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 a gated drive to private parking and an early 3pm check-in.

Inside, the layout has two bedrooms with the accommodation arranged on inverted levels to frame countryside views. Parking is included. A rating of 10 from 17 reviews places it among the well-regarded rural rentals in the Falmouth area.

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

Falmouth, a 10-minute drive, has the National Maritime Museum, working harbour 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.