and North Cornwall Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Padstow Harbour and St. Enodoc Golf Club. Travelling with kids? Consider Cornish Coast Day Adventures and Camel Creek Adventure Park. Windsurfing, sailing and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with cycling nearby.
Map
Polzeath, ENG

What's nearby

  • Polzeath Beach - 5 min drive
  • Cornish Coast Day Adventures - 7 min drive
  • Port Isaac Beach - 13 min drive
  • Port Gaverne Beach - 14 min drive
  • Padstow Harbour - 24 min drive

Getting around

  • St Columb Road Station - 25 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 29 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cracking Crab - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Oyster Catcher Pub - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Greens Cafe - ‬25 min drive
  • ‪The Galleon - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Atlantic Bar and Kitchen - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Porteath Barn; Seclusion, Space, Sea. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Porteath Barn; Seclusion, Space, Sea.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Porteath Barn; Seclusion, Space, Sea.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Porteath Barn; Seclusion, Space, Sea. located?

This family-friendly Wadebridge holiday home is located by the sea, within 3 mi (5 km) of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Cornish Coast Day Adventures and Polzeath Beach. Hayle Bay and Greenaway Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Joanne W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous house
What a beautiful house and setting. The whole house was so easy and lovely to be in - highly recommend.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Charles S., Reading, UK

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect Porteath
Wonderful, thoughtful welcome package, especially the wine, much appreciated by the birthday girl. A very well-equipped house in every way, so cosy but spacious. Amazing location with superb gardens and orchard. We all loved exploring the grounds and finding the various, stunningly located chairs and viewing points plus the walk down to the beach. Great games of football in sunshine and sometimes rain, but the weather didn’t detract from what was a most wonderful half-term holiday. Wish we were still there and so we would love a return visit. Thank you for this opportunity to enjoy such a wonderful house.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kerry R.

Spacious Barn suitably for all generations
Hi Carolyn I just wanted to say we had a lovely week celebrating my Mom 70th Birthday in your beautiful home which had plenty of space to accommodate the number of people and all different generations the eldest been 94!, the barn was well stocked in addition to the popular pool and table tennis tables there were plenty of books, games and dvds to choose from as well as the amazing garden to explore and the weather was in our favour. The beds were very comfortable and we all enjoyed a restful week. We had a few minor issues Carolyn response was quick thorough and she took on board our comments. The Barn is perfect for a relaxing and tranquil escape from the everyday rat race.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

William C.

Amazing house. Perfect for my whole family to get together.
We had a wonderful week here. The house was amazing. The table tennis table and pool table prompted huge long running tournaments over the week and Epphaven beach at the bottom of the garden is spectacular and beautiful. Made even more so by the lovely clean surf we had there for a few days.

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Superb property in a wonderful location
our second visit to Porteath Barn and just as memorable as the first time. Amazing house with everything you would ever need. It is a real home from home.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Catherine P.

Beautiful secluded house with amazing garden.
We were a family group of 13 which included 5 children. The house was perfect for us, spacious with an amazing garden. The children loved exploring the garden . We all loved the beaches nearby and the surfing. We celebrated our Golden Wedding while we were there and had a really great week. We were also so lucky to have wonderful weather the whole week !
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

James A.

Stunning House and Superb Gardens
Our family of 11 grandparents, parents and children, had a fabulous holiday here. The house is magnificent. Beautifully maintained, all bedrooms and bathroom are downstairs, with the first floor having the giant games room/sitting room, and the vast kitchen/dining room. As well as pool and table tennis, the sitting room has a world class collection of DVDs. There are also several other sitting areas, inside and outside the house, ideal to escape from other members of the family. The grounds are fantastic - a beautiful, old-established valley garden, leading down via two ponds to the SW Coast Path. Brilliant place - worth every penny of the rent.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Chris G.

Beautiful!
From the minute we arrived we fell in love with house. Absolutely stunning, and the location too. We had six teenagers with us and our German Shephsrd and the house and gardens were perfect for everyone. I loved the aga and actually spent a few evenings lying next to it with my book. We had a couple of BBQ's in the courtyard in the evening sun , and the kids played ball and ran around in the garden most days. We took advantage of the beach being so close and every morning we walked along the cliff top with Snoop Dogg. The games room was perfect when it rained and when it was sunny the wooden sun loungers were out of this world!! So comfortable! Thanks very much , we will be back!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jane Cromey-Hawke

Wonderful Family Christmas
We spent Christmas in the Barn and had a wonderful time. There were 10-14 of us including elderly parents and we were all extremely comfortable. Carolyn is so helpful - nothing is too much trouble - and it was a pleasure dealing with her. There were a couple of minor niggles - the Aga was on a go slow despite it having just been serviced. Maybe an additional hob/oven would be a good idea because Agas do have a habit of being termperamental! My sister and daughter shared the bunk room (nicknamed The Jane Austen Suite for unmarried ladies!) and they had no mirror and because of the design of the bunks couldn't sit up in bed to read (I appreciate this is really a child's room but I'm sure has been/will be used by adults) and a TV aerial serving the downstairs TV so that we could have split up and watched different channels (something that happens with a larger group) or parked 'the olds' downstairs to give them a break from the noise of the pool table. Other than that, the Barn is fabulous and I would highly recommend it. The location, just off the coast is great and the walk down to the cove was very enjoyable and easy.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Myles H.

A wonderful secluded home with great access to the best of North Cornwall.
We spent a lovely week at Portreath Barn exploring the gardens and nearby coast line. Our family are surfers so access to Polzeath was easy and the house is beautifully fitted out with everything we needed for our half term break. The barn is ideal for a family or a larger group with good sized rooms and plenty of entertainment for the teenagers. The big sofas, open fire, table tennis, pool, Sonos system and huge selection of DVDs meant we always had great evenings after a busy day on the beach. The beds are really comfortable with French doors opening onto the garden. There are sitting areas on both floors to enjoy with coffee and look out at great views. There was plenty of drying space for surfing kit and we enjoyed cooking on the Aga which was a first. This was a really easy luxury house to live in, a fantastic holiday home and we all loved our week.

About the host

Hosted by Carolyn

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Why they chose this property

Once found , people are now returning year after year for their family holidays.

Set up to entertain the children with ample space for the adults to unwind.

What makes this property unique

Spacious, well fitted out, Vi sprung mattresses,

5 acre of private, sheltered gardens and lakes

Access to coastal path

Access via garden to Epphaven beach, and Lundy Bay.

Less than 5 minute drive to Polzeath

Languages:

English
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