About this property
Charlestown 1.5 miles. This magnificent, detached barn conversion is simply outstanding and is set within 8.5 acres of private grounds, located within the pretty village of Porthpean, a National Trust Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You will be met with far-reaching sea views upon arrival, with a large driveway offering ample parking. This traditional stone barn offers a reverse-level setup, with six spacious and well-presented ground floor bedrooms and a first floor lounge, all of which boast sea and country views from every window. No matter what time of year you arrive, you will not tire from relaxing and observing the daily and seasonal changes of the surrounding views and countryside. The bedrooms consist of a choice of doubles, twin, bunk room and super king-size double, offering flexible sleeping, and complete with underfloor heating throughout the ground floor. There is a spacious and well-equipped kitchen with a dining area, which has a large rustic reclaimed table with two benches and chairs boasting sea views for all guests to enjoy and cook up some delicious home-cooked meals. The first floor provides a large lounge area, which is simply stunning with its high-vaulted beamed ceilings, including bespoke LED lighting and unrivalled sea views over the front of the property and the rolling fields flanking the rear. There are two large leather sofas next to the woodburning stove, a great resting spot with your glass of wine and a book, or for a quiet chat with friends. Delight in the wall-mounted TV, with sound bars placed around the room, giving you a taste of the cinema lifestyle right from your living room! Outside boasts a patio area, with a hot tub, perfect for letting those bubbling jets relax those tired muscles. Step down to the separate terrace, with seating for up to twelve, where you can soak up the peaceful tranquil surroundings, then venture towards the games room and gym with a rowing machine and weights machine, not to forget the pool table and juke box. Guests can join Cornwall’s Coastal Path, just a few steps from Silvermine’s private lane to explore and be inspired by the wildlife and scenery in one of the UK’s most beautiful areas. Porthpean is a stretch of coastline between Charlestown and Black Head, an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, while Porthpean Beach is ideal for families, windsurfers, swimmers and sailors. There is a golf club and sailing club less than a mile away and along the coastal path there is an easy walk into Charlestown, which remains an unspoilt, original Grade II listed harbour. You will find elegant Georgian houses and two fisherman’s cottages with plenty of tasty treats, whilst the harbour offers two small sand and shingle beaches, popular filming locations and is a key setting for the filming of BBC’s series Poldark. You can explore this beautiful region easily as you are 1.5 miles from A390, a fantastic base for your Cornish adventure and creating your holiday memories. Enjoy walking amongst the most beautiful scenery in the world on the Cornish footpaths, visiting the quaint and picturesque Cornish villages and meandering through the streets visiting art galleries, bars, restaurants. Silvermine House is an outstanding holiday home that can be enjoyed all-year-round.
St Austell is one of the largest towns in Cornwall, offering a large selection of pubs, restaurants, shops and supermarkets for all of your amenities. The town has a number of notable landmarks, including the parish church, the old town hall and the White Hart Hotel. Situated near the coast for a plethora of lovely golden beaches and clear waters.
Accommodation
6 Bedrooms: 2 x king-size double (1 x master en-suite) 1 x double with en-suite, 2 x Zip/Link, 1 x Bunk Bed (2 meters in length).
Ground floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin and WC.
Ground floor shower room with shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor cloakroom with WC.
Kitchen/diner.
First floor sitting room with woodburning stove.
External games room.
Gym.
Eco heating, underfloor heating, woodburning stove.
Range electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, toaster, kettle, dishwasher, coffee machine, washing machine, tumble dryer, TVs, sound bars, a selection of books and games and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchairs and stair gate.
Off-road parking for several cars.
Lawned front garden with lower patio area with furniture and hot tub.
External games room and gym with a pool table, juke box and a multi-gym.
Electric vehicle charging point available.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 1.5 miles and pub 1.6 miles.
Note: Sorry but there are parts of the grounds not to be used by guests which will be clearly shown in your welcome guide but please be assured this will not detract from your holiday experience.
Please note: Check in time is from 5pm.
Nearby points of interest
- St Austell Brewery
- Eden Project
- Wheal Martyn
- Springfields Fun Park and Pony Centre
- St. Columb hurling
- Royal Cornwall Museum
- Watergate Bay
Reviews (53)
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Rebecca
The hosts were amazing and made sure our stay was just perfect. The house was so clean and well looked after and had everything you needed. Beautiful furnishings and plenty of space for 11 of us ! Would definitely recommend and go back for another stay.
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Phyllis
Updates and correspondence was informative, helpful and timely. As our holiday drew nearer we received a warm introduction email from Sonya and Paul. Straightaway they made us feel really special, and that nothing was too much trouble. They provided very detailed answers to the questions I had about the property and where it was appropriate they provided photograph evidence. Information about local attractions was also really helpful. On arrival at Silvermine we were blown away by the presentation of the property. The photos are lovely but do not do justice. Wow! Silvermine truly is wonderful! Not only that, the welcome we received was outstanding. Meeting Sonya and Paul was like catching up with old friends they were so warm and friendly. Achieving comfort, wellbeing and the best possible experience for their guests is clearly their priority. The lights were on, beautiful Christmas tree and decorations, freshly baked scones with clotted cream and jam. The kitchen is very well resourced with quality tableware, cookware and utensils. There was tea, coffee and fresh milk available. The provision of toilet rolls, hand soap and shower gel; bin liners and cleaning products including dishwasher tablets, washing up liquid and cleaning spray sufficient for the duration of our stay was very much appreciated. Silvermine is comfortable, spacious, clean and tastefully decorated. Have to mention the gorgeous views from the front of the house! Stunning!! The website description is accurate. We enjoyed our stay at Silvermine so much I booked to return next Christmas before we left! Congratulations to Sonya and Paul for their first class service and excellent facilitation. We are looking forward to returning. Thank you.
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Janette
They want you to have a wonderful time while you are staying at Silvermine. They are on hand if you need any help. But never intrusive. Paul and Sonya could teach other hosts how to run a holiday home to such high levels of customer satisfaction :) PROPERTY lots of space for our large group. Plenty of bathrooms , one of bathrooms had a bath.Thoughtfully decorated, comfortable beds, good quality towels and bed linen. Good quality pots and pans and sharp kitchen knives which is unusual in a holiday let. Cosy blankets for wrapping up on the sofa. Wood burner, fuel provided. Very clean. Outside area has a massive garden with the most majestic views whatever the weather. LOCATION for our 3 generation family it was perfect. We enjoy hiking, house on the SW coastal path a real plus, beach for little ones in walking distance and plenty of pubs and high end restaurants nearby. Handy location for nearby places to visit, Eden Project, Heligan, Lanhydrock and many more. AMENITIES hot tub was a perfect treat , good quality and plentiful fluffy towels provided. Our adult children and their partners enjoyed using the gym. We were able to store bikes in the gym, which is a real plus if you want to cycle. A huge smart TV for cosy nights in watching a film. OVERALL Silvermine really is a very special place, we wouldn't hesitate to recommend. We hope that we will be able to return again with our growing family. We will have many happy memories. Thank you Sonya and Paul. Our only negative comment was the garden chairs and loungers, which were lovely, but couldn't be used because the cushions were soaking, we would have liked to sit outside for lunch in the beautiful garden with its magnificent views. Just a thought maybe the cushions could be stored in the games room..