Cosy, Quiet Studio Barn Close to the Coast

Bian Mor is a bright, airy barn conversion in a small farm complex which formerly belonged to the National Trust. The farmhouse dates from the (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) s and the barns from the 19th century. The garden affords fabulous ocean views, and is a sun trap when the weather co-operates. There is a gentle (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) minute walk through woodland to the nearest beach, which is on the South West Coast Path, and it is possible to walk to Falmouth or Helford Passage along the coast. Bian Mor is the smaller of 2 barns, renovated in (Phone number hidden by Airbnb) , and sleeps 1-2 in studio-style accommodation. There is no separate bedroom, but the living area is spacious and efficiently designed; there is a king size bed with memory foam mattress. It would be ideally suited to single travellers looking for the freedom of self-catering accommodation. We have equipped Bian Mor with everything necessary to make your stay as comfortable as possible, including TV, WiFi, cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer, coffee machine and washing machine. The bathrooms has a shower, WC and sink unit. All linen and towels are provided. We are happy to allow well-behaved dogs, but we do charge a fee of £20; please be sure to add it to you booking. Please note this is self-catering accommodation. Our other property, a 1 bedroom barn conversion, is nearby - listed on Airbnb as Keynvor. The barn is self-contained; there is a garden shared with one other holiday barn. Picnic bench, outdoor table and chairs, and a parking space are all provided. We live on site and are available to answer questions most of the time. The nearby village of Mawnan Smith has a cafe, grocery store, pub and Mediterranean restaurant. There are sub-tropical gardens within 5 minutes drive at Trebah and the National Trust's Glendurgan. Nearby Maenporth Beach has the award winning Cove restaurant and a small cafe. The South West Coast Path is a 10 minute walk away; an hour either way will take you to Falmouth or Helford Passage, where there is the Ferryboat Inn and a passenger ferry to Helford. Falmouth is a 10 minute drive away and has all the usual facilities of a small town. There is also Cornwall's National Maritime Museum, Pendennis Castle, a ferry to St. Mawes, and boat trips up the Helford and Fal rivers. Falmouth hosts several events across the year including a Sea Shanty Festival, Falmouth Week, an Oyster Festival and occasional sailing regattas. There are 2 golf courses within a 10 minute drive, at Budock Vean Hotel and in Falmouth. Activities around the area include sailing, watersports, cycling, fishing, whale and dolphin watching, and walking. Falmouth has 3 town beaches: Gyllyngvase, Swanpool and Castle. Maenporth Beach is the closest large sandy beach to Keynvor. If you are looking for surf beaches, the north coast is approximately a 45 minutes drive away. Further afield, Cornwall has many tourist attractions: Gweek Seal Sanctuary; Eden Project; Lost Gardens of Heligan; Minack Theatre; the Lizard; Fistral beach; Tintagel; many National Trust properties including St. Michael's Mount, Godolphin, Lanhydrock, Antony, and Trelissick Gardens. You can find more information on our website { (Website hidden by Airbnb) and our (Hidden by Airbnb) page (Website hidden by Airbnb) There is limited bus service from the village, and taxis from Falmouth are reasonably priced; all details are available on request. There is off-road parking available. A car is useful to access the property, but not essential. There is a bus service from Falmouth, and the local village has most amenities. The National Trust also has a holiday property near the farmhouse, and the road between Falmouth and Mawnan Smith runs past the car parking area of the cottage; there is very little impact from these on Bian Mor.