About this property
This characterful barn conversion, originally home to the cider press, in the east wing of the owner's home on a working farm on the beautiful Boconnoc Estate near Lostwithiel is a short drive of Fowey resort. Perfect for family, friends and couples, the open-plan living area with kitchen, dining and sitting room area with a wood burning stove has a curved wall and ceiling beams, and the master galleried bedroom is accessed by steep stairs. The low beams in the small twin bedroom, on the ground floor make it ideal for children - they will adore the quirkiness, plus there is a bathroom with shower cubicle also on the ground floor. The dinky enclosed garden at the rear is ideal for alfresco dining, surrounded by meadows and countryside, with resident lambs, cattle, horses, sheep, chickens and ducks to help feed! There is even stabling and grazing for guests to bring their own horses! The small village of Lerryn is three miles away with a family friendly pub and store. Within a short drive are the delights of Fowey with harbour, restaurants, traditional inns and art galleries. Hop aboard the passenger ferry across to Polruan. The iconic fishing village of Polperro is a must visit destination with eateries and pubs huddled around the quayside and the fishing port of Looe with stretch of sandy beach can be reached by an amble around the scenic coastal footpath. Lostwithiel, the ancient capital of Cornwall is six miles westwards and the market town of Liskeard is eight miles to the east. With excellent golf courses, stately homes, castles, steam railways, sub-tropical gardens and rugged moorland - there is an attraction for all ages. For that mix of coast and country, The Apple Loft ticks all the boxes.
Lostwithiel is a delightfully peaceful country town, nestling in the Fowey river valley amid the woods and fields that characterise the area. Renowned as a centre for the antiques trade, there are several shops and dealers, as well as a fine collection of country pubs, restaurants and a thriving farmers market. Lanhydrock House (NT) and gardens is just 3 miles away, while the fabulous Boconnoc House, Eden Project, shipwreck museum and tall ships harbour at Charlestown, and the picturesque fishing villages of Mevagissey, Fowey and Padstow are within easy reach.
Accommodation
Over two floors.
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size double.
1 x twin on the ground floor (please note more suited to children).
Ground floor bathroom with bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
Open plan living area with kitchen, dining and sitting area with woodburning stove.
Partial central heating with wood burning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, use of freezer on request, washing machine, dishwasher, TV, DVD, iPod dock, WiFi, free logs.
Laundry room with washer and tumble drier close by.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot and highchair available.
Off road parking for 2 cars.
Lawn and patio enclosed garden with garden furniture.
One well behaved pet free of charge.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop and pub 3 miles.
Nearby points of interest
- Eden Project
- Wheal Martyn
- St Austell Brewery
- Sterts Arts Centre
- The Cheesewring
- The Hurlers
Reviews (49)
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M
The property is a period conversion, with lots of old world charm. It has all you would expect from a modern property but it's clearly a building with lots of history, with exposed wooden beams in most rooms. The lounge kitchen dinner has 2 two seater comfy leather sofas, smart TV with dvd player and a log burner which the owner kindly provides logs and kindling for, the kitchen has a electric cooker, microwave, toaster, and dishwasher. There's a laundry bar with shared use of a washing machine and dryer. The double master bedroom is accessed via a steep wooden staircase which before arrival we thought might be an issue but it wasn't at all. The bedroom is huge and very light and airy with 2 velux roof lights windows, a regular window overlooking the farm and a door the the back garden area. The twin room is accessed via stairway with approximately 5 steps the room has two single beds and a window overlooking the farm. The wooden beams in this room are quite low making this room better suited for children. The bathroom has a lovely freestanding bath and a shower cubicle, washing hand basin and WC. It also has a heated towel rail and fan heater. There is also a large entrance cloak area to store shoes and coats. Parking a right outside of the property. Thanks to Vicki and Chris for a lovely stay, all of the little extras supplied are really useful and much appreciated. Thanks for the scones, jam and clotted cream they were delicious, even having milk, tea, coffee and sugar on arrival was really thoughtful and very handy after a long journey. We really hope to stay again in the future. Best wishes for Lambing season. Mark, Sandra, Bruno and Angela X
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Paul
The accommodation had everything we needed - the log burner was a real treat - especially after the blustery walks along the south coast pathway. The owners were very kind and responsive, though there wasn't anything we needed that they hadn't thought of already - including a lovely cream tea on arrival!
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Holly
Well equipped, really clean and all that we needed. Kids loved being able to see the lambs and horses and us having the freedom to wander with the dog (on lead) Would recommend guests bring slippers if staying in colder months. Only downside was Master bed could do with a new mattress for a more comfortable and less noisy night.