This beautifully converted single-storey barn is just the size for a big family holiday — complete with a couple of pups. Sitting in a secluded spot within rolling countryside, the sumptuously presented cottage provides a base camp for tours of the unspoilt moorlands of Cornwall and Devon and jaunts to the harbour resorts of Padstow and Polperro.
The property is both contemporary and full of character. The main event is an open-plan living space. The vaulted ceiling and exposed, original beams give a grand, country atmosphere to this versatile room, where you can enjoy a group breakfast, cook together in the spacious kitchen, or relax in front of your Smart TV. There’ll be no arguing over the bedrooms, with two king-size, both with en-suite shower rooms, and one super king-size, which can zip out into two twin beds if needed. The rooms are all arranged on one, light-filled level, and outside, you have your own enclosed patio area where you can dine alfresco, plus shared access to a large grassy garden, so your pups can make friends and let off steam.
The location of the barn, in a collection of holiday properties and on a working farm, is ideal for family walks. And tucked into the secluded countryside between two national parks, the choice of where to ramble next is endless. In 10 miles, you’ll reach the entry into Dartmoor, whose rocky brooks and hills are ideal terrain for the climbers in your party. Or venture west 20 miles to Bodmin Moor and hike to Brown Willy, Cornwall’s highest point.