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From its wonderful elevated position, The Linhay overlooks an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

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Kitchen/diner | Trethinna Court - The Linhay, Altarnun, nr. Launceston
Kitchen/diner | Trethinna Court - The Linhay, Altarnun, nr. Launceston
Double bedroom | Trethinna Court - The Linhay, Altarnun, nr. Launceston
Twin bedroom | Trethinna Court - The Linhay, Altarnun, nr. Launceston

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Altarnun, near Launceston
  • Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Jamaica Inn
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Tintagel Castle
    ‪26 min drive‬
  • Plymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)
    ‪54 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)

Bedroom 1

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

2 bathrooms

Bathroom 1

Bathroom 2

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

About this property

From its wonderful elevated position, The Linhay overlooks an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

From its wonderful elevated position, The Linhay overlooks an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.. Lower Ground Floor:
Bedroom 1: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, CD Player, Woodburner
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine, Patio Door Leading To Garden
Bedroom 3: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Attachment, Toilet. LPG central heating (£5 per day, Oct-Mar), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner provided, remainder available at cost. Travel cot and highchair available. Garden with patio furniture and BBQ. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. . LPG central heating (£5 per day, Oct-Mar), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner provided, remainder available at cost. Travel cot and highchair available. Garden with patio furniture and BBQ. Private parking for 1 car. No smoking. . One of two beautifully converted stone barns, The Linhay, sits adjacent to the owners’ home, and is set between the picturesque villages of Altarnun and Polyphant. This “upside-down” cottage combines mellow stone walls and old beams to create a warm and welcoming environment. The large double-aspect living room with wood burner and views over the garden is the perfect space for relaxing after a day exploring the local area. The spacious farmhouse style kitchen/dining room is well-equipped with everything you need to whip up some fantastic holiday feasts. A high-pitched ceiling, beams and exposed stone walls all add to the cosy feel in this cottage, whilst the patio doors opening onto the garden add extra light. Two twin rooms and one double bedroom make this accommodation perfect for family or friends to get together. Finally, two bathrooms mean you will never be fighting for space to get ready.
The holiday cottages have an elevated position overlooking an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and provide an excellent centre for exploring the coastal paths and moors of both Devon and Cornwall. The Eden Project, the Lost Gardens of Heligan and several magnificent National Trust houses and gardens are within easy reach, as well the fascinating seaside villages of Boscastle, Tintagel, Port Isaac and the food capital of Cornwall, Padstow. An Ordnance Survey walk passes right by the cottages and the area is a walkers’ paradise. The historic market town of Launceston, 5 miles, offers supermarkets, shops, a castle and sports facilities. Plymouth and its many attractions is 25 miles away. The area has a growing reputation for good pubs, restaurants, farm shops and locally produced food. Admired golf courses, fishing, horse riding and cycle ways can be found nearby. Shops and pub 2 miles.
The Linhay can be booked together with Stable End (GTN) to accomodate up to 10 guests.
Free WiFi

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Languages

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
The guest will be charged 50% amount for a cancellation after the reservation is made.

Important information

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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
This property accepts credit cards
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
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

About the area

Launceston

Located in Launceston, this cottage is in a rural area. Launceston Town Hall and Guildhall and Launceston Castle are local landmarks, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at Trethorne Leisure Park and Launceston Golf Club. The Hidden Valley Discovery Park and Launceston Steam Railway are also worth visiting.
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Altarnun, near Launceston

What's nearby

  • Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 6 min drive - 3.2 km
  • Launceston Castle - 11 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Jamaica Inn - 13 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Tintagel Castle - 26 min drive - 27.4 km
  • Widemouth Bay Beach - 28 min drive - 28.9 km

Getting around

  • Bodmin Parkway Station - 27 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 44 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪White Horse Inn - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Liberty Coffee - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Rising Sun Inn - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬9 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is From its wonderful elevated position, The Linhay overlooks an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at From its wonderful elevated position, The Linhay overlooks an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at From its wonderful elevated position, The Linhay overlooks an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is From its wonderful elevated position, The Linhay overlooks an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within 6 miles (10 km) of Trethorne Leisure Park and The Hidden Valley Discovery Park. New Mills Farm Park and St Clether Holy Well Chapel are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.0/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.0/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn W.

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

Cosy comfortable warm accommodation

Spacious converted barn. All we needed for a week away. Despite both having developed colds before our arrival we made the most of the comfort offered. Bit off the beaten track but perfect for peace and quiet
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Yvette S.

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

The Linhay:a wonderful choice.

The house was lovely, spacious , comfortable, like a home. We got in easily and the owner came to greet us a couple of hours later. Nice gardens , very quiet and peaceful. Lovely area , very convenient for walking the Tamara Way. Altogether a delightful experience , would definitely stay there again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christophe H.

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

Vacances en Cornouailles

Nous avons passé une excellente semaine dans un gîte agréable à vivre où il ne manque rien. Il est situé dans un magnifique endroit de campagne, idéal pour se ressourcer. Merci à Geoff, le propriétaire, pour son accueil très sympathique. Nous recommandons ce beau cottage sans hésitation.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024
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8/10 Good

Andrew

Very nice location with friendly an informative owner on site.

Very nice location with friendly an informative owner on site. Plenty of room. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Gordon

A very nice, well equipped barn conversion in a great location.

A very nice, well equipped barn conversion in a great location. Very easy to reach from main A30. Good on-site parking. Very friendly owner lives next door. Some good pubs close by and well located for beaches and other attractions. Hidden Valley Park was particularly good and with 15 mins. We only gave an overall rating of 9 rather than 10 simply because the lighting in kitchen a little bit dark but this apart the cottage was perfect. Plenty of space in all the rooms. Would definitely recommend. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Jo

A lovely, comfortable barn conversion, so peaceful to return to after busy days out on the coast.

A lovely, comfortable barn conversion, so peaceful to return to after busy days out on the coast. We did not find the drive to the coast to be difficult or too far. A very helpful and welcoming owner as well. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Lovely comfortable cottage.

Lovely comfortable cottage. Extremely clean and well presented with hand wash and sanitiser. Helpful owner on site. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Lovely cottage.

Lovely cottage. In a rural location, but really lovely. Geoff is a great host and very welcoming and knowledgable. We really enjoyed our stay. Kids were happy with great WiFi. Property has lots of space, nice big front room and spacious kitchen with nice dining area. Amazing gardens. Lots of games, dvds, books etc and good tv etc. It’s a very old building so that needs to be understood, but it has great character and we really enjoyed ourselves. Two bathrooms was also a big help in a family of 6. It’s only 10 minutes by car to Launceston which has everything. Recommend the Red Hat Cafe and the Chinese takeaway next door. There’s also a great game/comic book store worth popping into and a huge Tesco. Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo
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10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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Lovely cottage - everything we needed - very comfortable and plenty of room for 6 - owner next door lovely man nothing was to much trouble - would book again Review independently collected and verified by Reevoo

8/10 Good

Kate M.

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Central, quiet location

The Linhay was a great choice for us as we attended a wedding at nearby Tregulland. The countryside is very quiet around the accommodation—a car is absolutely required. It's just 10 minutes drive to Launceston for all amenities, a half hour drive to the sea, and a few miles drive to an excellent pub, The Rising Sun. Loved the wood burning fireplace and the host's homemade scones. Our hosts were on-site and very pleasant to deal with. We find Home Away a somewhat slower process than direct-to-owner communication, ergo rating property manager only "good."
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2019
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

The Linhay is a converted barn, created about 20 years ago, with another similar one adjacent.

The Linhay is a converted barn, created about 20 years ago, with another similar one adjacent. The very friendly & helpful owners live next door, & nothing is any trouble for them. However, it is situated in a small hamlet about 3 miles from Launceston along narrow country lanes, which are not safe to walk or cycle along, especially for city dwellers. You MUST be prepared to drive to shops, restaurants & local facilities, the closest pub/restaurant is the excellent, fine dining, Rising Sun about 2-3 miles away. Having said this, there is plenty to see & do close by (4-8 miles), & fabulous countryside & coastline locations within easy reach. The Linhay comfortably sleeps 6, (but if a sofa bed was added in the lounge, 8 would be possible.
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8/10 Good

Debbie

On entering the property smelt damp and dispite the heating being on and a woodburner alight in the

On entering the property smelt damp and dispite the heating being on and a woodburner alight in the living area was quiet cold. My husband had had knee surgery the week before our trip and found the stairs a bit tricky as the handrail finished several stairs short of the top. The shower lacked pressure on the ground floor and the same for the in bath shampoo sprayer upstairs. Everything you needed was available in the kitchen/diner. Nice touch of fresh flowers on arrival.

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