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Cosy stone built barn conversion with rural Cornish views and near the sea

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Beach nearby
Outdoor dining
1 bedroom, iron/ironing board, travel cot, free WiFi
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
Smart TV, DVD player, books, video library

Reviews

9.4 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

1 bedroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Pet-friendly
    Pet-friendly
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer

Explore the area

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Newquay, Cornwall
  • Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps
    7 min walk
  • Porth Beach
    13 min walk
  • Whipsiderry Beach
    2 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    10 min drive

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Cosy stone built barn conversion with rural Cornish views and near the sea

Just half a mile from the large golden sandy beach at Porth and even less to Whipsiderry beach on the coast road just north of Newquay, this is one of a small group of single and two storey cottages with Cornish country views. The cottage is also just a couple of miles or so from the rest of Newquay's surfing beaches including Fistral and Watergate Bay. Watergate Bay is also known for it's kite surfing and was until a few years ago the home to one of Jamie Oliver’s 'Fifteen' restaurants. It was also once the setting for the ITV series Echo Beach staring Jason Donovan. There's a footpath near the cottage to the bay. For those who enjoy a walk it's even nearer at around a mile.

Chy Byghan is one of a number of cottages converted from stone built around a central courtyard. The original barns are not far off 200 years old! Snuck into one corner, the double glazed front door opens into a small entrance hall with a refurbished shower room and toilet with hand basin on one side and electrically heated towel rail. A double bedroom facing the inner courtyard is on the opposite side. At the rear of the cottage, a door leads through to a bright living room and kitchen/dining area with a natural decor and colour scheme and two windows looking across the road to fields and the countryside.

The property has just undergone a refresh for 2024. There is a seating area with a sofa bed (with a mattress designed to be good for your back) and a kitchen/diner with a dining table, bench seats and a galley style kitchen area with light coloured fitted units and a washing machine. The cottage floors are high quality wood effect with a rug also in the lounge area. It also has built in cupboards at the end and a new (for 2024) SMART TV where you can watch your favourite channels such as the BBC iplayer and Netflix and more if you have an account. The shower room floor is non slip.

There's a large shared car park at the rear of the group of cottages.

What's nearby: If you want to give the car a rest and help the environment, then jump on a bus. There is normally a service that runs along the road next to the cottages during the summer months and an all year round one from the end of the road.

Porth beach offers safe bathing and is around a ten minute walk by road from the cottage, as are a pub that serves food, cafes and the coastal footpath.

Whipsiderry beach is at the end of the road and took us about 7 minutes to walk to with a 5 year-old and a nine year-old so we think that's not bad! It's in a cove with steps down and has got caves and rock pools to explore and a vast sandy beach when the tide is out you can also access it this way if you are careful, when the tide is out and it a good surfing beach which not that many know about!

There's a convenience shop in the camp site just a few minutes walk down the road which you can also use. Local hotels in the area welcome non-residents to their restaurants. golf, horse riding and ten pin bowling are all available nearby. There is also the Mermaid Inn which serves good food every day on Porth beach.

The cottage has many features including a microwave, kettle and toaster and a travel cot. Electricity and heating is inclusive as is free Wi-Fi. Ideal for a couple but for a value holiday it can sleep up to 4 (2+2 that is a double bed and a double sofa bed*).

New for 2024!!! *Bed linen is also provided for all new bookings made from March 2024 but if you want to save yourself some money choose to bring your own bed linen and save £20 if 2 people are staying or £30 for 3 or 4. Just let us know once your have booked and we'll discount the price. We also offer a 5% discount off our nightly rates for all stays over 7 days.

Want to bring your pet? We're happy to accept well behaved dogs and have even been known to let some other types of pet stay. We once had a parrot enjoy a week at the cottage! Like most properties there is a pet fee which is currently £22 per pet with a maximum of two dogs.

*For all new bookings made from March 2024
During your stay at this cottage, you're just a quick walk from Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps. A water park is available. Enjoy your stay with amenities like free WiFi and a kitchen in the cottage.
  • The cottage offers a kitchen, a washing machine, and a patio
  • Free WiFi
  • Splash around at the water park
  • Within a 15-minute walk of Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps and Porth Beach
This cottage offers its guests a water park. This cottage also features barbecue grills and a garden.

This Newquay cottage is smoke free.

Property manager

Ian & Jill Sainsbury

Languages

English

Property amenities

Beach

  • Near the beach

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking

Kitchen

  • Fridge
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 1 bedroom
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • Shower
  • Hairdryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Soap

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Video library
  • Stereo
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Barbecue
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near a laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • 2 steps to reach property
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • Near the bay

Things to do

  • Water park
  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Snorkelling nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Marina nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Sledging nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Swimming nearby

Safety features

  • No carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated that there is no carbon monoxide detector or gas appliances on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% of lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Water-efficient showers only

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Well behaved dogs accepted. Charge per pet £22.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has indicated there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

Property is also known as

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Stone built barn conversion with rural views Newquay

Cosy stone built barn conversion with rural Cornish views and near the sea Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Matthew S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great cottage!
Quiet, rural, peaceful cottage. Very cozy for my wife and me, who are traveling from the United States. Hosts were very responsive to our questions. The only thing we would have liked to know in advance is that we needed to supply our own laundry detergent and our own additional rolls of toilet paper, as there was only one roll.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

8/10 Good

Martin R.

Liked: Cleanliness
January Get-Away..
Ian was very helpful given Vrbo platform comms was awful (App may be better). Had a lovely couple of days stay and excellent local dog walking and Beach a short walk too. Cottage was clean, comfortable and well appointed. Well positioned for local coastal adventuring. Would recommend arriving in day light as the car park is not lit and access for unloading everything was not that straightforward! Otherwise a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Elaine M.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely Location
Good location both rural, plus close to Porth beach and my relations. However, the accommodation was very poor. Grubby, tired and shabby. An armchair I needed to cover with my dressing gown, not fit to sit on, corroded hot plates etc etc etc. I have photos to evidence my comments. Saving grace, effective storage heaters!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

francesca w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Miss
Was a lovely cozy little cottage not too far from porth beach, amazing location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Porth holiday
Perfect for dog walking with footpaths across fields opposite. Lovely, cosy cottage, would recommend, hope to come back another time!
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Weekend break.
Everything we wanted for a short break.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maggie R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely small but comfortable place with one bedroom ..
Really suitable for couple or single occupants..We loved it..
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Samantha C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Stress Free!
I took my teenage son to Cornwall so he could experience the joys of this county as I did when I was his age! Jill and Ian made the stay stress free! A lovely little cottage, arrival and check in was easy. Directions took the stress out of getting there. The cottage has everything you need for a comfortable stay. Really clean and good storage. Easy to get to all the places we wanted to visit. A thoroughly enjoyable week, thank you!!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Lauren P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely weekend!
Lovely property that was clean and tidy and in a good location to the beach and other amenities. Good value for money too.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Another amazing stay
2nd year here and 3rd year booked as place is fantastic (lovely and clean) and location the best we have seen since travelling Cornwall. Hosts are great and it was a lovely touch to get there and find milk and tea kit waiting. Communication throughout was great and me and my wife had a fantastic holiday and can't wait for our next one.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location
Nice property. Great scenery. Location good. Very quiet and good parking. Comfortable 2 nights for us
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely nice place
Place was very clean and decorated. Hope we left it the same for you.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Marilena M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday
Simply amazing, loveed it.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Neil K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Break away
Perfect get away and would go again
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Lewis N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent stay
I booked this as a little getaway for our young family and it was perfect. Great location, feeling very remote despite the fact that Newquay and watergate bay were round the corner. Superb listing and property
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short break
Stayed here last year as well everything perfect again.Hosts communication was excellent property spotless
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Niky K.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely bijou pad
Perfect 4 nights with our two dogs. Clean and comfortable
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

8/10 Good

Lorraine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Idea place for getting to places
Only small but just what was needed. Was difficult to cook in the oven.
Stayed 21 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Natalie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
simply Amazing
everything is amazing the accomadation, the place the people could not find a fault truly amazing.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
All in all a good stay weather made it and the beaches were fantastic
The property was a bit dated but overall it did the job
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

8/10 Good

Katie F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely little place
We stayed for 4 nights and was great for what we needed, clean and basic it was great. Only thing I would say is that you need a car if your up for hiking around especially into the town centre, was a lovely beach not far but still a bit of a hilly walk if your not too mobile. Could do with a couple of beach chairs to take to beach which would fit in the little cupboard, I have stayed in a few rental properties in which these were provided but only a suggestion.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and lovely property can't wait for our next stay
Me and my wife loved our stay here so much we have already booked it again. The location is great as its far away from the busy parts of Newquay with excellent beaches within walking distance. The check in was great and easy and the attention to detail from the hosts with the welcome pack and communication throughout being fantastic. Parking was worry free with lots of space. This was our first trip to Cornwall and we travelled around seeing most of what Cornwall has to offer always thinking it was nice but not as good as the Porth and were we were staying. Only thing that could have topped the stay would have been a freezer for ice packs as we had packed lunches most days we went out. Thank Ian Jill
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lewis Smith S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short golf trip
Amazing little base for our golf trip! Lovely location, check in box was such an effective way of doing it. Communication was fantastic throughout.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Relaxing break
There was nothing to find fault with this property it had everything we needed.Good location, clean and communication from owners was excellent. Have booked again for this year and hopefully many more years to come.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

8/10 Good

Geoffrey R., Devon UK

Liked: Cleanliness
Chy Bygan cottage
Warm Cosy cottage. Good location hosts helpful .The furniture was well used and the lounge sofa not comfortable for us but basic clean accommodation.
Stayed 22 nights in Nov 2021