This captivating Grade II-listed 500-year-old farmhouse near Holywell Bay in North Cornwall is a dream space for large groups and families seeking far-reaching views of rolling hills and endless days of fun. Its alluring atmosphere is created by traditional yet stylised interiors – craggy stone walls, wooden beamed ceilings, hand-cut travertine floors and soft, warm-toned furnishings that invite you to settle in and live by the rhythm of the tides. A heated indoor pool, hot tub and cinema projector bring the fun after dark.
Inside, the living room features two grand sofas, exposed stone walls, a 60-inch TV and a large fireplace with a gas-effect fire for cosy evenings. The well-equipped country cottage kitchen includes an electric AGA and Nespresso coffee machine alongside a wooden central island. A light and airy conservatory dining room with a reclaimed table and ten chairs opens out to the garden – a space just made for family feasts and indoor-outdoor living. The pool room houses a 10-by-5-metre heated swimming pool, hot tub and underfloor heating, plus a surround-sound cinema projector with a music connection – watch films from the hot tub or swim to your favourite playlist. A quiet ground-floor sitting room with bookshelves offers a spot to rest and recharge. Five bedrooms across three floors include a master with a super-king-size bed and en-suite sunken bath, plus king-size, twin and double rooms. A spacious family bathroom with a monsoon shower completes the sleeping arrangements. Outside, two acres of enclosed grounds await, with a BBQ, dining table and chairs, and parking for up to five cars. The beach is a 25-minute walk through pretty coastal fields – or less than five minutes by car.
Holywell Bay is a wide beach on the North Cornwall coast flanked by rolling sand dunes, popular with surfers, bodyboarders, families and walkers. Explore the grotto-like Holywell Cave with its calcium deposits, and at low tide, discover an old Argentinian coaster just offshore. Wander the dunes – some reaching 60 feet – for the perfect picnic spot, or find a romantic setting to watch the sun go down. Follow the coastal path north to Crantock Beach, or book a session at a local surf school.