Guests say
Carminow Barn in Bodmin, Cornwall, is a well-regarded cottage with a very comfortable bed and a lovely garden. Guests appreciate the cleanliness, the friendly location, and thoughtful touches like a welcome afternoon tea. The proximity to local amenities, such as a well-equipped shop and a pub, adds to the convenience. While some guests encountered issues with Wi-Fi, TV, and hot water, the setting and welcome gifts contribute to a positive experience.
The property is consistently described as clean, with guests expressing satisfaction with the level of cleanliness upon arrival.
The location is praised for being lovely, friendly, and conveniently close to local amenities and the coast, contributing to a positive experience.
The comfort of the bed is highlighted as very good, but some guests noted a lack of comfortable seating for watching TV, which affects the overall comfort score.
While the garden and outdoor seating are appreciated, issues with Wi-Fi, TV, cooker, and hot water have been reported, indicating room for improvement in facilities and maintenance.
Guests are pleased with the thoughtful welcome gifts such as cream tea and Prosecco. However, as gifts are subject to change and not guaranteed, this is reflected in the score.
About this property
Set within the quaint village of Luxulyan in Cornwall, is this charming single-storey cottage, Carminow Barn. Well-positioned near an abundance of amenities and the Saints walking and cycling trail, whilst featuring a studio-style layout, original beams and stone walls, and a pretty garden, the cottage welcomes two guests, perfect for a romantic countryside break. Use the living space to prepare your meals, dine and unwind, before venturing outside to the secluded garden, dotted with colourful blooms, several patio areas, and a barbecue, ideal for alfresco dining and sunbathing. Come night, complete your evening routine in the sleek shower room, before climbing into the plush double bed, enveloped by quirky interiors and homely features. Once you're rested and ready to explore, head into Luxulyan and benefit from your central position, where you'll find the Kings Arms pub, a village shop, and riverside walks along the border of River Par. Within proximity you'll also arrive at Treffry Viaduct, Par beach, Hangloose Adventure, offering a wealth of outdoor activities, and the popular Eden Project, an eco-attraction, with exotic gardens and rainforest landscapes. The Shipwreck Treasure Museum in St Austell is also a popular activity, along with tours of the Historic Port of Charlestown, rich in maritime heritage, where you can also relax upon Porthpean Beach. Travelling towards Bodmin, enjoy a nature-filled hike up to Roche Rock, or a leisurely stroll through Cardinham Woods, a forested valley, whilst Bodmin Keep - Cornwall's Army Museum is perfect for historian buffs, displaying thousands of military artefacts, covering 160 years. Tour the coast and countryside of Cornwall at Carminow Barn.
The charming community of Luxulyan is located four miles to the northeast of St. Austell. The Luxulyan Valley, a lovely, forested valley where the river Par flows, is the village's most well-known feature. It is currently owned by a neighbourhood charity, which helps to maintain its beauty. It was included in the Cornwall and West Devon Mining Landscape World Heritage Site in 2006 and has been designated as such. The community has a granite church, a tiny store and post office, as well as a neighbourhood bar called The Kings Arms. On the Atlantic Coast Line, there is a hamlet train station that serves passenger trains between Newquay and Par. Trains departing from Par can be taken in either direction, heading north to Lostwithiel, Looe, and Plymouth, or south to Truro, Falmouth, St. Ives, and Penzance.
Accommodation
Single-storey.
Studio-style layout with double bed, kitchen, dining area and sitting area.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC
Central heating.
Microwave convection and grill, 2 ring hot plate, air fryer, fridge/freezer, coffee machine.
WiFi.
2 x TVs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 2 cars.
Front garden with lawn, several patio areas, furniture, and barbecue.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.4 miles.
This property accepts one small, well behaved dog.
Reviews (5)
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Ann
Very comfy bed.Overlong curtains caused an accident. .No comfortable chair To sit in to watch tv only wicker iron dining chairs covered by fluffy white sheepskins. After a day out I enjoy watching TV from a comfy chair and about 8 some nibbles.Idont.like watching TV from bed or eating snacks inbed but understand this is personal 7 sheepskins in an area you approximately 35 ft.by 10 feet to accommodate sleeping area dining and cooking including sidetables bookcase and bedside tables so small.Despite leaving switch on longer no water sufficiently hot to wash greasy dishes kept running cold as it did in bathroom sink.3 cupboards of China one narrow cupboard for food The shoser came apart on day 3 when I tried to cleansoap dish.slide doordoes not slide so water fromShower gets through. quite a space.storage.smallfridge although room for a taller one.Food storage difficult for 7 days yet alone nine. Cooking a faff as no hob or oven set up apart from microwave oven which was not cooking through properly have to set up equipment and store back. Again personal choice I'd provide Cornish scones from post office in pack rather than Lidle nationwide ones.A welcome binder would be really useful. Fresh flowers all around in garden but about five poor plastic plants in barn. Clothes washing difficult had to boil kettle for dishes and clothes couldnot find basket to carry clothes to line.
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Chris
Ideal if what you are looking for is somewhere to sleep overnight while touring around the area. The local shop is fine for the essentials, we didn't get as far as the local pub but have heard good things about it from others. The bottle of Prosecco and the packet of scones with jam and clotted cream were a nice touch.
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Jane
It is almost next door to the well equipped shop, and reasonably close to the pub, where we had a good pub meal. The garden is lovely and the outdoor seating very welcome if the weather allows. We were delighted to find a generous cream tea waiting for us. However, we could not connect to the wi-fi, nor get the television to work properly, or the cooker, which although not essential were annoying.