Monks Retreat

Enjoy rural living in a tranquil farm setting, with a hot tub and games roomSized for smaller families, this detached barn conversion is one of two properties on a working cattle farm, near the Devon/Cornwall borderEnjoy a stress-banishing hot-tub soak, take in the view across green fields, linger over coffee on the sunny patio, or enjoy family meals in the bright kitchen/dinerLively Bude, a classic Cornish seaside town with varied shops and dining options, is 8 miles away.





A charming combination of stonework and hand-formed plasterwork make up the traditional exteriorInside, the ground floor has an open-plan kitchen/dining room, a comfortable lounge ideal for putting your feet up after a long walk, and the master bedroom with an en-suite shower/WCUpstairs, there’s a generous-sized twin room with en-suite WCChildren will love the cosy pitched ceiling, cheerful pine furnishings and countryside views.

The emphasis is on comfort and relaxation, with plenty of activities to entertain younger guests – in the games room, there’s table football, table tennis, a pool table and moreOutside, as well as the hot tub, there’s a sunny seating area and a BBQ to sizzle up a delicious feastTwo fishing lakes are accessible, and children can help feed the chickens



There are three great beaches within 10 miles – Bude’s sandy Summerleaze Beach, with a tidal pool for safe bathing; Widemouth Bay, with plenty of space for beach cricket; and dog-friendly Northcott Mouth, not often crowded.

South from Widemouth, inside the Widemouth Pentire Heritage Coast area, pretty Boscastle village is within 18 miles, and the ancient Gateway to Cornwall, Launceston, where there’s a castle to conquer and a steam railway to ride, is 16 miles away.