Swallows Retreat

Swallows Retreat is a two-bedroom stone barn conversion near Falmouth in south Cornwall, sleeping four in a double and twin bedroom. The detached double-glazed barn sits in the hamlet of Crowsmeneggus, close to Ponsanooth village, with an early 3pm check-in and gated drive to private parking.

Inside, the layout covers two bedrooms with accommodation arranged on inverted levels to frame the countryside views. The conversion has dishwasher, washing machine, accessible ground-floor access and a garden. Dogs are welcome. A rating of 9.8 from 17 reviews places it well among smaller rural rentals in the Falmouth area.

Outside, the property opens onto its own garden with countryside views in every direction. The gated drive leads to a spacious parking area. Local walks run around Kennall Vale Nature Reserve and Restronguet Creek, both within a short drive. The nearest beaches at Gyllyngvase, Swanpool and Castle Beach in Falmouth sit around 9 km away.

Falmouth is a 10-minute drive for the National Maritime Museum, sandy town beaches and Pendennis Castle. Two local pubs sit within a mile of the property and small shops in the surrounding villages are less than 2 miles away. The gardens of Trelissick, Glendurgan and Trebah are a short drive, and the cathedral city of Truro is 7 miles. Prices start from GBP 537 per week with Saturday changeovers.