Cosy Cob Barn nestled in 6 acres of woodland

Candor. “Ivy clad barns lost in time – waiting to be rediscovered”. A Cosy Cob Barn, beautifully renovated using natural materials (pigmented clay plaster, lime, oak, local Delabole slate tiles). Powered by 11kW Gaia wind turbine. Under floor heating by ground source heat pump. A wood burner for those very cold days. The old ‘Candor’ farmstead nestles in six acres of riverside woodland. An idyllic private space with 2 bedrooms catering for up to 4 people. A cosy space where the warm clay plaster interior hugs you when you enter. The setting is rural, secluded and private. The pool space is 150m from the barn and is a shared space with the host, and host private guests. There is a shepherd's hut 30m from the pool. This may have 2 adult Airbnb guests who may also share the pool space. The hosts live in another converted barn 20m away from the barn but out of sight set into the land. Note that the master bedroom is on the mezzanine floor. There are no blinds to keep out the light. So if you like it dark this is not the room for you. The second bedroom has blinds and can be made as dark or light as you like, The barn is a foodie's paradise. The kitchen space is well appointed and spacious. It has everything that a cook would want to create their daily breakfast, lunch and evening meal. The larder has all the basic ingredients: a range of condiments, spices, butter, milk, spreads & oils. All are available for the guest to use and will save brining your own or purchasing locally. There will be a welcome pack of 1/2 doz duck and/or hens eggs from our resident ducks and hens. The host is also available to provide (at additional cost) breakfast, lunch and evening meals. These can be provided in the barn or a social space (BBQ and indoor area) by the swimming pool We have ducks, hens, cat & dog on site. The barn used to be the home of the cat and the dog, The cat may sometimes want to enter the barn as he is old and sometimes confused. The dog knows how to open doors and if on the loose may sometimes break in to say hello and make sure you are behaving. If you are allergic to or have worries about cats &/or dogs then please let us know. History of the land of Candor. The land of Candor was once a working farmstead (beef and arable) recorded at least as far back as 1841 on the tithe map. The name Candor, whether intentional or not, beautifully describes the land it is attached to. Candor in Cornish may mean ‘land of poem/song’ ( kan n. f.(plural: kanow) =song/poem; dor n.m. (plural: doryow) = earth/ground ) whereas kabm= crooked/bent evocatively describes the stream shepherding the land. Candor consisted of approximately 50 acres comprising twelve fields, two barns, a cow-shed and a typical ‘two up, two down’ stone house adjacent to a barn. Behind the farmhouse was a large ‘mowhay’ or farmyard, accessed by a lane, which then continued over the brow of the hill to Treverbyn Farm. There was also an enclosed cobbled bullock-yard flanked by a barn, the cow shed (call a linhay and where the host now live) and stone walls. There was no electricity and all the water was obtained from a nearby natural spring which spills into the stream. In the 1950’s the farmstead of house and barns (then part of a much larger farm) was abandoned and lay derelict until Grant and Lindi came across it whilst travelling in Cornwall in 2002. Grant (originally from New Zealand with a long time love of Cornwall of 25 years) and Lindi (a mindfulness meditation and yoga teacher) immediately fell in love with the land. After obtaining the property from the nearby farmer, Grant and Lindi started to create a vision as to how they might work with the land and buildings to create a place for people to come and stay, rest and play. Grant did warn Lindi this was at least a 15 year mission and may never actually end in their lifetime! The land is blessed with a stream, which runs the full length of Candor, old trees and grassland. Whilst the original house no longer exists, the barns are being lovingly restored to offer accommodation. The restoration is based on using the original materials such as local stone, slate, cob, lime, locally sourced clay plasters and joinery. Grant has used renewable energy, insulation and air tightening techniques learnt whilst completing the “Renewable Energy in the Built Environment degree” at the Centre for Alternative Technology (CAT) in Wales. There is an 11kW wind turbine which supplies all of the energy requirements (with surplus to export to the grid) for cooking, heating and lighting. To improve the energy use efficiency, ground and air source heat pumps have also been installed. An intriguing labyrinth has been planted, is maturing and adds to the presence of old knowledge and rituals. Guests may, in addition to the barn, have shared access to the pool and 6 acres of surrounding woodland and open areas We live on site at all times and can chat to you about the history of the Candor Farmstead and our vision and story of how we have worked with Candor to create what we have today. The story of an eco development using natural building materials is one of our passions. Yoga and mindfulness meditation is available if that would be of interest. We are also noted for our good food and are happy to provide breakfast, lunch and evening meals for an additional cost. The property is set in farmland with no close neighbours yet is just 15 mins from Truro & 20 mins from the north and south coast. The pool is a shared area with the host and host private guests. There is also a shepherd's hut 30m from the pool that may have 2 AirBnB adults that will share the area. The most convenient access to and from Candor is by car. Note that the master bedroom is on the mezzanine floor open to the lounge area. There are blinds to for the velux windows in the bedroom but no blinds in the living space. So if you like it dark this is not the room for you. The second bedroom has blinds and can be made as dark or light as you like, There is another barn being renovated at this time. Grant is doing the majority of the work so there should be no disturbance to guests. There are building materials in sight of the barn you will be staying in.