The Cart House Burnthouse

The Cart House is a two-storey barn conversion in the hamlet of Burnthouse, a mile from Penryn on the south Cornwall coast. It sleeps 4 across two bedrooms - a super-king ground-floor master and a first-floor twin that can convert to a super-king on request - with 2 bathrooms. The interior carries original character: exposed stone walls, heavy ceiling beams, marble kitchen worktops, and a wood burner in the open-plan living area. A separate snug provides a second sitting room for quiet evenings.

Outdoors, a paved terrace with BBQ leads to a large lawn, and a garage stores bikes and paddle boards for the duration of the stay. Up to 3 dogs are welcome. The property has been reviewed 38 times on HolidayCottages - one of the higher review counts in this area - reflecting its consistency as a repeat-visit destination.

Kennall Vale Nature Reserve is 1.5 miles north - an abandoned gunpowder works now managed as a woodland nature reserve with streams and industrial ruins. Falmouth’s waterfront, with its maritime museum and beaches, is 5 miles south. Swanpool Beach is 6.8km for sea swimming, and Gyllyngvase Beach is 6.9km for a broader sand and promenade experience.

Suits small families or two couples after a rural base with space both inside and out. The Falmouth connection gives access to good restaurants, the Poly arts venue, and ferry trips around the Fal estuary. Less suitable for guests needing a pool or hot tub, or those who want to avoid car use during the stay.