Settled within miles of rural landscape and close to the rugged West Cornwall coastline, The Carthouse is a stylish sanctuary in Cornwall’s wild heart. This eighteenth century barn has been converted with sustainability in mind, utilising locally-sourced and repurposed materials. The unique blend of original architecture and modern fittings with vintage and recycled furnishings, is stylishly dressed in natural tones and layered textures. Featuring two chic bohemian bedrooms and a statement family shower room. Rendezvous in the open plan living, kitchen and dining area, with full-height doors to connect with the outside spaces and completed with a central log burner for cosy evenings in. Dine alfresco or simply relax in the ample eco-friendly outdoor space, landscaped with regional plants and materials. Luxuriate in the wood-fired hot tub under the sweeping Cornish sky. The remote and tranquil setting makes The Carthouse an ideal bolthole for romantic getaways. The Carthouse boasts a modestly elegant Iglucraft summerhouse available to book between the warmer months, April and September, for a Sleeps 6 option.
We have had a truly fabulous week in The Carthouse. It is a very beautiful barn conversion finished to the highest standards. A great location to visit the attractions of West Cornwall and near a great village too. Just Fabulous!
- Dogs Welcome
- Hot Tub
- Eco-conscious
- Parking
- Garden / Outside Space
- 2 or more Bathrooms
- Real or effect fire
- Renewable Energy Source
- Zero Waste to Landfill
Step Inside
The Carthouse tastefully combines traditional and modern to create a unique eco-conscious holiday haven. Enter the split-level layout to the two exquisitely appointed bedrooms and a boldly designed family shower room. The beautiful master room features high ceilings, repurposed furniture, and a free-standing double-ended slipper bath. The second bedroom is a cosy nook with a four-poster bamboo bed draped in a soft linen canopy.
Step down to the open-plan living, kitchen, and dining area featuring a centrepiece log burner to warm yourselves after a day of walking the Cornish coastal path. The kitchen is a chef’s dream with the Everhot stove, ideal for cooking home-reared meats and vegetables from the nearby award-winning St Buryan Farm Shop.
Open the full-height doors at either end of the space to let the fresh Cornish air flow through and connect with the outdoor areas; relax and dine together in the tranquil courtyard or finish your days unwinding under a blanket of stars in the wood-fired hot tub.
On Your Doorstep
West Cornwall is a place of legend, historical intrigue and breathtaking coastline. From its bygone smuggling past, to the iconic tidal island of St Michael’s Mount, and the world-renowned Minack Theatre carved into the cliff at Porthcurno, there is abundant reason to visit this remote corner of the county.
Sennen Cove and Porthcurno beach, offering soft sands and turquoise waters, are around ten minutes drive from The Carthouse, along with secluded beaches scattered along the coastline just waiting to be discovered.
Penzance, Newlyn and Mousehole are all within a fifteen minute drive, boasting an array of eateries, bakeries, independent shops and galleries. For food lovers, there is the bustling and vibrant 45 Queen Street bar & kitchen and the indulgent pastries of Loafs bakery in Penzance. Newlyn is home to the harbourside restaurant Argoe - a favourite of The Carthouse owner - with a daily seafood-focused menu that only uses bycatch from local fishermen. Visit the artisan cafes of Mousehole, dotted around the harbour, for a change of pace.
Head to Penzance for the independent shops Seven Stones and Fishboy PZ for curated fashion and lifestyle brands, or stop by The Exchange and Newlyn Art Gallery for a little culture.
The Carthouse is perfectly placed to explore wider Cornwall, including St Ives, Gwithian, and the stunning Lizard peninsula.
Additional Information
- From the parking area, there are two steps up to the patio and then a further three steps up to the front door
- The Carthouse is set over two floors, with five stone steps up to the first floor (with a handrail).
- The road leading up towards the property is an unmade farm access road, so please approach with caution
- Please note that the garden is not fully-enclosed, so dogs will need to be monitored when outside
- Primary bedroom: First floor, king-size bed, bedside tables, hanging space for clothes, double-sided slipper bath, 33" SONY TV, garden views.
- Bedroom 2: First floor, double four-poster bed, bedside tables, hanging space for clothes, sofa, garden views.
- Family bathroom: Walk in rainfall shower, separate handheld shower attachment, heated towel rail, washbasin, WC.
- Black Smeg Portofino electric induction range cooker.
- AEG fridge freezer
- Sage Bean-to-cup coffee machine
- Quooker instant hot water tap
- Toaster
- Panasonic microwave
- AEG dishwasher
- Utilities include: AEG Washer/dryer, iron and ironing board.
An open plan living and dining area, located on the ground floor.
- Log-burner in the centre of the open-plan space
- 33" wall mounted TV
- One 2-seater sofa and one 3-seater sofa
- Pouffe with tray for coffee etc.
- Double glass doors which lead out into the garden and hot tub area
- Views of the surrounding garden
- A beautiful wooden dining table with four chairs.
- The front patio area is an enclosed space for dogs
- Luxury linens and organic wool matresses and bedding provided
- Parking for three cars
- Underfloor heating via an air source heat pump
- Wood-fired hot tub, made with sustainable wood
- Welcomes two dogs, front patio area is completely enclosed.
- Locally sourced building materials and sustainably sourced timber used in the refurbishment
- Solar panels
- Sonos speaker
- There is not a cot and highchair provided but you are welcome to bring your own
- All products used to clean The Carthouse are natural
- The Carthouse has been restored using all original granite
- Farrow and Ball water based paint used throughout
- The landscaping uses local sandstone, and granite from Castle An Dinas (a Cornwall Heritage Trust site) and organic local soil
- The road leading up towards the property is an unmade farm access road, so please approach with caution
- Please note that the garden is not fully-enclosed, so dogs will need to be monitored when outside
- The property changeovers and maintenance are managed by the property owner.
- Cornish Gems and the property owner provide a choice of Welcome Gift for our guests. For more details on the options available please click here.
- The owner lives next to The Carthouse.
- The property isn't suitable for children under the age of 2 - there is no cot or highchair.
- The road leading up towards the property is an unmade farm access road, so please approach with caution.
- The front patio space is completely secure for dogs, however please note that the rear garden is not fully-enclosed, so dogs will need to be monitored when outside.
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