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Lovingly converted 1st floor Victorian corn store near coast perfect for couples

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A large living area with Smart TV and generous dining and kitchen area
Original Victorian steps lead up to the Corn Store apartment and its balcony
Enjoy the morning sun on the balcony
The airy and sunny open plan living area with stairs leading up to the mezzanine
Use subdued lighting and the wood burner to create a cosy ambience

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom0+ bathroomsSleeps 2504 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space

Explore the area

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Bude, ENG
  • North Devon Coast
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Bude Beach
    ‪25 min drive‬
  • Widemouth Bay Beach
    ‪26 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 King Bed

1 half bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Kitchen
Balcony
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Lovingly converted 1st floor Victorian corn store near coast perfect for couples

This impressive first floor apartment for 2 people with luxurious king-size bed combines its original Victorian charm with a stylish interior. An ideal location for exploring unspoilt north Cornwall & Devon, with beaches and the coast path nearby. Due to the steps leading up to the front door sadly it is not suitable for those with mobility problems. Relax in the peace and quiet, sink into the sumptuous king size mattress, and enjoy your home comforts: the perfect retreat. The Corn Store is well insulated and during the colder months the heating is constantly on during the day.
Make the most of your break using our customised information on local walks, and places to visit. You can discover hidden gems that only the locals know about.
Treat yourself to breakfast on the balcony, enjoy the walk-in shower, curl up in front of the wood burner, or have a drink on the mezzanine looking out across rolling countryside.
This light, warm and spacious one-bed apartment has been completed to a very high standard, offering guests a home from home experience. Its attractive Victorian stone exterior and spacious balcony give it pride of place in the courtyard, with parking directly outside. Guests need to be mobile enough to negotiate a steep flight of steps up to the front door, and will need a car to get around.
The interior is all about making our guests feel welcome and at home. The en-suite shower room has underfloor heating and a generous walk-in shower. The large open plan living area has a fully equipped fitted kitchen with dishwasher, and seating area with cosy wood-burning stove and 43” smart TV, with an oak staircase leading up to the mezzanine level with spectacular views. In addition, there’s a separate utility room close by with clothes washing facilities, and additional freezer space if you need it.
The Corn Store only has planning consent as holiday accommodation so by booking it you are not preventing a local family from having a home to rent.
Although we’re no longer a working farm you can often see a local farmer’s attractive Stabiliser cattle grazing in our organic field, and we keep a few chickens. Depending on the time of year you might see geese or ducks rearing their young on our wildlife pond or long-eared bats catching insects at dusk, both visible from the mezzanine window. We provide binoculars to help you spot the birdlife, including the Great Spotted Woodpecker, goldfinch, tits and chaffinches on our birdfeeders. Our black and white rescue cat, Bubble, keeps a watchful eye over the whole farm.
As you step into the living area you'll notice how light, spacious and welcoming the space is, and how much love and attention has been put into the conversion. Soak up the morning sun on the balcony in the peace and quiet. Or relax inside the Corn Store reading, completing a jigsaw, watching TV, or cooking a favourite meal. On colder days the insulation and heating keep the interior very warm, and you can create an even more cosy vibe with the wood burner.
In the living area you have a large, fully-equipped kitchen with plenty of storage space, oven hood, supplies of tea, coffee and sugar, and 2 pints semi-skimmed milk when you arrive. There are dishwasher tablets and cleaning products, with tea and hand towels.
As the main photo shows there's a sofa and armchair facing the smart TV, next to the wood burner. There's also a tower fan for the hotter days and a clock showing the current tide height locally, very useful when you want plenty of sand to walk on. On the right side of the room is a large, concealed store room under the mezzanine with iron & ironing board, a useful space for storing suitcases.
A locally crafted, oak staircase leads up to the mezzanine level, the ideal chillout space to take in the views over the valley towards Devon with the binoculars, our wildlife pond, and a local farmer's cattle in our field. There's also a table with jigsaws if you fancy trying to complete one before you leave.
The bedroom leads off to the left of the living area. The king-sized bed has a high-end Relyon mattress, pressed cotton bedlinen and an all-seasons feather duvet so you can change it to a warmer/cooler tog if you prefer. Each guest has a synthetic, and a feather pillow, but we can provide a firmer pillow. We turn the mattress between each booking. The window overlooks the courtyard and has blackout curtains.
The en-suite bathroom has a quiet fan, a tiled floor with underfloor heating in winter, and the most glorious walk-in shower with a hair shower and soaker. It's wifi-operated so you can set the temperature and then step under the water. Lots of storage, and hand soap is provided.
Most of the free space in our courtyard buildings is used for storage, but we have one other holiday cottage for couples. It is completely separate to the Corn Store, with entrance and parking on the other side of the courtyard. So you may meet a guest in the shared Utility room which houses a washing machine + washing materials, dryer, larger recycling bins, and tourist leaflets.
We love welcoming guests from all areas of the UK and the world, with the aim that that they return home with great memories of their stay here.

Property manager

Riki Riley
Premier Host

Languages

English
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Lake view

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 24
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Adults only
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

No pets allowed
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
No smoking inside but allowed on balcony outside
Guests must be shown how to use wood burner before they use it.
Guests cannot charge their electric/hybrid cars on our property. Our domestic electricity supply is unable to support this.

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, a first aid kit and a deadlock

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Bude

Located in Bude, this apartment is in a rural area and by the sea. The area's natural beauty can be seen at North Devon Coast and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, while Shipwreck Museum and The Castle Bude are cultural highlights. Docton Mill Gardens & Tea Rooms and The Milky Way Adventure Park are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with kayaking and sailing nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.
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Bude, ENG

What's nearby

  • North Devon Coast - 6 min drive - 7.4 km
  • Bude Sea Pool - 17 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Crooklets Beach - 23 min drive - 15.5 km
  • Bude Beach - 25 min drive - 16.4 km
  • Widemouth Bay Beach - 26 min drive - 21.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪The Hart Inn - ‬10 min drive
  • ‪Farmers Arms - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪Sandymouth Holiday Resort - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Bradworthy Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪The New Inn - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Lovingly converted 1st floor Victorian corn store near coast perfect for couples pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Lovingly converted 1st floor Victorian corn store near coast perfect for couples?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Lovingly converted 1st floor Victorian corn store near coast perfect for couples?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Lovingly converted 1st floor Victorian corn store near coast perfect for couples located?

Situated by the sea, this apartment building is within 6 miles (10 km) of North Devon Coast, Hartland Forest and Welcombe Mouth Beach. Tamar Lakes and Docton Mill Gardens & Tea Rooms are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Naz 7.

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Immaculate gem in Bude!

My wife & I have just returned home having spent 3 nights at the Corn Store conversion in Woolley nr Bude. A warm & friendly welcome on arrival from Martin. He was really helpful in giving us an introduction to the accommodation. The accommodation itself is in pristine condition. We both said on the way home that it is the cleanest place we have stayed in and it is testament to the hard work that both Riki & Martin put in to keep it in such high standards. There is everything you need to have a peaceful and relaxing stay. The kitchen is well equipped with pots and pans and utensils. There was enough wood for us to use the wood burner over the 3 nights of our stay. The highlight of the place was the shower. It is superb. A choice of two different shower heads with a huge cubicle to wash in. It was so nice! The mezzanine floor of the place was really lovely too with seating to take in the views of the Cornish countryside. The whole atmosphere of the accommodation was warm, cosey and a place we both wanted to spend time in. It's location is brilliant too. Only a 4-5 minute drive to the village of Kilkhampton and about 12 - 15 minutes drive to the town and beach of Bude. We cannot recommend the Corn Store enough. It is a place that my wife & I wanted to spend time in and one we could relax in. The 10 out 0f 10 clean sweep of reviews on here says it all. It was the reviews that sold it to us both to book our three nights away there. We will be returning for sure.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Karl L.

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Charming first floor apartment in ideal central location

We loved staying at the corn store! It’s situated right on the Devon/ Cornwall border in a quiet hamlet, with good access to the A39 making it the ideal location for day trips by car. The property was a true home from home; clean and well equipped with everything you need, kitchen utensils, bedding etc. There’s laundry facilities shared with the other property there that were a massive help on our 2 week stay. Our hosts were very welcoming and showed us around on our arrival and were happy to chat and made us feel as friends throughout our stay which was lovely. Bubbles the cat was lovely too! The property has a folder with loads of info and suggestions the hosts have tried and recommended which was a brilliant starting point to planning our days out. Overall an amazing little gem of a property in a great central location.
Stayed 13 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Vic A.

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Wonderful People, wonderful place

Riki and Martin wore wonderful hosts to a beautiful home. Their local knowledge really helped us make the most out of our 4 night stay. We loved every minute of it!! Thank you!!
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Beverley M.

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Really comfortable spacious property.

The Corn Store has been beautifully designed. All furniture and fittings appear new and of good quality.It is very clean and well-equipped, with comfortable bed and seating. There are so many beautiful areas nearby- we ran out of time to visit them all. Riki and Martyn were welcoming and helpful and really deserve the 5 stars!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

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Fabulous holiday at the Corn Store

This was our third visit to the corn store. As with previous visits the corn store was just perfect. The location is peaceful and relaxing, well equipped with every thing you need and very comfortable. The hosts are welcoming, friendly and very informative with local knowledge. We will be certainly staying at the corn store again. Thank you for making our stay perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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Another wonderful stay at the Corn Store

Our sixth year staying at the Corn Store - what better endorsement can I provide? Riki and Martyn maintain the property to an excellent standard and are very welcoming and helpful hosts. The property is well appointed, with all the facilities that you could want for a holiday let. The Corn Store is located on a farm near to the main A39 trunk road. Excellent and easy access to the whole North Cornwall coast, and only a short drive from some excellent beaches and from the Coat Path. It really is a superb holiday location - highly recommended and thanks again to Martyn and Riki for our latest memorable stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Helen G.

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Cosy home from home

Greatly enjoyed my stay The Corn Store. The apartment was spotless and every small detail had been thought of; it was incredibly cosy and comfortable. The beautiful views and log fire were such a treat. Riki was amazing and had provided so much detailed information on the area. I essentially worked my way through a list of her recommendations and had great fun exploring nearby towns and coastal walks. The Corn Store was also the perfect place for a solo getaway, to get some peace and quiet to relax, and to get some writing done. I would highly recommend and will visit again!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alastair P.

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Beautiful apartment

Spent 3 nights here. The apartment is beautiful, well equipped, warm and inviting. The bathroom with heat floor stunning. Definitely a place I would recommend to anyone 100%
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Boyd G.

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Wonderful

This property is of a very high standard. It has everything you could ask for. Riki and Martin are fantastic hosts and we were made to feel very welcome. So overall Excellent. See you next year. Thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alan T.

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Corn Store Short Break

Had a wonderful short break at the Corn Store where we met Riki and Martin the lovely hosts. Accommodation was great, - clean, comfortable and peaceful. The ensuite shower was amazing. Would love to return. Lesley & Alan
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

David C.

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Great place and great host

Corn store accommodation excellent, high spec property. All the information you need about the surrounding area is in a very detailed folder that was a great help.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew W.

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Fantastic property, fantastic hosts!

The Corn Store is beautifully laid out and perfect for two with everything you need for a comfortable stay. Little touches like dishwasher tablets, washing powder to tea bags along with a welcome pack of milk, bread, biscuits and fresh eggs from the hens make this property excellent value for money. Riki and Martin are friendly and helpful without being intrusive and shared their wide knowledge of the area and local events, including the rig regatta at Clovelly. The Corn Store is located perfectly for accessing the main attractions of North Devon and East Cornwall. We will definitely be back again!
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Andrew D.

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Great place in a great location

Lovely property with everything you need for a comfortable stay. The hosts were so helpful and friendly, there if we needed them and really knowledgeable about the area. The property feels peaceful but is so close to lots of attractions and beautiful walks, beaches, places to eat etc. Nearby Bude is a real gem. Would absolutely recommend the Corn Store, we loved our stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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The Corn Store never disappoints

Nearly five years since our first visit and back again for the 7th time. Love this place. Accommodation is clean, well equipped and impeccably maintained. Riki and Martin are friendly and helpful and share their wide knowledge of the area and its amenities. Superbly located for all the main attractions of North Devon and East Cornwall. Can’t recommend highly enough.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul W.

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Fantastic Property

The Corn Barn is the most wonderful place to stay in a lovely location. It is absolutely spotless, so beautifully equipped to a very high standard, so comfortable with a very modern bathroom and kitchen The hosts Rikki and Martin are fantastic with so much local knowledge to share. This is the most perfect place to spend a holiday. Thank you for a very special time I cannot think of anywhere else I would rather spend a holiday in this part of Cornwall.....just fabulous.
Stayed 8 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael A.

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Cornish Dream

A great holiday let which surpassed all expectations. Equipped to the highest standards with nothing overlooked. Great hosts.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christalleni A.

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Beautiful property and great welcome

The Corn Store is probably the best designed property we have stayed in. It is light and airy with generous sized rooms and heaps of charm. Spotlessly clean and had everything you need to enjoy your stay. Riki and Martin were welcoming yet unobtrusive and we would wholeheartedly recommend this lovely property to anyone visiting the area. The front steps are steep if you have mobility problems, but it was perfect for us.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Anne T.

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Short winter break

We have enjoyed are second stay at the lovely, comfortable corn store . Riki and Martin are wonderful hosts and the eggs , bread , milk and biscuits which were left for us were greatly appreciated .
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Matthew L.

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Comfy Cornish get away

The Corn Store is a lovely, spacious space for two, equipped and finished to a high standard. Riki was great to deal with, attentive though intrusive, and helpful with recommendations on what to see in locally during our short stay. Bed was very comfortable and the shower was great. The mezzanine is a lovely spot to sit, as is the balcony (although I only managed 10 minutes as even in the bright sunshine it was pretty cold outside. The apartment itself was very warm with or without the log burner lit. We travelled 4 hours to get there for a 3 night stay, and it was definitely worth the drive. It felt like we were away for much longer. There's plenty to see, do, eat and drink within a 20 minute drive.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Joanne M.

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Excellent Stay Again

Just a short stay this time but made to feel so welcome and well looked after. Corn Store is ideal for the two of us and loved the log burner as the clocks went back. Thanks again, xxx
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

James B.

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Another Fabulous Stay at the Corn Store

Second time this year back at the Corn Store and the 6th time in total. Ricki and Martin are great hosts, maintaining the property in excellent condition and providing both a warm welcome and lots of helpful advice and guidance on things to do and places to visit. The Corn Store is well appointed and ideal for two people. Everything necessary to cater for yourself and relax after a day sightseeing or walking. The location just off the A39 makes it both easily accessible at the start and finish of your stay but also means that the prime tourist locations of the North Devon and Cornish Coasts are easily accessible. Some fabulous cliff top walks are only a short drive away, as is the lovely town of Bude. Highly recommended and, following two visits in a year, we cannot wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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Location

Excellent location close to lots of places to visit in both North Devon & Cornwall. Accommodation ideal for a couple.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Harvey S.

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Beautiful place to stay

Just returned from a 6 night stay in the lovely Corn Store. The property is finished to a high standard and has everything you need for a great holiday. In a quite location but easy access to beaches and attractions. Spotlessly clean, very friendly and pleasant hosts. Would definitely stay again and recommend to others.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Terry R.

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Getaway Retreat

The property was great everything you would ever needed was there. Riki&Martin were great hosts nothing to much trouble. Would definitely recommend,thanks for everything .Terry&Carol
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

W B.

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Simply wonderful!

Thus is a real home from home. Riki and Martin have carefully and meticulously planned this open plan space and it works so well. It was lovely to be in a well planned kitchen with plenty of space. The design exudes peace and calm and we loved returning to a relaxing, clean environment after a day at the beach or spent walking. It is conveniently placed for both and there are plenty of suggestions of things to do whatever the weather. Riki and Martin really have thought of everything- it was a delight to be here and we both completely switched off and enjoyed the calm. Thank you - and also for the eggs!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

About the host

Hosted by Riki Riley

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When we unexpectedly found ourselves without jobs after many years of commuting to London we decided to do something completely different - a real lifestyle change. So we bought our dream property in North Cornwall and haven't looked back. Our 5 children are independent; one lives locally with his family, and the remainder still live in SW London. Between us we are proud grandparents to 11 grandchildren. We have Bubble, surviving brother to Squeak, who we rescued from Cats Protection in 2015. Martin has nurtured a flock of chickens - all different breeds - and built a magnificent 'chicken hotel'. We're both keen photographers and walkers - both of which go very much hand-in-hand here. We both worked in London for many years, and met whilst working for a global publishing company. Riki worked locally as a care worker for 4 years, whilst Martin volunteered as a watch keeper at the National Coast Watch Institute at Boscastle. Our aim is that guests thoroughly enjoy the Barn, its location, and the surrounding area.

Why they chose this property

We knew instantly that this was the home for us - it's a truly magical, undiscovered spot. It offers the best of everything -we're in a quiet rural hamlet and yet you can get to the Atlantic Highway (A39) quickly, which links North Devon to South Cornwall. So we're easy to find. Woolley is a very friendly community and made us feel very welcome from the start. Creating this conversion has been a labour of love and we're very proud of the result. It complements our courtyard.
We have worked tirelessly to improve the fabric of our farmhouse and all its buildings - a bit like painting the Forth Bridge .... but I'm sure we'll get there in the end!

What makes this property unique

You can park outside the Corn Store, and enjoy breakfast on the balcony in the morning sun. Or chill out on the indoor mezzanine and admire the wonderful views of the valley. Or curl up in front of the TV and woodburner watching a DVD.
Indulge yourself with the walk-in shower and underfloor heating. Have fun creating moods with the lighting.
Don't worry about how much luggage you bring - there's plenty of storage in the shower room, kitchen area, and cupboard space under the mezzanine.

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