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Holiday cottage with beautiful views over the Cornish sea

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Chy Barnett set against the sea
Exterior
Sitting room
Dining room
Dining

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
4 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 7

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Fireplace
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet-friendly

Explore the area

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St Ives, ENG
  • St Ives Harbour
    ‪13 min drive‬
  • Porthmeor Beach
    ‪31 min drive‬
  • Porthminster Beach
    ‪36 min drive‬
  • Penzance (PZE-Penzance Heliport)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

4 bedrooms (sleeps 7)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 3

2 Single Beds

Bedroom 4

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Bathroom 2

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Holiday cottage with beautiful views over the Cornish sea

Chy Barnett overlooks the west Cornwall's wild Atlantic. It has 3 double bedrooms and 1 single, as well as a family bathroom and a shower room. The living room includes a kitchen, dining room, sitting room, sun room and a back hall way suitable for boots, dogs etc. Outside, it has a reasonably sized garden with lawns for children to play on, a picnic table and parking for several cars. There is also a barbecue.

Property manager

Rupert

Languages

English
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Pet-friendly
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House Rules

Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 20
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
The garden has lots of room for children to play.
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
Dogs allowed downstairs only, in kitchen or back
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Smoking allowed
Dogs should sleep in the kitchen or corridor by outside door, only coming into the sitting room occasionally if clean.
We ask that the house is left clean and tidy, with bin bags taken to the Biffa bag at the top of the track.

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
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
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

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

St Ives

Located in St Ives, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. Minack Theatre and Leach Pottery Museum are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Grand Casino Amusements and St Ives Museum. National Dahlia Collection and Trengwainton Garden are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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St Ives, ENG

What's nearby

  • St Ives Harbour - 13 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 14 min drive - 11.9 km
  • Porthmeor Beach - 31 min drive - 11.3 km
  • Carbis Bay Beach - 36 min drive - 21.7 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 36 min drive - 12.0 km

Getting around

  • Hayle Station - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sportsman's Arms - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sharkys Fish & Chips - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Fountain Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪St.Ives Brewery - the Brewhouse - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Crown - ‬13 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday cottage with beautiful views over the Cornish sea pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Holiday cottage with beautiful views over the Cornish sea?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday cottage with beautiful views over the Cornish sea?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Holiday cottage with beautiful views over the Cornish sea located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 1 mile (2 km) of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Porthmeor Cove Beach. Porthzennor Cove and Wayside Museum are also within 2 miles (3 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 30 out of 33 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 33 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 33 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 33 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mariya T.

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

Wonderful week

Beautiful place. Stunning views, gorgeous walks from the doorstep, comfortable house with beautiful furnishings. Details in the house are superb: gorgeous bedding, lovely pottery, sharp knives, well stocked kitchen -- excellent attention to form and functional.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Regula E.

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

detached house with sea view

detached large house with garden. very nice view of the sea and the coasts. very nice coastal footpaths right outside the door . a quiet place to enjoy . also suitable for well behaved dogs.
Stayed 21 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Mrs Dianne Gent

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

Great cliff top House

We had an idyllic week at Chy Barnett , wonderful isolated situation with amazing views of the sea . We loved scrambling down to quiet Treen Beach to swim saw dolphins, seals & the choughs were above on the cliffs . Also it is so near the South West coastal path (Salt Path)which we used to walk to the Tinners Pub in Zennor …. so nice .We loved the property & Rupert was so helpful with information & returning a jacket we had left !!! We certainly hope to come back & enjoy this house again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sarah J., Oxford, Oxfordshire

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

I daren’t say too much…

Rupert the owner was terrific in ensuring we had every but of information before and during our stay. The location of the house is truly jaw dropping. Absolutely fell in love with it.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Julie W., Grassington, North Yorkshire

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

Location, location, location

This property is in the absolute best location. Overlooking sea, amazing coastal paths at your doorstep, the fabulous Gurnards Head restaurant in short walking distance. The property itself is simply furnished, but has really good quality finishing touchers i.e. good beds, bedding and towels (the white company); well equiped kitchen, etc etc. It is twixted between St Ives and Penzance, with everything you need a short drive away. A really excellent holiday vacation home.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sue O.

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

Fab!!!

We love Chy Barnet, and have stayed there quite a few times over the years - would have stayed there more but it’s always booked up! It’s in a stunning bit of Cornwall and has amazing sea views from nearly every room. Fabulous hikes straight from the door. The coast path is a few minutes walk down the track, and more hikes into moorland etc up the track. The house itself is warm, clean, bright and comfortable with everything you need, and the owner is very helpful if you have any problems during your stay. There’s a good pub/ restaurant up at the end of the track, and another good pub, and recently a Moomaid of Zennor ice cream (best ice cream ever!) and tea shop, in Zennor which is just a few miles away. Love love love this place! Would really recommend booking if it’s free - just don’t book it when we want it!!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Suzie G.

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

Absolutely SUPERB

This without doubt is the most beautiful house we have stayed in ever,we had the most wonderful week at Chy Barnett.Rupert is a wonderful human being and in fact we have booked again for next year.The house is so spacious but very cosy,everything was beautifully clean and the bedding and beds exceptionally comfortable.The views are outstanding and we enjoyed some fabulous walks.The colours of the landscape in Autumn are stunning.Thank you Rupert for sharing your beautiful house with us.Overjoyed to have had our very much needed break,just in time!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

ben C.

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

Amazing house in a stunning location

This really is a fantastic house in a truly marvellous location. All you need for a superb holiday in Cornwall, close to so many great parts of the county but a nice secluded place to get away from it all. The first of many stays for us here I'm sure!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Catherine D.

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

Extraordinary beauty

It’s impossible to sum up how special this house is, set up on the cliffs with magnificent views from the windows. The house itself is a home from home, with all the comforts and special welcoming touches. Wonderful!
Stayed 14 nights in Feb 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew G.

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

Exactly what it says on the tin - 5 stars

Really well appointed in a fabulous location.- 5 minute walk to the Coastal Path in one direction and 5 minute walk to the pub in the other. Despite the time of year and howling gales the cottage is really warm and cosy, but spacious at the same time. The bedding and linen deserve special mention - very nice quality. Met the housekeeper both in and outbound, who was really welcoming. Would stay here again in a heartbeat - at any time of the year. 5 stars across the board

10/10 Excellent

Annie C.

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

Fantastic house

Fabulous time in stormy Cornwall tucked up in our cosy, clean house with best views ever.

10/10 Excellent

Thomas H., Lewes

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

Pleasant cottage in outstanding position

This is a comfortable, reasonably equipped property, in the most amazing position on the north Cornish coast. We experienced fairly relentless winter gales accompanied by a couple of power outages but with good central heating and a wood burner, stayed nice and warm. Comfortable seating and kitchen fine, our two niggles are that the upstairs shower is really very underpowered (good bath though!) and it would be nice to have the woodburner in the sitting rather than dining room. The wind prevented us walking as much as we would have liked but with the St Ives and other galleries plus the excellent Gurnard's Head Inn five minutes walk at the top of the lane, this was a most enjoyable place for pre-Christmas break.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

neil j.

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a week with friends

Fabulous location for a comfortable well sized period property. Wide views over the coast and clifftops. Well equipped base for walking and touring this beautiful part of Cornwall. Comfortable good sized rooms and beds. Good value for money overall
Stayed 7 nights in Nov 2019

10/10 Excellent

Caroline M.

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

The Weather was challenging but we just needed to relax the house was warm clean and welcoming

Very easy no problems
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Magical stay at Chy barnett

Chy Barnett is a quaint, comfortable, secluded cottage in an amazing setting, with breathtaking views out of the windows and from the garden, beautiful coastal walks on the doorstep, and a fabulous pub 5 mins walk up the road... we can't wait to return!
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Felicity M.

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

Highly recommended!

A great house to stay in - wonderful views and beautifully furnished with a well-equipped kitchen. Comfortable beds with good quality bedding. The house was spotlessly clean and it was a treat to find some Cornish goodies on our arrival, along with a bottle of wine in the fridge. We would definitely recommend this house to anyone wanting a relaxing place to stay.

10/10 Excellent

Heidi S.

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Einsamkeit und Idylle

Grosszügiges Haus in wunderbarer Lage

10/10 Excellent

Annabelle I.

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Stunning views, beautiful cottage

Everything provided including full set of kitchen utensils and cooking equipment, towels, good quality bedding, lots of places to sit and make the most of the views, scones, jam, cream, milk.., I could go on! The cottage was a great size for us as a family of five, with two adults, two teenagers and a little one. Beautiful location. We enjoyed the views, walking down to the ruins and the cove, and picking blackberries on the lane. Highly recommended.

10/10 Excellent

jason s.

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Wonderful week at Chy Barnett

We spent a wonderful week at the Chy Barnett cottage. The cottage is well appointed with fantastic views over the ocean and a great base for our family holiday in Cornwall. We highly recommend the Tinners Arms in nearby Zennor for great meals.

8/10 Good

Stephen B.

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

Beautiful views & relaxing!

A really relaxing location with amazing views & excellent communication from the owner when needed. Clean & well equipped, kids loved the garden & really safe area to let them play. Treats on arrival. Conservatory could do with being updated as we were unable to use due to condensation & damp. Wet room was particularly handy from when returning from the beach. Convenient for chucking the kids in! Rooms were a good size & the beds were comfortable. Gurnards Head hotel is a great place for dining out, but book in advance to secure your table. 👍🏻 Would highly recommend & would definitely come back! Thanks again, Stephen, Debs, Lisa, Jack, Calum, Josh & Jessica xxx
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sarah B.

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

Most beautiful location and views! House is just gorgeous. Remote, peaceful . Truly wonderful.

House was clean, comfortable and well equipped. We loved the garden too. Views and location are simply perfect!

10/10 Excellent

R w., Tampa, Florida

Best location ever!

I cannot say enough great things about this property and it’s location. If you’re looking to get away from it all’ and enjoy a clean, comfortable home with sensational views this is the place. Also Rupert the owner couldn’t have been nicer to deal with and made sure we had milk,tea, fresh bread and a delicious cream tea on our arrival. We were so sad to leave and will definitely return! Ruth, Megan, Lisa,Helen and Emily
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Rachel C.

Wonderful house

A great house with fantastic views. Well-equipped, clean and comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2019

10/10 Excellent

Caroline C.

Perfection

This lovely house and it’s stunning views and surroundings is exactly what I needed. Every morning looking out the window I think ‘pinch me’. Just gorgeous
Stayed 9 nights in Mar 2019

10/10 Excellent

Bianca K.

Relaxing

Fantastic house with a stunning view over the Atlantic. An ideal place to de-stress and relax, listen to the wind and the waves, venture out for an exciting walk along the coast to Zennor , having a pint in the Tinners Arm or exploring nearby beautiful St. Ives. Will be definitely coming back for a summer vacation.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2019

About the host

Hosted by Rupert

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I am a financial copywriter living between London and Shropshire. Chy Barnett has been in our family for four generations. I went there with my parents, who were also writers, as a child and take my children there today.

Why they chose this property

I love this place. It's the perfect antidote to city life. The house looks out over a vast view of sun and sky. When the sun shines it's one of the most beautiful seascapes I have ever seen. When gales blow and the sea is rough it's dramatic. Time spent here is special - for adults and children alike.

What makes this property unique

Chy Barnett's position is truly exceptional. It sits at the top of an Atlantic bay, with no other houses around. At the same time it's not too remote - just a short walk from the local restaurant/pub.

Languages:

English