Penhallow Retreat

21/12/2024

Never one to shy away from a bit of colour 😍

Our double bedroom, quoted numerous times that the bed is so comfy that guests have had ‘the best sleep ever’

Give me a ❤️ if you’d be happy staying here on your next trip to Cornwall!

20/12/2024

Put your hand up if you’d like to take a break here 🙋‍♀️.

Freshly painted bedroom three ready to go!

Quite tempted to bunk up myself! 😂

Painting: Paul Westaway, Outsider Artist

18/12/2024

♻️ 🌎 BEACH CLEANING 🌎 ♻️

It may not seem like much, but if every single one of us did our best to 1. Not drop litter and 2. Pick it up, we would be taking some big leaps to start looking after our planet and doing our bit.

We often combine our beach walks with a beach clean. Here is an image of a trip to one of our local beaches, Chapel Porth, to clear up some of the plastic and pieces of rope that were washing up on our shoreline, along with a few pieces of rubbish further up the beach. On this particular trip we collected just under a kilo of plastic.

It may not seem like a lot, but it was a great activity to do with the kids and give them a better understanding of why it is important.

Coming to stay? We have some grabbers you can use if you want to combine your winter beach walks with a beach clean ♻️

17/12/2024

Comment ‘Poldark’ when you spot that iconic tin mine 😍!

12/12/2024

🎉 Plan Your Dream Cornwall Getaway for August 2025! 🎉

Christmas hasn't even arrived, and many of you are already planning your 2025 holidays in beautiful Cornwall!

🏖️ With its stunning coastline, charming villages, and breathtaking landscapes, who can blame you?

But the rest of you may want to hurry! Only a few dates left for August 2025 at Penhallow Retreat! 🌞

Imagine yourself exploring the picturesque beaches, enjoying fresh seafood, and soaking up the serene atmosphere. Don't miss out on securing your spot at our centrally located Penhallow Retreat.

What are you most excited to experience in Cornwall? We would love for you to share below.

Visit our Airbnb page now to grab the last available dates before they're gone! ⏳

🔗 airbnb.co.uk/h/thebarnatpenhallowfarm

03/12/2024

Has anyone watched ‘Villages by the Sea’ on BBC One?

It was so lovely to see them showcasing St Agnes. It’s such a beautiful village rich in history. If you want to see our local area, give it a watch!

Ben Robinson investigates how a Cornish gem became famous for its high-quality tin.

21/11/2024

Breathe, unwind, leave stress behind – the true essence of Cornwall. 🌊✨

Looking for the perfect escape? Imagine walking along stunning coastlines, savouring fresh sea air, and relaxing in cosy corners of beautiful Cornwall. Whether it’s a peaceful solo retreat or a fun getaway with family, Cornwall has something special for everyone.

Tag a friend who you think should be visiting Cornwall next year for a well-deserved break! 👇

Book your 2025 stay now and start counting down to a memorable Cornish adventure. 🏡🌿

airbnb.co.uk/h/thebarnatpenhallowfarm

10/11/2024

🌟 Thank You for Your Support in 2024! 🌟

As we step into our fifth year at Penhallow Farm, we're excited to continue building on the lessons and experiences from each season. There’s always work to be done with a rental property, both visible tasks like cosmetic updates and behind-the-scenes efforts like marketing, servicing and maintenance, adhering to regulations, conducting risk assessments, and refining our business strategy.

Here's a glimpse of our current projects:

🛏️ Renovating Bedroom 3
💻 Undertaking a digital marketing course
🌱 Feeding & seeding the lawn, and planting onion sets for you to have something to pick next year

And let's not forget finishing off our own home, which is SO close to being complete!

We're pleased to announce that 2025 is already looking promising with several bookings in the diary. For those interested, here are the available dates in our 2025 Summer calendar:

📅 July: 1st - 18th
📅 August: 1st - 24th, 31st
📅 September: 1st - 11th, 14th - 20th

These dates are now open for booking on Airbnb. We couldn't have made it this far without your support, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Penhallow Farm in 2025!

Thank you for being a part of our journey. 💚

29/10/2024

DARE I SAY IT…

The rest of the half term holidays is looking dry in Cornwall!

I also say this quietly, even quite warm?!

Building works are still on, BUT , if a friend or previous guest wanted to make a spontaneous visit down to us THIS WEEKEND, I do have availability…

Friday 1st - Sunday 3rd November

Drop me a message and I can do you a little deal.

Everyone loves a bit of spontaneity don’t they?!

27/08/2024

CORNWALL SUMMER SEASON 2024

This was our fourth summer season with the holiday let, but due to the works on the house, we chose to only accept repeat guests who already knew the area and understood there could be a little noise!

Overall, Cornwall has felt quieter. This could be due to a variety of reasons like the unpredictable weather, the cost of accommodation…I can understand why people would choose to go abroad instead.

However, in my opinion, I find it hard to top the beaches in Cornwall and if you are like me, when I go abroad, I don’t tend to use them much as they are ‘too hot’!

Also, i’ve been really impressed with the eateries available this year. The standard of food in Cornwall is really up there.

If you are thinking of coming down in 2025, I would always say to have a rough plan of what you want to do to make the most of every second. Some things will need to be booked in advance. Pack everything from your bikini to your wellies, a pack of cards gave us the funniest of moments and a sketch pad, to just take a moment of calm and take it all in.

Bookings are open on Airbnb and a couple of weeks have gone already!

If you want to feel the true essence of Cornwall, we welcome you all in 2025 to come spend some time with us 😍

To all our guests this year, it’s been amazing, and thank you for putting up with the view of the scaffolding!

13/08/2024

This made me feel a little emotional!

This is all we want. People to fall in love with Cornwall. There is so much to see and do on rainy days as well as sunny. Be adventurous and look beyond all the tourist hotspots. Four years of being back home, I’m still blown away by some of the stunning locations!

Our bookings are now open from September. A bit more building work going on in September and possibly October outside, but apart from that and the gorgeous roaming Guinea fowl, we are pretty quiet here! 😂

Thanks LM for the glorious review!

01/08/2024

Cornwall, you are looking DEVINE!

Photo 1: Cornish coastal path on the north side, just north of the Perranporth airfield

Photo 2: the other side of Perranporth beach, the main side was heaving!

Photo 3: final destination. Holywell Beach, where the best beach bar gifted me with a strawberry and cucumber cooler for running all the way to visit! Thanks Liv!

4 years on and I’m still saying WOW to every corner I turn. Such a treat!

23/07/2024

It’s well known that in Cornwall it gets a tad busier in these summer weeks.

I’ve never been a fan of busy spots, so there are areas I sacrifice visiting for a few weeks, but that’s ok, I get to spend time in these places whenever I like the rest of the year 😂.

It can be tempting to hunker down (maybe not so much this year 😜), but there are plenty of places to visit that are pretty much off the radar and are so so beautiful, and show the true essence of this beautiful county.

St Agnes beacon was looking particularly special on my run today, all the purple!

Have you got any hidden gems that you don’t mind sharing with a small number of Penhallow followers? ☺️

22/07/2024

If you could pick one Cornish Beach to visit this summer, which one would you pick and why?

I find this such a tricky question, as there are so many amazing ones to choose from!

But if you had just one…

I do have a soft spot for Holywell….

20/07/2024

As our first guests come and go, yes, we are still very much a building site!

But in no way did it dampen their spirits! Not even that rain on Monday! 😂

However, after 10 months of graft from our builders and tradespeople, I can finally say, I can see light at the end of that tunnel.

Next guests arrive tomorrow and it looks like summer will be making an appearance! Finally!

This project has not been easy, but I can’t think of a better place to be to take it on 😍

Cornwall, you do have a way of making things feel better ❤️‍🩹

19/07/2024

Thank you for sharing Craig!

Cornwall you beauty. Its not often I see sunsets like this. Now I've finally got round to going through my photos this is definitely one of my favourites. A massive thank you to Penhallow Retreat for a lovely weekend and I would recommend you to anyone looking for a perfect place for a Cornwall break.