Swallows Rest - Laneast

This stunning converted barn is within a 11-mile drive of King Arthur’s Tintagel with its English Heritage-managed castle, Castle Beach and of course, the atmospheric Merlin’s Cave, said to have been home to the legendary wizard (accessible to visitors at low tide). For those wanting to explore more of what North Cornwall has to offer, the resort town of Bude, with its number of beaches and tidal pool is 14 miles way, whilst The Eden Project (21 miles) is also well worth a visit.

Enter this stone farmhouse building through the beautiful solid wood door and into the hallway where there’s room to lay your hats and coats. Go through to the spacious cosy lounge which includes a Smart TV and beautiful large fireplace with a wood-burner, the perfect spot to relax and put your feet up after a long day exploring the county. Make your way through to the kitchen/diner where exposed beams await and a very rustic cottage table with plenty of seating for everyone to socialise together. The kitchen is well equipped with an electric range cooker, dishwasher, microwave and American fridge/freezer. Continuing through the kitchen into the hallway there is a shower room and WC. There is a washing machine under the stairs as  you enter the property. On the ground floor, there are two bedrooms, a super-king zip and link bed with French doors opening out onto the garden and a good size double bedroom with dual aspect windows and an en-suite shower room with shower and WC. Heading upstairs you will find a landing with a range of books to be enjoyed and the first of three bedrooms. The twin bunk room offers a great spacious space with lots of natural light, consisting of a 4ft double bunk with 3ft single above and a single bunk bed plus a day bed (sleeps 6). Next door is the main bathroom with shower over the bath and WC. Moving across the landing there’s a super king zip and link (can be split and made up as twin on request), plus one double bedroom with an en-suite shower room with shower and WC.

Outside is a large, enclosed lawn with a pizza oven, outside wood-burner and garden furniture to enjoy those late nights outside. There is also a self-contained playroom with a pool table, table tennis table, Smart TV, WC and wood-burner - a double sofa bed can be made up here. Private parking for 6 cars is available.