Byghan Thornton
- 2 guests
- 1 bed
- 1 bathroom
- No pets
Description
Byghan Thornton is a lovely annexe property in the grounds of the friendly owners home.
Located in a quiet area of Cornwall's countryside, just a short distance from the golden sandy beaches of West Cornwall, the property is ideal for couples looking to escape to this popular location with a homely base to return to each evening.
A bright and airy open-plan living space with a kitchen, dining and sitting area, make this property the perfect setting to unwind with your loved one.
Rustle up a delicious dinner in the kitchen to be enjoyed at the dining table as you plan the next day's adventures.
From here, relax and unwind with a good book or in front of the TV on the reclining chairs before heading to bed for some well-earned rest.
In the mornings, take a refreshing shower in the separate shower room, also home to a basin and WC, where you can prepare for your day.
After a happy day spent visiting one of the many nearby attractions, why not prepare a delicious meal before relaxing and watch all your favourite programs.
The owners have set aside a neat and very pretty garden area for you to enjoy; a super spot to enjoy breakfast before exploring the surrounding area.
The centre of Illogan is a short walk away and offers a couple of restaurants and a pub serving food, as well as a mountain bike hire shop, so you can explore this beautiful area along the coast on two wheels.
Walkers will be delighted to discover Tehidy Woods close by, home to 250 acres of woodland and nine miles of routes to follow.
For evenings out, the vibrant town of Camborne has plenty to offer from big chain eateries to independent cafes, perfect for stopping for a spot of al fresco dining in the summer months.
At Godrevy Heritage you can find stunning beaches, even more walking routes, and the chance to spot nature both from shore and in the waters.
The coast and picturesque sandy beach at Portreath is just two miles away and from here you can join the South West Coast Path to enjoy a hike at Carvannel Downs.
The towns of St Ives and Penzance, with their idyllic harbours and vibrant arts scene, are also within easy reach.
Both towns are renowned for their glorious sandy beaches, while Penzance offers attractions such as the Jubilee Pool, the jewel in the seafront, and St Ives is often seen as a culture hub of Cornwall for its role as home to the Tate Museum.
Byghan Thornton is a fantastic base for exploring Cornwall's magnificent coastlines and attractions.
Your dates
Everything you'll need
- Wifi
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Ground Floor Accommodation
- Wifi
- Dishwasher
- Garden / Patio
- Ground Floor Bedroom
- Ground Floor Accommodation
- Pets Not Allowed
- Off Road Parking
- Near Pub / Shop
- Smoke Free
- Near Walks
What guests are saying
Doug and Jean make you very welcome.
The accomdation is generous will a secluded sunny mini enclosed area outside. Ideal for being only 1.5 miles from Portreath by bus. Would consider another stay.
Very nice accommodation in a well situated location to explore an extremely lovely area of local beaches, coves, village’s & National Trust houses & gardens of Cornwall.
It’s always a pleasure when guests take the time to write a review. Thank you once again. Jean
Great area for touring Cornwall loved the garden area accommodation was amazing with everything that made a great stay
Thank you for taking the time to write your review. Glad that you had a good few days in Cornwall and a catch up with friends. Jean
Great little find at the back of Dougie and Jeans property, they were very friendly.
Everything you need at hand. Great walk across the road in Tehidy park and a secluded cafe in the middle which was a nice stop, beaches are beautiful although not all dog friendly. Very central to places to visit. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay
Thank you for your review. Pleased that your found the cafe in the woods. Jean
We had a great holiday Dougie and Jean lovley people hopeing to go back next year
It was a pleasure to have you both as guests. Jean
Everything you need is at hand, this is our 2nd stay here and we really enjoyed it again, central for getting around to different places.
Hosts are lovely and nothing is too much trouble for them
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. It was a pleasure to see you both again. It was a pity due to circumstances I did not have a longer chat with you. Jean x
We were returning guests as you genuinely could not ask for better hosts or a more convenient location for a couple's getaway.
Whilst the property is compact, situated behind the owners own home, it provides everything you need with complete privacy with the added bonus of off street parking and easy access to the many local attractions and beautiful beaches. Thank you to Jean and Douglas for your kindness during our stay, we wish you both all the very best.
Thank you so much for your review.x
The property was so nice I stayed in some days, due to the weather.
The hosts were lovely and very kind and helpful.
It was such a shame about the rain during your stay. It was a pleasure to welcome you to Cornwall and please return sometime- it doesn’t rain all the time, and it would be lovely for you both to enjoy Cornwall in the sun. Thank you for your kind review.x
A strange layout, probably a converted garage.
Bed next to the fridge/freezer, woke me up. Could use some decent cutlery. No heating in the shower room. A large round table takes up a lot of room. No instructions for the heating radiator and timer was all awry. A great spot to be for access to many places. Should have a turnbuckle on inside of the only door instead of having to use the key.
The cutlery was purchased from M&S so should be of good quality. However I will check them. There is a drier in the kitchen for drying towels, clothes etc. The table was put in the studio after request from guests. Lots bring their laptops etc for work or do crafts to relax. It is then not necessary to put items away each time. They were purchased from a designer who specialises in high quality furniture. Instructions for all electrical items are kept in the top righthand drawer of the unit under the t.v. However I am pleased that you found the studio suitable for access to different places. I hope the few issues did not impede on your stay in the studio. We try and listen to guests and improve if possible. Thank you for finding time to write the review. Jean
A very enjoyable stay in the spacious studio accommodation.
We very much enjoyed sitting in the patio garden when the weather allowed and also its close proximity to Tehidy Country Park. The owners kindly left a bottle of wine in the fridge along with some fruit etc which was a kind welcome and were nearby to ask if you had any questions. Many thanks
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. It was a pleasure to have you stay.
Comfortable accommodation with everything we needed.
Particularly enjoyed relaxing in the reclining easy chairs after a days walking. Secure area for our spaniel. Friendly hosts Jean and Douglas provide a bottle of wine and dog treats on our arrival which was a nice gesture. This is a quiet location about a mile outside Illogan. Access to Tehidy Woods just over the road. Portreath is a short drive away as are several other beaches. Good value for money. Would definitely like to use again.
Thank you for your review, it was a pleasure to have you stay in the studio.
Our stay here in October was brilliant .
The Studio well equipped with everything you could have wanted. The location of the Studio was great and over the road was a golf corse and acres of woodland to explore. Lots of beautiful beaches near by and close to all amenities. Jean and Douglas were perfect hosts and the property was dog friendly what more could you want.
We are so glad that you enjoyed your stay.
We really enjoyed our stay here , very comfortable,clean and secure, we would recommend this to all our friends.
Many thanks to our hosts , we would definitely like to stay here again.
Thank you for your kind review. It was a pleasure to have you both to stay.Jean
We had a really lovely stay, we have already booked to go back again next year.
Everything you need is in the studio, central to all places to get around, and Jean and Douglas always at hand if you want them. Thank you Eira, Kim and Mollie
Thank you so much for your feedback. It was a pleasure to have you as guests.x
Cannot fault the hosts Doug and his wife, a very welcoming and helpful couple.
There were some cleanliness issues in the property which we raised with the owners. They will be having a word with their cleaner. We based our decision to book this property on the description given and after studying the numerous reviews given by previous visitors. The property is located in the owners back garden and offers a fairly comprehensively equipped place to stay. The property is situated adjacent to a road junction which is the source of some considerable traffic noise, detracting from the peace and quiet. One reviewer described the property as ‘an oasis of peace and tranquility’?? I couldn’t disagree more
We are situated at the crossroads of a road that leads to Portreath beach. During the popular holiday months the volume of traffic does increase considerably. Also we are across the road from Tehidy woods - 26 acres of woodland, very popular with locals and holiday visitors. Beautiful area but brings lots of people wishing to share the beauty.
It was a very, very good to stay there.
The owners are great, and helpfully. Our first time in England in Cornwall was a time to look back for longer time. We must come back again.... thanks for all.
It was a pleasure to meet both of you on your adventure to Cornwall
Byghan Thornton was perfect for our 3 night break.
It was clean, private and comfortable. The owners were very friendly but not intrusive as the property was on their land behind their house but it was very well designed to be completely private. It was well designed and well equipt. Would definitely recommend to a couple and will definitely return.
Wonderful to meet both of you. Thank you so much for your positive feedback.
We loved our 7 days here, and Jean & Doug were lovely hosts.
Everything was perfect as described and we can't wait to return sometime. 10/10,
Absolute pleasure to have you to stay.
We received a friendly welcome and shown around the appartment, it had had all the amenities we required.
We used it as a base to explore Cornwall from. There are lovely walks through the Tehidy woods across the road from the property that you spend a few days wondering around. There is also Tehidy Golf club right on the doorstep, were you can eat and drink at the clubhouse as a non member. Portreath beach is a 5 min drive or a peaceful half hour walk along the old Mine trail. We thoroughly enjoyed our time and would gladly go back again, very suitable for couples of all ages with or without a dog. The property also has safe off road parking. Thank you for our stay at your Property.
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. It was a pleasure to have you both(plus Sally) to stay at the studio
Shower is quite small, as a person who is 6ft 3 I had to duck while showering.
But overall it was a positive stay and thoroughly enjoyed my time there.
Had everything we needed, and we were able to ask the owners if we needed anything.
Easy to use as a base to get to places for the day. Friendly helpful owners.
Jean and Doug are lovely people and great hosts.
The studio has everything you need, whether your stay is short or a longer stay. The accommodation is well situated for getting around Cornwall. I couldn't recommend the studio enough, absolutely nothing for anyone to complain about.
Thank you for the lovely feedback. It was great to meet you both on your visit to Cornwall.
Absolutely beautiful little get away.
Surrounded by beautiful scenery. Mr & Mrs Hooper were welcoming from the start and so accommodating. Would highly recommend this little hide away to everyone.
Thank you for taking the time to write such a lovely feedback about your stay. We hope to see you back sometime in the future.
Although it is small it has everything you need and a small garden area.
Location was perfect for us (Willow my Hungarian Vizsla) as the woods are just outside the door and there are planned coastal walks you can download. Perfect for getting to all the beaches as well. We will definitely be going back!
Thank you for taking the time to write a review. It was lovely to meet you and Willow and a pleasure to have you to stay in the studio. Hopefully we will see you again on your next trip to Cornwall. Jean
The hosts at this property are absolutely amazing, they had provided a lot in the kitchenette, and provided cleaning supplies and even some milk for tea and coffee.
They recommended some local places to visit and I absolutely loved the suggestions when I went. Overall they made my stay in Cornwall very enjoyable and I would definitely go back again
It was a pleasure to have you to stay. So pleased that you enjoyed your visit.
Very comfortable and we would recommend to anyone.
Lovely owners who were very helpful .
So lovely to welcome you to our studio.
We had a wonderful weeks holiday and would highly recommend this property.
Our hosts were just lovely, very helpful and very knowledgeable re local walks etc.
It was a pleasure to have you as guest at the studio. Also pleased that you both managed to see quite a bit of Cornwall during your stay.
the owners were really nice couple.
the property is nice for a couple and it was nice to take the dog.the only thing we thought is that we were cold a we had no heating. the area is nice but the weather was horrible
Thank you for your review. Because of the unusual hot weather in September the heater wasn’t in the studio. Unfortunately the weather changed while you were staying. I did think about asking you if you required a heater, but because you requested a lighter duvet I assumed that it wasn’t wanted.
Had a great holiday, a lovely property to stay at, ideal for what we required and Jean (owner) was lovely, there if we needed her but left alone if we didn't.
Had everything we needed and have already booked again for next year. Would highly recommend.
Thank you for the positive feed back. It was a pleasure having you to stay and look forward to seeing you in 2024. Jean
Lovely, peaceful studio.
Location was really good. Jean and her husband were very welcoming and unobtrusive; there if you needed them but otherwise left you to get on with your holiday. Everything you needed was thought of, even a complimentary bottle of wine! Garden area was lovely to sit in, if it wasn't raining, not the owners fault! Would definitely recommend
Glad you enjoyed your stay. It was a pleasure having you as guests.
Loved staying at this property.
It was very quiet and had everything you needed and more (ironing board !!!!!) haha. Lovely hosts and a complementary bottle of wine went down very easily. A central property to all fabulous locations within Cornwall. Thanks once again.
Thank you so much for taking the time to write a review. Hope you didn’t use the ironing board many times!! Lovely to have you to stay. Jean
Lovely quite location for couples, out of the Hustle and bustle of the main towns but a perfect location for visiting anywhere in Cornwall, You have access to Tehidy country park on your doorstep, literally across the road, your only a two minute drive to Potreath beach which is ideal to spend the rest of your afternoon with a cocktail or fish and chips from The Atlantic beach bar and cafe and to watch the sunset after exploring.
Pool is an only a 5 minute drive where you have access to all the amenities you need, Newquay is 30/40 minutes drive and St Ives is 20/30 mins depending on traffic. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the owners made us feel very welcome, any information we needed wasn’t a problem at all and we knew how to contact them if we had any questions, but in all honesty we hardly saw them and the studio is set up in a way that it does feel completely private even though it’s within the grounds of their property. We will definitely be staying again.
Thank you so much for your review, we equally enjoyed having you to stay.
Very desirable accommodation, ideally suited to our needs.
The listing is a true description of the property, an annex located in the property owners garden. The owners have ensured that guests privacy is maintained at all times. Lovely owners, who clearly take pride of their property, and are readily available if needs be. Thank you Jean and Douglas, and especially for the lovely memento to remind us of our stay.
It was an absolute pleasure having you to stay in the annex. Hopefully we will see you again when you next visit Cornwall.
Thank you to Jean and Douglas for a wonderful week.
Everything was spot on.
Glad you enjoyed you stay and your visit to Cornwall. Thank you for taking the time to write a review.
Brilliant accommodation.
Owners had thought of everything. Lovely clean accommodation and lovely private outdoor space. Would definitely stay again.
Thank you Dawn for your review it’s very reassuring that you had a enjoyable stay.
The annex was comfortable, well presented, and clean, a nice quiet space.
It had everything it needed for cooking and living, if you need a quiet space for respite, this is it. The owners let me know they were there if I needed them but would otherwise allow privacy. They also added some nice little touches - they went above and beyond. Lovely stay, would definitely recommend.
Thank you for your review Hayley.
Ideal for us, very quiet, just over a mile from Portreath beach which is lovely.
An excellent base from which to explore south Cornwall.
Delightful friendly owners, never intrusive but always there if needed.
Very private accommodation and lovely secluded outdoor area. An ideal base to explore all of Cornwall and just minutes from the beach at Portreath. Excellent facilities in the accommodation - home from home. Thank you so much for a lovely stay.
A lovely property in a good location.
Lovely people who own it and a good base. Does drop slightly cold at night but radiator was provided.
Thank you to Jean and Douglas for a thoroughly enjoyable week at your property.
You supplied everything we could of wished for for a fantastic stay, especially with all the special littles touches like wine and milk in the fridge and some lovely strawberries. We would definitely recommend this property and our privacy was respected at all times. Hope you enjoy the flowers and chocolates. Hope to see you again. Many thanks Sarah & Phil X
It was a pleasure to meet you both. Thank you so much for the flowers and chocolates. Have a safe journey home. Hope to see you again when you are both next in Cornwall. x
We spent a wonderful week at Byghan Thornton which gave us a peaceful location in a comfortable studio with all the facilities we needed for our holiday.
The owners Jean & Douglas were very welcoming and friendly but gave us complete privacy. This was a perfect spot from which to walk the SWCP using local bus services, enabling us to complete linear walks. We would definitely recommend this property and hope to be able to return again in the future.
Thank you so much for your comments. It was a pleasure to have you both to stay at the studio. We hope to meet you again if you return to Cornwall.
Thank you so much for this lovely little place.
The owners were very pleasant and polite and we had all the privacy we needed during our stay. The outdoor area is a wonderful sun trap. Inside is much bigger than we anticipated, with a double bed, 2 reclining chairs, storage areas, bathroom and fully equipped kitchen. Given the opportunity we’d stay here again in a heartbeat.
Thank you so much for your comments. It was a pleasure to have both of you as guests at the studio.
Everything was as described.
We were very satisfied. The hostess is very nice and gave us complete privacy. Everything is wonderful.
Thank you for you feedback. It was a pleasure to have you as guests in the studio.
Everything was perfect, found it and checked in no problem.
Lovely surprise little bits in room as a welcome. Lovely friendly and helpful couple as owners next door. Didn’t see much but were there if needed to ask anything. Room was perfect for us , couple with a dog. Outside seating area really is a great little sun trap and enclosed for the dog. We traveled out most days but room not that far from anywhere, which we went to St Ives , Penzance , Lands End , Newquay , Padstow and more in between!! Highly recommended place to stay….
It was a pleasure to have you both to stay in the studio. Your fog was adorable.
The owners were really lovely people.
Had a brilliant welcome. The annex was perfect for 2 people and our husky, the perfect base to explore stunning cornwall. Highly recommend this place. Great value for money too. Thanks very much.
Thank you for your positive review.
A lovely little retreat for a solo visitor or couple.
The owners are very accommodating and also respectful of your privacy. Comfortable and well-equipped; and with beautiful Cornish locations on your door step. Highly recommended!
Stayed at this lovely studio on holiday with my daughter the studio is beautiful and very clean the owners are a lovely couple gave us our privacy but were there if we needed anything at all .
This studio is a great base to explore this part of Cornwall everywhere within easy reach hopefully will stay here on our next visit to Cornwall.
It was a pleasure to have you both to stay in the studio. Loved your sense of humour.
We had a delightful stay in this studio - perfect for us and our dog.
We found the area well placed for getting out and around to explore by rail or car but also enough to do locally on days we didn’t drive out. Well equipped had everything we needed except a corkscrew which I’m sure would have been available had we asked the owners who were lovely.
Corkscrew replaced
The property was ideal for two people.
It was very well maintained and had all the facilities we needed.
Couldn’t fault a thing!
Very good property. Extremely well equipped. Ideal location. Lovely hosts who were very friendly. Great cream tea
The premises were very clean, very comfortable and very small.
Small but perfectly formed. Excellent position to explore Cornwall, very close to a nice beach and, for dog owners, very close to an excellent park. Highly recommended.
Lovely owners who couldn't do enough for us.
Extremely well situated to travel all around Cornwall. Easy to find with sat nav, would recommend.
The accommodation was lovely and the hosts made us feel really welcome.
It was close to a few resorts…. Wouldn’t hesitate to go again.
We loved this place, very private and everything you could want.
Location is a brilliant base so near to the local beach and amenities. Precook the local pub as it’s very busy but would recommend. Also recommend the local golf club for food they were very welcoming. All in all brilliant, lovely welcoming hosts and would thoroughly recommend
Wonderful hosts!
The apartment is nice looking, clean and has everything you need for a staycation! Ideal for a couple and perfect location, only minutes to the local beach and not far to travel to see the rest of the beautiful places in Cornwall.
My son (8) and I stayed for a week at the start of the summer holidays and we had a brilliant time.
The hosts were welcoming and responsive when we needed them, and gave us complete privacy for the rest of the time. The accommodation is in a lovely quiet spot and really central to access south, west and east coast attractions. The nearby beach (portreath) is beautiful and while you will want to drive rather than walk the 1 mile distance because the road has no pavements (& it would be a long slog home) we managed to get free road parking in a hot beachy day by heading down around 9.30am. Other days we popped down for lunch and the beach front parking was reasonably priced and had plenty of spots (though that was on an overcast day....) We both absolutely recommend booking a stay here. Even after our long drive home we are refreshed and happy.
Everything was as described, it was clean, and the owners were very friendly and helpful.
Not obvious that the property was close to the owner’s house who were very pleasant and helpful, but we had no separate or private garden.
Thank you for your comments, we hope that you enjoyed your stay. This property is an annexe in the grounds of the owners home. It has a section of garden solely for your use, which is adjacent to the owner's part of the garden. We're grateful for your feedback and have amended our description to make this clearer. We hope we'll see you again soon!
The really only comment was lack of privacy although we realise this is difficult as you share the owners property otherwise there were no issues!
Hosts were delightful and super dog friendly.
Excellent dog walks in Tehidy Country Park. Cottage very comfortable with a lovely court yard to sit in. A great base from which to explore all that Cornwall has to offer.
Location was excellent, across the road from a large wood, mile from, the beach.
Hosts were very friendly and helpful.
Brilliant location as in the centre of it all!
Hosts were lovely
Good to know
House Rules
Good housekeeping bond
This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100
Smoking
Not permitted
Property notes
One small dog welcome. Unfortunately the property is not suitable for large dogs. Please note, from January 2027, this property will no longer accept pets.
Stay Information
Check-in / Check-out
15:00 / 10:00
Property ref
1073314
Parking
Off Road Parking
Guest & Pet Policy
Pets
Not allowed
Children
Not accepted
Accessibility
Ground floor