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Higher Boden Barn Conversion In An Idyllic Rural Setting

Family-friendly stay with in-room kitchens in Helston

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Outdoor dining
Smart TV, fireplace, DVD player, table tennis
Beach nearby
Property grounds
Combined shower/tub, towels

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 9

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Outdoor Space

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Helston, Cornwall
  • Place, Falmouth University
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, Gyllyngvase Beach
    ‪34 min drive‬
  • Place, National Maritime Museum Cornwall
    ‪35 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪79 min drive‬

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About the neighborhood

Helston

Seaside stay .At this Helston cottage, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and 3 miles (5 km) of Porthallow Beach. Bosahan Cove and South West Coast Path Section 28 Trailhead are also within 3 miles (5 km).
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What's nearby

  • Falmouth University - 34 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Gyllyngvase Beach - 34 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • National Maritime Museum Cornwall - 35 min drive - 10.6 miles
  • St Ives Harbour - 58 min drive - 34.7 miles
  • St. Michael's Mount - 60 min drive - 25.9 miles

Getting around

  • Camborne Station - 36 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 88 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬28 min drive
  • ‪New Yard Restaurant - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Potager Garden Café - ‬22 min drive
  • ‪Black Swan - ‬17 min drive
  • ‪Gylly Beach Cafe - ‬31 min drive

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Higher Boden Barn Conversion In An Idyllic Rural Setting

The Barn is attached and part of a now non-working farm called Higher Boden, which comprises of a Grade 11 listed farmhouse and outbuildings which have been converted into other dwellings. It is located on the Lizard peninsula 2 miles from the Helford River and sea. It is an ideal place for those who just want to get away from it all and also those with active families. The old stone barn has been sensitively converted to accommodate up to 10 people, it is full of simple rustic character and charm. There are plenty of beautiful walks, both coastal and inland, with beaches very close at hand. The stable block can provide extra space for the kids and has a full-size Table Tennis table.We provide high-speed Internet Access.
In high season, July/ August, minimum stay is 7 days, and Saturday changeover other times of the year you can check in / out any day

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Property amenities

Beach

  • Beach nearby

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car required
  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Blender
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Books
  • DVD player
  • Games
  • Smart TV
  • Video library

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • Near the marina
  • Near the sea

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Table tennis
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Horseback riding nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • First aid kit
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Garden

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Events

Events allowed

Please let us know as we have neighbours

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Please let us know as we have neighbours
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a private host, not a professional engaged in trade or business. Parties and events are allowed on site. Note from host: Please let us know as we have neighbours For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

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Frequently asked questions

How close is Higher Boden Barn Conversion In An Idyllic Rural Setting to the airport?

This cottage is 46.5 mi (88-min drive) away from the Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Higher Boden Barn Conversion In An Idyllic Rural Setting have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at this cottage.

How close is Higher Boden Barn Conversion In An Idyllic Rural Setting to the beach?

This cottage is 2.4 mi (8-min drive) from Bosahan Cove and 2.5 mi (13-min drive) from Porthallow Beach. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does Higher Boden Barn Conversion In An Idyllic Rural Setting offer free breakfast?

This cottage does not offer free breakfast.

Is there a casino at Higher Boden Barn Conversion In An Idyllic Rural Setting?

No, there is no casino at this cottage.

What time is check-in at Higher Boden Barn Conversion In An Idyllic Rural Setting?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Higher Boden Barn Conversion In An Idyllic Rural Setting?

Free parking is not available at this cottage.

Does Higher Boden Barn Conversion In An Idyllic Rural Setting have a pool?

This cottage does not have a pool.

Does Higher Boden Barn Conversion In An Idyllic Rural Setting have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this cottage.

How close is Higher Boden Barn Conversion In An Idyllic Rural Setting to downtown Helston?

This cottage is 0.6 mi away from Saint Anthony.

Higher Boden Barn Conversion In An Idyllic Rural Setting Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 36 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 6 out of 36 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 36 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 1 out of 36 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Steve H.

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

Tranquility close to Helford river and beaches.

The perfect getaway in a quiet rural setting. Plenty of safe space for children to play or in our case with a young dog. Very comfortable bedrooms and a well provisioned kitchen. We had a great time.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2021
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8/10 Good

Cathy P.

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

Cornish hideaway

Very warm and comfortable for family and dogs during a wet October week,with plenty to do and in a good position in beautiful countryside.Great,but unobtrusive support from owners ,friendly caretakers and helpful neighbours.Well equipped, sensibly decorated property. Good pubs!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Danny C.

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

Magic spot, beautiful house

Fantastic holiday stay
Stayed 21 nights in Jul 2020
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10/10 Excellent

richard b.

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

Lovely rural hideaway

Fabulous, cosy, homely and well equipped farm house with open fire, log stove and Aga - perfect for our family Christmas get-together (it fitted up 12 with local day visitors). As long as you want to be remote and don't mind not being right on a beach (though not too far!) this is a wonderful choice.
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10/10 Excellent

Janet G.

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

Excellent hideaway for a relaxing holiday.

Very easy.
Verified

8/10 Good

Lucie H.

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

A relaxing getaway

Rented with family to celebrate my 60th birthday. 9 people and 4 dogs. A few things could have been a little less tatty but overall a cozy large house and owner very obliging and helpful. Local pubs do amazing food too!
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2019
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8/10 Good

Nicholas G.

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

A great getaway place

It is down some very narrow roads but persevere and you will get there. The property was as described and very clean. All the basic household stuff was there except dishwasher tablets and make sure you have at least the basics for food because it is a long way to the supermarket! Getting into the house was easy and keeping in contact with the owner was not a problem. The children had plenty of room to run around outside. Beds were comfortable. The only things that could be said against it are that the lighting was of a very low intensity and the table tennis and pool tables in the outhouse were not useable due to the state they were in. 10 people, six adults and four children stayed there and all enjoyed the holiday.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

You've hit the jackpot!

If you book The Barn you will have hit the jackpot! Truly a tremendous place for a family holiday - fabulous accommodation (bags of character, plenty of space and gorgeous bed linen), superb gardens (for lots of running around, a great swing and so much wildlife) and a great rural location close to the river and some wonderful beaches). Squeaky clean too thanks to Gemma and Louie. Go for it - you won't be disappointed.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kevin collins

Super rustic retreat in wilderness location

For the first time ever we decided to go away for Christmas. We were looking for a dog friendly place in deepest Cornwall where we could explore during the day and relax by the fire at night. Higher Barn was the perfect retreat! We arrived after a 6 hour drive and felt immediately at home. Jane had organized for a Christmas Tree in the lounge area and a bottle of champagne and Italian Christmas cake. This set the tone for 6 days of exploring the Lizard and nights playing board games around the fire. The Lizard is a fabulous place to explore and there are numerous coves and bays within a 30 minute drive. We had a BBQ on the beach on Christmas Day! There are some super pubs (including one in the local village) if you dont want to cook at the barn. All in all a good find and if we are in Cornwall again we would use again.
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10/10 Excellent

Sue S.

Fantastic stay in beautiful cottage, amazing walks

Our family stayed over the New Year period & we all had the most wonderful time. With 3 teenagers slightly apprehensive at keeping them occupied, we need not have worried. The surrounding countryside was so peaceful and picturesque with great walks on the doorstep. The cottage itself was very clean & well-maintained and any query was quickly answered by the owner. Would recommend walk to The Shipwrights pub in Helford for moules-frites and return for the cosiest night-in by the log fire. The cottage was very well-equipped inside and had a great outdoor area for table tennis. We will definitely be returning in the summer.
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2/10 Terrible

natalia o.

Cottage as such was lovely!

Unfortunately post code does not show the location- it was very difficult to find, especially during the night! Cottage was freezing cold - no radiators in the kitchen, corridor or reception rooms and some bedrooms! Heating was set up as -off during the night ! Aga was broken - the landlord was not helpful at all! The beds were without bedding! Only 2 could have shower at any one time!!! It was very disappointing! All above could be easily sorted but the land lady didn’t really care!!! If possible, find somewhere else!!!! Jo
Archival

10/10 Excellent

Gemma B.

Lovely cottage, would 100% recommend!

A lovely cottage in a lovely part of the world. It was really homely and we'll equipped. Plenty of space for everyone to relax. The owner was very helpful and provided information of what to see and do in the local area. Would recommend. Thank you very much, couldn't ask for more.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2017
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8/10 Good

rachael b.

Higher Boden Barn

We have had a great holiday at Higher Boden Barn. It is a very relaxed setting, ideal for our August holiday with different members of our family coming and going over a three-week period. The house is ideally located to discover the charms of the Helford river as well as the great beaches and coastal walks around the Lizard Peninsula.
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10/10 Excellent

Claudia M.

ruhiges Ferienhaus im Landhausstil

Wir haben 10 Tage mit 2 Familien in The Barn verbracht und wir haben jeden Tag genossen. Das Haus ist sehr urig, gemütlich und liebevoll eingerichtet. Die Lage ist etwas abgelegen und sehr ruhig. Mit dem Auto lassen sich aber viele schöne Strände und Ausflugsziele erreichen. Wer gerne zu Fuß unterwegs ist hat ebenfalls viele Möglichkeiten, die auch von der Vermieterin vorab mitgeteilt werden. Wir hatten einen rund um schönen Urlaub. Sehr empfehlenswert!
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8/10 Good

Sue B.

A lovely old farm in an idyllic position

Jane was amazingly flexible to help us attend a family wedding and couldn't have been more helpful in finding a dog sitter for us. The house was warm and comfortable and ideal for grandparents with children and grandchildren. It reminded us of staying in old Breton farms in the past - lots of barns and gardens to enjoy. It's well placed for the beaches, the Helford estuary with gardens and sailing and some great pubs. A great place to relax.
Stayed 8 nights in Jun 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Geraldine R.

Stunning barn in a great location

Would recommend this property to any family or group of friends. It is in a great location and the house and its contents are just perfect. Sarah the owner was a gem answered every question I had promptly . As two families of four (teenagers) it was a perfect week .
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Jane B.

Perfect retreat for the family

We could not have had a better week .The house was perfect for our needs , well equipped , clean and comfortable . The Lizard is at its best at this time of year so pretty with bluebells and blossom . We cycled , swam and sunbathed all in all a perfect break .
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017
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10/10 Excellent

Philip R.

Country side perfection

The property met with every expectation.Peace and quiet ideal from the hustle and bustle of every day life. Plenty of walks in the country side with amazing views. Highly recommended.
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10/10 Excellent

Benjamin B.

Beautiful and peaceful stay.

Myself and the family arrived at higher boden barn and instantly loved it! It has a real cosy authentic feel, and has lots of room for the kids to run about outside, without the worry of them getting lost or into any mischief. Their is plenty of seating in and around the house, which is nice if you want to relax and unwind after a busy day. We loved the ping pong and pool table situated in the outside barn as this generated a family holiday tournament. The only thing that I can highlight as essential is a car, we did need to drive each day to either a beach or shop, but all good beaches are within a hours drive, and the local supermarket is about 20 minutes away, but this wasn't a problem. Overall a lovely place, and would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Jacqui B.

Absolutely brilliant

The barn is an amazing place. It is so peaceful. The house was lovely and warm, clean and cosy. It had everything you could need and want, it felt like a home away from home. The table tennis and pool tables were a big hit and were well used. I would not hesitate to recommend the barn to friends and family and would definitely stay again next time we are in Cornwall. Thanks
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2016
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10/10 Excellent

Tara M.

A fantastic barn in an amazing location!

The 9 of us had a wonderful christmas at the barn! The space the barn has to offer is more than enough for the whole family and everything you could need is provided. Comfy beds, cozy fireplaces and beautiful views, need we say more...we didn't want to go home and have already booked our 2016 holiday. The barn is situated a short drive from some fantastic beaches; coverack, church cove and gunwalloe are a few favourites. The coverack christmas swim is great to watch with a lovely atmosphere as recommended by Jane. The seal sanctuary and Roskillys are fab places to visit, especially if you have young ones with you. Jane was extremely helpful and made us feel very welcome. We can't wait to come back!
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10/10 Excellent

Colin S.

Idyllic Cornish Retreat

We have just spent a very relaxing time over the New Year with our good friends who made the way to Higher Boden all the way from Hexham (best part of 500 miles each way). Our group had 4 adults and 4 teenagers (and one dog), which the barn accommodated very comfortably. Thanks to the Aga, central heating and open fires the barn stayed snug, despite the wet weather. The kitchen comfortably accompanied our culinary efforts with the large table easily coping with our group. Having two sitting rooms was also very handy as the TV watchers were able to settle in to watch the films on offer over the New Year without disturbing the others. The barn was well used (table tennis) and the walks around the area were lovely. I also need to mention the amazing pub food at the nearby Prince of Wales (check out trip advisor). We fully intend to come down again - thanks, your barn is a welcome haven from our normal busy lives!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Colin S.

Idyllic New Year

We have just spent a very relaxing time over the New Year with our good friends who made the way to Higher Boden all the way from Hexham (best part of 500 miles each way). Our group had 4 adults and 4 teenagers (and one dog), which the barn accommodated very comfortably. Thanks to the Aga, central heating and open fires the barn stayed snug, despite the wet weather. The kitchen comfortably accompanied our culinary efforts with the large table easily coping with our group. Having two sitting rooms was also very handy as the TV watchers were able to settle in to watch the films on offer over the New Year without disturbing the others. The barn was well used (table tennis) and the walks around the area were lovely. I also need to mention the amazing pub food at the nearby Prince of Wales (check out trip advisor). We fully intend to come down again - thanks, your barn is a welcome haven from our normal busy lives!!!
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10/10 Excellent

Dan H.

Peaceful, characterful countryside retreat

We (family of four including two very small children) and the in-laws had a fantastic week at the Barn. The place is beautiful and so isolated it's impossible not to relax in the tranquillity of the setting. All conveniences are provided and our stay was very comfortable, though we did work the dishwasher hard as the nine of us ate in every evening. There are so many places to either drive to or walk to that we already want to go back to go to some more of the lovely places that the area has to offer. Jane was very helpful and made sure we were well catered-for, and we would thoroughly recommend the Barn to anyone who wants to get away from it all for a week.
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10/10 Excellent

Ian Douglas

Amazing Retreat

The Barn made an immediate impression with us all, a adult family group. We were all captivated by the setting. Having chosen our bedrooms, our Son and Daughter-in-law got to grips with the Aga for our first meal. Although we did eat in, including a barbecue, we also went further afield as there were plenty of good places to dine out within a short drive. As keen walkers the Barn was an ideal base and very comfortable to return to. Highly recommended.