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Birchenhayes

St Dominick, Cornwall (Ref. 1126114)

5.0★

Cornish Cottage Holidays rating

  • 8 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 3 Bathrooms

  • Pets No

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Features

  • Hot tub
  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Garden / Patio
  • Cot available
  • Highchair available
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Broadband / WiFi

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7 Customer Review(s)

  • Sharan

    “Arriving at Birchenhaze was really special.”

    A long winding driveway down from the small country lane and you are greeted with spectacular views across the valley. The barn is an exceptional conversion with no expense spared. On entering, it smelt really nice and clean, and it was. It was immaculate throughout the property and it had everything you could need. Helen and Andrew (really lovely hosts) had left us a complimentary pack including scones with clotted cream and jam, Prosecco, milk, bread, eggs, bacon, sausages etc. and all local ...

    A long winding driveway down from the small country lane and you are greeted with spectacular views across the valley. The barn is an exceptional conversion with no expense spared. On entering, it smelt really nice and clean, and it was. It was immaculate throughout the property and it had everything you could need. Helen and Andrew (really lovely hosts) had left us a complimentary pack including scones with clotted cream and jam, Prosecco, milk, bread, eggs, bacon, sausages etc. and all local high quality produce. There's no shortage of comfortable seating both inside and out with a fantastic hot tub. Looking down the garden and across the valley there is a lovely pond. This is a great feature but they are currently making into something really special. They have created another pond down the hill with a waterfall running to it and are creating a further area down from that with another waterfall. We will definitely be going back to see this when it's finished. The peace and quiet of Birchenhaze was just what we wanted but it is also the perfect place to use a base to visit the rest of Cornwall or Devon. We can't fault the barn is any way and we would love to go back as alluded to.

    - Sharan, September 2024
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Summary

  • Over three floors
  • Four bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x double with en-suite walk-in shower, basin, and WC, 1 x lower-ground-floor king-size with shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC, 1 x twin
  • Bathroom with free-standing copper bath, walk-in shower, double basin, heated towel rail, and WC
  • Lower-ground-floor open-plan living space with kitchen and sitting area
  • Lower-ground-floor utility
  • First-floor living/dining room with Juliet balcony
  • Oil-fired central heating
  • Electric double oven, induction hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher
  • Smart TV with Freeview, WiFi, CD player, Bluetooth speaker
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Travel cot and high chair available on request
  • Private driveway with ample parking for 5 cars
  • Front and side garden with lawn, patio, furniture, barbecue, hot tub, and small pond
  • Sorry, no pets and no smoking
  • Shop 1.5 mile, pub 1.6 miles, River Tamar 1 mile
  • Note: Children must be supervised around the pond
  • Note: There are steep steps throughout the home
  • Note: The owner's live next door in the old farmhouse

The property

Resting rurally on the edge of Pentillie Castle Estate, near the famous Halton Quay and close to St Dominick, a Cornish village within the Tamar Valley AONB lies Birchenhayes, a stunning, Grade II listed barn conversion, inviting eight guests.

Enjoying woodland and valley views, offering a haven for wildlife spotting and unwinding, whilst adorned with original features throughout, including beamed, valued ceilings, and exposed stonework, Birchenhayes offers an indulgent base for a family or group break.

Accessed via a private driveway, you will arrive at a large, gravelled parking area with space for five plus cars, before travelling through an expansive garden to reach the stone-fronted dwelling.

Enter and descend to the lower-ground-floor to locate the open-plan living space and utility, complete with sleek granite worktops, state-of-the-art appliances, and lofty patio doors, with access to the peaceful garden.

Prepare meals to enjoy indoors or climb the stairs to the first-floor living/dining room for a formal affair, complete with A-framed, beamed ceilings, seating for eight, plush sofas, and a Smart TV for entertainment; get lost in the views from the Juliet balcony.

For an evening of bird watching, as the sun sets over Cornwall, unwind in the garden upon the patio furniture, light the barbecue, and enjoy an alfresco feast, before climbing into the indulgent hot tub for the night.

When sleep calls, select from four charming bedrooms, starting with a king-size on the lower-ground-floor, serviced by a shower room; on the first floor a king-size, or head into the master wing of the house, which features a handy twin room for your children along with a master suite, oozing Italian opulence, complete with his and hers sinks and luxurious copper, free-standing bath.

Awaken to a stroll across the grounds, down towards the pretty pond, before exploring Halton Quay and the Tamar Valley AONB, following one of the walking routes towards The Tamar Valley Donkey Park, or the National Trust properties of Cotehele and Buckland Abbey.

Once you're ready for a change of scenery, head to the coast of Plymouth, brimming with eateries, shops, a bustling harbour, The Mayflower Museum, and the National Marine Aquarium, recommended to tour, the Plymouth Gin Distillery to sample some local produce, the Theatre Royal Plymouth, and Tinside Lido pool.

Round off your trip in the heart of Cornwall, passing through key areas of interest including Looe, Polperro, Fowey, before returning home in time for the sunset.

Experience a nature-filled haven at Birchenhayes.

Please note: the property is located close to a private estate which hosts pheasant shoots between 1 Oct and 31 Jan - there maybe occasional noise disturbance

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £450.

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About the location

ST DOMINICK

Saltash 7.8 miles; Plymouth 13.4 miles; Polperro 23.2 miles.

St Dominick is a quaint Cornish village, overlapping the Tamar Valley AONB, resting between St Ann’s Chapel and Halton Quay. A short journey from the picturesque River Tamar, the village is home to a farm shop, The Who'd Have Thought It Inn pub, and a post office for all the essentials. Nearby attractions include visits to The Tamar Valley Donkey Park, Cotehele, a stunning National Trust working flour mill, and the flowing waters of Cargreen Quay, whilst Saltash offers further activities to consider, including the Mary Newmans Cottage Museum, and its breath-taking waterside, brimming with eateries and shops. The coastal city of Plymouth is reachable by car, home to the Elizabethan Gardens, Hoe Park, the Theatre Royal Plymouth, and the Plymouth Gin Distillery, all worth adding to your itinerary, whilst the Cornish village of Polperro is also a recommended stop off, home to a pretty turquoise cove, Polperro Model Village, and access to the South West Coastal Path.

Please note: the property is located close to a private estate which hosts pheasant shoots between 1 Oct and 31 Jan - there maybe occasional noise disturbance

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas