Guests say
Lower Mellan Barn in Helston, Cornwall, is a spacious and well-situated cottage that is highly appreciated for its location and suitability for large families or groups, including those with dogs. Guests have praised the property's homeliness, the enclosed garden, and the amazing playroom. Some concerns were raised about Wi-Fi connectivity and wear and tear, but these are seen as minor compared to the overall positive experience.
The property generally appears clean and maintained, but some guests noted areas that could be improved, such as marks, dents, and a few cleanliness issues in the bathrooms. The majority of guests did not raise cleanliness as a major concern, suggesting a good but not perfect standard.
The location is highly praised for its tranquility, proximity to the beach and harbour, and the convenience of a cut-through to the village. The scenic setting in Coverack and the peaceful environment contribute to a positive experience.
Guests find the property comfortable, with spacious rooms and power showers in all bathrooms. The enclosed garden and balcony add to the comfort. However, some guests suggested the property lacks style and personal touches, slightly affecting the overall comfort score.
The property is well-equipped with a utility room and a playroom, but some guests reported issues with broken table football and a challenging dishwasher. The absence of a coffee machine, blender, and basic kitchen supplies was noted, and Wi-Fi connectivity was a concern for some.
There is no mention of gifts or special touches that would indicate thoughtfulness from the hosts. Therefore, it is not possible to provide a score in this category.
About this property
Lower Mellan Barn is a spacious house offering luxury accommodation in a wonderful location overlooking the sea in the beautiful unspoiled fishing village of Coverack on the tip of the stunning Lizard peninsula. Only a short walk from the large crescent shaped beach, this homely house really does have it all. After parking directly outside you enter the impressive hallway on the first floor, where you’ll find a plush sitting room with the children’s playroom adjoining and the kitchen/diner with both rooms having access to the balcony, offering ample space for alfresco dining. The five tastefully furnished bedrooms, two of which are en-suite, are all on the ground floor whilst there are two additional bathrooms, one on the ground floor and one on the first floor. On the second floor and likely to be a real hit with children and dad's is the games room with table football, pool and air hockey, for keeping everyone entertained if the weather is inclement. Outside the secluded and private split-level gardens and terraces offer a choice of spots for sunbathing with loungers provided. With Coverack village with a choice of restaurants and an excellent pub on the harbour a short walk away and the splendid beach the same everything is on hand here for a family holiday to remember to be enjoyed all year round being also suitable for couples who will appreciate the large variety of water sports available on the beach. Enjoy a family break at Lower Mellan Barn.
Coverack is a small fishing village on the Lizard Peninsula, a few miles from Lizard Point in Cornwall, the most southerly point on mainland Britain. Coverack is a beautiful and peaceful place to escape the main tourist routes and offers a beach in the sheltered bay, which is ideal for swimming, windsurfing, and kayaking, as well as shops, pub, and restaurants. Further amenities lie in St Keverne, which has a post office, shops and 2 traditional pubs. The Lizard Peninsula has many spectacular coves and beaches and is noted for its rare geology and plants. From Lizard Point there are wonderful sea views from the windswept cliffs, which provide fabulous walking opportunities along this stretch of the South West Coast Path. Inland is the market town of Helston, known for its Flora Day Festival, and in Gweek is The Cornish Seal Sanctuary, whilst approximately ten miles away is the Culdrose Airfield, where once a year the public are welcome to come and meet the Fleet Air Arm, the Royal Navy’s flying force. Coverack is ideally located for exploring The Lizard Peninsula, as well as the lovely seaside towns of St Ives and Falmouth and many other beaches and pretty villages.
Accommodation
Over three floors.
Reverse level.
Five ground-floor bedrooms: 2 x king-size with en-suite walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x double, 2 x twin (zip/link, can be super-king-size on request).
Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, and WC.
Shower room with walk-in shower, basin, and WC.
First-floor kitchen/diner.
First-floor utility.
First floor sitting room with adjoining playroom.
Second-floor games room
Oil-fired and underfloor heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher.
TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Ample off-road parking.
Enclosed garden with lawn, patio, and furniture.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.5 miles, pub 0.6 miles.
Note: Children to be superv: ised due to pond.
Note: Minimum stay of 3 nights, please note: on 30th April there may be a planned temporary power outage due to work in the area.
Nearby points of interest
- Cadgwith Cove
- Kynance Cove
- Pendennis Castle
- St Mawes Castle
- St Peter’s Church, Flushing
- Enys Gardens
- National Maritime Museum Cornwall
Reviews (8)
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Jo
We were very apprehensive about taking an alternative property as it had a lot to live up to, however Lower Mellan Barn did not disappoint. It didnât have the panoramic sea view we were used to, but everything else about the property was of a high quality and made our stay really comfortable and enjoyable. We were pleasantly surprised how quickly we could get to the beach using the little path and loved the patio areas. The only slight thing was that the internet was very slow, but not really an issue for us on this occasion as no one needed to work. Thank you for a wonderful week, we hope to be back next year.
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David
The cottage is lovely and copes with 9 people well, it is showing signs of wear and tear after I guess a number of years as a rental. Sykes Cottages however leave something to be desired as a letting agent. We booked in with 3 kids and 6 adults but the beds were all made up as doubles. In theory no drama but in practice when we finally got through to the help line, no help or single duvet covers were forthcoming. We were told nothing could be done and we bought some ourselves, not ideal.
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Annabelle
It's a very large property which can easily accommodate a large family/group of friends. On initial inspection the property looked very clean and maintained. However, closer inspection showed a few areas that needed addressing. 1. There are many marks/dents/scratches around the property. We did video these to provide proof that they were there before we arrived. 2. The living room carpet doesn't meet at the edge and is all frayed - be careful when stepping out the door so you don't catch your foot in it. 3. The living room windows in particular are so smeared that they are difficult to see through when the sun shines on them. 4. Went to use the bath only to have dirty brown water gushing up through the plughole - would not use after that. 5. The larger ensuite bedroom has a foul smell coming from the shower drain - did not want to investigate. 6. In the same bedroom, not noticed until we stripped the bedding to leave, the duvet cover that was tucked in at the bottom of the bed had blood on it. Absolutely awful. Wish I had known this before the bed was slept in. Randomly at 1.30am the entire household was woken up by the doorbell ringing - quite concerning as nobody there on inspection. The details on checking out etc need to be updated in the guest book. The playroom adjoining the living room would be great as a bedroom for a disabled person as they wouldn't be able to access the bedrooms downstairs. The WiFi needs an extender for downstairs as the WiFi doesn't reach the bedrooms. These may seem like minor issues to some but cleanliness is very important to me - I like to feel that a property has been well cared for. This house felt a bit unloved. There is a cut through to the side of the house which leads into the village so you don't have to walk on the road which is great. Just be careful as the stones are quite slippy when wet.