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The Mowhay

St Minver, Cornwall
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Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 6
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Beach within easy reach
Country houses
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At a glance

  • A comfortable and peaceful sanctuary close to St Minver and the north coast of Cornwall
  • The property is all on one level and was once an old barn which has been lovingly renovated
  • It’s an expansive property with flexible sleeping arrangements for large groups

Overview
Property code: OC-MOWH

All on one level, this beautifully restored barn has had a new section designed by an in-house architect to maximise the sociable spaces and to help blend modern features with the original ones.  Surrounded by countryside yet just a short drive from the famous long sandy beaches of the north Cornish coast, The Mowhay near Rock oozes character and comfort.  With original beams and exposed granite walls, this traditionally decorated and furnished home-from-home provides a most comfortable, peaceful sanctuary to return to after long days exploring the coast.  The country-style kitchen/diner is the perfect place to entertain and relax and the cosy lounge will be a firm favourite with doors which open up on to a sunny garden; there's even a dedicated spot for a game of Boule!  Back inside you will find 6 bedrooms; some of which are better suited to children, so The Mowhay ideally sleeps a maximum of 10 adults +2 children. If you fancy a game of table tennis, just head out to the shed, or for additional family entertainment to the games room with comfy bean bags and extra games to entertain all the family.

The nearby village of Rock is a very desirable and popular holiday destination, with excellent windsurfing, paddle boarding and waterskiing available.  Paul Ainsworth offers an unforgettable experience at The Mariners pub too.  If you want some surf, just head over to Polzeath which is famous for it's great surfing conditions,  enjoy the Rumps Walk at Pentire Point, or simply relax building sandcastles, climbing on rocks, or swimming in Daymer Bay.The much-loved harbour town of Padstow sits just across the estuary and you will find an abundance of shops and fantastic restaurants there, with Rick Stein and Paul Ainsworth being the favourites. Port Isaac, with its Doc Martin and Fishermans Friends associations is just a few miles away, and well worth a visit for followers of either.

GROUND FLOOR:

Bedroom 1: Twin beds (3') which can be linked to become a Super-king if requested, wardrobe, bedside tables.
Bedroom 2: Twin beds (2'6) suitable for children and wardrobe.
Bedroom 3: Bunk beds and wardrobe
Wet Room: Shower, WC, sink.
Bathroom: Bath, WC, sink.
Kitchen/Diner: Heritage range cooker, Electric oven, ceramic hob, extractor hood, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine, please note the dining table sits 10 adults.
Lounge: 2 sofas, 40" Smart LED TV with Freeview PLAY and Netflix, soundbar, patio doors to garden.
Bedroom 4: King-size bed, wardrobe, chest of drawers, TV. En-suite: Shower, sink, WC.
Bedroom 5: Bunk beds and wardrobe.
Bedroom 6: Twin room with wardrobe and bedside tables.
Bathroom: Luxury thermostatic rain shower over bath, WC, heated towel rail.
Games Room: 55" HD Smart TV, beanbags, table football, pool table, outdoor games, board games and washing machine/tumble dryer.

GARDEN AND PARKING: Two lawned areas. One is an enclosed garden with table and chairs, and 2 loungers.  Boules pitch, table tennis (in bay beside shed), BBQ. Allocated parking for three cars.

Power and Heat: Oil and electricity included in price. Oil central heating and heated towel rails in bathrooms.
Pets Welcome: A maximum of 2 dogs are accepted at an additional cost of £25 per pet per week. Information about bringing your pet.Please note that dogs are not permitted on the beds or lounge furniture. Please ensure you remove all dog mess from the garden before you leave.
Bedding and Linen: Bed linen and towels provided. Please bring your own beach towels.
Baby Equipment: Travel cot and highchair provided.
Shop: 0.3 mls Pub: 1.5 mls Coast: 3.7 miles

NOTES: Sleeps 10+2. WiFi provided. You will find the hub in the kitchen/lounge, The access code is on the reverse of the hub. Mobile reception varies. Phone reception is only available in some rooms, you may need to move into the garden to get good reception. The gardener comes every two weeks for half a day. There is no specific day as it is weather dependent. There may also be a window cleaner during your visit.

  • Sleeps 10+2
  • 6 bedrooms - 1 super-king-size zip-and -link which can be made up as a twin on request, 1 king-size, 1 twin, 1 2ft6 twin, 2 bunk beds
  • 4 bathrooms – 1 wet room with shower and WC, 1 bathroom with hand-held shower attachment over the bath and WC, 1 bathroom with rain shower over bath and WC, 1 en-suite shower room with WC
  • Heritage range cooker, electric oven, ceramic hob, extractor hood, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine, tumble dryer, Nespresso coffee machine
  • Travel cot and highchair available
  • Wood burner
  • 2 Smart TVs
  • Please bring your own beach towels
  • Bunk beds and 2ft6 twin room is more suitable for children
  • Mobile signal is variable
  • Enclosed garden with garden furniture, sun loungers, BBQ
  • Private parking for 3 cars
  • Table tennis table, boules, table football, outdoor Jenga and board games
  • Shop under 500 metres, pub 1.5 miles, beach 4 miles
  • Please note the dining table only fits 10
  • A gardener comes every two weeks for half a day. There is no specific day as it is weather dependent. There may also be a window cleaner during your visit
  • This property is also available to book as a sleeps 6 option - Please see The Little Mowhay REF: LITMOW
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Charlotte Boundy

This property is personally managed by Charlotte.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 3 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Clare 2nd September 2023

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Fantastic location and property. Only a short drive to Rock and other beaches in the area. Games room and huge garden were perfect for entertaining our children. Back garden was well dog proofed and perfect for our puppy. We loved our stay at the Mowhay and would highly recommend.

Reviewed by Dan 13th August 2023

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Reviewed by Julie 11th June 2023

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Property was dirty when arrived - litter on floor in in lounge, bits of dirt on floors, toilet in en-suite dirty, en-suite floor dirty, litter & coffee stains left on marble topped bedside table in double bedroom & when wiped away with damp white cloth, cloth was filthy, sofa in kitchen area dirty & seen better days, kitchen drawers contained liRead moretter & bits of old food, dishwasher needed rinse aid when we arrived, not a lot of wardrobe space as in several bedrooms cupboards locked - in one twin room no hanging space. Only enough outdoor chairs at table for 8 people despite sleeping 10 & of the 8 chairs one was partly broken. Only 2 rusty old Sun loungers. Table tennis table in shed has had water leakage on it & no longer flat at one end & bats were in a bad state. All games except garden Jenga were for young kids. Mini snooker table with one broken cue. Extra games annexe with washing machine & drier was filthy. Lots of owners own cram lying around in games room & rusty broken old pool / boat ladder lying in garden, dirty boards/ropes/cans lying around table tennis shed. Pegs on washing line rusty & disintegrated. Blender didnt work. No hairdryer. Fridge was tiny for 10 people. A storage unit/table in kitchen area had a few cushions & a puzzle marked with missing pieces & covered in lumps of old food bits that had presumably fallen through the holes. Boules place has seen better days! It Range cooker was set up to come on only in mornings & evenings - it would have been nice to have been notified about this for planning as 2 small electric rings are not satisfactory for 10 people. Directions could have been clearer i.e. turn right on the sharp left bend directly after barn & property is on RHS of lane to Mill directly opposite 2 stone cottages. Hide

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