Guests say
The Old Cattle Barn in Launceston, Cornwall, is a well-received holiday rental, praised for its high standard finish, spaciousness, and dog-friendly amenities. Guests appreciate its secure garden, well-equipped kitchen, and the convenience of its location for exploring the area. The property's proximity to a pub and the thoughtful touches by the hosts add to its charm, although some guests have suggested minor improvements for an even more comfortable stay.
Most reviews do not mention cleanliness issues, suggesting satisfactory conditions. However, one review cites concerns with kitchen cleanliness, which impacts the score.
The property's location is frequently highlighted as convenient for touring the local area and its proximity to amenities and attractions. The mention of traffic speed in the village is a minor concern.
Guests find the property comfortable, with a special mention of the spaciousness and the layout catering to different needs. A comment on mattress preference slightly affects the score.
The property is generally well-equipped, with a secure garden and a well-laid-out kitchen. Some guests suggested additional items and storage solutions, indicating room for improvement.
Guests have noted and appreciated the thoughtful touches, such as welcome gifts. It is politely noted that while these gestures are appreciated, they are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
The Old Cattle Barn is a lovely, stone-built, barn conversion nestled just outside of the quaint, historical market town of Launceston in Cornwall.
Located within Bodmin Moor and a scenic drive away from the sea, this property offers the best of a nature-filled and seaside holiday for families, groups and furry-friends.
Be welcomed into a stylishly-decorated home with stone wall accents and rustic wooden furnishings; in the open-plan space you'll find a spacious kitchen with ample counter and hob space for those large family feasts, enjoy it all around the dining table, then cuddle up with your loved ones in the sitting room for family movie night. Open up the patio doors and make use of the seating areas in the rear garden during those warmer months, watch the kids and dogs run around the vast lawn or pour yourselves a glass of wine for a late night chat on the bench swing. Ready yourself for a day of exploring Cornwall as wash up in either bathroom before slipping between soft sheets to get some rest. Venture out of your home away from home to pick up some essentials at the nearby village shop or if you don't feel like cooking, head to The Kings Head Hotel for a classic and hearty pub meal. Get to know the local town of Launceston and visit the 1200s English Heritage sit Launceston Castle, head over to Lawrence House, a museum with exhibits on the town's history and for a more thrilling activity, go to Trethorne Leisure Park where you'll find a climbing wall, a bowling alley, a farm with pony rides and more. Drive down to Bodmin, a town steeped in fascinating history and visit Bodmin Jail an 18th-century prison museum with exhibitions and overnight ghost walks, hikers you'll love a nature walk in Cardinham Woods with its vibrant greenery, wildlife and a forested valley, then end the day with a well-deserved feast at the family-friendly Callywith Table Table. The Old Cattle Barn offers a great opportunity to visit the wonders of Cornwall.
The town of Launceston, situated on the Devon and Cornwall border, has wonderful architecture, including some fine Georgian buildings in the central square, and is dominated by the ruins of a Norman castle sitting high above the town. You can take a stroll to the Dog friendly Willow Tree Cafe and Woodland Walk or visit the steam train from Launceston through the beautiful Kensey Valley on a 5-mile round trip. Launceston is within driving distance of the seaside resorts of Bude and Padstow to the north, and Plymouth to the south, as well as the stunning Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor. A superb base for exploring Cornwall and Devon.
Accommodation
Four bedrooms: 1 x King size bed with Juliet balcony, 1 x double, 2 x ground-floor double.
Sleeps 10 with sofa bed in the communal living area.
Bathroom with bath, shower over, double basin and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Open-plan living space with kitchen, utility area, dining area and sitting area
Underfloor heating.
Range-style oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, tumble dryer, and dishwasher.
TV and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Off-road parking for 8 cars.
EV charger.
Garden with lawn, patio and furniture.
Rear, enclosed garden with lawn and picnic bench.
Cot and highchair available.
Five well-behaved dogs welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 0.6 miles, pub 0.3 miles
Nearby points of interest
- The Cheesewring
- The Hurlers
- Launceston Castle
- Tintagel Castle
- Sterts Arts Centre
- Launceston Steam Railway
- Museum of Witchcraft and Magic
Reviews (7)
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Peter
Because of the very close proximity to the A30 it is ideally located for visiting places around Devon and Cornwall, St Ives being just 1 hour away. Around the house there is wall art with place names beneath, which gave us plenty of ideals of places to visit, which we thought was a lovely touch. The house has a lovely big secure back garden (although there is a low gate around the side, so if you have a dog that likes to discover ways to escape, just be careful, saying that they do have to go around the house to get there). The back garden could do with an outside light though for the dark evenings. As mentioned before, a baby gate on the wooden stairs would be a good idea, to keep dogs from exploring upstairs. The kitchen is well equipped, although another big frying pan would be handy for a large group of people and some more forks. More storage would be handy in the bedrooms too. We had the only wardrobe in the house (ground floor), the two upstairs bedrooms had drawers but the other ground floor bedroom didn't have any storage for clothes and our son lived out of his suitcase for the week. We loved our stay here and would definitely come back to stay again.
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Tracey
Sofa and kitchen caters up to 4. Only 1 small saucepan. Property is great and in great location. Just needs to think of the guest experience.
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Amanda
Easy access on/off A30. House was a good fit for our group of 4 plus 2 dogs. Thank you for a lovely stay.