Spacious,converted barn near beach at Crackington Haven, nr. Bude.

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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 8200 sq m

Popular amenities

Parking available

Washer

Barbecue grill

Kitchen

Fireplace

Dryer

Explore the area

Crackington Haven, Cornwall

Crackington Beach
4 min drive
Museum of Witchcraft
12 min drive
Millook Haven Beach
21 min drive
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
55 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

Bedroom 1

1 Single Bed, 1 Queen Bed and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bed and 1 Queen Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Toilet 1

Toilet

Spaces

Porch or lanai

Kitchen

Separate dining area

Garden

About this property

Offering relaxed self catering accommodation in superbly converted detached stone barn on the north Cornish coast. Sleeps 2 - 9 people. Beautiful local beaches and rugged coastal walks. Discover real Cornwall, picturesque fishing villages ,wind-swept moors, lots of opportunities for outdoor activities such as surfing, climbing, walking, kayaking or just lazing on the beach if you prefer! Comfortably furnished with three spacious bedrooms [king plus single beds in each] with en-suite facilities and a luxury bathroom. Light open-plan living area with cosy wood-burner and well-equipped kitchen is situated upstairs enjoying views towards the coast. A separate sunny dining room opens onto the large sheltered gardens ideal for somewhere to "chill " after a day out or enjoy a BBQ. Loads of space on various levels providing shelter and privacy equipped with ample garden furniture. There is plenty of safe parking available.Take a beautiful walk through the fields and woods to Crackington Haven where you will find a pretty beach, tennis courts, a couple of cafes and a pub. A short walk along the farm lane and quiet country road will bring you to a small children's play park. We want all of our guests to enjoy their stay to the full so please no smoking in the house and we cannot accommodate pets. Mealhouse is a great base to explore beautiful Cornwall and North Devon.
Ideal for couples as well as families. Discounts for 2 -4 people in low season.
We are pleased to offer SHORT BREAKS and flexible start days in low season and outside school holidays [3/4 nights minimum]
7 nights minimum stay in high season, Short breaks only considered last minute in high season on request.
Regretfully we cannot accept dogs.

Property manager

RACHEL AND CHRIS CROCKER

Premier Host

Languages

English, French, Spanish

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Kitchen

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Dryer

Outdoor space

Parking available

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 25

Check out before 9:30 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

No loud parties please.

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

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 required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bude

Located in Bude, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Museum of Witchcraft and Cornwall at War Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at South West Coast Path Section 12 Trailhead and Bowood Park Golf Course. Pengenna Pasties and Harlequinns Leisure are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with ecotours and horse riding.

Crackington Haven, Cornwall

What's nearby

Crackington Beach - 4 min drive
Museum of Witchcraft - 12 min drive
Tintagel Castle - 19 min drive
Widemouth Bay Beach - 20 min drive
Bude Beach - 31 min drive

Getting around

Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

‪Wainhouse Inn - ‬9 min drive
‪Cobweb Inn - ‬10 min drive
‪The Wilsey Down - ‬15 min drive
‪Haven Beach Shop - ‬18 min walk
‪The Napoleon Inn - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Spacious,converted barn near beach at Crackington Haven, nr. Bude. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Spacious,converted barn near beach at Crackington Haven, nr. Bude.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Spacious,converted barn near beach at Crackington Haven, nr. Bude.?

Checkout is at 9:30 AM.

Where is Spacious,converted barn near beach at Crackington Haven, nr. Bude. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Crackington Beach. The Strangles Beach and Buckator Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

9.8

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

8.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

emma h.

12 Aug 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

Disliked: Listing accuracy

our review

The property was wondeful and spacious and spotless. 6 people ages 12 to adults was space for everyone. All kitchen stuff that could imagine. Bathrooms were clean and spacious for holiday homes.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

8/10 Good

Susan M.

30 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing property

A fab week in a lovely property with lots of room inside and out!

10/10 Excellent

mary w.

13 Aug 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The perfect getaway.

Beautiful location. Extremely peaceful, just what we required. Within easy distance of Widemouth Bay and Bude, perfect for the teenagers for body boarding. The house itself was beautifully presented and large with a superb garden.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen E.

16 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful week away

Highly recommend this property. Lots of space and quiet location

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tracey C.

3 July 2021

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay at Mealhouse

It’s a lovely place to stay, the owners are very friendly and are available if you need to ask anything. Would recommend this house it’s ideal for a large family or to go with friends. The converter barn is very spacious. We had an amazing time and the kids loved playing outside

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

6/10 Okay

Tracey B.

14 Sept 2020

Liked: Check-in, communication

Ok

Overall we had a lovely family holiday weather could have been better

10/10 Excellent

Helen S.

9 Sept 2020

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Mealhouse

Great property. Exceptionally clean and spacious. We had everything we needed for all age groups of our family.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Thomas C.

17 Sept 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great cottage, great location

Really pleasant cottage with lots of space for a large family. Wonderful coastline minutes away Rachel & Chris we’re very helpful when needed and provided useful information ahead of our arrival. The cottage could better accommodate larger parties with a larger fridge and more crockery, but they’re minor details. Thank you for a lovely holiday

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Christine B.

13 Aug 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Alles super

Es hat alles super geklappt und das Haus ist wirklich schön mit einem tollen Garten. Wir haben dort mit 2 Familien gewohnt uns hatten genug Platz für alle.

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B., Ripon, North Yorkshire

4 Nov 2018

Lovely, cozy house. All you need for a Cornish holiday ❤️

Mealhouse is a great place to stay, lovely house, well equipped, warm , lots of hot water , very comfortable, room for 9 - easily. Mealhouse made a the perfect base for exploring this part of Cornwall. Thank you Chris and Rachel xxx

Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2018

10/10 Excellent

Claire W.

6 Aug 2018

Amazing!

We had the most amazing and memorable week in this beautiful home. Rachel and Chris were welcoming and very accommodating! Thank You!!!! We wanted somewhere close to the beach for the whole family including elderly parents and this was perfect. Miss it already, We will be back!!!

10/10 Excellent

Julien L.

29 June 2018

Fantastic place to stay in Cornwall

Stayed here with a few friends and we couldn't have asked for a nicer place to stay. A ~15 minute walk from Crackington Haven and its little beach which is a lovely place to spend a day, or the Coombe Barton Inn where you can sit with a drink in the evening and watch the sun go down below the sea's horizon. Beyond Crackington, it's a stone's throw from plenty of attractions, such as Dartmoor, where we spent a day, Bude, Port Isaac, Boscastle. The southern end of Cornwall is within reach for a day trip and we spent a day in St Ives (approx 1hr30 drive). The barn is well furnished and comfortable with all the accoutrements you could ask for, and Rachel, Chris, and their family were very welcoming and within reach if we needed anything, but equally not overbearing. I'd recommend this to anyone and I'm sure we'll be back in the future!

Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2018

10/10 Excellent

Lisa E.

12 Jan 2018

Beautiful and spacious house in a great location for exploring north Cornwall

I stayed here with my family (7 adults in total) for several nights in December 2017. The house was perfect for us, spacious yet cosy (especially with the wood burner on!), with lots of character. Very clean, and a well-equipped kitchen. The location is fantastic - easy to find yet tucked away in a lovely rural location, not far from the coast and well placed for exploring north Cornwall - we visited Tintagel, Port Isaac and Padstow which were all only a short drive away. I would highly recommend this property.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Reshmi J.

29 Dec 2017

Lovely place with all facilities

We rented The Mealhouse over Christmas. The property was everything we hoped for and more- beautiful place in a beautiful setting with nice views. All the rooms were spacious and kitchen was fully equipped for visitors. The games and books were a pleasant surprise and we all loved the wood burner with the skylight above to watch the rain (there was a lot of rain!!). Our group was made up of 3 young couples and 3 toddlers. Everyone had a good time. Owners Rachel and Chris were also a pleasure to deal with though we didn't get to meet them in person. We would definitely recommend The Mealhouse and would be happy to stay here again should we visit the area again.

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Beate S.

26 July 2017

Einfach großartig!!

Die Ferienwohnung ist sehr hochwertig, geschmackvoll und liebevoll eingerichtet. Wir verbrachten zu neunt dort unseren Urlaub, hatten mit drei Schlafzimmern, drei Bädern, einem großen Esszimmer und einem kombinierten Wohnraum mit Küche auch ausreichend Platz. Besonders unsere Kinder freuten sich über einen großen Garten. "Mealhouse" liegt abseits von Straßen oder sonstigen Lärmquellen auf dem Gelände einer kleinen Farm mit einigen urigen Häusern und natürlich Schafweiden. Nach einem herrlichen Weg über Wiesen und durch Wald gelangt man nach etwa 20 Minuten an den schönen Strand (Sand/ Steine )von Crackington Haven. Die Umgebung ist traumhaft schön. Empfehlenswert ist eine Küstenwanderung von Boscastle nach Crackington.

Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2017

This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Bruce H.

31 Oct 2016

Excellent

Overall our stay at the Mealhouse was fantastic, a beautiful peaceful retreat. The house offers amble space and is well consider to meet all needs. It is well equipped and we cooked every evening. Our beds were extremely comfortable and there was plenty of hot water. Loved having the wood burning stove we had to use it even though the weather was beautiful. We even sat outside and had tea and cake. Plenty of walks locally that offer both woodland and coastal experiences with spectacular views, we were lucky to see an owl and a falcon, both very close to us. Here nature is at its finest. We did a number of different walks from the 'Short Walks in north Cornwall' and each one offered such wonderful views and sights. We will be back.

About the host

Hosted by RACHEL AND CHRIS CROCKER

Chris and Rachel are farmers and have enjoyed hosting guests for farmhouse B&B and in their cottages for many years. We live nearby and farm the land at Hallagather [where Rachel grew up] and where Mealhouse is located. We converted the lovely stone barn which was previously a grain store, corn mill and cow shed in 2000 when it had become redundant as a farm building. We really enjoy travelling but are always happy to return home and appreciate how fortunate we are to live in such a beautiful location and it's a pleasure to share this with our guests.