The Stable Barn nestles at the end of a Cornish country lane, alongside three similar barn conversions. Set in the courtyard of a working farm, this two-bedroom bolthole makes a fabulous homestay for a maximum of four guests: family, friends and couples seeking countryside and coastal adventures. With accommodation on the ground floor, step inside the characterful open plan living concept, a welcoming social space for gatherings. Enjoy a relaxing evening on the leather sofas in front of the Smart TV and plan the next day’s activities around the dining table with good food. A complimentary cream tea greets you – remember, jam first! The cook of the group has everything they need in the well-equipped kitchen to rustle up hearty breakfasts and evening feasts. Two comfy bedrooms beckon as night draws in, one with a king-size bed and the other with twin beds, ideal for both children and adults. The pristine shower room ensures sand-free limbs after a day at the beach and offers that morning spritz wake-up to get you ready for the day ahead. The private and enclosed courtyard garden is a sunspot for alfresco dining and barbecues, morning lattes and a glass of wine as the sun goes down. With so much to see and do, The Stable Barn is the most idyllic base to explore West Cornwall’s finest attractions. Note: This property can be booked with Refs. 1172176, 1172177, and 1172174, together sleeping up to 12

Hayle is in the far-flung south western corner of Cornwall and sits on an important rspb wildlife estuary flowing out to the beautiful St Ives Bay, where visitors can enjoy three miles of golden sandy beaches, walks, history and wildlife. Hayle has plenty of activities out of the water too; Paradise Park is a wildlife park, home to some spectacular parrots, otters, and red pandas. Hayle has a range of shops, restaurants and bars scattered around the estuary and harbour area. There are skittles and karting for the family, and for golfers, one of the best links golf courses in Cornwall is at Lelant, a mile out of Hayle. But the jewel of Hayle is the three miles of golden sandy beach, with fantastic surfing at Gwithian where there is a surf shop, lessons and hire of equipment. For the less energetic there are beach cafés where you can take in the views and watch the children play. As Hayle is centrally located you can easily access many other places by either public transport (there is a train station at Hayle) or driving. St. Ives is a short drive away where you can wander through the narrow streets, visit the art galleries, or admire the colourful sub-tropical gardens. St Ives harbour has its own small fishing fleet and there are plentiful boat trips skippered by locals keen to showcase the best that Cornwall has to offer, whether it be seal watching at Seal Island, a couple of hours' mackerel fishing or a relaxing trip to Godrevy Lighthouse. Within easy reach of Hayle is the Minack Theatre, Falmouth Maritime Museum, Eden Project, St. Michael’s Mount and many other fantastic tourist attractions for dry or wet days.

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