Skip to content
Sleeps 4 2 beds 1 bath 5/5 (8 reviews)

St Breward barn with wood burner and Bodmin Moor dark-sky views

Butterwell is a two-bedroom barn conversion for four in St Breward, a village on the western slopes of Bodmin Moor at about 700 feet. One bedroom has a king bed, and the other uses zip-link beds that convert to twins on request. Both rooms share one bathroom, on the ground floor along with the bedroom, which helps guests who prefer to avoid stairs.

Wide-reaching views stretch towards Bodmin Moor from a secluded, countryside setting recognised as a designated Dark Sky area - useful for stargazing away from light pollution. A wood burner, garden and BBQ are the leisure features. WiFi, parking, a dishwasher, a washing machine and EV charging are included, but dogs are not accepted.

The Camel Trail, the flat cycling and walking route that follows the old railway line, is half a mile away, and the property is recognised as a Cycle Friendly Place by Cycling UK. Rough Tor, on the open moor, is about 2 miles east. The nearest beaches are a drive rather than a walk: Tregardock Beach is 5.7 miles away, Port Gaverne is 6 miles away and Bossiney Cove is 8.3 miles from the barn.

The barn holds a 4.96 out of 5 rating from eight reviews, with cleanliness, equipment and comfort each scoring 5 and location scoring 4.

**Best for:** Four guests wanting flexible king or twin beds, dark-sky surroundings, EV charging and access to the Camel Trail.

**Less good for:** Guests wanting a beach within walking distance, multiple bathrooms, spa facilities or anyone travelling with a dog.

At a glance

Property type
Cottage
Location
St Breward, Cornwall
Sleeps
4
Bedrooms
2
Bathrooms
1
Nearest beach
Tregardock Beach (9.2km)
Guest rating
5/5 (8 reviews)

Highlights

  • Barn conversion for four in a secluded location
  • Wide-reaching views towards Bodmin Moor
  • Country-style furnishings
  • Designated Dark Sky area
  • Cycle Friendly Place recognised by We Are Cycling UK
  • Half a mile from the Camel Trail
  • Ground-floor property with downstairs bedroom and bathroom
  • Electric vehicle charging available

Guest ratings

Cleanliness

5/10

Comfort

5/10

Location

4/10

Hosted by

Charlie

Like the look of Butterwell?

Check live dates and prices with HolidayCottages.co.uk.

Good to know

Frequently asked questions

How many guests can Butterwell accommodate?
Butterwell sleeps 4 guests across 2 bedrooms with 1 bathroom.
How far is Butterwell from the nearest beach?
Butterwell is 9.2km from Tregardock Beach. There are 3 beaches within easy reach.
Share
Link copied

Why book through us

9 trusted agencies

Compare Sykes, Holiday Cottages, Toad Hall and six more, and book with whichever comes out cheapest.

No booking fees

You book direct with the agency at their own price - we're paid by them, never you.

Cornwall only

Every place is genuinely in Cornwall or the Isles of Scilly - never a Devon border town padding out the list.