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Barn Conversion, Stithians, Cornwall

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The Dairy
The Dairy and Tretheague Farmhouse
The Dairy in winter
Lounge/diner
Cosy log burner

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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Stithians, Truro, Cornwall
  • Falmouth University
    ‪12 min drive‬
  • Gyllyngvase Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Maenporth Beach
    ‪23 min drive‬
  • Penzance (PZE-Penzance Heliport)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed, 2 Single Beds and 1 Crib

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Barn Conversion, Stithians, Cornwall

The Dairy is a charming grade 2 listed barn conversion adjoining the farmhouse and was recently converted (by the current owners) from two barns, which were previously a milking parlour and piggery. It has a bright lounge/diner with a vaulted ceiling, cosy wood burner and French doors opening out onto the courtyard and garden; two double bedrooms, two bathrooms and a modern fully equipped kitchen. It is contemporary in style and has been decorated with local artwork. The Dairy has its own drive with parking for two cars and we welcome well behaved dogs.
Set in a tranquil location, The Dairy overlooks the courtyard and garden with patio table and chairs and a barbecue. The garden is terraced over three lawned levels and great for garden games. It has a tree swing and a sunken trampoline. The Dairy was once part of the Tretheague Estate with it’s Grade II* listed Georgian Manor house built in 1744 by architect Thomas Edwards. All the old farm buildings are now restored and complete this lovely little hamlet: Tretheague Barton, The Farmhouse, The Cottage, The Dairy, The Piggery, The Granary and The Smithy. The Dairy lies on the edge of Stithians village and is perfectly situated for exploring both the North and South coasts of Cornwall. Truro, Helford Passage, Helston, Redruth and Camborne Mining Heritage, Newquay, St Ives, Padstow, the Lizard, Lands End, Penzance, Mousehole are all within touching distance.

Property manager

Jane Williams
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Languages

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Amenities

Kitchen
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Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 2 total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
maximum of two dogs.They are not allowed on the furniture or in bedrooms and are not allowed to be left unsupervised

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Truro

Located in Truro, this holiday home is on a lake. Penjerrick and Castle Beach are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those in the mood for shopping can visit Discovery Quay and Trevaskis Farm. Consider Performance Centre for a night out or Potager Garden if you're travelling with kids.
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Stithians, Truro, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Falmouth University - 12 min drive - 12.6 km
  • Swanpool Beach - 12 min drive - 13.4 km
  • Pendennis Castle - 14 min drive - 14.5 km
  • Gyllyngvase Beach - 23 min drive - 13.0 km
  • Maenporth Beach - 23 min drive - 13.7 km

Getting around

  • Perranwell Station - 11 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Royal Oak - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪B Morrish - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Choy Hung House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Rowes Pasty Shop - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Verdant Brewing Company Limited - ‬7 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Barn Conversion, Stithians, Cornwall pet-friendly?

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

What time is check-in at Barn Conversion, Stithians, Cornwall?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Barn Conversion, Stithians, Cornwall?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Barn Conversion, Stithians, Cornwall located?

Located on a lake, this family-friendly holiday home is within 6 mi (10 km) of Stithians Lake, Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, and Performance Centre. Gwennap Pit and Shire Horse Farm and Carriage Museum are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 119 out of 124 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 4 out of 124 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 124 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 124 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 124 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Lovely getaway in Cornwall

Wonderful well kitted out with everything we needed and more felt like a home from home. Spent our days out exploring and after eating out in the evenings was perfect to relax with a beer or wine in the evening
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Thorsten M.

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

Idyllic and cozy holiday home

The converted barn has a lot of charm and is located nearby a small village that is well suited for trips to the south and central Cornwall. Jane is truly a friendly, attentive and generous host.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shyril D.

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

Dairy Cottage

Such a great and peaceful place to stay in Cornwall! The cottage had everything we needed. My family and dogs enjoyed it; we felt right at home. Most of all, the host was so lovely and kind, the welcome pack was so beautiful. We would love to stay at Dairy cottage again and will recommend it to family and friends.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

Joanna S.

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

Excellent Stay

Delightful property, cosy, clean and well equipped. Very comfortable beds. A special welcome pack. Beautiful quiet location and hosts very friendly.
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Chris B., Telford

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

5 star holiday cottage

Our second visit in 4 months to this superb cottage that truly is 5 star +! The cottage is perfect in every way, has everything you'll need and is in a great location to explore all of Cornwall. We'll certainly be going again!
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Freeman F.

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

Cornwall visit for Sons Wedding and a short break

The property was better than we expected if it had been for sale we would have moved in Hosts excellent helpful and knowledgable Very chilled approach 5 Star accommodation
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie W.

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

Beautiful Cosy Dairy

We needed a last minute stay and what a find 😃 stunning old dairy barn stocked with everything you could possibly need. So comfortable, we felt at home as soon as we walked in. We highly recommend.
Stayed 6 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Adrian S.

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

Stithians

Fantastic cottage. Everything you could want for a small family. Wonderful hosts and 5 star accommodation
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

frances w.

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Delightful Cottage in a beautiful location

Simply the loveliest place we’ve stayed! Perfect for two couples travelling together. Thank you Jane for the very welcoming cream tea and beautiful flowers on the table - such a warm and friendly sight to greet us! We had a wonderful stay touring around Cornwall and hope to be back one day.
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

andri g.

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

Excellent

Very nice House for family bloss to everything.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

John L.

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

Fantastic week

Ideal holiday home, separate sleeping and toilet facilities for both couples, with kitchen and lounge in the middle. Accommodation exactly as described, owners very friendly and helpful, great base for visiting all of SW Cornwall Peaceful and relaxing, one of the best holidays we've ever had
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

The cream of the crop is at the Dairy.

The Dairy is exceptionally well equipped and extremely comfortable. We felt completely at home each evening as we returned from exploring this wonderful part of the country. We would have no hesitation in staying here again.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2019

10/10 Excellent

Claudia P.

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

Perfect base to explore with a toddler and dog

Thank you Jane and Gwyn for a wonderful stay! The Dairy had everything we needed for our stay, and it was lovely to meet our hosts and their dog Nala when we checked in. The welcome pack was amazing - a cream tea, milk, butter and wine! Well equipped kitchen, comfy beds and lots of handy local info. The garden was amazing, our toddler loved the trampoline and dog enjoyed mooching around in the field.
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ed R.

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

The Dairy at Stithians

A wonderful place to stay to explore and take in the wonders of Cornwall. Hosts Jane and Gwyn were very welcoming and their beautiful dog Nala made a great companion for walks through the adjoining fields.The house is charming and very well presented, living up to our expectations, then some. The property is highly recommended for four people wishing to be located in the heart of the best parts of Cornwall.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

David R.

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

Comfort and birdsong.

A delightful, cosy barn conversion next to the owner’s beautiful granite farmhouse was our shelter for the week. Extremely comfy beds, a cosy wood burner, soft sofas and well equipped kitchen and bathrooms. The grounds were full of wild primroses and nesting birds. Falmouth, Truro, Trelissick, Trevah and within twenty minutes gave us
Stayed 6 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Christopher A.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location, listing accuracy

Just wonderful

The length the owners have gone to to ensure a warm welcome was extensive. From the little extras which were a delight to the fresh flowers everything exceeded our expectations. We highly recommend this property which was faultless.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Rachelle R.

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

Beautiful & Very Spacious

Lovely barn conversion & has everything you need and more. Very spacious & perfect for 2 couples as the bedrooms are either end of barn & each have their own bathrooms. The little extras were welcomed & very thoughtful. It is very quiet & surrounding beautiful. Would definitely recommend staying here & hopefully will return in the near future :)
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Christine D.

A Hidden Gem

This beautiful Old Dairy exceeded our expectations it was just stunning. The Welcome Hamper and Cream Teas was a lovely touch and was enjoyed by all. We instantly felt at home would have loved to have used Wood burner but if was not cold enough we will have to go back!! The setting was delightful very quite which we liked after a day out exploring Cornwall. Also had good speed internet connection which we always look for when on holiday.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Tracy H., West Sussex

Perfect!

We had a lovely stay in the dairy last week, myself, my mum and Chester the dog. The friendly owners made us feel very welcome and left us a lovely hamper and essentials which we really appreciated after a long drive. The accommodation is beautifully furnished and very cosy and comfortable....we thought the location was ideal for visiting most parts of Cornwall with lots of places within easy reach. We really enjoyed our holiday and can highly recommend a stay here..we would not hestitate to return to the dairy on future visits to Cornwall.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Lisa A.

Outstanding Cornish barn conversion

We have stayed in many cottages/barn conversions in Cornwall but this has to be the BEST! We took my Mum and Dad who never know where they're staying, its always a surprise this place almost reduced my Mum to tears.It has been converted to a very high standard, everything has been thought off to make your stay perfect, the grocery hamper was excellent, fresh flowers in every room. The owners Jane and Gwyn are friendly and always happy to help if needed. If in the area again we would have absolutely no hesitation in booking again.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2017

10/10 Excellent

Chris B., Telford

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

5 star holiday cottage

The Dairy truly is a 5 star holiday cottage and fully deserves all the 5 star reviews that it has. The Dairy is a large, well equipped and comfortable cottage, and was perfect for our stay for a week over Christmas. It was cosy, warm and welcoming and spotlessly clean throughout. If we could plan our perfect home, this would be it! The welcome pack was a nice surprise too, including a cream tea ready to go on arrival, jam first naturally! If you're looking for somewhere to stay in Cornwall, with easy access to both North and South coasts, this is hard to beat. We're already planning our return here for later in the year.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Julie P.

Beautiful home from home

We have just spent a wonderful week at this beautiful cottage. The standard was excellent and probably the nicest and cleanest holiday home we have ever stated in . The decor is lovely and in keeping with the character of the cottage. It is equipped with everything you could possibly need for your stay. The welcome hamper was much appreciated after our long journey. I thought the fresh flowers were a lovely touch although my husband and Son were more impressed with the sky sport . We look forward to many more visits while our son studies at Falmouth university.
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Louise P., England

Tastefully decorated and charming property

The Dairy is a really charming property, it is beautifully maintained, tastefully decorated with a lovely bright sitting/dining room. Two wonderful bathrooms and two double bedrooms. We immediately felt at home because it was so clean and homely. There was a lovely welcome pack and the accommodation was extremely well equipped. The owners are very helpful and make us all feel very welcome, including our dog who settled in quickly. The situation of the property only about 10 minutes from Falmouth made it particularly convenient. We also were able to explore further afield to St Ives and to Mousehole,as well as other lovely places and beaches. To be honest the accommodation is so lovely we were reluctant to leave it at all. We enjoyed sitting around the log burner in the evening just relaxing. Thank you Jane and Gwyn for a really lovely break.
Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2017

6/10 Okay

Paul T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location

No pictures of front of property

Property was very nice,although we has a smell of damp in the cupboards. The outside photo's did not show the sleeper steps to get to each level of garden, the first was about 8 sleepers on edge then a 3 steps and again another 3 steps. Big field to walk dog was not low grass,when l threw the ball for our lab it dissapeared into the grass never to be seen again,l suggest getting the local sheep or goats to eat it back. The front had parking for one car there.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Rasim T.

Highly recommended!

We have rented about 15 self catering properties over the years and this is the most well equipped one yet! Loved the welcome package with scones, Cornish cream, milk, eggs and much more. Spotlessly clean! The lounge was spacious with comfortable seating and a great wood burner, TV with all the channels and a selection of books and travel information/maps. It was bright and cheerful with French doors and skylights. Spacious kitchen with new appliances and a good selection of dishes and cookware. Lovely garden with outdoor seating. There are two full bathroom and 2 bedrooms, one on each side of the cottage, so great for family or two couples. Jane was a pleasure to work with, responding to questions right away during the booking process. Our deposit was returned before we made it back home! Highly recommended!
Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2017

About the host

Hosted by Jane Williams

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Jane And Gwyn would love to welcome you to the Dairy. We have been living in Cornwall since 2002 and absolutely love the life we have. We have two children Bethany and Benjamin 19 and 17 respectively. We moved to Stithians in 2007 and converted the barn initially as ancillary accommodation for relatives and now have recently updated it for holiday letting. We are happy to help in anyway we can to make your holiday as pleasant and enjoyable as possible.

Why they chose this property

The Dairy sits in a nice little hamlet of five or six renovated barns but still close to the village . Stithians is a great location as it is equidistant from the bustling harbour town of Falmouth with its quaint cobbled streets and plethora of bars and restaurants and the city of Truro with its cathedral, shops, and further choice of restaurants. Also being in the middle of the county its great for the choice of north or south coasts , just get up, look at the sky and choose the best coast for the weather

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