Ash Cottage

Ash Cottage is a converted barn on Trenannick Farm near Warbstow, a quiet parish in north-east Cornwall about 8 miles south of Bude. The property sits in open farmland in the upper Ottery valley, well away from main roads, and sleeps 4 from £510 per week.

Two bedrooms - one double, one twin - occupy the upper floor, with a ground-floor bathroom fitted with a walk-in shower. The living area combines kitchen, dining and sitting space around a wood-burning stove, and low ceiling beams give the building its barn character. Note the reduced head height on the ground floor for guests over 6 feet. Wifi, a washing machine, and an EV charging point are included, and the property holds a Gold Award for Green Tourism.

Shared facilities across the farm complex include a dedicated games room with table tennis and darts, a children's play area, boules court, fire pit, and BBQ. Off-road parking fits two cars. Crackington Haven Beach, known for its dramatically folded sandstone and shale cliffs and reliable surf, is 5.2 miles west. Millook Beach - a geologically notable shingle cove - is around 6 miles away. The Iron Age hillfort at Warbstow Bury, with wide views across to the north coast, is within walking distance of the farm.

**Best for:** couples or families of four wanting a rural retreat with evening fire-pit atmosphere; EV drivers; those looking to visit Bude's north coast beaches without paying coastal prices.

**Less good for:** guests who need a dishwasher; those wanting sea views or a coastal walk from the door; dogs (not accepted).