Westhayes

ID: S82430

  • Bedrooms 3
  • ・ Sleeps 6
  • ・ Pets 5

Guests say

Westhayes in Cornwall is a well-received holiday cottage, praised for its cleanliness, stunning location, and excellent facilities, including a warm indoor pool. Guests appreciate the comfortable accommodation and the property's dog-friendly nature, with beautiful countryside walks right on the doorstep. While some minor maintenance issues and suggestions for improvements are noted, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many guests planning return visits.

The property is consistently described as very clean, with several reviews specifically mentioning its spotlessness. The swimming pool is also noted for its meticulous cleanliness, contributing to the high score in this category.

The location is outstanding, set in beautiful countryside ideal for exploring. It is also conveniently close to Cornish attractions, making it a tourist's dream. The natural beauty and accessibility contribute to the high score.

Most guests find the beds comfortable and the property homely, with a few noting the comfort of the newly refurbished areas. However, some guests mention that certain furnishings are tired and some bedding is substandard, slightly lowering the score.

Facilities like the swimming pool, gym, and sauna are highly praised. However, there are several mentions of maintenance issues such as non-working ovens, grills, and showers, as well as suggestions for better kitchen equipment, which affects the score.

There is insufficient information regarding specific thoughtful gestures or gifts provided by the hosts, so a score cannot be accurately given in this category.

About this property

Some cottages feel comfortable, Westhayes feels memorable..

Tucked within the peaceful surroundings of Helsbury Park in North Cornwall, this beautifully converted stone barn blends centuries of character with thoughtful modern luxury, creating a holiday home that invites you to slow down from the moment you arrive.

Sleeping six guests across three spacious en-suite bedrooms, Westhayes is wonderfully suited to families, couples travelling together and dog owners seeking a Cornwall escape that offers far more than simply somewhere to stay.

The first thing many guests notice is the atmosphere.

Character beams, warm stonework and a striking galleried staircase give Westhayes a sense of history and personality that is increasingly hard to find.Yet despite its heritage, comfort is never compromised.

The welcoming sitting room, centred around a crackling wood-burning stove, is made for slower evenings – board games after coastal adventures, glasses of wine shared late into the night and the simple pleasure of being together.

The spacious kitchen and dining area is equally inviting, fully equipped with everything needed for relaxed breakfasts, celebratory suppers and unhurried family meals.A range cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher and washer/dryer ensure practicalities quietly take care of themselves while the holiday takes centre stage.

Upstairs, three beautifully presented bedrooms provide both comfort and privacy.Two offer elegant king-size beds, while the third flexible zip-and-link room can be arranged as either twins or a king-size, making Westhayes ideal for a variety of family and friendship groups.Each bedroom enjoys its own en-suite shower room, with an additional downstairs toilet providing extra convenience.

But Westhayes is only part of the story.

Step beyond the cottage and Helsbury Park unfolds around you.

Nearly 100 acres of private countryside invite guests to wander woodland paths, riverside walks and open pasture with spectacular views stretching towards Bodmin Moor and the Camel Valley.Whether your perfect holiday involves morning walks, wildlife spotting, peaceful corners with a book or simply space to breathe, Helsbury offers a rare sense of freedom.

And for dog owners, that freedom matters.

Westhayes welcomes up to five well-behaved dogs at no extra charge, making it a genuinely dog-friendly escape rather than one where pets merely happen to be permitted.Endless walks begin straight from the door and secure outdoor areas provide reassurance.

The shared heated indoor swimming pool, sauna and gym add another layer of indulgence, offering year-round enjoyment whatever Cornwall’s famously changeable weather decides to do.

While wonderfully secluded, Westhayes remains perfectly placed for exploring North Cornwall.Tintagel, Boscastle, Port Isaac, Bodmin Moor and the region’s spectacular coastline lie within easy reach, allowing guests to enjoy dramatic scenery and bustling villages before returning to somewhere altogether calmer.

Built alongside neighbouring Marhayes (959870) and sharing attractive front lawns while maintaining its own private seating and barbecue area, Westhayes works beautifully both as an individual retreat and as part of larger family gatherings booking both cottages together.

There is something about Westhayes that encourages people to settle in, switch off and stay a little longer.

And that, perhaps, is the greatest luxury of all.

The quiet market town of Camelford is located close to Cornwall's north coast and is ideally situated for exploring the wild country of Bodmin Moor and the high cliffs, hidden coves, fishing villages and surfing beaches that populate this beautiful area. The southwest coastal path is a year round attraction and the surrounding villages and hamlets harbour a wealth of country inns and restaurants. The nearest beach to Camelford is Trebarwith Strand. Truly wonderful and only around five miles away, it is perfect for a day by the sea. Nearby Wadebridge has a vibrant shopping centre and the Camel Trail, while Padstow, Rock, Polzeath, Port Isaac, where Doc Martin is filmed and Tintagel can all be reached in less than 20 minutes. A superb location all year round.

Accommodation

Sykes Gem Awards 2024 Gold winner for Best for Sustainability.

Over two floors.

Three bedrooms: 1 x king size bed, en-suite shower room, basin and WC.

1 x twin (zip-and-link, can be made as King upon request, 14 days prior to arrival) with ensuite shower room with shower, basin and WC.

1 x king size four poster with bathroom with bath, bidet, basin and WC.

Cloakroom with WC.

Kitchen / dining room, sitting room with wood burner stove.

Shared use of the heated indoor pool and sauna.

Oil underfloor heating, electric panels and wood burner stove.

Range cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer.

Wi-fi enabled smart TV.

Fuel, power and starter pack for wood burner stove included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Stairgate, cot and high chair available on request.

Off road parking for 3 cars.

Lawned gardens, plus 100 acres of countryside, river, bridge, woods and pasture and coal barbeque.

Up to 5 well-behaved dogs welcome at no extra charge.

Dog Sitting Service available.

Shared EV charging point - app required for payment.

Sorry no smoking.

Pub and shop 5 miles, beach 10 miles.

Dedicated wireless internet solution providing 300mb/s access to the internet.

Note: Friday changeovers only

Nearby points of interest

  • Tintagel Castle
  • Rock Beach

Reviews (46)

  • Caty

    Loved the log fire and supply of logs! The bedrooms are all ensuite and very comfortable. The pool looks just like the photo and was used every day - unlike many a decent size so you can actually swim. Some useful exercise bits too including bike treadmill and stepper which were also used due to all the rain! The grounds are stunning with a beautiful view across the valley. Close enough to the beaches and pubs for fantastic coastal walks and swims. Would definitely recommend. Only annoying thing was the endless bits of laminate paper telling us to strip the beds etc on leaving… not sure these needed to be all over the house.

  • Mark

    My only suggestion would be to swap the location of the fridge/freezer and coffee/toaster station as the hall door blocks the fridge

  • Ian

    Dogs loved it, especially the river.

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