The Barrow

Rating
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 2
Pets No
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Features

Off road parking
Ground floor bedroom
Garden / Patio
Pub/shop < 1 mile
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Cleanliness

Comfort

Facilities

* Based on a combined average customer score

35 Customer Review(s)

“It was a clean and well furnished cottage with all that we needed.”

It was also close to all the local attractions.

It was also close to all the local attractions.

- Mr Luthwaite, October 2020
Mrs Landick September 2020

“The cottage was everything we hoped for.”

It is in a very good position to visit many places of interest. We had an enjoyable holiday and the weather was brilliant.

- Mrs Landick, September 2020
Mr Lomas August 2020

“What a beautiful cottage in an ideal location.”

It has been finished to a high standard with everything that you need for a comfortable stay. The washing machine and dishwasher are great added extras. The owners who live in the end cottage are very friendly and go the extra mile to ensure your stay is extremely pleasant. We were greeted with a pack of local made biscuits, a pint of milk and tea and coffee sachets which were very much appreciated after our long drive down. John and Sheena make themselves available for their guests and make their safety a priority, even fogging the properties to reduce the risk of covid. They are also very knowledgeable about the local area and where to eat. (Thanks John for the recommendation for the Britannia pub for a meal) The property is ideally located for the Eden project, (3 mins in the car) along with taking trips out to Newquay, Port Isaac (Home of Doc Martin), Mevagissey (great for crabbing and all the lovely shops) and Fowey to name but a few. We couldn't recommend this location highly enough.

- Mr Lomas, August 2020
Mr West August 2020

“Every need was met to ensure a home from home experience.”

Beautifully decorated throughout and very comfortable, a great place to chill after a fun filled day out - its why we've been back four times. Its a really great place, in a very tranquil area with welcoming owners living on site - a great holiday starts here.

- Mr West, August 2020
Mrs Handforth August 2020

“We had a lovely weeks stay at the Barrow.”

The cottage was clean and spacious with a cosy feel to it. There are 4 cottages in a row with a small yard and then shared area. The cottage had all the facilities we needed. The owners live in the end cottage and are very friendly. The location is perfect as it is within easy reach of lots of local towns and beaches. We visited Mevagissey, Fowey, Looe, Padstow and Polperro. Mevagissey is a gorgeous little harbour with lots of shops, bars and restaurants and perfect for crabbing. Polperro is a further drive but a gorgeous little harbour so well worth it. Our favourite beach nearby was Pentewan, there's a beach bar and watersports and the water is crystal clear. Porthpean beach and St Carlyon are stunning! Polkerris beach is 10 minutes away and has a nice pub, the Rashleigh arms, and a restaurant, Sams on the Beach. The food here is amazing and you can sit on the beach and watch the sun go down. We definitely feel like we found a place we would love to return to. Thank you for a perfect little getaway!

- Mrs Handforth, August 2020
Mrs Hill December 2019

“The cottage was first class, comfy and cosy with everything we could possibly need and the property was immaculately clean.”

We stayed at the Barrow over Christmas and were delighted to see the festive decorations and beautiful Christmas tree provided for us. Also provided were chocolates, a bottle of wine, Christmas crackers and other goodies. Our hosts John and Sheena were very friendly but never intrusive. All in all ten out of ten

- Mrs Hill, December 2019
Mr Baldwin September 2019

“Superb couldn't fault the accommodation or location”

- Mr Baldwin, September 2019
Mr West August 2019

“Words cannot describe how wonderful this place is, the setting is very quiet, the accommodation is first class run by people who have put customer needs first.”

This is our third time at this accommodation and it really feels like a home from home.

- Mr West, August 2019
Mr Mattison June 2019

“Excellent cottage to stay in Cornwall”

- Mr Mattison, June 2019
Mrs Ford June 2019

“This conversion was amazing!”

The accommodation was "upside down" so we had the pretty garden upstairs just outside the lounge along with a very large, spotlessly clean kitchen and bathroom, and downstairs were the two bedrooms and another bathroom. This made for a warm living area and a cool sleeping area which was ideal. It was all very well furnished, spacious, light and airy and very comfortable to come back to after a long day sightseeing.The owners, Sheena and John, are very friendly and welcoming and also live on site which was handy for collecting and delivering keys and they were available if any problems did occur. Not that we had any, and judging by the comments in the visitors book nor did anyone else.The property is in a very central part of Cornwall which makes for easy visiting of the many pretty coastal areas and sights, and is also close to the Eden Project, Fowey and Polperro. We certainly enjoyed our stay there and would definitely recommend it to family and friends as the perfect place to stay when visiting this lovely area of Cornwall.

- Mrs Ford, June 2019
Mrs Morris May 2019

“The location of the Barrow was ideal for visiting the Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden project.”

The walks along the Luxulian valley were beautiful. Our hosts John and Sheena we're very welcoming and helpful with local knowledge.

- Mrs Morris, May 2019
Mr Gunning February 2019

“It was a very nice rural area in Cornwall”

- Mr Gunning, February 2019
Mrs Buxton August 2018

“Really helpful owners, great accommodation, nice access to outside space, great location and close to alot of tourist spots.”

- Mrs Buxton, August 2018
Mr West August 2018

“The Barrow as definitely got the wow factor with it's luxurious comfort and spacious feel.”

Its a fantastic base from which to enjoy Cornwall.

- Mr West, August 2018
Miss Vernon June 2018

“The barrow is a lovely place to stay!”

And not too far from local hot spots for tourists either. As nice as the pictures on here are I would say the pictures don’t fully do it justice, as it’s a lot nicer in person. The owners made us feel very welcome & comfortable. Thank you Sheena & John for a lovely stay!

- Miss Vernon, June 2018
Mr Mcainsh June 2018

“Very pleasant cottage, but only has parking for 1 car, if taking more could be a problem.”

Pleasant 30 min walk to Eden project, and lots of other attractions within 30 mins driving.

- Mr Mcainsh, June 2018
Mrs Munden April 2018

“Best place we have ever stayed.”

Five star! Well beyond expectations, this place was perfect. The best equipped, clean, well thought out and in an ideal location. Friendly, welcoming and helpful owners. Highly recommended.

- Mrs Munden, April 2018
Mrs Gully December 2017

“Perfect accommodation - spacious, light and warm.”

All facilities that you could need. Good place from which to explore the area Would recommend without reservation. Helpful owners.

- Mrs Gully, December 2017
Mr Leather July 2017

“To many things to write about,all was really good”

- Mr Leather, July 2017
Mr Shepherdson July 2017

“Very friendly people made us feel very welcome”

- Mr Shepherdson, July 2017
Mrs Newby June 2017

“The only thing we could see as a possible problem is parking.”

If there had been four in the party (cottage slept four) not sure where second car would have parked.

- Mrs Newby, June 2017
fidgylove June 2017

“Fantastic, well maintained property”

We wanted somewhere to stay near the Eden project and after having our touring caravan for years we were unsure about what to expect! John and Sheena (the owners) have thought about pretty much everything. The Barrow is well maintained and presented. It has your own parking space at the front of the property and a lovely little patio to the rear. It is open plan living with bedrooms downstairs. Toilet on both floors. (see photos) The property is situated about a mile from The Eden Project but is a good place to visit surrounding areas. We visited Newquay, Polperro, Padstow, Charlestown, St Mawes, Mevagissey, Falmouth and Looe to name a few. There are loads of places to visit, just a short drive away. When we plan on visiting this area again we will definitely book here again.

- fidgylove, June 2017
Mr Hill December 2016

“Great place, great hosts, you couldn't ask for more, and almost on the doorstep of the Eden Project”

- Mr Hill, December 2016
Ms Collins October 2016

“The accommodation was lovely the pictures don't do it justice.”

The owners were lovely people. There was plenty to do both locally and further afield. We would definately return when next in Cornwall.

- Ms Collins, October 2016
Coley October 2016

“The Barrow was a beautiful cottage in a very good location and everything was fantastic, it is a credit to the owners,already booked for next year.”

- Coley, October 2016
Mr West August 2016

“The accommodation made all the difference.”

It really was a wounderful place to stay

- Mr West, August 2016
Glen504216 July 2016

“We found treasure!”

My partner and I decided for a change to spend some holiday time in the UK and saw this property on line. The pictures on line only just do the property justice. This is a lovely place to spend time - even if you don't wish to see the local attractions! The property is immaculately kept and is well equipped. If the weather is kind you have your own patio as well. Well presented and lovingly kept we would recommend this property without reservation. The couple who run and own this property (one of four in a row) could not do enough for us. Close to Charlestown (which is lovely), Fowey and the Eden project but also easy by car to get to other areas such as Looe and Lanhydrock - even St.Michael's Mount is only an hour away by the excellent roads.

- Glen504216, July 2016
Mrs Baldock July 2016

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the barrow (clean and extremely comfortable) but I think the listing should note that the cottage is directly on the road (but that the road is generally quiet).”

- Mrs Baldock, July 2016
Mr Austin June 2016

“The quality of the accommodation, furnishings & fittings were great.”

The owners were friendly and welcoming and the location was ideal.

- Mr Austin, June 2016
Mrs Wilson March 2016

“The Barrow is a lovely conversion, with all we could need.”

A warm welcome and a friendly and accommodating owner. Well equipped, clean and comfortable property. Property ideally located for visiting nearby places of interest. An interesting circular walk passes the door and takes you through woods, past leats, wheel pits and across a viaduct.

- Mrs Wilson, March 2016
Mrs Murphy March 2016

“We went for our 25th wedding anniversary & had a fantastic week which was only made more worth while by the awesome accommodation & weather.”

It was so good that we've already booked up to come back again in September..happy days.

- Mrs Murphy, March 2016
Mr Rudeforth October 2015

“The cottage was of an excellent standard, the furnishings, décor and facilities all very very good.”

One of the best we have stayed in and for the price probably the best. The location is excellent for a lot of what Cornwall has to offer. Only minutes from some excellent beaches, and lots of main tourist attractions. Every night we came back to the cottage it was lovely and warm, and was the same every morning we got up.

- Mr Rudeforth, October 2015
Mrs Shaw October 2015

“The property was clean and fresh, spacious and loved the seating area out back.”

Very friendly owners, very helpful.

- Mrs Shaw, October 2015
Mr Betts October 2015

“Very nice property, spotless, very comfortable and quiet.”

Just the perfect getaway.

- Mr Betts, October 2015
Mr Vaughan September 2015

“We liked everything about the holiday, especially the cottage.”

It's a shame 'excellent' was the highest rating, because this cottage was out-standing. The photos made it look gorgeous, but they didn't do it justice. Absolutely fell in love with the cottage and didn't want to leave. Hopefully will be back, it was that amazing!

- Mr Vaughan, September 2015
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Wheal Rashleigh Dry Cottages

These superb cottages are part of a small collection of holiday properties on the edge of the former mining town of St Blazey. Wheal Rashleigh Dry Cottages have been beautifully-converted from an old china clay drying house and are situated just a mile from the world-renowned Eden Project and two miles from the sandy beach at Par. Imaginatively-designed in an upside down style, each of the cottages has retained wonderful character features including wooden beams and the original chimney, as well as offering contemporary touches such as floor to ceiling windows in some rooms offering views across the grounds. Each cottage has a small private patio area as well as access to large communal grounds, whilst a five minute walk will take you into St Blazey where you will find a selection of local shops. For a wide range of local amenities, St Austell, Cornwall's largest town, can be reached in less than ten minutes by car, or you may wish to visit the harbour at Charlestown, which often plays host to tall ships. Undoubtedly, the main attractions in this part of Cornwall are the magnificent gardens, with the Eden Project just a thirty minutes’ walk away from these cottages. Alternatively, the Lost Gardens of Heligan are only ten miles away, so you are totally spoilt for choice as to how to fill your days. There are also many small Cornish fishing villages and towns within easy reach. Looe, Polperro and Fowey, to name just a few, all offer a good selection of restaurants to suit all tastes. With their perfect location for visiting the many attractions that Cornwall has to offer, these holiday homes offer superb year-round destinations near to the south Cornish coast.

The property

The Barrow is a delightful terraced cottage that’s an ideal base all year round.

Boasting an upside down layout, this superb cottage has on the ground floor two welcoming bedrooms and a cloakroom.

Accessed up a flight of stairs is the large open plan living area with a well-equipped kitchen, dining area and sitting area as well as the family bathroom.

Outside there’s a private patio, as well as shared grounds, and the world-famous Eden Project is only a mile away.

A wonderful family cottage with plenty to see and do nearby.

Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 918186 and 918187, together they sleep 16.

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Summary

Two ground floor bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x twin
First floor bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC
Ground floor basin and WC
First floor open plan living area with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with electric fire.
Gas central heating with electric fire
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Off road parking for 1 car
Private patio with furniture
Spacious communal grounds
Sorry, no pets and no smoking
Shop and pub 5 mins walk
Eden Project 1 mile
Beach 2 miles
Note: A cot can only be made up in the twin room.

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About the location

ST BLAZEY

Eden Project 1 mile; Charlestown 3 miles; St Austell 3 miles.

St Blazey is a small town situated three miles east of St Austell and was formerly an important engineering centre for the local mining and railway industries. The town is nowadays best known for being the closest to the Eden Project. Nearby Charlestown is a delightful and much sought after coastal village of stone cottages and regency houses. It is famous for its collection of tall ships riding at anchor in the harbour, the shipwreck museum, excellent pubs and restaurants and easy access to the coastal path. The old market town of St. Austell lies just a few miles from the south coast, and is famous for its China Clay mining history. Today, home to numerous beaches, (including dog-friendly Par Sands) and sub tropical gardens, it is a popular place for tourists, with plenty to see and do. A short drive will take you to fashionable Fowey or the fishing port of Mevagissey, and with lots to do, this is a great year round location.

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Reviews & Ratings

“It was a clean and well furnished cottage with all that we needed.”

“The cottage was everything we hoped for.”

“What a beautiful cottage in an ideal location.”

“Every need was met to ensure a home from home experience.”

“We had a lovely weeks stay at the Barrow.”

“The cottage was first class, comfy and cosy with everything we could possibly need and the property was immaculately clean.”

“Superb couldn't fault the accommodation or location”

“Words cannot describe how wonderful this place is, the setting is very quiet, the accommodation is first class run by people who have put customer needs first.”

“Excellent cottage to stay in Cornwall”

“This conversion was amazing!”

“The location of the Barrow was ideal for visiting the Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden project.”

“It was a very nice rural area in Cornwall”

“Really helpful owners, great accommodation, nice access to outside space, great location and close to alot of tourist spots.”

“The Barrow as definitely got the wow factor with it's luxurious comfort and spacious feel.”

“The barrow is a lovely place to stay!”

“Very pleasant cottage, but only has parking for 1 car, if taking more could be a problem.”

“Best place we have ever stayed.”

“Perfect accommodation - spacious, light and warm.”

“To many things to write about,all was really good”

“Very friendly people made us feel very welcome”

“The only thing we could see as a possible problem is parking.”

“Fantastic, well maintained property”

“Great place, great hosts, you couldn't ask for more, and almost on the doorstep of the Eden Project”

“The accommodation was lovely the pictures don't do it justice.”

“The Barrow was a beautiful cottage in a very good location and everything was fantastic, it is a credit to the owners,already booked for next year.”

“The accommodation made all the difference.”

“We found treasure!”

“We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the barrow (clean and extremely comfortable) but I think the listing should note that the cottage is directly on the road (but that the road is generally quiet).”

“The quality of the accommodation, furnishings & fittings were great.”

“The Barrow is a lovely conversion, with all we could need.”

“We went for our 25th wedding anniversary & had a fantastic week which was only made more worth while by the awesome accommodation & weather.”

“The cottage was of an excellent standard, the furnishings, décor and facilities all very very good.”

“The property was clean and fresh, spacious and loved the seating area out back.”

“Very nice property, spotless, very comfortable and quiet.”

“We liked everything about the holiday, especially the cottage.”