This two-bedroom single-storey cottage is a treat for young families being one of just two newly converted barns on the pretty Treal Farm estate just twenty minutes walk from the beach and family-friendly pub at Kennack Sands on Cornwall's Lizard Peninsula. Owners, Kevin and Suzy, clearly had little ones and their parents front of mind when completing their renovations and not only offer comfortable, country cottage interiors, but also a long list of child-friendly extras from abundant nursery gear to indoor and outdoor play areas.
Both cottages are built in traditional, craggy Cornish stone with beamed ceilings, wood floors and either a wood burning stove (Hayloft) or real fire(Bull Pen) for cosy nights watching a favourite DVD or the Digital TV. The kitchens have a good sized fridge freezer and dishwasher, both cottages have baths and showers plus the bedrooms are warm and welcoming, with one in each set up as a nursery room with two cot beds, which can be set up as cots or small singles, ideal for little ones.
Whether bringing a baby of just a few months old or a toddler who’s into everything, both cottages are fabulously equipped with everything from sterilisers to stair gates, Moses basket to bed guards and much more. Other helpful kit that will save loads of space in the car include cradle chairs, baby bouncer and electric baby swing, pram, baby carrier, single and double buggies – either all terrain or lightweight fold-up. Both cottages come with a full toy box and the owners have also created a cheerful play barn with soft play bricks, ball pool, toys, puzzles, baby zone and even free wi fi. The farm has an enclosed outdoor play area too, with climbing frame, swings, slide and ride on tractors so there’s no chance of children getting bored whatever the weather. Both cottages have their own patio with seating, BBQ and patio heater, plus they share a Jacuzzi hot tub where frazzled parents can snuggle into the bubbles to soothe away the stresses and feel like a person again – not just a parent!
Bull Pen is a single storey cottage with a large stone porch leading through to an open plan living/kitchen/dining room and living area with beamed ceiling and open fire. The master double bedroom has a French door that leads out to a patio area, with seating, BBQ and patio heater. The second bedroom is a ‘nursery’ room with two cot beds which can be also set up as toddler beds with safety guards. A Moses basket or crib can also be provided if required. The house bathroom has a bath with shower, hand basin and WC. Hayloft and Bull Pen share a separate laundry room with a washing machine and tumble drier, an iron, ironing board and clothes airer.
Kevin Bosustow
Member since Nov 2012
Bull Pen was one of the best cottages we have stayed in for a very long time and that is without even taking into account all the fantastic things on offer to help look after and entertain our little ones! Thank you so much. We can't wait to come back again in the summer!Review dated 14/11/2015
Great location, very quiet with an easy walk to Kennack Sands and other local beaches. There is plenty for toddlers and adults to do. The cottage is wonderfully spacious and very comfortable and the hot tub is the icing on the cake, don't forget the baby swim nappies. We would most certainly go back.Review dated 28/04/2015
We had an excellent holiday at the Treal Farm Bull Pen - it really does have everything you could possibly need for a short break with little children, and is in a lovely, secluded location. We will certainly be passing on this little gem to all our friends.Review dated 27/09/2014
Beautiful property in quiet location. A real bolt hole and plenty to keep children very happy. Our children did not want to go out sometimes due to the high quality playroom and outside playground.Review dated 31/08/2013
Wow what an amazing place The Bull Pen at Treal Farm is. It is so well equipped for babies and toddlers from baby cutlery to buggy's, bath toys to door bouncers! we needed only to pack clothes and a couple of 'special' toys for our 22 month old and 9 month old. The indoor and outdoor play areas are fantastic to have on site should you wish to have a lazy day. The outdoor hot tub is an added bonus which our babies loved as much as we did! The pot of tea and cupcakes on arrival was a nice touch. We enjoyed ourselves so much we will definitely be returning. Thank you Kevin and Suzy!Review dated 12/04/2013
| Sleeps 4 in a single-storey 2-bedroom cottage comprising 1 x double room & 1 x twin room with 2 x cot-beds, which can be made up as either cots or single beds for small children (under 9) plus 1 x bathroom with shower and bath. |
 | Kennack Sands is closest and around 5 minutes drive |
 | Kennack Sands is approx. 20 minutes walk |
 | The small village of Ruan Minor is around 1 mile away and boasts a handy village shop with groceries, home-made ready meals, off-licence, video hire, post office & cash machine. |
 | There's a play barn with soft play, toys, DVDs, general toys and books. |
 | Evening babysitting is available by prior arrangement. |
 | Bull Pen has an extensive list of baby-friendly gear including a bottle steriliser, bottle warmer, baby monitor, bed guards, baby bouncer, radle chairs, an electric baby swing, changing mat, potty, blackout blinds (children's bedroom only), single and double all terrain buggy, Single and double lightweight foldup buggy, a pram, and a Front and back baby carrier. |
 | Each cottage has a well stocked toy box plus there's a play barn with soft play, toys, DVDs, general toys and books. |
 | A handy pre arrival shopping and catering serivce can be pre arraged. |
 | There is a play-area with swings, slide, climbing frame and enclosure with wide selection of ride on tractors and toys. |
 | Bull Pen is single storey so no gates are required. |
 | Bull Pen has a small enclosed terrace with dining furniture, BBQ and patio heater. |
 | There is Wi-Fi provided free of charge with the most reliable signal being in the communal play barn |
 | Up to two highchairs and wooden cots/toddler beds can be provided. |
 | Bull Pen has a romantic real fire (guard provided) |
 | The two cottages at Treal Farm share a hot tub |
