Guests say
The Long Barn in Helston receives glowing praise for its peaceful rural setting, comfort, and high standards of cleanliness. Guests highlight the well-equipped facilities, beautiful décor, and the helpfulness of the on-site hosts. The cottage serves as an excellent base for exploring Cornwall, with easy access to local attractions and scenic walks. Visitors appreciate the tranquil atmosphere and thoughtful touches, making it a highly recommended choice for a relaxing getaway.
Multiple reviews specifically mention the property being spotlessly clean and tidy, with high-quality bedding and furnishings. No negative comments regarding cleanliness were noted.
Guests consistently praise the peaceful rural location, proximity to popular Cornish destinations, and ease of access to walks and attractions. A car is recommended due to the rural setting, but this is not seen as a drawback.
Reviewers describe the cottage as comfortable, cosy, and beautifully furnished, with everything needed for a relaxing stay. No issues with comfort were raised.
The cottage is repeatedly described as well-equipped, with all necessary amenities provided, including extras like laundry tablets and condiments. Facilities are modern and well-maintained.
Guests mention the hosts' helpfulness and thoughtful touches, such as welcome goodies. While these gestures are appreciated, it should be noted that such gifts are not guaranteed.
About this property
This character property is perfectly placed to enjoy a peaceful holiday, yet it’s just a 15-minute drive from the coast.. All on the
Ground Floor:
Living room: (3 Steps), 32" Freeview TV, DVD Player, Ipod Dock, DVDs, Open Fire
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Bedroom 1: Kingsize (5ft) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bathroom: Bath With Shower Over, Heated Towel Rail, Toilet.
Electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Initial fuel for open fire included, thereafter available at cost. Cot and highchair available on request. Welcome pack. 2-acre landscaped woodland with BBQ and children’s play area (shared). Private parking for 2 cars. Bike store. No smoking.. With views across open countryside from 2 acres of pretty lawned gardens, Gwedna Barns is set in a secluded, wooded, rural spot, on a non-working farm and situated within a World Heritage site. Gwedna Barns consists of three holiday properties with their own garden areas and seating and the use of a children’s play area. The Long Barn (GLP) brims with character and charm, with a split-level living arrangement and cosy open kitchen with a lofty beamed ceiling. The garden has rattan furniture where you can sit and relax and enjoy the far reaching countryside views. The Stable (TE1) has an open-plan living area which has been designed to take in the full height of the building with an exposed beamed ceiling, a wood-burning stove and French doors leading to its own garden with extensive countryside views. Swallows Barn (TE2) successfully blends contemporary facilities with a classic, Cornish granite facade. The property has its own garden with far-reaching views from the seating area with rattan furniture, and an open-plan living space with a raised living room and door to the garden. The properties are close to the attractive village of Godolphin Cross in the beautiful Cornish countryside. The nearby Goldolphin House (NT) is steeped in Cornwall’s mining history and is one of the country’s most significant houses. The south west of Cornwall provides some of the best surfing, fishing and coastal walking in England. Gwedna Barns’ peaceful location provides easy access to the area’s beaches and coves. The sweeping sands of Gwithian are a 15-minute drive to the north, whilst Prussia Cove, with its caves, tales of smuggling and crystal clear water, lies 5 miles to the south. Penzance, The Lizard and St Ives are all within a 20-minute drive. The old market town of Helston, with its elegant Georgian town houses, is nearby, and the main A30, just a short drive away, provides access to the whole of west Cornwall. Enjoy the surf culture, attractive countryside, stunning coast scenes, history and art; all to be found in south west Cornwall. Porthleven 5 miles, Horse riding 3½ miles, golf 4½ miles. Farm shop 1½ miles, pub 1 mile.These properties (refs TE1, TE2 and GLP) can be booked together to accommodate up to 12 guests.
Free WiFi
Families or couples only.
Holidaymakers only.
Nearby points of interest
- Porthminster Beach Café
- Anima-Mundi (Formerly Millennium)
- Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
- National Maritime Museum Cornwall
- Enys Gardens
- St Peter’s Church, Flushing
- Pendennis Castle
- Kynance Cove
- Cadgwith Cove
- Trevaunance Cove
Reviews (15)
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Stephen Crewe
A tremendous cottage to relax in or use as base to travel to towns and coastal villages. Our hosts Geoff and Tonia were wonderful, very helpful in our time of need when my car broke down.I would recommend a visit to anyone thinking of travelling to Cornwall
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Elaine
We stayed a week at The long barn as a replacement holiday home due to our previous cottage having no electricity when we arrived.In all honesty it was like going from a hostal to a 5 star hotel. I'm so pleased the previous place (Orchard cottage) had no electricity as it was just horrendous, damp wet dog smell was emitting from the furniture.The long barn was so lovely and clean. It had everything you could need. The furniture, bedding etc are all of good quality. Plenty of extras, toilet roll, washing up liquid, laundry tablets, condiments for cooking etc.It was definitely an upgrade in comparison to the first place. It's in a lovely rural location, peaceful and quiet, having a car if staying here is a must.I would definitely recommend staying here. I have stayed in many different places and this is one I would definitely return to in the future.
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Michael Lyman
Had a fantastic time Geoff & Tonia were excellent hosts! Made us feel welcome and looked after would definitely come again!Mike & Lynn5/2/2026-5/31