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Cosy stone built barn conversion with rural Cornish views and near the sea

Cosy stone built barn conversion with rural Cornish views and near the sea

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Chy Byghan - Our cosy Cornish cottage. Photo taken summer 2022.
The main bedroom in Chy Byghan
The main bedroom in Chy Byghan
The kitchen and dining area.
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Overview of Cosy stone built barn conversion with rural Cornish views and near the sea

Reviews
9.4 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer

Explore the area

Map
Newquay, Cornwall
  • Popular LocationPorth Beach13 min walk
  • Popular LocationWatergate Bay3 min drive
  • Popular LocationWatergate Bay Beach4 min drive
  • AirportPlymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)75 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Living Room 1

1 Double Sofa Bed

Bathroom 1

Soap · Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Cosy stone built barn conversion with rural Cornish views and near the sea

Just half a mile from the large golden sandy beach at Porth and even less to Whipsiderry beach on the coast road just north of Newquay, this is one of a small group of single and two storey cottages with Cornish country views. The cottage is also just a couple of miles or so from the rest of Newquay's surfing beaches including Fistral and Watergate Bay. Watergate Bay is also known for it's kite surfing and was until a few years ago the home to one of Jamie Oliver’s 'Fifteen' restaurants. It was also once the setting for the ITV series Echo Beach staring Jason Donovan. There's a footpath near the cottage to the bay. For those who enjoy a walk it's even nearer at around a mile.

Chy Byghan is one of a number of cottages converted from stone built around a central courtyard. The original barns are not far off 200 years old! Snuck into one corner, the double glazed front door opens into a small entrance hall with a refurbished shower room and toilet with hand basin on one side and electrically heated towel rail. A double bedroom facing the inner courtyard is on the opposite side. At the rear of the cottage, a door leads through to a bright living room and kitchen/dining area with a natural decor and colour scheme and two windows looking across the road to fields and the countryside.

The property has just undergone a refresh for 2024. There is a seating area with a sofa bed (with a mattress designed to be good for your back) and a kitchen/diner with a dining table, bench seats and a galley style kitchen area with light coloured fitted units and a washing machine. The cottage floors are high quality wood effect with a rug also in the lounge area. It also has built in cupboards at the end and a new (for 2024) SMART TV where you can watch your favourite channels such as the BBC iplayer and Netflix and more if you have an account. The shower room floor is non slip.

There's a large shared car park at the rear of the group of cottages.

What's nearby: If you want to give the car a rest and help the environment, then jump on a bus. There is normally a service that runs along the road next to the cottages during the summer months and an all year round one from the end of the road.

Porth beach offers safe bathing and is around a ten minute walk by road from the cottage, as are a pub that serves food, cafes and the coastal footpath.

Whipsiderry beach is at the end of the road and took us about 7 minutes to walk to with a 5 year-old and a nine year-old so we think that's not bad! It's in a cove with steps down and has got caves and rock pools to explore and a vast sandy beach when the tide is out you can also access it this way if you are careful, when the tide is out and it a good surfing beach which not that many know about!

There's a convenience shop in the camp site just a few minutes walk down the road which you can also use. Local hotels in the area welcome non-residents to their restaurants. golf, horse riding and ten pin bowling are all available nearby. There is also the Mermaid Inn which serves good food every day on Porth beach.

The cottage has many features including a microwave, kettle and toaster and a travel cot. Electricity and heating is inclusive as is free Wi-Fi. Ideal for a couple but for a value holiday it can sleep up to 4 (2+2 that is a double bed and a double sofa bed*).

New for 2024!!! *Bed linen is also provided for all new bookings made from March 2024 but if you want to save yourself some money choose to bring your own bed linen and save £20 if 2 people are staying or £30 for 3 or 4. Just let us know once your have booked and we'll discount the price. We also offer a 5% discount off our nightly rates for all stays over 7 days.

Want to bring your pet? We're happy to accept well behaved dogs and have even been known to let some other types of pet stay. We once had a parrot enjoy a week at the cottage! Like most properties there is a pet fee which is currently £22 per pet with a maximum of two dogs.

*For all new bookings made from March 2024

Property manager

Ian & Jill Sainsbury
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Languages

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 16
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed: limit 2 total
Well behaved dogs accepted. Charge per pet £22.

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Newquay

Located in Newquay, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. While the natural beauty of Watergate Bay Beach and Fistral Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore Padstow Harbour. Newquay Zoo and Oasis Fun Pools are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with rock climbing and ecotours nearby.
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Newquay, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Porth Beach - 13 min walk
  • Watergate Bay - 3 min drive
  • Watergate Bay Beach - 4 min drive
  • Lusty Glaze Beach - 4 min drive
  • Fistral Beach - 16 min drive

Getting around

  • Newquay Station - 8 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • Mermaid Inn - 15 min walk
  • Francines - 4 min drive
  • Zaman's - 3 min drive
  • The Beach Hut - 4 min drive
  • Wax, Watergate - 4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Cosy stone built barn conversion with rural Cornish views and near the sea pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total).

What time is check-in at Cosy stone built barn conversion with rural Cornish views and near the sea ?

Check-in begins at 4:30 PM.

What time is check-out at Cosy stone built barn conversion with rural Cornish views and near the sea ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Cosy stone built barn conversion with rural Cornish views and near the sea located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Carnewas and Bedruthan Steps and Watergate Bay Beach. Porth Beach and Whipsiderry Beach are also within 1 mile (2 km).

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Martin R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
January Get-Away..
Ian was very helpful given Vrbo platform comms was awful (App may be better). Had a lovely couple of days stay and excellent local dog walking and Beach a short walk too. Cottage was clean, comfortable and well appointed. Well positioned for local coastal adventuring. Would recommend arriving in day light as the car park is not lit and access for unloading everything was not that straightforward! Otherwise a great stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Elaine M.

Liked: Location
Disliked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely Location
Good location both rural, plus close to Porth beach and my relations. However, the accommodation was very poor. Grubby, tired and shabby. An armchair I needed to cover with my dressing gown, not fit to sit on, corroded hot plates etc etc etc. I have photos to evidence my comments. Saving grace, effective storage heaters!
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

francesca w.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Miss
Was a lovely cozy little cottage not too far from porth beach, amazing location!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Pat W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Porth holiday
Perfect for dog walking with footpaths across fields opposite. Lovely, cosy cottage, would recommend, hope to come back another time!
Stayed 11 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

John G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend break.
Everything we wanted for a short break.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

About the host

Hosted by Ian & Jill Sainsbury

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Why they chose this property

We've owned our cottage for more than 20 years now and always run it as a holiday let. Jill and I studied in Cornwall and fell in love with the place then. A few years later when finances permitted we made the plunge to buy a property in Cornwall that a) Looked good and we could afford and b) that we could rent out at an affordable rate so that others could enjoy the beauty and fun that is Cornwall too. Oh and of course it had to be near the sea! Really must update that photo - our daughter is now 22!

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