Snaptrip says
Mill House Barn in Gulval, Cornwall, is a well-liked holiday rental with guests praising its location, spacious master bedroom, and wildlife views. The property is appreciated for its well-equipped kitchen and multiple bathrooms, making it suitable for group stays. The peaceful holiday site offers additional facilities such as a launderette, pool, and pub.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The property generally maintains good cleanliness, though some guests noted areas for improvement such as under furniture and in the corners of windows. The kitchen was mostly well-received, but there were minor comments about greasy cups.
The location is highly praised for being well-placed for exploring West Cornwall and its proximity to Penzance. The surrounding wildlife and peaceful holiday site add to the positive experience.
Guests found the property comfortable, particularly enjoying the spacious top floor bedroom and reclining chairs. However, the lack of a bathroom on the ground floor was noted as a discomfort for some.
The property offers a range of facilities, including a well-equipped kitchen and multiple bathrooms. However, there were comments about the need for a dishwasher and issues with shower pressure and hot water supply.
While guests have expressed appreciation for various aspects of their stay, there is no mention of gifts or special thoughtful touches provided by the hosts, so it is not possible to assess this category.
About this property
Penzance 1.9 miles. Enjoying easy access to Cornwall's finest beaches and coastal attractions in Gulval near Penzance is this delightful barn conversion, Mill House Barn. Ideal for a family of six, Mill House Barn rests in a tranquil and landscaped holiday park with ample on-site facilities. Upon arrival at the property, unwind in the charming breakout room in front of the TV or continue upstairs to find an additional, well-presented living/dining room with stone accents, two large sofas with handy cup holders and another TV, two feature porthole windows add to the character of this space. Progress through the property to the kitchen and discover a space that is fitted with all the essentials for those culinary delights, along with a handy tiled splash-back; after the chef of the group has fixed up a tasty meal, enjoy it with your group at the nearby dining table over a bottle of wine. As the day draws to a close, make your way downstairs to discover two ground-floor bedrooms, an appealing double room and adult bunk room; the bedrooms share access to a first-floor bathroom, and you will be left feeling spoilt for choice with its separate bath and walk-in shower! Those wanting a little more privacy can climb the stairs to the second floor to find a well-appointed and very spacious master bedroom with VELUX windows, ample storage and easy access to a shower room and cloakroom on the same floor. The bedrooms showcase azure blue touches that refer to the property's peaceful, nautical location of Cornwall. The sunny terrace is a delightful spot to enjoy a steaming cup of coffee, descend the stairs to find a quaint patio that is ideal for dining alfresco and opens out to an extensive enclosed peaceful shared lawn. Teenagers may wish to hang out in the downstairs breakout room with its own TV and sofa bed for ultimate relaxation! The park is not only home to laundry facilities, but it also hosts a fabulous, indoor swimming pool, hot tub, tennis courts and sauna; meaning you can savour relaxing activities without having to travel far. In fact, Penzance has recently been reborn as West Cornwall’s biggest foodie hotspot, with the arrival of quirky gastropubs, grown-up restaurants and an underground food scene of street food, festivals, pop-ups, and experiences including foraging and vineyard tours. The property also benefits from being less than a mile away from the popular Cold Streamer Inn pub, as well as the beautiful Tremenheer Sculpture Gardens and the stately, 16th century Trengwainton Garden. Venture into Penzance to discover more of your amenities, including a selection of pubs, eateries and shops, and a wealth of activities. Penzance is home to the fabulous, Grade II Listed Nancealverne House and its manicured grounds, an extensive promenade with views over the English Channel and an idyllic harbour with regular boat trips to the beautiful Isles of Scilly. Travel to Marazion and hike along Trenow Cove. Walk across the causeway to the majestic castle on the island of St Michael's Mount, before enjoying a well-earned rest on the soft sands of Mount's Bay and Perranuthnoe Beach. Venture a little further to St Ives and discover its eclectic art scene by touring its galleries, including the renowned Tate St Ives, before embarking on a hike along the South West Coastal Path, stopping at the scenic points of Porthminster and Clodgy on the way, and spending the afternoon paddling in the waters of Porthgwidden beach by The Island. The rest of Cornwall is waiting to be explored, be sure to visit the seaside resorts of Carbis Bay and Hayle or partake in nature-rich activities at the Godrevy Nature Reserve and the Penwith Heritage Coast. Further south is the spectacular Lizard Peninsula, with its unique geology and stunning coastal scenery. Walk to the turquoise waters of stunningly beautiful Kynance Cove & explore the caves and dramatic rock formations. Choose Mill House Barn for your next Cornwall adventure.
Resting on the western edge of Cornwall is the seaside town of Penzance, known best for its promenade and access to the Isles of Scilly, the town is also home to the popular Midsummer Carnival and The Literary Festival. Visitors can enjoy touring the town's selection of galleries, including the Penlee House Gallery & Museum, along with visiting its coastal, Jubilee Pool for an afternoon of splashing in the waters. Penzance is additionally home to the breathtaking attractions of Nancealverne House and Trengwainton Garden.
Accommodation
Reverse-level.
Over three floors.
Three bedrooms: 1 x second-floor Master bedroom, 1 x ground-floor double, 1 x ground-floor bunk, 1 x double sofa bed in the second lounge.
Second-floor shower room with walk-in shower and hand basin.
Second-floor separate WC.
Bathroom with bath, walk-in shower, hand basin and WC.
First-floor kitchen.
First-floor living/dining room with double doors leading out onto balcony with small table and chairs.
Further reception/lounge room on ground floor with sofa-bed & TV
Electric heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer.
3 x TVs 2x DVD players, WiFi inc in rent.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Private, rear terrace with furniture.
Rear patio with furniture and shared lawn garden.
Two well-behaved pets welcome (please keep to the ground floor).
No smoking.
Super market 1.3 miles, pub 0.8 miles Note: Due to the sloped ceiling, there is restricted headroom to the front and rear elevations on the second-floor.
Note: There are steep steps leading from the terrace to the exterior of the property, please take care.
Note: On-site laundry facilities.
Note: Other on-site facilities include indoor swimming pool, hot tub, tennis courts, sauna, putting green convenience shop and restaurant/bar.
Note: On-site facilities are provided by Kenegie Manor, weekly leisure passes can be purchased on arrival Note: 3 major supermarkets nearby.
Please note: The on-site facilities close the end of the October half term and re-open before February half term annually.
Nearby points of interest
- Porthminster Beach Café
- Anima-Mundi (Formerly Millennium)
- Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
- Count House Café
- Geevor Tin Mine
- Jackson Foundation
- Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
- Minack Theatre
- Gwynver Beach
- Porthchapel Beach
Reviews (5)
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Rachael
I especially liked the big bedroom upstairs with the big bed. The only thing I noticed was a few cobwebs in the corners of the windows in the upstairs bedroom and a few of the cups in the kitchen cupboard were a bit greasy. I liked being able to go for a swim in the pool. My family enjoyed pizza night at the restaurant on Wednesday. Maybe itâs a good idea to have a gluten free vegan option/pizza, like that I could have eaten in the restaurant with my family. The staff in the resort were all very friendly and helpful. Weâre thinking about coming back next year to have a ânon disasterâ version of our holiday, our car broke down, we had to sleep in it for a night so missed the first night in the house. Weâll maybe be back next year!
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Jess
Lovely property and location, well placed for exploring west Cornwall and nipping into Penzance. The house was clean and tidy and we really enjoyed the reclining chairs! There were 5 of staying for the week, plus 2 more family members who joined us for part of the holiday, using the snug with the sofa bed. The kitchen is well equipped and as a family that cooks quite a bit we appreciated that (just missing a whisk and weighing scales for making pancakes!). Everyone wanted the top floor master bedroom which is really bright and spacious, however if you are sensitive to light and don't want to be woken up early you'd be better off in the ground floor double. Both lovely rooms! The balcony was lovely for morning coffee and we enjoyed all the wildlife we could see - lots of birds, butterflies, moths and bats! Great that there are multiple bathrooms too as this can be challenging on a group holiday. There's one on the first floor (with toilet, sink, bath and shower) and a separate shower/washroom and toilet on the top floor. It's a peaceful holiday site and great to have some facilities nearby - launderette, pool, pub, small shop. Plenty of parking. Great value, and we were also grateful for the wifi and that towels were included, it made life much easier! Thank you so much for a lovely stay, we would love to come back again one day.
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Kausar
The kids chose the house and we were pleasantly surprised. perfectly located and despite a little rain, had a wonderful time. The only neglect is we didn't make use of the garden as much as we would have liked to but it is just an excuse to return.