The Barn

45 Customer Reviews

• "We think that The Barn was one of the nicest, cleanest, most well-equipped cottages that we have ever stayed at."

  However, one small suggestion: we didn't receive a clear set of directions - just an address and postcode. 99% of the time that would be enough - but not here ! We had to ask 5 local residents where The Barn was - 4 had not a clue ! With the fifth, we struck lucky as he lived next door ! There was absolutely NO signage anywhere to indicate where the property was. May we also suggest a visitors book as several of the suggested places to visit were well out of date - and we'd have loved to make some of our own suggestions. However, in terms of value for money and location - unbeatable !

  Reviewed by Peter5.0★Sep 2023

• "Yes had a lovely stay."

  House has everything you need for a good holiday. Only 2 small issues the freezer got very frozen seal around the door needs checking and could you update the bin collection . We put rubbish out on days requested but it didn't get collected they came next day. So need to tell people to place at bottom of driveway. But had a lovely week and it's definitely worth a visit.

  Reviewed by Marian4.7★Sep 2023

• "An ideal base to explore Cornwall and a lovely homely property."

  A fantastic place to stay. Thank you so much. Didn't want to leave and hope to be back again soon.

  Reviewed by Ian5.0★Aug 2023

• "Everything was thought of, everything was working."

  The little extras were a nice touch. Thank you for a lovely stay

  Reviewed by Sarah5.0★Aug 2023

• "Love this cottage so much, can't wait to go back again"

  Reviewed by Kelly5.0★Jul 2023

• "Second year we have stayed at The Barn, great place to stay, everything you need is there, the only thing that spoilt our stay this year was the first 4 days it rained, which being England you can't help."

  Reviewed by Roy5.0★May 2023

• "Beautiful property with great attention to detail providing a lovely comfortable home from home holiday."

  The owners provide a detailed information pack on every facility in the property, which proved extremely helpful along with numerous games, DVD’s and beach toys. The location of the property is perfect for exploring both coastal and inland attractions in the area. We will definitely be looking to coming back again.

  Reviewed by Gaynor5.0★Apr 2023

• "Love the cottage so much can't wait for 2023"

  Reviewed by Kelly5.0★Sep 2022

• "Beautiful cottage, very peaceful."

  Worked well for our family of 5 (3 teens). Not far to walk into the village which has good amenities.

  Reviewed by Lorretta5.0★Aug 2022

• "The Barn was lovely and clean, and really really quiet!"

  We would book again if the main bed was changed - it was very small and very very uncomfortable. Also the 'accessible bed' is too high for a wheelchair user. Otherwise the accommodation was lovely, good size and everything we needed for a lovely week away! Oh and our teenagers were happy with the WiFi and the amount of board games on offer!

  Reviewed by Jayne4.1★Aug 2022

• "A lovely, spacious cottage."

  Very clean and great use of space. Nice touches like the board games and books too. The oven door doesn't shut properly, however, so we had to wedge it with a chair to use it. Also the main bedroom double bed needs a new mattress as it's very uneven. We had a lovely break though and would visit again

  Reviewed by Laura4.4★Aug 2022

• "The property was lovely well looked after clean and spacious."

  The only issue we had was the oven didn’t work properly. The door doesn’t shut and it took ages to heat up. As we only used it the first night and ate out the rest of the time it didn’t cause us a problem.

  Reviewed by Maxine4.4★Jun 2022

• "The cottage is great, every kitchen accessory that you would need and more."

  My only complaint would be is the bed in the downstairs bedroom (which I assumed was for a disabled person as it has an on suit wet room) is far too high for a disabled person, I had to put my Mum on the sofa bed in the lounge/ kitchen (which was far too low). Other than that we had a great time. One other point, perhaps put signage at the entrance from the lane as was difficult to find.

  Reviewed by Debbie4.7★Jun 2022

• "On arrival whilst unloading the car one of the neighbours came out of their property and told my friend to move the car tighter to the wall when parking."

  This was within 5 minutes of our arrival and there was ample space for other cars to get passed. Not a very nice welcome. The disabled bed was too high for our 86 year old lady, we had to buy a set of steps so she could get into the bed. If I was aware of the height of the bed, I would not have booked the property. Overall a lovely property, very good central location with shops, pub etc. in very close proximity.

  Reviewed by Kim4.4★May 2022

• "Another great holiday here only niggle was the heating wasn't as warm as last ..."

  Another great holiday here only niggle was the heating wasn't as warm as last year when needed all the time but other than that minor issue it was a fantastic week

  Reviewed by Miss Avril5.0★Apr 2022

• "Really nice little cottage, good facilities, everything that you need for a relaxing week and well placed to explore most of Cornwall, all in all a good base and somewhere we would definitely go back to."

  Also very quiet would recommend this property.

  Reviewed by Nicholas4.7★Apr 2022

• "Lovely property, much bigger than we expected."

  Well stocked kitchen utensils, comfortable beds and good central heating. Would definitely book again.

  Reviewed by Aileen5.0★Sep 2021

• "The Barn was a fantastic home away from home."

  Parking was a bit of a pain due to us having an estate car and the nearest pub was a bit of a hike with most of it being on the hill down to Camelford. All in all the Barn was a credit to Tim and his cleaning team. Brilliant.

  Reviewed by Steve4.4★Sep 2021

• "We had a fantastic time at the Barn, it was beautiful and exceeded our expectations."

  The facilities were excellent and the correspondence for accessing the property was very smooth. It was perfect for us and our boys and was close to a variety of locations to enable us to explore. A perfect week away!

  Reviewed by Samantha5.0★Aug 2021

• "Was disappointed the washing machine was broken."

  At first we thought it was just one of those things but having read other reviews now it appears its been an ongoing issue that hasn't been addressed. Also neighbours were quite disrespectful complaining we weren't parked near enough to the wall and then subsequently had their own friends round who parked in front of our gate blocking us from leaving the cottage basically. Also their dog fouled in the courtyard and it wasn't cleaned up. That's no fault of sykes or the owner of our cottage though. Big thumbs up for the numerous books, games, dvds available on arrival. A very good selection, thanks for that. As for basic facilities I saw someone complain about I think this was very unfair on the owners. To grumble there wasn't milk or coffee provided is frankly ridiculous. Why this would be expected I don't know. True essentials were all provided. Our only other negative would be that there needs to be more of a focus on directions to find the cottage. It wasn't easy. On the whole though a very enjoyable break and we would definitely recommend.

  Reviewed by Andrew4.7★Jul 2021

• "Amazing facilities"

  Reviewed by Mark3.8★Jul 2021

• "As reported the washing machine was poor."

  Still awaiting any correspondence from yourselves relating to this. Unable to was more than 4 items at a time.

  Reviewed by Colette4.4★Jul 2021

• "Very hard to find in a cul-de-sac off the main road through Tregoodwell a detailed map would have been very helpful, even the residents of this small Hamlet didn’t know where it was."

  Picture of property doesn’t show how tight the access is and was made to feel apprehensive about parking and succumbed the unfriendliness of one of the neighbours over our parking two cars even though we had checked with Sykes and owner prior to booking that this was OK. We were also told that there was parking in the side roads, this really isn’t the case, roads too narrow, and was already taken over by locals transit vans and other rental properties. Was disappointed that the cupboards were bare of any essential items ie condiments would have been nice to know in advance, plus more suitable dishes needed to use in microwave. Fridge/Freezer doors didn’t close properly without pushing hard on them. Found double bed creaked hence didn’t sleep well also toilet seat in en-suite lose and doesn’t fit properly plus toilet in wet room rocks. Most of the windows don’t close properly either.

  Reviewed by Kate4.1★Jul 2021

• "The Barn was a great place to stay."

  It was very well equipped and comfortable. I would certainly recommend the Barn to anybody seeking a holiday in that part of Cornwall. The only negative about the Barn was the parking situation. Although we had our own space, it was difficult to manoeuvre ones car in and out due to too many cars parked in a combined space. Apart from that the place was brilliant.

  Reviewed by David5.0★Jun 2021

• "Very clean property."

  Extremely well equipped, had literally everything. Owner answered queries very quickly. Excellent location. Very quiet. Beautiful area.

  Reviewed by Clare5.0★May 2021

• "So good we booked it again for thus year"

  Reviewed by Miss Avril5.0★May 2021

• "A very well appointed and comfortable cottage."

  Warm and comfortable and in good distance of the coast and moor paths for our walking break. Recommended.

  Reviewed by Marvin5.0★Oct 2020

• "Just a bit too far from Camelford for walking , steep hill."

  Reviewed by Nicholas4.7★Oct 2020

• "This is an attractive place and very convenient for the North Cornish coast."

  It is comfortable and was spotlessly clean. The outside space is rather limited and parking is a problem if you have more than one car. Watch out for some sweary and intolerant neighbours!

  Reviewed by Mike4.4★Sep 2020

• "Great cottage, Very pleased with the facilities."

  The Camelford town is quite small with only one working pub, the Masons Arms. Quite dated inside but ok. The meals we had were very big. There is a great little cafe that does excellent cream teas and lovely breakfasts opposite a nice park. there's a pharmacy , CoOp and a couple of other stores. It's about 20 mins drive to port Isaac (doc Martin), if you go you must have a fresh crab sandwich at the Old school house restaurant . There is a bus service (10 & 95) that go to the local beaches and beyond. The airfield museum is worth a visit if you like war type stuff 10 mins away. Some of the country lanes are a bit scary if your used to town driving. Definitely worth doing a walk up Roughtor, only about 25 mins to go up to the top and great 360 deg view of the area, Roughtor road is single track road so be ready to pull in to a passing place.

  Reviewed by Brian5.0★Sep 2020

• "We where really pleased with the barn accommodation, it was spotlessly clean throughout."

  We where really impressed with the measures the owner had took to make it safe during these times . Although a lot has had to be taken away we had everything we needed and more. Absolutely beautiful setting, so peaceful but close to lots of lovely places to visit. Camelford has everything you need and less than a ten minute walk. Parking no problem, we have a large car and no issue at all. We can’t recommend this accommodation enough, hopefully we will return soon . Thank you.

  Reviewed by Louise5.0★Aug 2020

• "The cottage we stayed in 'The Barn' exceeded all expectations."

  It was far larger than the photos depicted, it was very comfortable, all amenities worked well and the owner was always available for any questions. I would highly recommend this cottage, it has been planned/furnished exceedingly well for families in mind and having the downstairs bedroom and wet room as well as having two living rooms is excellent for elderly or disabled members of the family. Absolutely charming and very close to all the shops etc. 10/10

  Reviewed by Lynne5.0★Aug 2020

• "We all had such an amazing time at The Barn."

  A very immaculate house with all the things you need for a comfortable stay. Great location to explore Cornwall and it’s sandy beaches also very closed to the magical town of Tintagel. Great communication with the owners. Overall a great holiday home.

  Reviewed by Lina5.0★Aug 2020

• "No everything great."

  Accommodation very good and Tim the owner of the property txt me a few times to check all was ok. Very good location for sightseeing. Overall a brill holiday and would definitely go back to the barn again and happily book through Sykes in the future. Thank you very much

  Reviewed by Tracey5.0★Aug 2019

• "Well looked after holiday home."

  Plenty of space for everyone. Extras we didn’t expect e.g. a cupboard full of children’s games. Comfortable beds. It was helpful having 3 bathrooms. The area is central to beautiful beaches, and also not far to the Camel Trail where we all cycled to Padstow.

  Reviewed by Janet5.0★Jul 2019

• "A good position to tour Cornwall ."

  The parking for the Barn quite a challenge only suitable for a small car , also the Barn very tucked away and hard to find best to get detailed description from owner as not situated on Rough Tor road . The Barn is comfortable and well equipped great for families or couples.

  Reviewed by Pauline4.1★May 2019

• "The Barn was a perfect home to spend the week exploring the beautiful coast line of Cornwall."

  Every detail had been thought of and we didn’t want for anything. The beds were comfortable. The bathrooms plentiful and I loved the two different sitting areas which was great if one person wanted solitude. It was a real home from home. The only negative, which would only apply to the few, is that dogs are not allowed. I highly recommend this property and if by some chance you’ve got someone one with a disability the down stairs bathroom is perfect. This is a real gem of a property.

  Reviewed by Laura5.0★Sep 2018

• "The cottage was lovely and well equipped."

  The only thing the beds were a little uncomfortable. Also it would have been nice to maybe have some milk, tea bags to be able to make a drink on arrival. It would have also been nice to maybe have a sign to say where the cottage was as it was a little different to find due to location before big set back from road

  Reviewed by Kim4.4★Sep 2018

• "The Barn was very clean, comfortable and well appointed."

  Almost everything had been thought of. We left many things in our suitcases as we didn't need them - they were already provided in The Barn. The only thing missing was a full length mirror! It would be a good idea to put one on the end of the landing for all the party to use. The Barn is well situated for visiting many of Cornwall's attractions. We didn't want to leave and would certainly come again and recommend as an excellent base for a lovely holiday!

  Reviewed by Melvin5.0★Sep 2018

• "Good location, parking space limited only bring one car no good for 2 car family as unable to park in the lanes."

  Facilities excellent, good communication between Sykes and ourselves getting key code. Would like to have had a visitors book to leave comments. Otherwise nice holiday had just wish you could have sorted the weather aswell.

  Reviewed by Justin4.7★Aug 2018

• "Cornwall in general is a lovely County Threrefore it is diffucult to identify any one place or activity."

  However we especially enjoyed The Eden Project ,Lanhydrock House, Pecarrow House and gardens Whilst I am aware this is not essential The Barn has been the only self catering cottage I have been to ( I have been to many over the last 20 plus years ) that has not had a small welcome pack with a few tea bags/ coffee /sugar and milk which is so welcome after a long journey This aside it is lovely accomodation..

  Reviewed by Sandra5.0★Jul 2018

• "Very nice cottage with plenty of indoor space - spotlessly clean."

  Not much outside space though. We enjoyed our stay and the only negative was the driveway - we kept catching the front underside of the car when exiting due to the dip. Needs some simple attention to avoid unnecessary stress each time you drive out anywhere.

  Reviewed by Kevin4.1★Jun 2018

• "Just that we enjoyed our stay at the barn and would recommend it to anyone else Thank You"

  Reviewed by Jeannie5.0★Jun 2018

• "A lovely holiday cottage in a very peaceful location but yet only a short walk from amenities of which one was the best fish and chip shop."

  It was very spacious and well equipped with everything that we needed. A great base for exploring the North of Cornwall.

  Reviewed by Tracey5.0★May 2018

• "It would have helped us if there had been more description about the parking arrangements."

  We were aware that there was only one parking space in the property grounds, but our party had two cars. There was no mention that on street parking was impossible.It did make it difficult for us.

  Reviewed by Jane4.4★May 2018

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