Experience world-class service at Lower Barns Guest House

Historic Charm: Lower Barns Guest House in St. Austell offers a 5-star bed and breakfast experience within a historic building. Guests enjoy garden views and a serene setting. Exceptional Facilities: The property features water sports facilities, a tennis court, and free WiFi. Additional amenities include a hot tub, bathrobes, and a private bathroom with a walk-in shower. Comfortable Accommodations: Rooms are equipped with a tea and coffee maker, private bathroom, and garden views. Free on-site private parking is available for guests. Delicious Breakfast: A variety of breakfast options are provided, including continental, full English/Irish, vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free. Breakfast is highly praised by guests. Local Attractions: Located 27 km from Newquay Cornwall Airport and near Eden Project (14 km) and St Mawes Castle (25 km). Guests can enjoy fishing, windsurfing, canoeing, and cycling.

Couples particularly 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 (9.2)

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

  • Free private parking available on-site


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
2 single beds
and
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
1 extra-large double bed
and
1 sofa bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Alexander
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Very good and lovely to meet other guests at breakfast which made it interesting and helpful if you were new to the area.
  • Howard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This beautiful place is in the heart of countryside and very peaceful. The room had a distinct seating area adjacent to a large window looking out over the gardens. We found the bed very comfortable and with quality linen. The hosts had left...
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything was perfect with lovely hosts in an idyllic setting.
  • Jason
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful place. Quite quirky and different from the norm. Owners really nice and nothing too much trouble.
  • Claire
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Breakfast lovely, room comfortable and clean, hosts friendly and knowledgeable and the property setting stunning.
  • Charles
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Everything Fantastic place, tranquil, relaxing. The hosts were lovely, the accommodation was excellent. Everything had been thought about to make your stay perfect. Great breakfast too.
  • Lucinda
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    All was fabulous. Breakfast was lovely , all together with other guests around a big round table - very sociable. Room was gorgeous, beautifully decorated, bed huge and very comfortable
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent room for 4 with double bed downstairs and two beds for the kids upstairs. Great off the beaten path location and super breakfast. Overall a great nights stay.
  • Loning
    Netherlands Netherlands
    We had a wonderful stay at Lower Barns. The location is perfect for exploring Cornwall, the room was very comfortable, but above all the hospitality of Jamie and Mike was outstanding — they made our holiday that little bit more special! Thank you...
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Slightly off the beaten track, you will need to have access to a car. Once there, I was surprised at how well the venue exceeded my expectations. The gardens and apartment are very luxurious. We stayed in 'The Hideaway' which was decorated to a...

Host Information

Company review score: 9.9Based on 193 reviews from 1 property
1 managed property

Company information

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 information

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.

Neighbourhood information

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

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

House rules

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Check-in
From 17:00
Check-out
Until 10:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

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

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.