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The Old Cattle Shed

Altarnun, near Launceston, North Cornwall
Sleeps 4
Bedrooms 2
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 2
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Towels included
Family friendly
Fishing on site / nearby
Internet access
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Shop nearby
Pub nearby
Country houses
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At a glance

  • A thoughtfully finished getaway with picturesque views, close to the historic village of Altarnun
  • Offering bright, airy, modern living space, where you can relax after exploring Bodmin Moor
  • Enjoy the woodland views as you unwind in the enclosed garden with your four-legged friend
Property code: OC-T31858

An enchanting retreat in an AONB within scenic grounds near Altarnun, this delightful hideaway nestles on the edge of beautiful Bodmin Moor- famous for it's exceptional dark skies. Set in serene Cornish surroundings, made famous by the author Daphne du Maurier in her novel Jamaica Inn, it enjoys beautiful views beneath starry skies. Sleeping four guests, the private, two-bedroom, dog-friendly retreat sits in 2-acre grounds where the owners also live and guests may wish to sample their fresh eggs, vegetables and fruit. Stroll 0.5 miles to the village shop or to have afternoon tea or morning coffee. A renowned pub is just 1 mile away. Picture-postcard Bossiney Cove, where you can pick up the South West Coast Path, is a 12-mile drive, and magnificent Widemouth Bay, popular for swimming and surfing, is 12 miles from the cottage. For a year-round dog friendly beach with great amenities, Black Rock Beach is just 13 miles away. Visit fascinating Tintagel, where many of the legends of King Arthur are said to have taken place, also only 11 miles away.

Enter this attractive, single-storey cottage to find it offers a beautiful blend of the old and the new. Ancient granite and Blue Elvan stone walls still tell the tales of cattle and farming from a bygone era, while contemporary features, such as excellent insulation, double-glazing and heating, ensure high levels of modern-day comfort. Admire the owner’s artwork that has been inspired by the magical surroundings and now hangs on the walls. Find everything you need here to ensure an idyllic Cornish stay. At the heart of the cottage is a light-filled, open-plan lounge/kitchen/diner, where you can unwind on the soft seating as you gaze out over the woodland, play a handmade game with the children or watch the Smart TV. Prepare fresh eggs from your welcome pack with vegetables and fruit grown on the site over in the well-equipped kitchen area. Dine together at the table and linger here over a bottle of wine or cup of fresh coffee from the machine. When you are ready to turn in for the night, amble off down the corridor to enjoy a refreshing shower in the family shower room and then a great night’s sleep. The double bedroom features an award-winning Nectar divan bed, with drawers, while the bunk bedroom encompasses a sturdy triple sleeper, with a double bed and drawers below and single above. Sumptuous, high-quality towels and bed linen are provided for guests sleeping in both rooms.

Spill out into the enclosed garden to savour the tranquillity and cook out on the BBQ under the stars. Play games with your canine companions out here too. Give them a good rinse under the outdoor hot and cold shower after muddy walks through the surrounding National Landscape or afternoons on golden, sandy beaches. There is private parking here for two cars.

  • 2 bedrooms – 1 double and 1 bunk bedroom (double bed below and single above – please note, no children under the age of 6 allowed on the top bunk for safety and insurance purposes)
  • 1 family shower room with WC
  • Electric oven and ceramic hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, Nespresso coffee machine and air fryer
  • Welcome pack – plus a welcome pack for any dog guests staying too
  • Highchair available on request
  • Smart TV
  • Handmade games for children
  • Enclosed garden, with seating, sun loungers, BBQ and woodland views
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Shop 0.5 miles, pub 1 mile, beach 12 miles, nearby fishing 0.8 miles
  • Guests can buy additional fresh fruit and vegetables when in season, grown here in the garden
  • Please note, there is CCTV covering the front of the property
  • Please note, this a non-smoking and vaping site
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 2 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Charlie Boundy

This property is personally managed by Charlie.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 20 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Joanna 17th May 2026

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Great location, we had a lovely, quiet, break. The enclosed garden was perfect for the dogs. Lovely hosts and we loved the welcome packs - one for humans and the other for the dogs.

Reviewed by Natalie 26th April 2026

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Fabulous location both quiet and with amazing dark skies. The property was fantastic throughout with loads of lovely touches from the homemade scones to milk, butter and all the other lovely things in the welcome pack. Pup also got a welcome pack as well with biscuits, a towel and other useful bits included. Great welcome guide with top tips includRead moreing a link to the local vet and the rising sun pub (food delicious). Overall couldn't fault our stay it had everything you want from a self catering cottage and more. Highly recommend and sad when our week came to an end. Hide

Reviewed by Jo 30th March 2026

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Had a lovely, comfortable stay at The Old Cattle Shed. Everything was finished to a really high standard, and it felt like a home away from home from the moment we arrived. Jenny and Roger were perfect hostsstriking the ideal balance between being helpful and giving us spaceand were incredibly friendly throughout. The peaceful setting made it even Read moremore relaxing, and the generous welcome pack made it extra special. We truly enjoyed our stay and had a fantastic holiday. Would definitely recommend! Hide

Reviewed by Shane 10th March 2026

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Superb accommodation, everything you need for for guests and a dog if taken. Owners respect your privacy, but it was nice to talk to them when seen out. If you needed anything, problem etc, contactable by message, which was replied to virtually straight away. Location great, very rural, winding lanes, but very minimal traffic . Easy walk to Read morethe local The Rising Sun Inn and to Altarnun village. Great location for North or Douth Cornwall and Devon. Hide

Reviewed by Dinesh 13th January 2026

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We had a lovely stay at this cosy cottage which was spotlessly clean and very well equipped. Welcome pack was exceptional and very welcome after a long journey! Jenny and Roger went out of their way to look after us and made sure we were alright during the snow and later Storm Goretti. Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed by Anitta 20th October 2025

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Amazing stay. Beautiful area, wonderful stay. Everything and more you could possibly need or want. Such attention to detail. The most fabulous welcome pack. Our dogs loved the garden and treats. Beds were very comfortable with great quality bedding. We received a very warm welcome from owners. Local pub The Sun inn was great, food delicious and onRead morely a mile walk away. Hide

Reviewed by Steven 5th October 2025

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We had a wonderful week staying at the old cattle shed, Jenny and Roger were very welcoming.

Reviewed by Debbie 28th September 2025

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Reviewed by Lisa 21st September 2025

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The Little Cattle Shed was just perfect! It was spotlessly clean and very comfortable. It had everything you need and all the appliances were of high spec! It was perfect for the dogs and made it a perfect say for us and our dogs! We would highly recommend it. The surrounding area was lovely, two cafes and two pubs within walking distance which werRead moree also dog friendly! Hide

Reviewed by Ian 15th September 2025

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Despite the weather being rather wet we still felt very comfortable and warm in The Old Cattle Shed. The owners Roger and Jenny were always on hand should you need anything. It was very nice to arrive and find a fantastic welcome pack which we thoroughly enjoyed, we found the cottage to be very clean and inviting. We would recommend the local pub 'Read moreThe Rising Sun' the food was superb, could not fault it in any way. Northcott Beach just up the coast is fantastic and dog friendly, there is also a small garden cafe called 'Sip & Sea' just off the beach and is well worth a visit. I would certainly recommend the cottage and location to anyone wishing to visit North Cornwall. Hide

Reviewed by Melanie 8th September 2025

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Excellent property kitted out to a very high standard, location is beautiful and very peaceful, a great place to relax and unwind. Enclosed garden is actually fully enclosed (which isn't always the case) so was great for the dog, who can be a bit of an escape artist. Owners were very welcoming and helpful but not at all intrusive. No hesitation iRead moren recommending to anyone who wants to get away from it all but still be in easy reach of lots of things to do and places to see. Hide

Reviewed by Michael 28th August 2025

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The above comment prevents me from recommending the property to a friend. This is a shame because everything else was good or excellent.

Reviewed by Emma 5th August 2025

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From beginning to end of our holiday we could not fault anything. Owners Jenny and Rodger are just wonderful lovely people, they have put so much effort into every detail of the The Old Cattle Barn. The Welcome package was a lovely touch and just what we needed after such a long journey. Kids loved their room, the dog loved her treats and Spa bath Read morethat was used after a long day at the beach. Honestly the best place we have stayed in. Well worth the money. Fresh eggs and home cooked scones were yummy. Thank you for such a brilliant stay. Jenny and Rodger always on hand if you need anything but you wont as theyve catered for everything. We didnt want to leave. Cant wait for next year or even maybe Christmas. Missing Cornwall already Hide

Reviewed by Hazel 27th July 2025

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The Old Cattle Shed was the perfect location for exploring, with so many wonderful places all within approximately 30 minutes. Our highlights were Golitha Falls, Boscastle, Trebitha Strand, Port Gaverne & Port Isaac, Crackington Haven and the beautiful Lanhydrock House. Too many to list! The moor, Davidstow Woods, Blisland and Jubilee Rock were allRead more lovely walks with the dogs too. Jenny & Roger were such friendly, welcoming & helpful hosts which made for a very relaxing stay. The cottage is very well equipped and spotlessly clean with thoughtful touches like good quality shampoo/conditioner & shower gel provided and a very generous welcome pack. Jennys scones were the best weve had! Thank you for such a lovely stay. Well definitely be back! Hide

Reviewed by Sue 7th July 2025

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The Cattle Shed is a lovely well equipped holiday home. Very clean and comfortable with a perfect enclosed garden for dogs. We did lots of cooking and found everything we needed as well as the lovely welcoming goodies. The cottage is advertised for 4 people, we were a party of 3 adults and my only slight reservation is that the lounge area is very Read moresmall and would be squashed if there were 4 adults and dogs or young children with lots of toys. No problem if the weather is good but something to consider if not. The location is very convenient for getting onto the A30 and heading off to the glorious Cornish beaches. Hide

Reviewed by Ann 22nd June 2025

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The Old Cattle Shed was comfortable, quiet and tastefully decorated. It was lovely to arrive to our welcome pack which was full of all things tasty to eat and drink, and of exceptional quality. The Old Cattle Shed was in a nice quiet location with an enclosed garden for our dogs to play in with no fear of escape. The Doggie Spa, which they used, waRead mores an added bonus. Jenny and Roger our hosts were lovely. They welcomed us on arrival and then left us to enjoy our stay. Can not thank them enough for making us feel so welcome. We were far enough away to feel emersed in the country, but near enough to visit places like Boscastle, Bude and Padstow, and plenty more. So if you fancy a rural retreat The Old Cattle Shed is ideal. Hide

Reviewed by Tina 15th June 2025

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We loved every minute of our holiday at the old cattle shed. Very comfortable clean you couldnt want for more. Jenny and Roger are such lovely people.

Reviewed by Rebecca 11th June 2025

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What a beautiful property fitted out to the highest standard. Jenny and Roger were the perfect hosts and made us feel very welcome and a cream tea on arrival was perfect after a long journey. We honestly couldn't have wished for more from our holiday. The location was brilliant for visiting the north coast of Cornwall and its many dog friendly beacRead morehes and also for beautiful walks on Bodmin Moor. Highly recommended - next time we are in Cornwall we will, without a doubt, be staying at The Old Cattle Shed again. Hide

Reviewed by John 27th May 2025

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The cottage was an excellent experience, the highest of amenities, and the best of equipment. The owners have gone above and beyond in the design and layout. From the freshly baked scones to home farmed eggs, the quality of the produce was super. Quiet and secluded, close to some great pubs and Cornish attractions, it is an ideal location. Read more Hats off to Jenny and Roger for a great break. Hide

Reviewed by Charlotte 6th May 2025

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We (2 adults, child & dog) spent an amazing weekend at the Old Cattle Shed and were totally blown away by the attention to detail and luxury of the accommodation. A fantastically well equipped kitchen and property in general. The garden really is totally dog friendly with a fully secure perimeter and 6ft fencing all around. We visited with our escaRead morepe artist beagle and had absolutely no concerns with allowing him to relax in the garden. We were so grateful to Jenny & Roger for all the extras they provided - gorgeous homemade scones complete with jam and clotted cream, Prosecco and beer were just a few of the many highlights. It was also such a lovely touch that the artwork throughout the property is all Jennys own work, it really added so much to our stay. The location of the property is beautifully secluded but we found it was ideal for exploring the likes of Bodmin Moor, Boscastle, Crackington Haven, Trebaewith Strand and Polzeath slightly further away. Jenny and Roger were the perfect hosts and our only complaint was that we didnt book for a longer stay - we really do hope we will be back one day! We have no doubt that this property will become extremely popular and this will be testament to what a fantastic stay we had. There are too many positives to list them all individually but you are really in for a wonderful break if you book this property. Thank you Jenny and Roger for a wonderful weekend that the whole family has enjoyed so so much! Hide

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Original Cottages is a trading name of The Travel Chapter Limited | The Travel Chapter Limited is registered in England and Wales. | Registered office Travel Chapter House, Gammaton Road, Bideford, EX39 4DF. Company No. 02431506 | VAT reg: 143053210.