The Rest House, St Levan

About this property

Beautifully restored and converted, Rest House forms an idyllic retreat in one of Cornwall’s most beautiful coastal locations and is perfect for couples seeking time away for relaxation, peace and quiet.

Small yet flawlessly proportioned, the property has everything you’ll need to feel completely comfortable during your stay. What makes Rest House really unique however is the quality of the building’s restoration, its tastefully styled interior, and the sense of space created outside by the walled courtyard garden where you’ll be able to eat or drink alfresco in the sunshine.

When the weather’s wet you can curl up with a good book on the sofa or cosy up next to the wood-burner which even has a small oven on top for you to warm fresh locally made pasties for lunch. The clean and contemporary bathroom with a its large walk-in shower is great for de-sanding in after the beach and if you feel like rustling up your own holiday fare the amply equipped bijou kitchen has all you’ll need for it. An inviting double bed completes the space and with its deep mattress and crisp bedding, you’ll be tempted to enjoy numerous long morning lie-ins before setting off to explore the nearby coast paths, beaches and historic sites of the area.

And speaking of beaches, a handful of Cornwall’s best lie on the doorstep. Famed for their white sands, beautiful boulder formations and water of a staggering shade of turquoise, Porthcurno and Pedn Vounder are an absolute must-visit, as is the lesser known but beautifully unspoilt beach of Nanjizal which can be found less than 1.5 miles from the barn. Close by too is the iconic Minack Theatre which perches on a cliff above the sea, and here you’ll be able to take in an open-air production, music concert or festival, depending on the theatre’s programming.

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This property borders an old graveyard

To access the property, guests will need to walk down a path in front of the main house then through a side opening into the Rest House's private courtyard

Living area

Open plan with the kitchen, dining area and bedroom this area is furnished with a two-seater sofa and has double glass doors opening out to the private, walled courtyard garden

Kitchen

Open plan. The modern shaker-style kitchen has a built-in single electric fan-assisted oven, glass induction hob, microwave, fridge, kettle, toaster and cafetiere, as well as a range of glass and cookware, utensils and cutlery

Dining

Open plan and furnished with a contemporary dining table with two, upholstered dining chairs

Master Bedroom

A freestanding bookcase between the kitchen and the bedroom zones the space which is furnished with a sumptuous double sized bed, bedside tables with lamps, a wall mounted flat screen Smart TV and wooden hanging rail for clothes. Here you’ll also find a fabulous wood-burning stove with a small oven in the top, starter pack for first fire is provided.

Shower room

A beautiful contemporary bathroom with spacious walk-in cubicle and electric shower, pebble-shaped stone countertop wash basin, WC, bathroom cabinet, mirror and heated towel rail.

Soap, shampoo and conditioner are also provided

Outside

A stunning enclosed courtyard with original stone walling and gravel, the garden is the perfect place to enjoy peace and quiet or a glass of bubbly as the sun sets. It is furnished with a grey rattan dining set of a table and chairs, and there’s a parasol for shade when the sun is blazing on hot days

Parking

Parking for one car on the opposite side of the small road that runs in front of the barn