Glynn Barton Cottages

Name: Glynn Barton Cottages
Address: Glynn Barton Cottages, Bodmin, PL304AX, GB
Telephone: 441208821104
Rating: 4.9

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'it's so nice I want to live here'
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08/11/2024

Glynn Barton Magic - not *just* for the kids 😉

07/11/2024

𝗢𝘂𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲𝗵𝗼𝘂𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗳𝗶𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗲𝗹𝘆 𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝘀𝘆 𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗰𝗸...
𝗔𝗻𝗱 𝘄𝗲'𝘃𝗲 𝗴𝗼𝘁 𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗡𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗺𝗯𝗲𝗿

What's the one thing you need after a chilly day exploring the Cornish countryside, feeding the animals and playing the day away? The cosiest cottage to rest your weary bodies in: we've got you!

You can warm up around the cast iron gas stove together reliving the day's adventures and planning all the fun to come 🔥

Our Storehouse sleeps 4, is perfectly kid friendly and has some availability left this month if you're quick!

Have a look around here >> https://glynnbarton.co.uk/cottages/store-house

04/11/2024

Monday blues? That's what we think of them!

03/11/2024

We do love this little valley of ours - delicious cloud inversion or not 😍

01/11/2024

Hot tub Fridays - not just for grown ups 💦💦

31/10/2024

Have a spooktacular Halloween from all of the faces of Glynn Barton Halloweens past 👻🎃

If you've got any creepy captures, scary shots or prickly pics of your halloween at Glynn Barton, we'd love to see them! Stick them in the comments for us

30/10/2024

"It feels like you're staying with friends for a week" might be one of our favourite bits of feedback....EVER!

28/10/2024

We all love a little pampering, Flo Jo's no exception!

24/10/2024

𝗗𝗶𝗱 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀 𝗼𝘂𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗴𝗼𝗿𝗴𝗲𝗼𝘂𝘀 𝗴𝗹𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰...?

Don't make the same mistake next year!

Our four stunning safari tents are hibernating for the winter from the end of this month but will be back in action from the end of March 2025 and they're already filling up!

Oak, Willow, Beech and Hazel are packed full of everything you could possibly need for a truly unforgettable escape to Cornwall:

☕ Coffee machines (oh the smell)
🍽 Dishwashers
💦 Private hot tubs
🛀🏿 Hot running water and deliciously deep baths
🛌🏾 The softest bedding
⛺ And SO much more.

Want to take a closer look?
Go, go, go! https://glynnbarton.co.uk/glamping

23/10/2024

"𝙏𝙧𝙪𝙡𝙮 𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙞𝙘𝙖𝙡 𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙙 𝙛𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙙𝙡𝙮 𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮𝙨 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 𝙚𝙫𝙚𝙧𝙮𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙮𝙤𝙪 𝙣𝙚𝙚𝙙 𝙧𝙞𝙜𝙝𝙩 𝙩𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙚 𝙤𝙣 𝙮𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝙙𝙤𝙤𝙧𝙨𝙩𝙚𝙥"

We'll take that 🌞😍

21/10/2024

The many (many) pumpkins of Glynn Barton Halloween's past 🎃🎃

Did we mention how much we love this time of year!? The countdown is on.

20/10/2024

How early's 𝘁𝗼𝗼 early for a Summer '24 throwback?

Anne's gorgeous snaps make us smile every single time 🌞

18/10/2024

We don't need an excuse to show you these gorgeous faces but we'll say it's a Feel Good Friday thing if you fancy!

Happy weekend from absolutely all of us here at Glynn Barton

17/10/2024

Matching outfits aren't essential for animal feeding but we might start insisting on it 😍

📸 Goggin Girl Gang

16/10/2024

𝗥𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗷𝗮𝗺 𝗽𝗮𝗰𝗸𝗲𝗱 𝗮𝘂𝘁𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗮𝗱𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲?
𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗮𝗿𝗲! 🍁🍁

Our gorgeous Granary is one of our most popular cottages for good reason, it's upside down layout makes the most of those rolling Cornish views and we've made sure it has absolutely everything you need for a relaxing family escape. As well as the cosiest cottage, you'll also get:

🐐 Daily animal feeding and snuggles galore with our friendly farm buddies
🏊‍♂️ Unlimited indoor pool fun - heated so you can just keep going and going...
🎯 Enough indoor and outdoor fun to keep everyone entertained without leaving Glynn Barton
🌳 13 acres of Cornish peace and quiet and wonderful woodland to get lost in

📅 Available this weekend if you're quick! Otherwise from the first week in November

Swipe for a peep inside and click to find out more >> https://glynnbarton.co.uk/cottages/granary

14/10/2024

🎃🎃 𝗪𝗲'𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝗢 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗱𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗛𝗮𝗹𝗹𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗻! 🎃🎃

As well as all the fab stuff going on here for spooky season, we've got our sights set on some fantastically eerie Cornish adventures too. We've pulled together five of our absolute favourites featuring , The Cornish Maize Maze and Cardinham Woods - Forestry England

Who's in?

We love Halloween and we know you'll love spooky season in Cornwall too. Discover our top 5 fave things to do in Kernow this week.

13/10/2024

𝗦𝘁𝘂𝗰𝗸 𝗶𝗻𝘀𝗶𝗱𝗲? 𝗜𝘁'𝗹𝗹 𝗯𝗲 𝗮𝗹𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁...

We'd almost always choose outside but now and again the wellies just aren't going to cut it. So once you'd said a quick hello to any animals bracing the rain, there's loads to do back undercover:

- Play Barn
- Soft Play
- Indoor (heated) pool
- Grab the Bakers' Box and cook up a storm
- Archery Barn

And stacks more!

www.glynnbarton.co.uk

Address

Glynn Barton Cottages
Bodmin
PL304AX

Telephone

441208821104

Website

http://www.glynnbarton.co.uk/

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It's the little things 💦🌳🍂 Of course we all love the whoosh of the zipline, the adventure waiting to be uncovered in our giant fort, the cheeky animals waiting to say hello but sometimes all you really need are some pots and pans, a secret little spot in the woods and a few of natures spoils to create all kinds of core childhood memories. #glynnbarton #FamilyFriendlyHolidays #kidfriendlyactivities #kernowwithkids #awildchildhood

Find us someone who loves breakfast more than the goats....we'll wait. Our enthusiastic (read: cheeky) foursome are always happy to see the young farmers in the mornings and are great for helping them grow in confidence as the week goes on. #animalfeeding #goatsofinstagram #glynnbarton #visitcornwall #farmstayuk #stayatglynnbarton #cornwallwithkids

Weekend mode activated 🌳 There's no place better to switch off and unwind than the depths of the woods. Come join us. #cardinhamwoods #glynnbarton #weekendmode #stayincornwall #fridayvibes

Good morning Glynn Barton 🌅 Ask and you shall receive: one deliciously crisp, autumnal morning and a breathtaking Cornish sunrise. How lucky we are ❤️ If you’re here with us over the next few months, drag on your wellies and dressing gown, grab a brew and see if you can catch an even better one. #cornishsunrise #cornwall #cardinhamwoods #stayincornwall #visitcornwall #welovecornwall #staywithus #glynnbarton #glynnbartoncottages #kidfriendlyholidays #kidfriendlykernow #kernowfornia

Sundays are for slow wake ups... Little folk notwithstanding! #cornishstaycation #cottagesincornwall #stayhere #stayatglynnbarton #cornwallwithkids #staywithus #visitcornwall #farmstayuk

You've heard of the ladybird who said never a word....well, our Seb hears everything!! Those ears are something else 😍

Beacuse every day is better with these cuties 😍 #glynnbartonanimals #glynnbartonmagic #glynnbarton #animalsofinsta #cornishfarmstays #ukfarmstays #animalreel #ukanimalreels #farmanimals #cornishlife #animallovers

Tell us you're in Cornwall without telling us you're in Cornwall. Volume up and enjoy a little moment in the woods with Malu ❤️ #soundon #farmstayuk #glynnbartoncottages #glynnbartonmagic #cardinhamwoods #mindfulmoments #momentsofcalm #cornishlife #intothewoods #cardinhamcornwall #tuesdaymotivation #staywithus #welovecornwall #lovewherewelive #holidayhere #cornishreels #kernow #kernowlife #cornishliving

Glamping... the Glynn Barton way! ✨💫⭐️ 👉🏼 glynnbarton.co.uk/glamping

Flying

Flying into the weekend like....! 🙌🏼

𝗪𝗵𝗼 𝗳𝗮𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗮 𝗽𝗶𝘇𝘇𝗮 𝗻𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵 𝗮 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄?! 🍕🌳 Gather the gang, sit amongst nature... and if you're lucky, we'll include a sunset too 😉 Who has a fave pizza topping? Let us know below!

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About Us

Family run by James, Pippa, Freddie, Max & Malu.

😁Want to know more about us?!😁

Who we are, our BIG move to Cornwall and what we offer.

🌴From the beaches of Sri Lanka to the rolling moors of Cardinham in Cornwall this is our Storey…..

😍James and I met when we were 16….. we did the usual School, University, Travel, Working in London and then we shifted gears! We moved to Dubai…for 8 years! James worked in Oil and Gas HR & recruitment for the Finance Sector and I worked as a Buying Manager for Gap & Banana Republic. We loved Dubai, the sunshine, the outdoors, the fitness and endless exploring. I took a Personal Trainer Course we loved it that much! We trekked the Himalayas, climbed the Hajjar Mountains and got lost in Oman. In 2013 we went on holiday to Cornwall. We visited Mousehole, walked the South West Coast path and fell in love. We wanted to live there!!! Freddie was born in Dubai (something he loves to tell everyone) and although his life started very early and in a bit of a hurry he has never lost that energy. When number 2 was in the oven, I wanted to spend more time with the kids. Something that was difficult to do in Dubai. It is an expensive place and my role wasn’t geared for Part Time!

👨‍🌾We wanted to work for ourselves, to have the family time we craved and to share that time together. Something that when you are both working 8am-8pm is difficult to balance, thus we knew we needed a change.

As everyone asks” What made you become Holiday Cottage owners?”

🌠Taking a dream and following it through with passion and determination! We love our kids, we love the outdoors, we love having fun. Seems straight forward enough doesn’t it? But it took time. We spent a year in the UK whilst Max was born trying to discover where we wanted to be. Was it by the sea? On the top of a Moor? Or was it farming at home? We saw endless properties that just didn’t fit the bill or the budget.

⛱After struggling to move forward in 2016 we headed to Sri Lanka for a year managing luxury Holiday villas which gave us an insight into what we were letting ourselves in for! I had worked in retail and customer facing roles in Dubai but James hadn’t. Managing guest expectations in Sri Lanka was “interesting”.

🌲In 2017 we moved back to the UK to give it one final go. We decided it was now or never, otherwise it was back to 9-5. We had always put off Cornwall as felt it was too far from family (Lincolnshire and Northumberland), but then we found Glynn Barton Cottages. On our first viewing we saw the property, were stunned at the level of facilities and took a walk through the woods. Who wouldn’t want to live here? It was like being in an Alpine village. Surrounded by tall Trees, never ending greenery and no noise!

🎁We moved in 2 weeks before Christmas with guests already booked in. It broke us in gently, as after we just about managed to survive Christmas and New Year we closed for a month for annual maintenance.

🏗It was hard! Something we could never have imagined. As my Mum kept saying “Rome wasn’t built in a day!”. We wanted to put our stamp on it immediately so its been a tough few years to get to where we have. We are not shy of hard work and manage the business ourselves with help from Jess who manages our Housekeeping. James is in charge of “Parks & Gardens” and I am referred to as the “Office assistant”. We have never worked so hard and so constantly in our professional lives.

🤷‍♀️Working with each other was a steep learning curve. It wasn’t all rosy, but we found our feet and have very separate roles. We help each other out, we talk A LOT about the business and are always coming up with ideas. It’s hard to have a cup of tea without one of us talking shop. We never switch off, but there isn’t anyone else I would rather, or be able to do this with. We just work! Loving what you do also makes talking shop pretty natural. Glynn Barton has 8 luxury cottages, an indoor pool, soft play, tennis court, multiple play areas, hands on animal experiences and lots of fun activities.

🏆Since we took over the business we have now won 3 awards for; The Best Self Catering in the South West, The Best Self Catering in Cornwall and Runner Up for Tourism at the South West Rural Business Awards. We couldn’t be more proud of all that we have achieved in the short space of time we have been here and that we are doing it as a family. Freddie & Max are very much a part of Glynn Barton and have a lot to do with all the activities we do with our guests. We now have the life that we always dreamed of. Time with our kids, rural living, space, balance (finally!) peaceful walks from the doorstep and stunning Cornish beaches.

😍We love what we do! 😍