Old Barn

Three-bedroom dog-friendly barn sleeping five in the countryside inland from Padstow, on the north Cornwall coast. The property holds a VisitEngland Rose Award for fit-out and hosting - awarded to roughly the top 3% of self-catering properties nationally.

Three bedrooms and two bathrooms suit a family of five or two couples travelling with a child. An open fire anchors the living space, with wifi, a dishwasher, washing machine, EV charging point, and accessible adaptations. The private garden and on-site parking are enclosed, and a balcony looks over surrounding fields.

The position sits inland rather than on the coast, roughly 10 minutes by car to Padstow harbour, the Stein restaurants, and the 18-mile Camel Trail cycle path. Across the Camel Estuary via the Padstow-Rock passenger ferry lies Daymer Bay. Harlyn Bay (3 miles from Padstow, sheltered surf with the Harlyn Surf School) and Constantine Bay work well for a morning swim, and Trevone Bay has the blowhole walk from the car park. Prices run GBP863 to GBP2,410 per week, which works out to GBP25 per person per night at the base rate.

Best for families with a dog who want countryside quiet and coast access in the same week. Less good for guests wanting to walk to the harbour from the door - you need a car here.