East Penrest Barn, East Penrest Farm, Launceston, Cornwall ,England (Bodmin Moor, River Inny, Callington, East Cornwall, Tavistock, Dartmoor.)

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East Penrest Barn, East Penrest Farm

East Penrest Barn, East Penrest Farm, Launceston, Cornwall, England

"Wow!" was our response to this stunning stone and slate barn on the edge of the Tamar Valley. In a fabulous farmyard setting and sympathetically converted, the barn's upside-down arrangement makes for a user-friendly space (and proper wheelchair access). On the ground floor, where farm animals once munched, guests sleep in a row of cosy beamed, flagged bedrooms, each with a stable door to the south-facing patio. Upstairs, the old threshing barn has been transformed into a breathtaking, convivial space: a light-filled, 50ft-long, open-plan living area with a kitchen at one end and a book-filled snug at the other. Easy-going country antiques, rugs on pitch pine floors and old map prints add to the charm – all topped off by the beautifully restored beamed ceiling. Owners Jo and James farm organically and are happy for families to meet the sheep and the cows (the visitors' book is laden with snippets from delighted children). Green-fingered Jo can supply home-grown veg and organic lamb, and will rustle up dinner if requested. A charming pub is a walk away, as is the River Inny; Launceston, the ancient capital of Cornwall, is five miles. Or you can wildlife watch from your sunny patio after a day at the north or south Cornish coast.

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East Penrest Barn, East Penrest Farm

Contact: Jo & James Rider

Tel: 01579 370186
Sleeps: 10
Rooms: 4 doubles, 2 shower rooms, 1 bathroom (bunks on request).
Price: £400 – £1,500. Reduced prices if there are only 2 of you!
Closed: Never.

Children are positively welcomed, with no age restrictions, but cots, high chairs etc are not necessarily available.

Ground-floor bedrooms and bathrooms for people of limited mobility.

Well-trained pets are accepted and may sleep in your room (not on the bed). Check when booking.

Wireless internet access available for guests.

Checklist

Dishwasher
Electricity included
Washing machine
Microwave oven
Central heating
Mobile reception
Television
BBQ
Beach within 3 miles
Cooked meals available
Restaurant nearby
Short breaks possible
Extra bed/cot available
Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

Guided walks round the farm.
Babysitting available.
Very well equiped for babies & children.
Fishing on our river (The Inny).
Very peaceful yet accessible setting between the moors & the coast.
45 minutes away from the Eden Project.

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.

East Penrest Barn

50ft-long living area

Read & relax at Penrest Farm

Beatiful views across the fields

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: Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
: Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
: Working farm or vineyard.
: Wireless internet access available for guests.
: No smoking anywhere in the property.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
: Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
: Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
: Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
: Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
: At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.