Penbarden Barn

We've had an excellent stay at Penbarden Barn.

From the time of the booking, to arrival, through duration of stay all went well. As the weather was gloomy, windy, and often wet we really needed greater control of the central heating. A user manual would have been helpful to adjust the on/off periods. We had to purchase a couple of additional drying up cloths to manage the amount of washing-up. And one admission to make - we did break a wine glass, sorry.

A recent stay at Penbarden Barn was truly unforgettable.

The quality of this property was apparent from the moment of arrival. It was impeccably furnished with premium facilities, providing a luxurious and comfortable holiday experience. The kitchen is well-equipped, with high-end appliances, ample crockery and glassware etc. The excellent coffee machine was a perfect start to each morning. Spacious living areas offered ample space to relax and unwind. Bedrooms provided comfort, with plush bedding. Bathrooms were impressive, stocked with toiletries and fluffy towels. The outdoor space was equally delightful. Outdoor furniture provided al-fresco dining and a beautiful well-maintained garden was a lovely bonus. The owners have created an exceptional holiday retreat. This is one of the best holiday cottages, and it is recommended for anyone seeking a fantastic getaway. Return trips are already being discussed

We had a wonderful holiday, the barn was beautiful and great facilities ,gorgeous location would highly recommend it, having 3 bathrooms was a huge plus with 8 people, and everything was to a high speck, there was only one thing that would of been useful to know that there was no hairdryer provided, very small issue, everything else was perfect and thank you,

This is a wonderful place to stay!

A beautiful barn convertion so plenty of room. Located in beautiful countryside with easy access to a great pub and just a few miles from Bude. Will definitely be staying there again!

This is a really lovely property and we had a very relaxed holiday here.

The house is easy to use - nothing complicated and beautifully spacious and uncluttered. Would recommend.

The property is in a great location and well stocked, although a couple of sun loungers would be nice.

Quiet and close enough to main attractions with plenty of places to walk and explore. Only downside was we were accused by the owner of leaving a "sodden" mattress and bedding behind which we strenuously denied. We stripped all the beds we had used and there was no obvious sign of this "damage" as we left. The accusation was subsequently dropped but it might be an idea to take pictures upon arrival and upon your departure to avoid this kind of upset.

Everything was as we needed

Lovely place to stay.

Clean and comfortable with everything you need. Three generations stayed in august and had a great time.

Lovely place to stay - very peaceful and restful in lovely countryside but close enough to beach, cafe, pub and small shop not to be really cut off (access by short car journey or fit walkers) Comfortable furnishings and beds an ideal space for our party of 7 adults.

We really enjoyed our stay at Penbarden Barn, the house was clean and had everything we needed.

We loved how close it was to lots of beautiful places, we explored Sandymouth Bay, Crooklets Beach, Tintagel, Port Isaac, St Nectan’s Glen and Bude, all within 35 minutes in the car. We would definitely return to this lovely barn conversion for another stay in North Cornwall.

Really well equipped cottage with everything thought of in the kitchen, comfy furnishings and decor.

Really quiet but well placed to explore that area of Cornwall and to venture over the Cornwall/ Devon border. Enjoyed looking at the photos of how the barn was developed, a nice touch. Only gripe, which in no means spoiled the holiday, was the downstairs bedroom radiator only got luke warm if that and, therefore, the room was quite chilly. Enjoyed lovely sea views and good food at the Coombe Barton Inn in Crackington Haven. Definitely would recommend the cottage to others wishing to frequent this area of Cornwall.

We loved this spacious warm beautifully decorated property and the art works on the walls so well equipped as well even a slow cooker and breadmaking.

My one request would be for thicker duvets at this time of year or some spare blankets.

Penbarden Barn was absolutely lovely.

We had such a pleasant stay with people ranging from 5 to 75. Everyone really enjoyed staying here. Very spacious and clean with everything you would need for a week in Cornwall. We've has a fantastic holiday and would love to return.

Excellent cottage so well equipped and perfect for our large family party.

Would definitely book again.

Absolutely fabulous holiday at penbarden barn.

We loved that it felt like we were in the middle of nowhere & yet we were so close to many amazing places & beaches (Tntagel, bostcastle, bude, crackington to name a few) we cooked in most evenings & had all the equipment we needed to ro so. The property is beautifully decorated & spacious & very comfortable. We can highly recommend it & would definitely return if we get the opportunity

Great cottage in a convenient and quiet location for all attractions in north Cornwall.

Clean, well equipped and very comfortable. Good wifi, and Netflix! Access to the coastal path right from the door. Would definitely stay there again if we were in the area. Six adults might find the seating a bit of a squeeze but OK for fewer than six or with kids.

Brilliant the cottage (barn) was absolutely beautiful and so well equipped would not hesitate to stay there again

A really lovely barn,roomy, comfortable, and peaceful location.

No hesitation in recommending this property

Wonderful clean and comfortable holiday cottage!

The owners are terrific going the extra mile to ensure you have a fabulous holiday. Would definitely look to return (with hot weather...)

Garden a lot smaller than in the picture on the website.

Entered the property to be greeted by a strong smell of bleach(found out a few hours later this probably masked the smell of the septic tank) it smelt worse in the en-suite toilet.French doors glass absolutely filthy with handprints from children and adults. Bathrooms need smartening up specially the one at the end of the upstairs walkway(mould in grouting).Shower in en-suite is ridiculously too small for any average adult,rooms a great size so why put such a small shower in?..Double Mattress in en-suite room was really hard probably the most uncomfortable 7 nights sleep myself and husband have ever had.Sofas downstairs accommodate 6 people at a push so the only other option for the remaining 2 people was a single hard upright chair,not comfortable at all.No footstools or recliners which the majority of people in most households have. Our last moan was the view to sea,hardly visible too so much greenery/bushes being too high(need cutting).On a positive the kitchen is great and has lots of utilities(no recycling?)very peaceful position and ample parking.The Netflix was a nice touch as well. Many Thanks

We stayed with 6 adults 2 children and a baby.

The property was very spacious and well equipped. The barn was very accessible to the surrounding areas but was in a very quiet area. The views from the upstairs bedrooms of the sea and sunsets were amazing. Considering the rural location the broadband connection speed was amazing (100mb+)! We have stayed in several Sykes properties and this is certainly one of the best. Would 100% recommend!

Absolutely stunning property, everything you could want and more, clean, modern and comfortable with loads of room and with 3 bathrooms we couldn’t ask for anything better, an absolutely beautiful barn conversion.

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and enjoyed exploring the beautiful Cornish and Devon areas. Highly recommend.

This is a lovely, comfortable, welcoming house.

IIt was spotlessly clean with Covid- secure information and plenty of hand sanitiser. It's an deal base if you're looking for a relaxing holiday and for exploring the North Cornwall coast by car or by foot. The house is spacious and beautifully decorated - particularly liked the Amanda McAndrews art work. There is a lovely garden with seating and eating areas. The accommodation is flexible for a group or families but is not too big for a couple. A lovely bonus was the roadside stall at the bungalow next door selling eggs and locally produced jams etc. We received a warm, informative email from the owners a few days before our holiday and one during our holiday to check everything was OK. Highly recommend this property.

We loved our stay at Penbarden Barn!

It's a beautiful building well off the beaten track, surrounded by farmland, with great views across the North Cornwall Coast. It's really well equipped (with super fast broadband – far better than the usual poor connections provided) and well laid out for larger groups (there were six of us, but it would have comfortably hosted 8). It's close to the lovely rocky beach at Crackington Haven, and in easy reach of Bude to the North, and Boscastle, Tintagel and Padstow to the South. Only a couple of miles from the A39 Coast road, but completely tranquil with only the occasional tractor or intrepid driver taking on the challenging road to Widemouth via Millook (not for the faint of heart, due to its steep, narrow, twisting road… heading towards Crackington/Wainhouse Corner is much easier!). Covid rules were implemented sensibly and proportionately, and it felt as through the place was clean and well looked after. The owners were also responsive when we had the occasional question. All in all it was a brilliant place to stay, and we hope to be back again in the future.

Cottage accommodated 8 of us easily, was plenty of space didn’t feel we were on top of each other.

Downstairs double bedroom worked well, if you are a earlier riser. It was next to kitchen and there was shower and toilet on same floor so you did disturb rest of party.

We had a great week at Penbarden Barn, the house is fantastic, it had everything you needed, very clean and is in a great location.

We really enjoyed ourselves.

Fabulous.

Barn had everything we needed and more! Very comfortable. Lovely rural location. Supermarket still managed to deliver which was great. Hope to return.

Penbarden barn was absolutely wonderful.

Beautiful property in beautiful surroundings.

The house is beautiful and really comfortable.

We had plenty of space for the 6 adults and 2 children in our group. Bonus was having 3 separate bathrooms and easy parking for 3 big cars. We were unsure what to expect with the Covid requirements but we had everything there we could have needed. Fantastic location and the sunset view from the coastal path behind the house was absolutely stunning. We will be returning!

Penbarden Barn was brilliant.

Really well equipped, felt safe and clean given COVID, and a really excellent location.

Lovely property but still a few issues that can be easily resolved.

Still no washing up bowl or plug for the sink in the kitchen. En-suite sink still still slow emptying water. No instructions on how to use central heating. Property sleeps 8 but lounge only comfortably seats 5.

It is a lovely barn conversion, well appointed but needs a slight spruce up.

Just a small number of niggles; a radio would have been nice, a hook is needed on the shower room door, the outside of the windows need a clean, a shower/bath mat would have been handy. Small things perhaps but they make the difference. Oh, the key safe outside is so stiff you struggle to open it.

Penbarden Barn was perfect for our needs, well equipped and spotless.

It felt like home immediately and the downstairs bedroom and bathroom were ideal for an elderly friend who cannot manage stairs. Location was peaceful and view across the fields to the sea was magical at sunset.

Fantastic, well equipped accommodation.

Plenty of space of all of us 7 adults and 1 child. Lovely scenic location. Sink in en suite didn't run freely, not sure if there was a blockage somewhere. This didn't ruin the holiday at all. Would highly recommend and stay ourselves again.

As specified above we were all basically very satisfied with our holiday.

The following are more like observations than criticisms. There was no starter wood for the wood burning stove. (In the event would not have been used anyway.) The kitchen sink plug did not seal so that hot water was needed to run continuously to wash up in that sink. This was a waste of water and heat. Otherwise fine

Excellent cottage in a great location.

Would recommend to anyone.

Cottage was beautiful.

Spotlessly clean and well equipped. One of the best I've ever stayed in. Perfect location as well.

Great place to get away from it all!

Details on listing were perfect

It's a lovely cottage with plenty of space and great facilities for the six of us.

Our only criticism would be the use of rather overpowering air freshener pots all over the place - we had to collect them up and put them in a plastic bag in the boot room for the duration of our stay - maybe worth rethinking that one. But otherwise no complaints despite the wind and rain - we had a great stay!

Easy to book and good information given alongside reminders about when payment was due.

Good detailed information provided about the accommodation and directions made us feel secure about the booking. Would definitely use again and would highly recommend to others. Great booking facility and superb property - comfortable and spacious with breathtaking views of the sea!