Why the barn?
Little Cyder Barn was the village post office for 40 years as well as a laundrette. Prior to that it served as the cellar for the pub across the road and a grain store before that. Having been lovingly renovated in 2025 life is looking a little more glamorous, if not quite so communal, for this 200 year old, coastal Cornish building. It now combines comfortable, modern living with its old, original character maintained and key features sensitively restored!
ABOUT US
We love Cornwall, as so many do. Having travelled extensively, lived abroad, brought up our girls in one of the most distant points from the sea, this part of Cornwall has remained one of our favourite places to escape to. We are now chuffed to bits to have rescued a beautiful old building which some, more sensible types, may have knocked down! It has so much history behind it and now happy bolthole days ahead of it!
THE SPACE
Open plan, light and airy.
Wooden floors and exposed beams in vaulted ceiling.
Cosy living space with WiFi, Smart TV and comfortable sofa(bed).
Pretty outlook down into the village.
Fully equipped kitchen:
Induction hob, electric Cooker & dishwasher
Nespresso coffee machine and cooking essentials
Roberts radio
Efficient hot water & heating system
Bedroom:
King bed (double duvet)
Freestanding cupboard
Hairdryer
Bathroom:
Walk-in shower & heated towel rail
Organic products supplied
Downstairs:
Washing machine, tumble dryer and deep freeze in 'laundrette' storeroom.
Outside:
Outside hot/cold shower
Private area still under construction but enclosed and a sun trap if the weather allows!
THINGS TO NOTE
Bed linen or beach/bath towels not provided.
No allocated parking at the property but standard street parking on the road outside or at the nearby Perceval Institute.
External stone steps lead up to the first floor flat.
The barn is opposite the village pub.
Rooks - the nearby rookery may have been here longer than the barn! Gregarious, intelligent and sociable they nest collectively in the tops of tall trees in the village. You may not notice them at all or, depending on the time of year, hear them chirping and chattering away.
Peacock - in addition to the rooks a female peacock resides opposite, in the pub 'garden'.
Lara J
“Had such a great tume here at the barn! Boogie boarding, coastal walks, a trip to Padstow and of course a cheeky pizza at Polzeath beach..."
May '26
H&P
“What a wonderful place to celebrate my 80th birthday. A wonderful project completed to such a high standard!"
Mar '26
O&A
“The most heavenly few days surfing, golfing, walking and working! What a gorgeous barn so beautifully done!”
Feb '26