About this property

Historic Setting: Lower Barns Boutique B&B in St Austell offers a 5-star experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy garden views and a private courtyard. Comfortable Accommodations: The property features family rooms with private bathrooms, free WiFi, and modern amenities. Additional facilities include a hot tub, sauna, and kitchenette. Dining Experience: A restaurant serves British cuisine with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Breakfast includes continental, full English/Irish, and vegetarian/vegan selections. Local Attractions: Located 16 mi from Newquay Cornwall Airport, the B&B is near Eden Project (11 mi) and St Mawes Castle (15 mi). Activities such as fishing and cycling are available.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

  • Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Magri
Malta Malta
Welcoming hosts. Very large, well-kept surrounding gardens. Easy parking spaces. Very original decorations in rooms. You will find something new every time you look! Delicious freshly-prepared breakfast.
Nicholas
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We had such a great stay, we loved it from the moment we were met by Freda at the car who led us straight to our room. The grounds were beautiful, the owners were really friendly and had helpful, the room was a great size and we loved the way it...
Anna
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Such a friendly welcome and a beautiful place to stay, the breakfast was lovely and we felt pampered.
Judith
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Fantastically quiet, a quirky and arty type of property where you can relax and get away from it all...Perfect hosts, wonderful garden, just a pleasure to look at all the items and decoration. All necessities were there and then some....Think...
Kristin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The most amazing bed we have ever slept in! Wonderful location & hosts
Natalie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Everything! Mike and Jainie are exceptional hosts and could not do enough for us. We LOVED the location and facilities and decor was just the most beautiful quirky wonders! We loved the breakfasts and enjoyed sharing breakfast at a big round table...
Traci
United States United States
Lower Barns is a gem! A lovely setting carefully curated by two wonderful hosts, Janie and Mike. I stayed after walking 7 days on the South West Coast Path and it was a magical spot to relax and absorb the unique beauty of Cornwall. The room was...
Karen
United States United States
Toured England/Wales for 3 weeks, staying in about 10 different places, and this was by far the best place. Absolutely magical. Amazing hospitality, with treats upon arrival in our room. Colorful & artistic & whimsical decoration. Loved it....
Jordan
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Such a beautiful place and wonderful hosts. The gardens, rooms and the aesthetic are a credit to the owners you can see the love they have put into it for years.
Laëtitia
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We had a wonderful, relaxing stay at Lower Barns and only wished we could have stayed longer. We spent four nights in two different rooms (the Hideaway and the Lawnside Suite) and both were beautifully decorated, comfortable, and full of...

Host Info

Company review score: 9.9Based on 196 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company info

Review from May 22, 2023 Wow! This place is what you get when you take two wonderful, well travelled people full of positive spirit and kind intent, blend the colours sounds, sights, scents and sensations of great intentions and marry them with the sumptuous vision and authenticity of the most genuine human beings you'll have the honour to meet. Lower Barns is an oasis set away from life's complex and feckless nonsense; a Cornish cornucopia bursting with character and a luxurious island of tranquility. Just read the reviews. Then realise that they still don't do justice to to this place. The do yourself a favour and book for as long as you can. Yes, it's that highly recommended and we've been to some amazing places, the world round. We recently had our elopement wedding at Lower Barns and what a fantastic time we had. The whole process from initial contact to the actual wedding day itself was stress free and easy

Property info

Lower Barns is an award winning boutique guest house and elopement wedding venue in the heart of the Cornish countryside, close to the sea, where you will enjoy being thoroughly spoilt. We offer relaxing breaks with sumptuous rooms, great food and holistic therapies which rival many more famous establishments, due to our personal touch! We have won many awards over the years, mainly due to our personality and style, which projects throughout the house and gardens, which is also our home. We have had rave reviews from our customers, many of whom return time after time to soak up the special atmosphere and sense of calm. BBC Olive magazine wrote... "Cornwall isn't just about Padstow. For the fresh approach, head south to Lower Barns (near St,Austell), a hidden gem of a B&B perfectly located for exploring the Roseland Peninsula, fishing villages of Mevagissey and Charlestown and the Eden Project. Rooms are as stylish as you'd find in a city boutique." If you are thinking to get married, we are about 'just the two' having a small intimate wedding ceremony at a luxury, exclusive, small boutique B&B venue in Cornwall, UK. If you are looking for a runaway wedding in Cornwall, with no stress or fuss be prepared to fall in love with this spell binding gem of a venue, surrounded by scented gardens and coastline adventures. See our website for more info.

Neighborhood info

Nestled in a hidden corner of South Cornwall, close to the sea and in walking distance of the Lost Gardens of Heligan and the SW coast path, you will find Lower Barns. It is a luxury boutique retreat, a B&B with highly unique style and all about romance. Perfectly located to explore the Roseland Peninsula, fishing villages of Mevagissey and Charlestown and the Eden Project.

Language Spoken

English

Area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Restaurant
  • Cuisine
    British
  • Dietary options
    Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Amenities of Lower Barns Boutique B&B

Great facilities! Review score, 9.7

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Family rooms
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

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Check-in
From 5:00 PM
Check-out
Until 10:00 AM
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Cards accepted at this property
VisaMastercard Cash is not accepted
Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Payment before arrival by bank transfer is required. The property will contact you after you book to provide instructions.

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

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