Wren Cottage

Wren Cottage is a restored one-bedroom barn near St Merryn, sleeping two guests with a king-size bed and one bathroom. Whitewashed walls and exposed beams keep the building's converted-barn character on show throughout.

A patio with countryside views gives the cottage its own outdoor dining space. Wi-Fi, parking, a dishwasher, washing machine and garden are included, and one dog can stay. The open-plan living area has a kitchen, a dining table and a sofa area with a TV.

St Merryn sits about 2 miles southwest of Padstow, in a parish that covers some of the best beaches near the town. Trevone Bay is 2 miles from the cottage, Harlyn Bay Beach is 2.1 miles and Porthcothan Bay Beach is 2.3 miles, giving three very different beaches within a short drive. The St Merryn guide has more on the village, including its Spar shop, fish and chip shop and the Cornish Arms pub. The barn is all on one level, with the bedroom and shower room on the same floor, and a separate utility room has a freezer and tumble dryer.

**Best for:** a couple wanting a king-size bed, rural outlook, outdoor dining, in-cottage laundry and three beaches within 2.3 miles.

**Less good for:** guests needing verified step-free access or space for more than one dog.