Lavender Barn

Lavender Barn provided us with a wonderful holiday stay. We had everything we needed and it is beautifully decorated and well equipped. It was lovely to be able to do some walks from the cottage without needing to take the car. There is a lovely patio, should the sun or weather allow! Tim & Sarah were lovely hosts.

Lavender Barn is very well situated to explore the local area. The open plan living area is perfect for family evenings. There are some lovely walks close to the property.

A beautiful location, a charming place to stay, very nice and considerate hosts.

We had a wonderful stay ,good location and comfortable

Lovely cottage, lots of cosy character but still spacious. Two well appointed bathrooms with plenty of hot water. Comfortable, tasteful bedrooms- very peaceful for sleeping. The owners seem quite artistic- there is a studio at the bottom of the garden. The cottage is filled with striking pictures and photographs, lots of attractive blue ceramics and stylish lamps. We were welcomed with homemade cakes, wine and fresh flowers on the table- very easy to feel at home. The location of this cottage is also excellent- Porthleven is only a 5 minute drive away, and it is 15 minutes to all the attractions on the Lizard.

Lavender Barn is in a perfect situation. Having Cornish Gin and Tonics by the pond watching the sun set fabulous. Also Sarah very quick to respond to a couple of questions. Barn is beautifully furnished and it is such a nice touch with the flowers,wine and brownies. We will be back as family near by.

We loved the open space living room, absolutely lovely garden and environment. It is clearly visible that everything is very well maintained. Sweets and wine as a warm welcoming gift. This barn is looked after by a lovely people.

It’s lovely quiet place. Water pressure is low, and unable to use two showers same time, but otherwise was great!

Lavender Barn met all our expectations. Warm and friendly welcome by the hosts. Nice touches of chocolates, wine and flowers. The position is perfect for exploring a beautiful part of Cornwall. Definitely worth a visit. You won’t be disappointed??

Great people - great accommodation - great location

After reading reviews and looking at the photos online we were really looking forward to a relaxing week at Lavender Barn. After a long drive down to Porthleven we were greeted by Sarah and Tim. They were very welcoming and friendly. Unfortunately to be greeted with ' the barn is prone to damp and the bathroom fans do not work and you will need to keep the windows open to ventilate the rooms' wasn't the welcome we had hoped for. The barn was indeed beautifully furnished but upon opening the door the smell of damp hit us straight away. We immediately opened all the windows and kept them all open every time we were in the barn but the strong damp smells were permanent and sickly. I have to say that the desire to leave was quite strong but we had nowhere else to stay and were tired after our drive so vowed to make the most of our stay. Unfortunately the two rooms were at opposite ends of the barn and both smelt of damp and indeed there was evidence of yellow damp coming through the white paint on the walls. We were uncomfortable, for safety reasons, keeping the window open of one of the bedrooms at night as it opened straight onto the lane. My daughter ended up sleeping on the sofa in the lounge as the smell of damp was too strong with the window shut. There was no leverage to address this with the owners as their solution was to open the windows and clearly the barn requires some large scale structural improvements/damp proofing. I am honestly stunned that other guests to the barn have not raised this as a concern as they appear to give glowing reviews online. If we had known up front then we would not have booked this holiday rental, and at the price we paid. The horrible damp smell really did spoil what we hoped would be a lovely rental. Our only solution was sightseeing and exploring the stunning surrounding area and spending as little time at the barn as possible. Such a shame as it really is a beautiful spot, beautifully furnished and could've been such a lovely holiday.

This is a gem of a place: quiet, surrounded by glorious countryside and perfectly placed between Porthleven and Helston. The hosts are very welcoming without being intrusive. The cottage is comfortable, cared for, well equipped and pretty. It's a pleasure to be in. Outside there are good spots to lap up the sunshine with soothing views of fields and sky. Truly relaxing.

Perfect location near Porthleven yet in a quiet spot. The owners on site are super friendly & helpful.

A delightful place to stay, with lovely flowers and grounds. Loved the pond !

A very cosy cottage in a most convenient location within walking distance of Porthleven. Very comfortable garden chairs on the suntrap patio which is now paved. The owners are lovely people who genuinely want you to have a great holiday and are very helpful.

This comfortable, tastefully furnished barn is an ideal base for a holiday on the Lizard.

The cottage is in a lovely setting and a quiet location within easy reach of Helston and Porthleven. Ideal for visiting all the places of interest on the Lizard and surrounding areas.

Hotels and cottages are almost always not as good as they look on the internet or in the brochure. But this one was! It was an absolute delight and had everything you could wish for in a holiday home. Great location, beautifully furnished, and kind owners. We liked the location because it was halfway between Porthleven (small local shops, cafes etc) and Helston (large supermarket). Did you know that the owner actually puts all the kitchen equipment in the dishwasher for each new arrival? What excellent service and so reassuring in the present circumstances. The Pilates studio was something that attracted me to this property. We had two lessons with Sarah who was such a knowledgable and experienced teacher. The walks around here were stunning, not just the coastal path, but those on the Penrose Estate, where it is actually much easier to socially distance.

Great location only 1 mile to Porthleven. Nice size property, well furnished. Sarah and Tim were excellent hosts.

We have had a fantastic relaxing week at Lavender Barn and were given a warm welcome from Sarah and Tim.

Peaceful location and beautiful garden!

I cannot fault the property. 3 adults stayed at this property in early May my mother is quite limited in her mobility, With a little adaption on her part she was able to move around the cottage exceptionally well, with the use of her walker. The property was well maintained, plenty of crockery, utensils, and cleaning products. Tim and Sarah made us feel very welcomed. There was a hospitality package of essential items, such as fresh bread cake and milk. I would have no hesitation in re- booking Lavender Barn when I next visit Cornwall.

A fabulous weekend, very well organised. I would definitely return.

We so appreciated the attention to detail of our hosts in making our stay so lovely and relaxing. Everything was of the best quality: warm welcome with bread, butter, teatime treats, fruit, wine, flowers. Super bedlinen, furnishings, kitchenalia , comfort and homely touches that made us feel quite at home! The staff at classic cottages were very kind and helpful when we needed to rearrange our booking. Loved the extra itinerary suggestions too. Will certainly consider both CC and Lavendar barn again!

The location is good, but the accommodation needs substantial improvements to the bathroom facilities and bedroom/clothes storage. The Internet works but is slow by current standards. The TV is small for a large living area.

Absolutely beautiful location. Tim and Sarah made us feel most welcome. We were also given fresh home made bread and a beautiful pecan cake. The pond in their garden was a particular favourite of ours whereby we sat in the evening with a cup of tea enjoying the tranquility and sunset. We are looking forward so much to returning next year.

Lovely barn in a beautiful peaceful location. Very warm welcome and gorgeous homemade cake, bread and marmalade. We would definitely stay here again.

We had a great stay in a lovely peaceful location. The owners were friendly and helpful and the accommodation very good and just what we were looking for.

Sarah and Tim were very welcoming, the cake, bread, milk, wine and extras were appreciated upon arrival. The setting was relaxing, just what was needed.

Absolutely beautiful location in the heart of the countryside. Sarah and Tim made us feel most welcome and on our arrival we were given freshly made bread and scones with jam and cream. The Pond in their garden was especially nice for us. After a day of sightseeing it was lovely to return in the evening and sit by the pond with a cup of tea and watch the wildlife and sunset. We are looking forward to staying another week in September, and we also hope to return next year.

Very peaceful surroundings, with glorious views of the rolling countryside.

This is a fantastic cottage in a wonderful location. Porthleven and Helston are both within easy walking distance, Porthleven being a particular favourite with wonderful beaches, shops and pubs.

Loved the quiet location surrounded by fields of daffodils. The hosts were very helpful, the cottage was delightful, comfortable, well equipped and the home made hot cross buns and marmalade delicious. A very welcoming home from home.

Everything! The owners were welcoming and friendly, and the barn was immaculately presented, homely and comfortable. Everything worked perfectly and nothing got in the way of us having a great time. Its position is great too, we loved walking around the lanes in the evenings and exploring further afield each day. We think this is our favourite Classic Cottage so far!

Fantastic quiet cottage. Perfect for a relaxing break. Warm, comfortable and welcoming. High attention to detail and care from these owners is evident throughout this accomadation.