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Beautiful Farmhouse on the edge of Bodmin Moor
Dine outside and under cover
Incredible outdoor space with covered cooking facilities, dining area and comfortable seating
Fantastic, covered BBQ and pizza cooking area
Fully equipped kitchen with dining area
Ample indoor seating for all, with cosy wood burner
Smart TV in main lounge and games room lounge area
Spacious and sociable games room
Comfortable lounge area in games room
Smart TV in the games room
Outdoor bath for those wishing to cool down
Outdoor bath - cold water only!
Outdoor bar seating
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Swallows Rest - Laneast

Launceston (5mls SW), Cornwall
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Sleeps 14
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 4
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 5
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Working farm
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Green
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Sleeps 14 + 2
  • Beautiful, converted barn in quiet location featuring exposed stone walls and wooden beams
  • Games barn with pool table and table tennis
  • The perfect retreat for families and groups looking to relax and explore the Cornwall/Devon border
Property code: 83601

Escape to this characterful and spacious farmhouse, perfectly positioned just off the edge of Bodmin Moor, offering the ideal family retreat with up to five canine companions welcome to join you. With a separate games room, an outdoor BBQ area, and breathtaking countryside walks right from your doorstep, it's the ultimate base for exploring all the wonders of Cornwall with your entire pack.

Step inside, and you'll find yourself in a hallway ideal for storing coats and dusting off paws. The heart of the home is the cosy lounge, featuring a Smart TV and a wood burner that’s sure to attract heat-seeking hounds. From here, move into the kitchen/diner, where exposed beams and a rustic cottage table provide a charming setting for family meals. Off the hallway is a shower room and a handy utility cupboard under the stairs. On the ground floor, you’ll also find two inviting bedrooms – one with a super-king-size zip-and-link bed and French doors that open onto the garden, and a comfortable double bedroom with an en-suite shower room. Heading upstairs, the first bedroom is a bunk room with a 4f’ double and a 3’ single on top, an additional single bunk bed, and a daybed, comfortably sleeping up to six guests. Next door, the family bathroom offers a shower over the bath. Across the landing, there’s a luxurious king-size bedroom and a cosy double bedroom with its own en-suite shower room. Step outside into the large, enclosed garden where a pizza oven, a wood burner, and comfortable garden furniture create the perfect setting for al fresco dining. The self-contained games room includes a pool table, table tennis, a Smart TV, a wood burner, WC, and a double sofa bed. there is private parking for up to six cars.

This beautifully converted barn is 11 miles from the legendary Tintagel, where history hounds will discover King Arthur’s Castle, Castle Beach, and the mystical Merlin’s Cave. For those looking to venture further afield, the vibrant resort town of Bude, with its sandy shores and famous tidal pool, is 14 miles away. Pups on the lead can join you on Bude’s Summerleaze Beach year-round. Alternatively, join the South West Coast Path for tail-wagging walks to remember towards dramatic cliff tops and spectacular sunset viewpoints.

  • 5 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 2 double rooms, 1 twin bunk room plus additional day bed (Sleeps 6 with one bottom bunk as a double) and 1 super-king zip and link (can be made as a twin bed on request)
  • 4 bathrooms - 1 WC, 2 en-suite shower rooms with showers and WC, 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, and 1 shower room with shower and WC
  • Sleeps 14+2 - double sofa bed in games barn with separate WC and one bunk bed is a 4ft double
  • Electric range cooker, dishwasher, microwave and American style fridge/freezer
  • Utility cupboard with washing machine
  • Hairdryers provided in all bedrooms
  • Smart TV in the lounge and playroom
  • Pellet boiler heating system
  • Solar thermal panels
  • Outdoor, covered BBQ area with pizza oven
  • Playroom with a pool table and table tennis table plus comfortable seating and Smart TV
  • Outdoor bath for cooling down - cold water only
  • Private parking for up to 6 cars
  • Pub and shops within 5 miles
  • No bookings for more than 14 nights
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 5 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £60. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Joanne Barraclough

This property is personally managed by Joanne.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 24 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Alan 6th September 2024

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Wonderful house for large family, great location. Great outdoor space and games room. Suzie and Simon are good hosts and were very helpful when needed.

Reviewed by Barbara 9th August 2024

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Reviewed by Emily 19th July 2024

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This house was perfect for large groups, especially if you have kids or teenagers who can escape to the games room. The pizza oven was great, we had a make your own pizza night! I loved that we could all fit around the kitchen table. Loved it!

Reviewed by Rebecca 12th July 2024

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Secluded private spot with space for large families or friends to rest, relax, play and catch up whilst making happy memories. The perfect home come rain or shine. We had six 4 and under and they loved the barn and garden plus sharing the bunk room . We definitely want to return xx

Reviewed by Judith 21st June 2024

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Fabulous place with great outside space. So good for families and all age groups. Lots to do nearby. We would definitely go again! It felt very homely and comfortable and dogs were happy too!

Reviewed by Joanne 31st May 2024

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Absolutely fantastic property - 4 generations all accommodated - 10 adults 1 child & 2 babies + 4 dogs. Safe enclosed garden with a variety of spaces including a covered seating area which was great to sit out into the evening. The Barn/games room was great loads of fun was had playing pool and table tennis. The kitchen is fantastic. Great base to Read moreget around from - the Bude sea pool a highlight. Close to lots of local pubs with good food. We will definitely return. Brilliant. Hide

Reviewed by Jocelyn 17th May 2024

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Was a great stay. Lovely enclosed garden for the dogs to play in. Barn games room was used daily so great to have. Tried out the bbq and pizza oven. Worked well. Just had to walk some dirty dogs through the house to get to the garden to wash them off.

Reviewed by John 10th May 2024

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Brilliant place with a great games barn. Everything you needed for a holiday catering for all ages and dogs.

Reviewed by Daniel 3rd May 2024

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The Cottage was stunning, in every way possible, beautiful English home, huge, plenty of areas where you can segregate if booking for a large number. Games room/barn is a lovely added touch and great fun. Fully equipped for large numbers. The oven is superb so be mindful if cooking meat to not overdo it!

Reviewed by Susan 12th April 2024

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we love the peace and space it can give the whole family, always clean and fresh on arrival, and hosts are always available to support you including a recommendation for a garage for our car when it was playing up. There are plenty of walks, beaches, and shops to visit if you want to sight see, or the garden is great to sit in even in the rain as tRead morehere is Harry's bar an undercover area you can sit under even in the rain. will always recommend to family and friends Hide

Reviewed by Neil 29th March 2024

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A lovely converted barn in a good location for exploring this bit of the coast. The house is really well equipped for larger groups and the games rooms is just fab. The kids loved in it all week!

Reviewed by Susan 15th September 2023

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We have now spent two family holidays at swallow rest. There is plenty of room for everyone needs including our dogs. Suzie and Simon are lovely owners and hosts. They have made the accommodation like home from home. We love it thank you for another great family holiday

Reviewed by Martin 1st September 2023

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The Swallows Rest is a real home from home. The house has all the kitchen equipment to cater for several people. The treats in the hamper were much appreciated. The games room was excellent too. It has lots of things to do for all of the family members. Room for 3 families and more. The house is so big that if you wanted some time on your own you cRead morean do this too. We loved our break away and would definitely make a future visit to this property. Hide

Reviewed by Jenny 11th August 2023

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Swallows Rest is a lovely place to stay for a large family holiday. There's plenty of room to spread out and the Games Room is a definite bonus for teenagers, especially when it's raining! The outside area is great, with various seating arrangements and different places to sit and enjoy the sun. The kitchen is very well equipped and Susie and SimonRead more are very attentive and friendly hosts. Thanks so much for an enjoyable break and for the warm welcome, including fresh eggs, grapes and tomatoes! Hide

Reviewed by Clare 28th July 2023

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We had a fantastic time in Swallow's Rest. A great venue for 3 families to spend time together, the host, Suzie was lovely and very helpful. The play barn was greatly appreciated on a wet day and the kitchen was a great place to spend time together. We have already booked for next year.

Reviewed by Lynda 21st July 2023

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Cottage and games barn brilliant, excellent location for visiting the coast. All 3 families (11 of us) ages ranging from 9yrs to 70yrs loved it and we would certainly stop there again.

Reviewed by Darren 7th July 2023

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Swallows rest is a beautiful big lovely cottage with everything you need and then some. The bedrooms were comfy & clean. The barn/games room is amazing and was a god send due to the weather we had, but the kids didn't mind staying in playing pool and table tennis. The location is a little remote from shops and beaches but if you don't mind travelliRead moreng like we didn't then that won't be an issue. You are in reach of Newquay, Padstow & the lovely Boscastle. Overall I would truly this cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Geraldine 30th June 2023

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We had an amazing stay. It was so well equipped we all loved the games room. The property is really spacious so everyone had their own space.

Reviewed by Andrew 9th June 2023

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The cottage layout is designed around larger groups, not that it couldn't be used by a smaller party. The garden bedroom ideal for those escaping younger members! The bedrooms are all good sizes with at least double beds, a room has two good size bunk beds. All very well decorated. The main house lounge is a great focus for evening games. The barn,Read more games, entertainment centre is a hit. Super size TV for evening films, table tennis and pool tables. The outdoor eating area is perfect for cook out Hide

Reviewed by Tori 2nd June 2023

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This house is absolutely perfect for family celebrations, the games room was the best part and the space in the house is great. There was 8 of us plus a baby for my mums 60th and we cannot be grateful enough to Suzie and Simon for letting us stay in their beautiful home.

Reviewed by Amanda 26th May 2023

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Amazing holiday cottage and games Barn. This place is beautiful, as a large family group we had a fantastic holiday. Accommodation clean and had all equipment. Solar water/ heating caused us no problems. Weather was beautiful all week so always had hot water and never needed to use the Klover. Barn and outside space makes this cottage. We spent houRead morers in the garden and partied in the games room at night. Bude is a beautiful place to visit and Black Rock Beach fab. We will definitely return. Hide

Reviewed by Naomi 28th April 2023

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The cottage is the perfect location for group gatherings. The area is so peaceful and the cottage provides a great base for day excursions but also provides everything you would need for days in. The facilities are excellent and the kitchen is amazing. We spent lots of our time talking around the big dining table whilst cooking. Suzie made our stayRead more even better, she was the perfect host providing us with all information and the fine touches (eggs, milk etc). We will definitely be back. Hide

Reviewed by Dawn 7th April 2023

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Couldn't have wished for a better house. Everyone enjoyed the games barn. Loved all the quirky bits. Met all our needs, would love to return one day. Lovely hosts on hand if you needed them. Kitchen very well equipped.

Reviewed by Kirsty 1st April 2023

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Amazing stay! The cottage had everything we could need - we had 4 generations under one roof and this stay catered for them all (from ages 18 months to 85 years - including teenagers). The play barn was such a great features and Simon and Suzy were such great hosts! Hopefully, we will be back again soon!

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Beautiful Farmhouse on the edge of Bodmin Moor
Dine outside and under cover
Incredible outdoor space with covered cooking facilities, dining area and comfortable seating
Fantastic, covered BBQ and pizza cooking area
Fully equipped kitchen with dining area
Ample indoor seating for all, with cosy wood burner
Smart TV in main lounge and games room lounge area
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