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Key Features
- Property code: 766
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Electric vehicle charging (see description)
- Garden or outside space
- Real fire
- Short breaks available
- Tumble dryer
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
This multi award winning, eco-friendly and quite simply stunning Visit England rated 5* Gold property is set in a quiet rural location not too far from Padstow. Old Barn Tregonetha is true luxury self-catering. Included in your rental are a number of extra touches including bath robes and toiletries, freshly cut flowers, logs, kindling and a hamper of Cornish goodies!
The bonus of choosing Tregonetha as your holiday base is that many of the County's most popular visitor attractions and destinations are so easily accessible.
The towns of Wadebridge and Padstow are less than 10 miles away as well as the fabulous North Cornwall beaches at Treyarnon Bay and Porthcothan. Dog friendly beaches at Watergate Bay and Fistral both on the outskirts of Newquay are less than 30 minutes drive from Tregonetha.
Key Features
- Property code: 766
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 4pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Central heating
- Parking (see description for details)
- Dishwasher
- Electric vehicle charging (see description)
- Garden or outside space
- Real fire
- Short breaks available
- Tumble dryer
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
This multi award winning, eco-friendly and quite simply stunning Visit England rated 5* Gold property is set in a quiet rural location not too far from Padstow. Old Barn Tregonetha is true luxury self-catering. Included in your rental are a number of extra touches including bath robes and toiletries, freshly cut flowers, logs, kindling and a hamper of Cornish goodies!
The bonus of choosing Tregonetha as your holiday base is that many of the County's most popular visitor attractions and destinations are so easily accessible.
The towns of Wadebridge and Padstow are less than 10 miles away as well as the fabulous North Cornwall beaches at Treyarnon Bay and Porthcothan. Dog friendly beaches at Watergate Bay and Fistral both on the outskirts of Newquay are less than 30 minutes drive from Tregonetha.
Entrance
The property is entered via the useful boot/utility room.
Utility Room
Utility room with Belfast sink and is where the laundry equipment comprising of washing machine and separate tumble dryer are housed.
Kitchen
Off the utility room is the very well-equipped and hi-spec kitchen with state of the art electric Aga, double dishwasher, coffee machine, fridge/freezer, and multi-function microwave oven just some of the quality appliances found at the Old Barn.
Dining Area
An attractive dining area with exposed stonework and high quality artwork leads off the kitchen with one step down.
Bedroom 1
Staying on the ground floor you will find a king size double bedroom. A small sun room to enjoy a morning coffee leads off the king bedroom and looks out onto the enclosed lawn garden.
Bedroom 2
Single bedroom.
Bathroom
A family bathroom WC (lovingly known by the owners as 'The Cave' due to the contrasting Cornish stonework and contemporary sanitary ware) provides a generous size bath with rain head shower over and large hand wash basin.
Living Room
A gorgeous oak and glass staircase with LED lighting leads up to the first floor where the sitting room with television, vaulted ceiling, feature wood burner and ample comfortable easy seating can be found. The vaulted ceiling of the first floor sitting room creates a large open space for accomplished pianists to play the regularly tuned quality piano. (Please note that the piano will be locked unless its use is requested in advance by musicians wishing to play). A door from the sitting room leads out onto a small south facing balcony to enjoy the sunny position and take in the glorious country views!
Bedroom 3
Off the living area is the second king size bedroom with stunning bathroom and shower ensuite WC.
General
The Eco friendly property is underfloor heated throughout courtesy of ground source heating with endless solar thermal heated hot water.
The enclosed, pet safe garden will be a welcome outside space to enjoy alfresco dining with solid granite table and chairs along with patio and modern gas BBQ. The patio has lighting extending your outside evenings on warm nights.
Arguably one of north Cornwall's most magical destinations, it is easy to see why holidays in Padstow are in demand. With plenty going on in this charming fishing village, you could not be blamed for just relaxing in the comfort of your holiday home, but with beaches, boat trips and bike trails on offer, it would be a shame not to get out and about.
Padstow’s colourful harbour filled with bobbing boats is a wonderful place to soak up the atmosphere on the quayside. Watch the fishing boats come in with their catch of the day, go crabbing and wander around the local shops, where you can purchase everything from beachwear to ice cream. If you choose to holiday in Padstow in May, you’ll be part of the village’s famous Obby Oss May Day celebrations along with around 30,000 people – certainly not an event to miss!
A huge reason to come to Padstow is the food. It’s no exaggeration to say that you’ll be spoilt for choice. Wander through the town’s cobbled streets to discover restaurants, cafes and chippys galore, from the high-end Paul Ainsworth at No.6 to seafood tapas at Prawn on the Lawn and Rick Stein’s Fish and Chips. Whatever you choose, it’ll be fresh, locally sourced and delicious.
Padstow is famous as a mecca for foodies but also for its excellent local beaches, such as Polzeath, Harlyn Bay, Trevone Beach and Treyarnon Bay, where you can relax and build sandcastles, gaze at the beautiful rugged coastline or try your hand at some watersports to get your heart pumping. There’s plenty to choose from, including surfing, sailing, water-skiing, wakeboarding, paddleboarding, kayaking and coasteering.
More action on the water and a perfect little day trip from Padstow can be found by catching the ferry across the estuary to Rock, a sleepy fishing village popular with celebrities and royalty. Refuel at one of a handful of decent pubs and restaurants and then enjoy a walk along the coast to Daymer Bay. And if you want to really push the boat out, try Padstow’s Sea Life Safari where you can see local wildlife close up, from seabirds, seals and dolphins to elusive basking sharks.
The scenery away from the coast is just as stunning. Access the beautiful Cornish countryside with a cycle on the famous Camel Trail, which begins in Padstow and ends in Wadebridge – a peaceful way to enjoy the views for all ages and abilities. Keep an eye out for wildlife en route – you may be able to spot shy creatures such as otters, bats and dormice.
And if you can tear yourself away from all the treasure Padstow has on offer, immerse yourself in culture at the Lost Gardens of Heligan, the Eden Project and National Trust property Lanhydrock or treat yourself to an afternoon of wine tasting at Camel Valley Vineyards.
Whether you are heading to Padstow for a romantic getaway or a fun-filled family break, the range of restaurants and activities on offer will keep everyone happy all year round.
There is ample parking for up to three cars with a TESLA type 2 electrical vehicle charging point.
-This property welcomes two small or medium size dogs. A 3rd small dog may be considered if the property is not fully occupied by humans. **Dogs STAY FREE in 2024!
- Old Barn is one of our SUPER PET FRIENDLY properties. For more details, check out 'General Information' at the bottom of our home page.
-Under occupancy discount available on selected weeks, please call us!
- Logs inclusive
- LOYALTY DISCOUNT available with this property **Only 1 discount applies if other offers available**
- This property can accommodate a maximum of 5 people plus 1 infant
- Stairgate available
The Halfway House
(4 miles)
Owned by Cornwall locals favourite Henk De Villiers, Halfway House prides itself on sourcing locally for its high quality ingredients. Booking essential.
Halfway House Inn, A39, St Jidgey, Near Wadebridge, Cornwall (T: 01208 822410)
Strong Adolfo's
(5 miles)
Great name, great coffee, great food, great views, great atmosphere - surely that’s enough? If you need more reasons to visit this cool glass fronted café restaurant, check out their website until you bear it no longer.
Strong Adolfo’s St Breock, Wadebridge PL27 7LR (T: 01208 816949)
Welcome Stranger
(6 miles)
(1)
A popular traditional fish and chip restaurant is a converted chapel serving local Cornish fish and chips and all the trimmings. Eat in or take away.
Welcome Stranger Truro Rd, Lanivet, Bodmin PL30 5HF (T01208 831583)
Really tasty and great children's options too
January 2023
Lanivet Inn
(6 miles)
A real locals pub serving tasty, home cooked meals complete with a friendly welcome.
Lanivet Inn, Lanivet, Cornwall (T:01208 831212)
Ring O' Bells - Wadebridge
(6 miles)
An award winning pub in an idyllic village within easy reach of some of the best sandy beaches in Cornwall serving excellent value home cooked pub food. Expect tasty, hearty meals for lunch and supper, and a friendly atmosphere where children and dogs are welcome.
Ring o Bells Wadebridge PL27 7QA (T: 01841 540251)
Retallack Water Park
(2 miles)
Retallack Water Park is a fantastic attraction for those who don’t mind getting a bit wet! Be prepared for a huge inflatable Aqua Park with a giant trampoline, climbing walls, slides, challenging balance beams and loads more! It’s the ‘total wipe-out’ style of fun that you could dream of! And if that’s not for you there is always the FlowRider surfing experience, a wake park where you can learn to wakeboard like a pro, or for a change of pace why not try the stand-up paddle board experience!
Click here for further details.
Screech Owl Sanctuary
(3 miles)
Brimming with daily encounters and activities, the Screech Owl Sanctuary near Indian Queens in mid Cornwall is open daily from 10am until 5pm. There are falconry and flying displays, a hand-tame area, animal encounters, a children’s play area and a tea room to regroup in. The daily activities and timetables change a little according to the season and the weather (after all, if it’s raining they will want to bring the owls indoors) but this is your chance to meet owls, raccoons, kookaburras, alpacas, meerkats and more. Prices start at £10.50 for adults and £8.25 for children aged 3-13 years.
Cornish Birds of Prey Centre
(3 miles)
Providing a home to all animals who need one, The Cornish Birds of Prey Centre is on a mission to provide a permanent home to care for each and every bird and animal rescued by them or brought to them. To support their work and make sure fewer animals are in need of care in the future, they also offer education to highlight the needs of birds and animals bought as pets. When you visit, there are picnic areas, outdoor play areas, all necessary facilities, ample parking, an education room, a nature walk and flying displays for a full day of entertainment.
Click here for further details
Indoor Active
(3 miles)
Shiny and new to Cornwall, Indoor Active offers Soft Play as well as Clip ‘n Climb facilities to entertain the kids on holiday in Cornwall. Soft Play for those who haven’t come across it yet is a three-floor purpose-built play area for children from 0-11 years old, and includes a ball pool and double slide for toddlers on the ground floor level, as well as rope bridges, climbing nets and a maze run on the next two levels. It’s free for children under 12 and prices thereafter start at £4. Meanwhile, Clip ‘n Climb next door is a climbing experience for everyone aged four years and up.The clever concept that allows you to simply clip on to an automatic belay system and start climbing without the need for a partner, makes it a safe introduction to climbing that includes challenges designed for physical and mental testing – who said learning can’t be fun? Prices start at £8 and vary according to off and on peak times.
St Breock Downs Monolith
(3 miles)
(1)
An English Heritage site, St Breock Downs Monolith is a massive stone that stands near the summit of the St Breock Downs, offering beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and across to the sea. It is the largest and heaviest monolith in Cornwall, and dates back to the late Neolithic/mid-Bronze Age (around 2500–1500 BC). You can visit any time in reasonable daylight hours and it’s free of charge, however there aren’t any facilities or coffee shops when you’re there, so it’s not one to stay at all day.
The Monolith is one huge stone, not the quoit pictured in this photograph.
July 2022
Mawgan Porth Beach
(7 miles)
(4)
Beautiful, wild & rugged
November 2023
Fabulous.
September 2023
Mawgan Porth beach is amazing it’s less busy than Newquay beach but still has great waves for surfing. It’s a large sandy beach and it feels spacious. This beach is dog friendly all year round so it’s the perfect choice for families with fury friends. Plus the nearby pub and restaurant is also dog friendly.
August 2022
Amazing beach! Easy access but had to be there before 10.30 to park on the car park closest to the beach. Loved this beach.
August 2022
Rock Beach
(8 miles)
(1)
Rock beach is a beautiful long white sand beach located on the mouth of the Camel Estuary. This Area of Outstanding natural beauty is a haven for wading birds and the prefect spot for a swim in the clear blue waters or a picnic admiring the fantastic views. The beach is backed by sand dunes, please try to avoid walking on the dunes and keep to the footpaths where provided as there has been a huge amount of erosion in recent years. Dogs are welcome on the beach all year round and there is easy access to shops and all facilities including public toilets. Parking can be found in the car park just behind and access is via a ferry slipway or steps.
What a fabulous beach, dog friendly all year, when the tide is out the beach is huge, our dogs had a brilliant time. The car park is reasonable priced and toilets were clean.
September 2021
Watergate Bay
(8 miles)
Whipsiderry Beach
(8 miles)
June 2023
We can only echo the comments of previous reviewers . The Old Barn is without doubt the best self catering property we have stayed in.It is built and furnished to an extremely high standard , and overseen by owners who go above and beyond to make sure you have a great stay.Outstanding attention to detail and a warm and caring attitude . The hamper we received was plentiful and consisted of high quality local ingredients.Just fantastic . Dog friendly garden ,an amazingly well equipped kitchen.Luxurious bed .The Old Barn is just a treat. We will definitely return .
April 2023
We had a fantastic stay at Old Barn! The property is beautiful and fantastically fitted out. The owner was an excellent host, made sure everything was ok and helped us out with everything we asked of him. The location is excellent providing easy access to most of Cornwall and the electric car charger was invaluable! Strongly recommended and we hope to return soon!
July 2022
Great property. Excellent customer service from the hosts.
June 2023
We can only echo the comments of previous reviewers . The Old Barn is without doubt the best self catering property we have stayed in.It is built and furnished to an extremely high standard , and overseen by owners who go above and beyond to make sure you have a great stay.Outstanding attention to detail and a warm and caring attitude . The hamper we received was plentiful and consisted of high quality local ingredients.Just fantastic . Dog friendly garden ,an amazingly well equipped kitchen.Luxurious bed .The Old Barn is just a treat. We will definitely return .
April 2023
We had a fantastic stay at Old Barn! The property is beautiful and fantastically fitted out. The owner was an excellent host, made sure everything was ok and helped us out with everything we asked of him. The location is excellent providing easy access to most of Cornwall and the electric car charger was invaluable! Strongly recommended and we hope to return soon!
July 2022
Great property. Excellent customer service from the hosts.
The Halfway House
(4 miles)
Owned by Cornwall locals favourite Henk De Villiers, Halfway House prides itself on sourcing locally for its high quality ingredients. Booking essential.
Halfway House Inn, A39, St Jidgey, Near Wadebridge, Cornwall (T: 01208 822410)
Strong Adolfo's
(5 miles)
Great name, great coffee, great food, great views, great atmosphere - surely that’s enough? If you need more reasons to visit this cool glass fronted café restaurant, check out their website until you bear it no longer.
Strong Adolfo’s St Breock, Wadebridge PL27 7LR (T: 01208 816949)
Welcome Stranger
(6 miles)
(1)
A popular traditional fish and chip restaurant is a converted chapel serving local Cornish fish and chips and all the trimmings. Eat in or take away.
Welcome Stranger Truro Rd, Lanivet, Bodmin PL30 5HF (T01208 831583)
Really tasty and great children's options too
January 2023
Lanivet Inn
(6 miles)
A real locals pub serving tasty, home cooked meals complete with a friendly welcome.
Lanivet Inn, Lanivet, Cornwall (T:01208 831212)
Ring O' Bells - Wadebridge
(6 miles)
An award winning pub in an idyllic village within easy reach of some of the best sandy beaches in Cornwall serving excellent value home cooked pub food. Expect tasty, hearty meals for lunch and supper, and a friendly atmosphere where children and dogs are welcome.
Ring o Bells Wadebridge PL27 7QA (T: 01841 540251)
Retallack Water Park
(2 miles)
Retallack Water Park is a fantastic attraction for those who don’t mind getting a bit wet! Be prepared for a huge inflatable Aqua Park with a giant trampoline, climbing walls, slides, challenging balance beams and loads more! It’s the ‘total wipe-out’ style of fun that you could dream of! And if that’s not for you there is always the FlowRider surfing experience, a wake park where you can learn to wakeboard like a pro, or for a change of pace why not try the stand-up paddle board experience!
Click here for further details.
Screech Owl Sanctuary
(3 miles)
Brimming with daily encounters and activities, the Screech Owl Sanctuary near Indian Queens in mid Cornwall is open daily from 10am until 5pm. There are falconry and flying displays, a hand-tame area, animal encounters, a children’s play area and a tea room to regroup in. The daily activities and timetables change a little according to the season and the weather (after all, if it’s raining they will want to bring the owls indoors) but this is your chance to meet owls, raccoons, kookaburras, alpacas, meerkats and more. Prices start at £10.50 for adults and £8.25 for children aged 3-13 years.
Cornish Birds of Prey Centre
(3 miles)
Providing a home to all animals who need one, The Cornish Birds of Prey Centre is on a mission to provide a permanent home to care for each and every bird and animal rescued by them or brought to them. To support their work and make sure fewer animals are in need of care in the future, they also offer education to highlight the needs of birds and animals bought as pets. When you visit, there are picnic areas, outdoor play areas, all necessary facilities, ample parking, an education room, a nature walk and flying displays for a full day of entertainment.
Click here for further details
Indoor Active
(3 miles)
Shiny and new to Cornwall, Indoor Active offers Soft Play as well as Clip ‘n Climb facilities to entertain the kids on holiday in Cornwall. Soft Play for those who haven’t come across it yet is a three-floor purpose-built play area for children from 0-11 years old, and includes a ball pool and double slide for toddlers on the ground floor level, as well as rope bridges, climbing nets and a maze run on the next two levels. It’s free for children under 12 and prices thereafter start at £4. Meanwhile, Clip ‘n Climb next door is a climbing experience for everyone aged four years and up.The clever concept that allows you to simply clip on to an automatic belay system and start climbing without the need for a partner, makes it a safe introduction to climbing that includes challenges designed for physical and mental testing – who said learning can’t be fun? Prices start at £8 and vary according to off and on peak times.
St Breock Downs Monolith
(3 miles)
(1)
An English Heritage site, St Breock Downs Monolith is a massive stone that stands near the summit of the St Breock Downs, offering beautiful views of the surrounding countryside and across to the sea. It is the largest and heaviest monolith in Cornwall, and dates back to the late Neolithic/mid-Bronze Age (around 2500–1500 BC). You can visit any time in reasonable daylight hours and it’s free of charge, however there aren’t any facilities or coffee shops when you’re there, so it’s not one to stay at all day.
The Monolith is one huge stone, not the quoit pictured in this photograph.
July 2022
Mawgan Porth Beach
(7 miles)
(4)
Beautiful, wild & rugged
November 2023
Fabulous.
September 2023
Mawgan Porth beach is amazing it’s less busy than Newquay beach but still has great waves for surfing. It’s a large sandy beach and it feels spacious. This beach is dog friendly all year round so it’s the perfect choice for families with fury friends. Plus the nearby pub and restaurant is also dog friendly.
August 2022
Amazing beach! Easy access but had to be there before 10.30 to park on the car park closest to the beach. Loved this beach.
August 2022
Rock Beach
(8 miles)
(1)
Rock beach is a beautiful long white sand beach located on the mouth of the Camel Estuary. This Area of Outstanding natural beauty is a haven for wading birds and the prefect spot for a swim in the clear blue waters or a picnic admiring the fantastic views. The beach is backed by sand dunes, please try to avoid walking on the dunes and keep to the footpaths where provided as there has been a huge amount of erosion in recent years. Dogs are welcome on the beach all year round and there is easy access to shops and all facilities including public toilets. Parking can be found in the car park just behind and access is via a ferry slipway or steps.
What a fabulous beach, dog friendly all year, when the tide is out the beach is huge, our dogs had a brilliant time. The car park is reasonable priced and toilets were clean.
September 2021
Watergate Bay
(8 miles)
Whipsiderry Beach
(8 miles)
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