Guests say
Chapel Barn in Bodmin receives glowing praise from guests for its charming, beautifully presented interiors and peaceful riverside setting. The cottage is consistently described as spotless, comfortable, and exceptionally well equipped, making it an ideal base for exploring Cornwall. Guests appreciate the direct access to the Camel Trail, proximity to local amenities and a welcoming pub, as well as the attentive and friendly hosts. Thoughtful touches such as cream teas and fresh flowers are frequently mentioned, though not guaranteed. Overall, guests highlight the relaxing atmosphere and high standard of hospitality.
Multiple reviews specifically mention the cottage as 'immaculate', 'spotlessly clean', and 'super clean', with no negative comments regarding cleanliness.
Guests consistently praise the location for its direct access to the Camel Trail, riverside garden, proximity to Bodmin, local walks, and a nearby pub. The setting is described as peaceful yet convenient for exploring Cornwall.
The cottage is repeatedly described as comfortable, cosy, warm, and homely, with guests highlighting comfy beds, a log burner, and a relaxing atmosphere. No negative comments on comfort were noted.
Reviews mention a well-equipped kitchen, smart TVs, games, outside space, BBQ, fire pit, and thoughtful amenities. Guests felt the cottage had everything needed for a pleasant stay, with no significant maintenance issues reported.
Many guests mention thoughtful touches such as cream teas, fresh flowers, and helpful hosts. While these gestures are appreciated, please note that such gifts are not guaranteed with every stay.
About this property
Chapel Barn is in a rural setting and is ideal for exploring both the north and south coasts of Cornwall. Situated on the Camel Trail..
Lower Ground Floor:
Bedroom 1: Zip And Link Kingsize Bed (2 x Singles On Request)
Ensuite: Bath With Shower Over, Toilet
Bedroom 2: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Walk-In Shower, Toilet
Ground Floor:
Open plan living space.
Living area: 42" Freeview TV, Netflix, Bluetooth Speaker, Woodburner
Dining area.
Kitchen area: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Separate Toilet..
Electric central heating, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial logs for wood burner included. Travel cot and highchair on request. Stairgate. Small enclosed private courtyard with patio and garden furniture. Use of shared riverside garden. Fishing on-site (licence required). Private parking for 1 car; additional parking available on request. No smoking.. Located just metres from the beautiful Camel Trail, this former threshing barn, now converted to stylish holiday accommodation, provides the ideal base to relax and enjoy the county of Cornwall. It lies in a rural setting with the Camel River running past the barn, and has use of private riverside area, with an enclosed garden, at your discretion. This stretch of the river is a ‘Site of Special Scientific Interest’ and therefore is mostly left as natural as possible to promote and encourage wildlife. If you are lucky, you may see otters, deer, stoats, bats, salmon, sea trout and a variety of birds including rarer kingfishers, nuthatch, owls and buzzards.
Travelling west from the barn will first bring you to Wadebridge, a delightful market town with all you need, including bike hire, a cinema, supermarkets and many local craft and gift shops. While on route to Wadebridge, the Camel Trail passes the Camel Valley Vineyard, a family run business that produces award winning wines. Continuing along the trail from Wadebridge, the views open up across the amazing Camel Estuary until you reach the coastal town of Padstow with its working harbour, narrow streets and Rick Stein’s seafood restaurant.
The ancient town of Bodmin has many attractions including the Bodmin and Welford Steam Railway, which leaves the old town station and chugs down the valley to the mainline branch, what a way to tour the county. The ancient Bodmin Jail is also well worth visiting for a little bit of ghoulish history. The surrounding Bodmin Moor offers a great escape from the norm where you can find Jamaica Inn, immortalised in Daphne Du Maurier’s book of the same name. The stunning National Trust property of Lanhydrock House is close by and has many activities throughout the year. You may wish to explore coastal Cornwall, and Chapel Barn is equidistant from both the dramatic north coast and the sub tropical south coast, both with very different scenery. The beaches of the north and the villages of Port Isaac, home to the TV series ’Doc Martin’, and Polzeath have many attractions including many world class golf courses, great local pubs and celebrity chefs including Nathan Outlaw and Rick Stein. The surfing town of Newquay, Watergate Bay and the sea faring and literary town of Fowey, all offer superb and different days while enjoying your stay in Chapel Barn. The popular Eden Project lies just 10 miles away. Beach 10 miles. Shop ½ mile, pub and restaurant 300 yards.
Free WiFi
Electric vehicle charging is not permitted at the property.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- Wheal Martyn
- Eden Project
- St. Columb hurling
- Springfields Fun Park and Pony Centre
- St Austell Brewery
- Rock Beach
- Carnewas at Bedruthan - National Trust
- Watergate Bay
- Tintagel Castle
- The Cheesewring
Reviews (22)
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Confirmed Guest
Great week, walks for the dog on our doorstep it was lovely.
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Katie
Outstanding! A beautiful, cosy and comfortable barn with tons of character, stylishly decorated and furnished to the highest standard. Top notch in every way, immaculately clean and beautifully done in every way. It had everything we needed for a wonderful week away with our young son including smart TV in lounge and bedroom and a cupboard full of games, outside space and comfy beds and a luxurious bath.The location is perfect, very rural and secluded right on the Camel Trail and next to a river. Just a five minute drive to the nearest town of Bodmin with plenty of shops, restaurants, supermarkets, play parks, even a cinema and museum. Further afield loads of wonderful attractions and countryside awaits. The perfect base from which to explore.There is a great pub in walking distance with a menu to suit all, reasonably priced and a lovely kids play area.This is without a doubt the best self catering accommodation we have ever stayed in.The hosts were so kind and helpful and made us feel extremely welcome.We can't wait to come back!
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Heather
We have just returned from a fabulous holiday where we could chill out and relax. Shame about the weather but this is England after all. The cottage was comfortable and charming with a lovely log burner for colder days and evenings, with a lovely view of the River Camel, where if the weather had been kinder to us we would have been able to sit by in the morning and evenings. Laura and Dave were fabulous hosts and checked on us a couple of times to make sure everything was ok and if we had any issues were only a text away. the cottage is also situated on the Camel trail so ideal for walking with the Borough pub just up the road. Excellent service and meals.