Willow Mill & Little Barn - Idyllic mill house and barn near Port Isaac

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Willow Mill
Willow Mill
View towards the church of St James the Great
Terrace
Side view of Willow Mill

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Kitchen
  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Free WiFi
£324
avg per night

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St Kew, Willow Mill, Port Isaac, ENG, PL30 3EP
  • Camel Cycle Trail
    ‪9 min drive‬
  • Port Isaac Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Polzeath Beach
    ‪20 min drive‬
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

7 bedrooms (sleeps 12)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

1 King Bed

Bedroom 4

1 King Bed

Bedroom 5

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 6

2 Single Bunk Beds

Bedroom 7

2 King Beds

4 bathrooms

Bathroom 1 -Downstairs Willow Mill

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 1 - Little Barn

Bathtub or shower · Toilet

Bathroom 2 - Downstairs Willow Mill

Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 3 - Upstairs Willow Mill

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

Room

  • Sleeps 12
  • 5 King Beds, 2 Single Beds, 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Bunk Beds
Price is £324 avg per night,

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About the area

Bodmin

Located in Bodmin, this farm stay is in a rural area and on a river. Cliffside Gallery and North Cornwall Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's activities can be experienced at St. Enodoc Golf Club and Bowood Park Golf Course. Cornish Coast Day Adventures and Camel Creek Adventure Park are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.

What's nearby

  • Camel Cycle Trail - 9 min drive - 7.3 km
  • Port Gaverne Beach - 10 min drive - 6.6 km
  • Port Isaac Beach - 15 min drive - 6.3 km
  • Polzeath Beach - 20 min drive - 10.6 km
  • Padstow Harbour - 22 min drive - 20.9 km

Getting around

  • St Columb Road Station - 22 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trevathan Farm Shop and Restaurant - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Trelawney's Carriages Restaurant - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Ship Inn - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪The Golden Lion - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Pilchards at Port Gaverne - ‬10 min drive

About this property

Willow Mill & Little Barn - Idyllic mill house and barn near Port Isaac

In the heart of the beautiful village of St Kew near Port Issac, a comfortable converted mill and barn (sleeps 8 and up to 6 respectively) set within wonderful peaceful gardens with woodland and a stream. Nestled below the village church of St James and a short walk from the renowned St Kew Inn. Ideally located close to Port Isaac (Doc Martin), Polzeath (for surfing), Rock (sailing and windsurfing) and Padstow. A wonderful private place to retreat to after a day at the beach, sightseeing or walking the coastal path. Changeover day is Saturday unless otherwise agreed with the owner.

Willow Mill and Little Barn share the same plot and are situated at either end of a 100m private drive, ideal accommodation for groups of friends and larger family groups. Willow Mill sits at the top of the drive and sleeps 8 people in four bedrooms (two super kings, one twin, one twin/superking zip and link). Little Barn, at the bottom drive, accommodates up to 6 in 3 bedrooms (one double , two singles in L shape cabin bunks, and one double on a mezzanine). Great for all groups but being two separate buildings it is perfect for groups who may want independence or privacy such as those with young families or possibly grandparents looking for peace and quiet. A travel cot and high chair are at your disposal in both properties

Willow Mill and Little Barn are bordered by the River Amble and the village church of St James. The garden has lovely views of the church and if you are lucky you may hear the bells! The woodland area and stream are magical and great fun for exploring and den building. The stream will lead you to a lovely ford and footbridge. (Please see house rules regarding supervision of children and dogs within the grounds).The St Kew Inn is a very short walk away , a great pub serving local ales and delicious food.

LAYOUT OF WILLOW MILL

Willow Mill sleeps 8 people in four bedrooms. A travel cot and high chair are at your disposal.

Downstairs is an entrance hall. Leading off the hall is a super king bedroom with dressing room and en-suite (bath with shower, WC and sink). A further twin room leads off the hall . This can be made up as a super king or as a twin. The twin has access to a shower room (WC, sink and shower). All the downstairs rooms have lovely views of the garden.

There is a utility room with washing machine, tumble drier and space to store boots, coats and wetsuits.

Up a small flight of stairs is a lovely kitchen with wooden beams and full length doors leading to the patio. It has views across the garden and a table to comfortably seat 8 . The kitchen has a fridge-freezer, fan oven, induction hob, Rayburn, microwave and dishwasher.
A further flight of stairs leads you to a large living room with views of the garden and church, there are comfortable sofas and a fantastic log burner (Internet TV, Wi-Fi provided).

An upstairs super king bedroom has wooden beams and a Juliet balcony looking across to the back garden, pond and church. The second bedroom upstairs is a twin and has views of the stream and woodland. Both these room have access to a shower room with WC.

The house sits within gardens full of magnolias and mature trees. In spring and summer there is an abundance of ferns, clematis, roses and wisteria. The terrace at the front of the house is a perfect place for drinks and a barbecue.


LAYOUT OF LITTLE BARN

The property has many features including as wooden beams, exposed stone walls, a wood burner and lovely views of the garden and the church.

Little Barn is a very warm and welcoming space, comprising an open plan kitchen, dining area and lounge (internet TV, Wi-Fi provided) with a log burner. Downstairs are a bathroom (bath and overhead shower) and two bedrooms: one double and one L-shaped cabin bunk room. Please note the top bunk bed has limited headroom (please see photos).

Upstairs there is a mezzanine bedroom with kingsize bed set back to provide privacy. Please note this bed has limited headroom as it is located in the eaves (please see photos).

Little Barn sits within its own private courtyard garden with access to the stream and woodland area. The gravelled area to the side of the house is a perfect place for drinks and a barbecue.

There is a is ample parking space for 4-5 cars at each house.

Property manager

Claire Hambly

Languages

English, French
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Amenities

Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Parking available
Laundry

House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Children to be supervised near the stream/pond
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 3 pets total)
Up to 2 dogs - to be supervised at all times
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
Water Safety: Willow Mill and Little Barn have stream and pond in their garden. Please supervise children when playing near these areas.
Pets: Please don't leave pets unattended in the house or grounds, please keep them off furniture and carpets. Please clear any dog mess from garden.
Electric Vehicles: Please note we do not allow guests to charge the battery of EVs via our regular three-pin plug into our sockets.

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
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

Frequently asked questions

Is Willow Mill & Little Barn - Idyllic mill house and barn near Port Isaac pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 3 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet.

What time is check-in at Willow Mill & Little Barn - Idyllic mill house and barn near Port Isaac?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Willow Mill & Little Barn - Idyllic mill house and barn near Port Isaac?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Willow Mill & Little Barn - Idyllic mill house and barn near Port Isaac located?

Situated by the sea, this farm stay is 2.2 mi (3.5 km) from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within 6 miles (10 km) of Cliffside Gallery and South West Coast Path Section 13 Trailhead. South West Coast Path Section 14 Trailhead and Port Isaac Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Willow Mill & Little Barn - Idyllic mill house and barn near Port Isaac Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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8.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.6/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

8/10 Good

Claire K., Shropshire

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Large Family Holiday

Willow Mill is a fabulous house and a great location as near to all the places we love to visit and a short drive to numerous wonderful beaches. The local pub is lovely but a little expensive and we found the gardener and cleaner very helpful at the property. We also rented Little Barn to accommodate us all however this property is not to the same standard as Willow Mill and the mezzanine bedroom is very difficult to use as no head height at all. Sorry to say but the property seems to be very damp. Dispute this we had a lovely stay and a great family holiday and very luckily with the weather.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

jessica b.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage, perfect stay!

We had such a special week staying in both properties with our extended family and newborn baby. The location is great for exploring North Cornwall with one of my favourite pubs- the St Kew Inn a stones throw away. The properties were spacious, homely and immaculately cleaned. We can’t wait to come back!
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucy P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great week away in a beautiful setting

Great property with everything you need for a great week in Cornwall
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Chris O.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Enjoyable stay

Really enjoyed our stay. Lovely property with fabulous garden. Easy access to all local amenities. Great pub a stones throw!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely location

We loved our time in St Kew, renting both the mill and cottage for a large family holiday. The location is lovely, with almost no traffic on the road outside. The bedrooms are spaced across two floors, giving a bit of privacy for older guests from any screaming kids! Reasonably well stocked kitchen in terms of utensils. The garden is kept in quite a wild state, but there is still room for ball games and a patio for relaxing. Hopefully will visit again in the future.

10/10 Excellent

William P.

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We all enjoyed the stay is was very good
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2018
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tamsin Y.

Wonderful, peaceful and charming

We have had another wonderful week at Willow Mill. The house has everything we needed, including a great selection of books to peruse in wet weather. The garden is looking autumnal and beautiful, we enjoyed making apple pie with some of the apples, and the children loved exploring and playing in the stream. The house is well furnished and was lovely and cosy and warm. We enjoyed lighting the downstairs woodburner, and the dog enjoyed snoozing in front of it. Sleeping in the upstairs room, dozing off to the sound of the stream is the best destress therapy. We also had a delicious meal at the local pub. Thank you, we are already missing it, and will definitely be back.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

4/10 Poor

Melissa B.

Beautiful but tired and needs a good clean

The mill house and barn are indeed in an idyllic setting and if given a good deep clean and redecorated they would be wonderful. Little Barn is very little and the owners have tried to squeeze too many beds into it, resulting in very cramped accomodation. Willow Mill is a lovely old house though the decor and some of the furnishings are very tired. Though not dirty neither property was up to the standard of cleanliness I would expect from a holiday rental, especially not at such a high end price range. Specifics: We found hair in the bathroom sink, the cooker hood extractor was filthy and dripped dirty oil onto our food. The barbecue was still dirty I assume from previous guests. The bath and floor were stained in Willow Mill and the ground floor shower very dark and dingy with stained dirty grout in the tiling, it needed completely retiling really. Kitchen cupboards in Willow Mill felt sticky. The owners didn't seem concerned when informed about the lack of cleanliness, and took some persuading to send someone to fix a bedroom door that didn't shut in Little Barn.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

8/10 Good

Bruce T.

An idyllic week in both the Mill and the Barn both were comfortable and well equipped.

We were a family party of 14 who have been frequent visitors to the North Cornish coast. We visited some old haunts Polzeath for surfing Rock for Daymer Bay walks and Lundy Bay for a special Birthday celebration picnic lunch. We greatly enjoyed relaxing in your wonderful garden with magnolia in full bloom being an added bonus and we hardly needed to leave it. Of course the close proximity of the Kew Inn was popular with the teenagers.We were blessed with dry and sunny spring weather for most of the week. We found both houses very comfortable and well equipped . If we had one point to raise it is the lack of separate bathroom facilities for the rooms on the upper floor in the Mill. The small bedroom was occupied by our teenage grandson and therefore we found early hours visits to the downstairs facilities a little testing! We greatly enjoyed or visit to your very special house and hope that we have the opportunity to come again.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2017