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Beautiful Farmhouse on the edge of Bodmin Moor
Dine outside and under cover
Incredible outdoor space with covered cooking facilities, dining area and comfortable seating
Fantastic, covered BBQ and pizza cooking area
Fully equipped kitchen with dining area
Ample indoor seating for all, with cosy wood burner
Smart TV in main lounge and games room lounge area
Spacious and sociable games room
Comfortable lounge area in games room
Smart TV in the games room
Outdoor bath for those wishing to cool down
Outdoor bath - cold water only!
Outdoor bar seating
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Swallows Rest - Laneast

Launceston (5mls SW), Cornwall
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Sleeps 14
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 4
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 5
4 star
Downstairs bedroom
Downstairs bathroom
Enclosed garden / patio
Open fire / wood burner
Internet access
Working farm
Games / Play facilities
Pub nearby
Shop nearby
Green
Family friendly
Parking on site / nearby
Decorated for Christmas
Towels included
Travel cot available
Highchair available
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At a glance

  • Sleeps 14 + 2
  • Beautiful, converted barn in quiet location featuring exposed stone walls and wooden beams
  • Games barn with pool table and table tennis
  • The perfect retreat for families and groups looking to relax and explore the Cornwall/Devon border
Property code: 83601

This beautiful spacious farmhouse, located just off the edge of Bodmin Moor, is a perfect family getaway for all to enjoy, with its separate games room, outdoor BBQ area and wonderful countryside walks from your doorstep. The perfect base to explore all that Cornwall has to offer.

This stunning converted barn is within a 11-mile drive of King Arthur’s Tintagel with its English Heritage-managed castle, Castle Beach and of course, the atmospheric Merlin’s Cave, said to have been home to the legendary wizard (accessible to visitors at low tide). For those wanting to explore more of what North Cornwall has to offer, the resort town of Bude, with its number of beaches and tidal pool is 14 miles way, whilst The Eden Project (21 miles) is also well worth a visit.

Enter the property through the beautiful solid wood door, through the kitchen and into the hallway where there’s room to lay your hats and coats. Go through to the spacious cosy lounge which includes a Smart TV and beautiful large fireplace with a wood-burner, the perfect spot to relax and put your feet up after a long day exploring the county. Make your way through to the kitchen/diner where exposed beams await and a very rustic cottage table with plenty of seating for everyone to socialise together. The kitchen is well equipped with an electric range cooker, dishwasher, microwave and American fridge/freezer. Continuing through the kitchen into the hallway there is a shower room and WC and also a useful under the stairs utility cupboard with a washing machine. On the ground floor, there are two bedrooms, a super-king zip and link bed with French doors opening out onto the garden and a good size double bedroom with dual aspect windows and an en-suite shower room with shower and WC. Heading upstairs you will find a landing with a range of books to be enjoyed and the first of three bedrooms. The twin bunk room offers a great spacious space with lots of natural light, consisting of a 4ft double bunk with 3ft single above and a single bunk bed plus a day bed (sleeps 6). Next door is the main bathroom with shower over the bath and WC. Moving across the landing there’s one king-size bedroom, and one double bedroom with an en-suite shower room with shower and WC.

Outside is a large, enclosed lawn with a pizza oven, outside wood-burner and garden furniture to enjoy those late nights outside. There is also a self-contained playroom with a pool table, table tennis table, Smart TV, WC and wood-burner - a double sofa bed can be made up here. Private parking for 6 cars is available.

  • 5 bedrooms - 1 king-size, 2 double rooms, 1 twin bunk room plus additional day bed (Sleeps 6 with one bottom bunk as a double) and 1 super-king zip and link (can be made as a twin bed on request)
  • 4 bathrooms - 1 WC, 2 en-suite shower rooms with showers and WC, 1 bathroom with shower over the bath and WC, and 1 shower room with shower and WC
  • Sleeps 14+2 - double sofa bed in games barn with separate WC and one bunk bed is a 4ft double
  • Electric range cooker, dishwasher, microwave and American style fridge/freezer
  • Utility cupboard with washing machine
  • Hairdryers provided in all bedrooms
  • Smart TV in the lounge and playroom
  • Pellet boiler heating system
  • Solar thermal panels
  • Outdoor, covered BBQ area with pizza oven
  • Playroom with a pool table and table tennis table plus comfortable seating and Smart TV
  • Outdoor bath for cooling down - cold water only
  • Private parking for up to 6 cars
  • Pub and shops within 5 miles
  • No bookings for more than 14 nights
  • Check-Out - 10am
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00, unless otherwise stated in your arrival details
  • 5 dogs allowed. Dogs are charged at £20 each per full or part week
  • There is an Accidental Damage Deposit of £500 when booking at this property, however this may be waived for £60. We’ll provide more details about this when booking your holiday.

Joanne Barraclough

This property is personally managed by Joanne.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 34 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Susan 12th April 2024

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we love the peace and space it can give the whole family, always clean and fresh on arrival, and hosts are always available to support you including a recommendation for a garage for our car when it was playing up. There are plenty of walks, beaches, and shops to visit if you want to sight see, or the garden is great to sit in even in the rain as tRead morehere is Harry's bar an undercover area you can sit under even in the rain. will always recommend to family and friends Hide

Reviewed by Neil 29th March 2024

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A lovely converted barn in a good location for exploring this bit of the coast. The house is really well equipped for larger groups and the games rooms is just fab. The kids loved in it all week!

Reviewed by Susan 15th September 2023

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We have now spent two family holidays at swallow rest. There is plenty of room for everyone needs including our dogs. Suzie and Simon are lovely owners and hosts. They have made the accommodation like home from home. We love it thank you for another great family holiday

Reviewed by Martin 1st September 2023

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The Swallows Rest is a real home from home. The house has all the kitchen equipment to cater for several people. The treats in the hamper were much appreciated. The games room was excellent too. It has lots of things to do for all of the family members. Room for 3 families and more. The house is so big that if you wanted some time on your own you cRead morean do this too. We loved our break away and would definitely make a future visit to this property. Hide

Reviewed by Jenny 11th August 2023

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Swallows Rest is a lovely place to stay for a large family holiday. There's plenty of room to spread out and the Games Room is a definite bonus for teenagers, especially when it's raining! The outside area is great, with various seating arrangements and different places to sit and enjoy the sun. The kitchen is very well equipped and Susie and SimonRead more are very attentive and friendly hosts. Thanks so much for an enjoyable break and for the warm welcome, including fresh eggs, grapes and tomatoes! Hide

Reviewed by Clare 28th July 2023

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We had a fantastic time in Swallow's Rest. A great venue for 3 families to spend time together, the host, Suzie was lovely and very helpful. The play barn was greatly appreciated on a wet day and the kitchen was a great place to spend time together. We have already booked for next year.

Reviewed by lynda 21st July 2023

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Cottage and games barn brilliant, excellent location for visiting the coast. All 3 families (11 of us) ages ranging from 9yrs to 70yrs loved it and we would certainly stop there again.

Reviewed by Darren 7th July 2023

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Swallows rest is a beautiful big lovely cottage with everything you need and then some. The bedrooms were comfy & clean. The barn/games room is amazing and was a god send due to the weather we had, but the kids didn't mind staying in playing pool and table tennis. The location is a little remote from shops and beaches but if you don't mind travelliRead moreng like we didn't then that won't be an issue. You are in reach of Newquay, Padstow & the lovely Boscastle. Overall I would truly this cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Geraldine 30th June 2023

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We had an amazing stay. It was so well equipped we all loved the games room. The property is really spacious so everyone had their own space.

Reviewed by Andrew 9th June 2023

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The cottage layout is designed around larger groups, not that it couldn't be used by a smaller party. The garden bedroom ideal for those escaping younger members! The bedrooms are all good sizes with at least double beds, a room has two good size bunk beds. All very well decorated. The main house lounge is a great focus for evening games. The barn,Read more games, entertainment centre is a hit. Super size TV for evening films, table tennis and pool tables. The outdoor eating area is perfect for cook out Hide

Reviewed by Tori 2nd June 2023

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This house is absolutely perfect for family celebrations, the games room was the best part and the space in the house is great. There was 8 of us plus a baby for my mums 60th and we cannot be grateful enough to Suzie and Simon for letting us stay in their beautiful home.

Reviewed by Amanda 26th May 2023

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Amazing holiday cottage and games Barn. This place is beautiful, as a large family group we had a fantastic holiday. Accommodation clean and had all equipment. Solar water/ heating caused us no problems. Weather was beautiful all week so always had hot water and never needed to use the Klover. Barn and outside space makes this cottage. We spent houRead morers in the garden and partied in the games room at night. Bude is a beautiful place to visit and Black Rock Beach fab. We will definitely return. Hide

Reviewed by Naomi 28th April 2023

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The cottage is the perfect location for group gatherings. The area is so peaceful and the cottage provides a great base for day excursions but also provides everything you would need for days in. The facilities are excellent and the kitchen is amazing. We spent lots of our time talking around the big dining table whilst cooking. Suzie made our stayRead more even better, she was the perfect host providing us with all information and the fine touches (eggs, milk etc). We will definitely be back. Hide

Reviewed by Dawn 7th April 2023

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Couldn't have wished for a better house. Everyone enjoyed the games barn. Loved all the quirky bits. Met all our needs, would love to return one day. Lovely hosts on hand if you needed them. Kitchen very well equipped.

Reviewed by Kirsty 1st April 2023

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Amazing stay! The cottage had everything we could need - we had 4 generations under one roof and this stay catered for them all (from ages 18 months to 85 years - including teenagers). The play barn was such a great features and Simon and Suzy were such great hosts! Hopefully, we will be back again soon!

Reviewed by Ceri 28th October 2022

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A very enjoyable week in a very wet October. This was our second stay at Swallows Rest and the bad weather didn't stop us from having a good holiday. The house has a lovely big cosy kitchen with a huge kitchen table that we enjoyed eating and playing games around. Warm cosy lounge when we lit the log burner. Overall very well equipped and suzie theRead more owner very helpful. Bodmin Jail worth a visit, Trethorne Leisure park for bowling etc for the kids. Recommend the Eliot Arms for a good meal. Hide

Reviewed by Selina 21st October 2022

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Fantastic, well equipped barn conversion. The owners were super helpful with advice. The teenagers in our group loved the games room and our three families very much enjoyed sitting in the huge lounge with plenty of sofa's or the large, warm kitchen with lovely dining tables to eat on. Would thoroughly recommend a stay here, lots to do all within 3Read more0 minutes drive. Hide

Reviewed by Christopher 14th October 2022

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A lovely cosy house with lots of different areas to chill out and relax in or play the many games provided. The house was spotless when we arrived and the owners had thought if everything to make guests feel welcome. We all enjoyed the barn and the outside area for making pizzas . A wonderful spot for getting away from it all, but still have good aRead moreccess to both the South and North Cornwall coast . We hope to return. Hide

Reviewed by Susan 7th October 2022

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Our holiday at swallowrest was perfect, it is set away from the hussle and bussle of everyday life. Well provided for, for every age, games room, is amazing asset for all the family, pizza oven, garden and Henry's for summer days and star gazing, bedrooms and bathrooms lovely and clean and plenty of towels kitchen is a great place to gather as is tRead morehe sitting room, intemate secure garden for children and fogs. Close to trips out to beaches and other main attractions. Wonderful hosts. Hide

Reviewed by Lyndsay 23rd September 2022

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Stunning and imaginative barn restoration. Lovingly done by charming owners who go the extra mile for their guests. beautiful decor and furnishings, great attention to detail. Very eco friendly and welcoming for canine visitors as well. Wonderful sociable but cosy spaces..including fabulous barn and Harrys place, both with log burners. You won't neRead moreed to go out..so much laid on to entertain even bored teenagers. The setting is rural north Cornwall at its best..dark quiet and peaceful. Hide

Reviewed by Martin 2nd September 2022

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Reviewed by Amy 19th August 2022

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What a gorgeous house!! We loved our stay at Swallows Rest, Suzie was very accommodating, friendly and helpful. There was 9 adults, 4 kids and 3 dogs staying. Everyone loved the games room, this was a fantastic addition to have in an already lovely house. The kitchen is well equipped with everything you could possibly need for a self catering holidRead moreay. It really was a home from home! We've stayed in a few holiday homes as a big family and this one was the best by miles! Great location too!! Hide

Reviewed by Barbara 29th July 2022

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The facilities were really good. Very well equipped for the enjoyment of our teenage and adult guests. Accommodation very spacious and comfortable in a lovely quite location.

Reviewed by Karen 15th July 2022

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From beginning to end the holiday was perfect. Very well organised lots of communication between company/owner leading up to holiday. House was perfect in every way. Very dog and child friendly. Owners Suzie and Simon were so friendly and helpful always on hand if needed. Set in a beautiful peaceful setting yet near lots of wonderful places to visiRead moret. We were very sad to leave and will definitely return Hide

Reviewed by Mr 8th July 2022

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This is an excellent property and our multigenerational family (8 adults, two 4 year olds and 3 babies) really enjoyed it. The games room was fantastic and the bedrooms were very comfortable. There was plenty of room in the lounge and kitchen for everyone to be together. The property is well furnished and comfortable. A great garden as well with opRead moretions for sun and shade and safe for children. We had a great time and would go back again Hide

Reviewed by Andrew 24th June 2022

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Swallows rest was everything we needed for our family holiday , it was peaceful , well appointed, the games room was brilliant , pool table and table tennis was used by all .The property was very welcoming and felt very homely , Suzie , the owner , was a diamond ,she was always available on the phone , with a constant supply of fresh eggs and potatRead moreoes ,which were very nice , the property managed to be light and bright ,warm and cosy , Swallows rest is highly recommended , smashing . Hide

Reviewed by Samantha 10th June 2022

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We had a wonderful time at this cottage, the place was big enough for us (6 adults and 3 children under 5), games room was a winner and garden was lovely and big. There was plenty around to do and suzie was so helpful, my dad thoroughly enjoyed the eggs and potatoes she supplied. I would definitely book this cottage again, !SELECTED!it is!ENDOFSELERead moreCTED! well worth the price. Hide

Reviewed by Stephanie 3rd June 2022

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Lovely central location and lots of place to visit nearby that are dog friendly. Dogs loved the garden and the games room was a great hit all round!

Reviewed by David 27th May 2022

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A fantastic large property ideal for bigger groups ,it has everything you will need and probably more.Set in a quiet location but within striking distance of the coast.

Reviewed by Carol 6th May 2022

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Couldn't fault accommodation had everything you needed and more. The bedding and pillows were top hotel quality and the soaps a nice touch.

Reviewed by Trevor 29th April 2022

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Our family holiday at Swallows Rest was amazing, it had everything and more that we could have possibly wished for. The house, games room and outside space is stunning and in the perfect location to explore the Cornish coast and the surrounding moors. Suzie was the perfect host, warm and welcoming, who went out of her way to ensure we had the best Read moretime and experience, nothing was too much trouble. Hide

Reviewed by Ruth 22nd April 2022

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We booked this for my husbands 60th Birthday to spend time with our family, our children, their partners and our 4 Grandchildren and it was the perfect property! The kitchen was very well equipped with everything you can possibly need, bedrooms were beautiful and a very large lounge. Our favourite room though was the games room in the converted barRead moren, we spent most of our time in here! Suzi the owner of the cottage made us feel very welcome and couldnt have done enough for us! We will be back! Hide

Reviewed by Stuart 15th April 2022

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Wow! What a fantastic holiday cottage that the owner Suzie rented out to us. We were a 3 generation family (13 people) visiting with 4 dogs and we had an amazing stay. Suzie was such a thoughtful and considerate host, the cottage had plenty of space, the rooms were large that we never felt we were crowded, yet managed to keep a real family feel to Read moreit. The games room and Harrys area were wonderful spaces to relax and enjoy our stay. Location wise it was great, thank you so much! Hide

Reviewed by Deborah 9th April 2022

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Swallows Rest is a fabulous cottage that is extremely well equipped with everything and more that you need. From the games room with huge choices of DVDs and games for rainy days to the crockery in the kitchen. A huge amount of thought has gone into this property and it truely is a home from home - if not better! Suzie is on hand for anything and hRead moread suggestions for wild swimming, and paddle boarding. Fresh eggs are available from Suzie or a neighbour, would i visit again, in a heartbeat 5***** Hide

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Beautiful Farmhouse on the edge of Bodmin Moor
Dine outside and under cover
Incredible outdoor space with covered cooking facilities, dining area and comfortable seating
Fantastic, covered BBQ and pizza cooking area
Fully equipped kitchen with dining area
Ample indoor seating for all, with cosy wood burner
Smart TV in main lounge and games room lounge area
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