Mesmear- Barn

Weekly prices from:
900 GBP , 1099 EUR

	sleeps 4+infants in 1xdouble and 1xdouble/twin (zip'n'link beds), of which the former is en-suite with a bath. The second bathroom is a shower room
	Little ones are very welcome to use the large outdoor pool with supervision
	An expert local therapist can be arranged for in-cottage treatments. Plus all guests get 10% discount at the local 'Cow Shed Beauty Spa' in Polzeath.
	Baskets of toys and books, buckets and spades and crabbing lines provided.
	Buckets and spades, and crabbing lines provided.
	We have a games room with table tennis, table football and air hockey.
	There is a private chef on-site and therefore very accessible should guests wish not to cook themselves.
	The beach at Polzeath is within a five minute walk. It is a 15 minutes walk across our farm land to access the coastal path.
	High chairs, cots, changing mats & baby monitors can be provided on request.
	Baby-sitting can be arranged on request.
	can be arranged at extra cost
	Homemade pre-cooked meals such as shepherds pie, lasagna and Thai green curry, along with puddings such as treacle tart and apple pie can be pre-ordered and delivered to the cottage

Overview

Arriving at Mesmear the gorgeous rural setting, sparkling swimming pool and three beautifully restored 18th century barns (sleeping 4, 4 & 10) hint at the sophistication you might find within, yet the stylish interiors and attention to detail still manage to exceed the highest expectations. A stay at one of the two cottages here is very much like having sole use of your own, family-friendly, boutique hotel.

This is a boutique retreat with a difference, a commitment to the local and global environment. Owners, Tessa and Alan Rose, ensured as much local talent as possible was involved in the creation of the barns and now showcase work by local artists. The barns use Geothermal energy to heat both the barns and the pool. The owners have also put in a bore hole for water and thei ...read more inside

Overview [continued]

...r own waste treatment plant.

The location is also pretty special and wonderfully peaceful thanks to the 160 acres of beautiful rural landscape it is set in, just a mile from the surf at Polzeath and four miles from Rock and Padstow.

The fabulous artworks (cleverly out of reach of young hands!), heated outdoor pool (fenced), contemporary furnishing, glamorous bathrooms and luxury touches such as Egyptian cotton bed linen, all natural Cornish toiletries, flat screen TV, DVD player, IPOD docking stations, hair dryers, bathrobes, underfloor heating, honesty bar and welcome 'larder' with all the ingredients for a fine first breakfast, The Barn could seem almost too good for a family break. But equal attention has been paid to the needs of younger guests with baskets of toys, books and nursery equipment, plus enclosed front and rear gardens. Homemade pre-cooked suppers can be pre-ordered and delivered to the cottage, but the well-designed open-plan kitchen makes self-catering a pleasure too.

The Barn sleeps four (plus 2 cots) in one double and a double/twin (zip'n'link beds) bedroom, of which the former is en-suite with a bath. The second bathroom is a shower room. There's a spacious open plan lounge with woodburner leading on to the kitchen/dining area, hidden behind a feature staircase, which is striking but not suitable for stairgates, so care should be taken.

Local Knowledge

Bring a sling or 3-wheeler for the lovely coastal walks easy accessible from Mesmear. Its just a few minutes in the car to the sandy beaches of Polzeath, Daymer and Rock - perfect for sandcastles, rock pooling and paddling. Use the pre-bookable babysitting to try Michelin Star dining at the ubiquitous Rick Stein’s or even Jamie Oliver's 'Fiveteen'. A great family-friendly option is 15 minutes walk; Carruan Farm offers homecooked farmhouse food with tractor rides, baby lambs and calves to feed and a play area, all with sea views.

Check availability and book online at www.babyfriendlyboltholes.co.uk

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