Westhayes
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3 Bathrooms
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At a Glance
About
Westhayes is one of two 200 year old barn conversions which have been modernised to create spacious and luxurious holiday homes, within Helsbury Park just outside Camelford. One of three luxury properties that is completely dog friendly and offers fantastic accommodation and amenities for the whole family to enjoy. There is a shared heated indoor swimming pool plus 100 acres of countryside to explore. Refurbished to maximise its charm and comfort using traditional materials such as slate and granite and luxuries such as a range cooker and wood burner for winter cosiness. The living accommodation offers a generous kitchen/diner and separate sitting room with a stunning galleried staircase in between. There are two super bedrooms both king-size, one with a four poster bed and one twin bedroom, with twin beds or zip-linkable to a king size. The master bedroom has a stylish en-suite bathroom while the other two have en-suite shower rooms. Built at right angles to Marhayes (which also sleeps 6), the two barns share a front lawn, with an enclosed private area to the rear where dogs can be exercised in a controlled space, along with an outdoor kennel. Situated in the heart of North Cornwall this unique site is nestled in between three Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty: The Camel Valley, Bodmin Moor and the North Cornish Coast, this superb venue not only offers luxurious accommodation but is also totally dog friendly. Stroll around the private grounds which include a river, bridge, woods and pasture – it will take you about an hour to loop the whole garden. Take in spectacular vistas of Bodmin Moor and the Camel Valley with a view of Roughtor and Devil's Jump to the east and the river valley to the south. Westhayes is a very tempting choice for a holiday for family and friends to explore the surrounding area or just to stay on the park.
For larger groups we also let the adjoining property: Marhayes (959870).
The quiet market town of Camelford is located close to Cornwall’s north coast and is ideally situated for exploring the wild country of Bodmin Moor and the high cliffs, hidden coves, fishing villages and surfing beaches that populate this beautiful area. The southwest coastal path is a year round attraction and the surrounding villages and hamlets harbour a wealth of country inns and restaurants. The nearest beach to Camelford is Trebarwith Strand. Truly wonderful and only around five miles away, it is perfect for a day by the sea. Nearby Wadebridge has a vibrant shopping centre and the Camel Trail, while Padstow, Rock, Polzeath, Port Isaac, where Doc Martin is filmed and Tintagel can all be reached in less than 20 minutes. A superb location all year round.
Accommodation & amenities
- Sykes Gem Awards 2024 Gold winner for Best for Sustainability
- Over two floors
- Three bedrooms: 1 x king size bed, en-suite shower room, basin and WC
- 1 x twin (zip-and-link, can be made as King upon request, 14 days prior to arrival) with ensuite shower room with shower, basin and WC
- 1 x king size four poster with bathroom with bath, bidet, basin and WC
- Cloakroom with WC
- Kitchen / dining room, sitting room with wood burner stove
- Shared use of the heated indoor pool and sauna
- Oil underfloor heating, electric panels and wood burner stove
- Range cooker, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washer/dryer
- Wi-fi enabled smart TV
- Fuel, power and starter pack for wood burner stove included in rent
- Bed linen and towels included in rent
- Stairgate, cot and high chair available on request
- Off road parking for 3 cars
- Lawned gardens, plus 100 acres of countryside, river, bridge, woods and pasture and coal barbeque
- Up to 5 well-behaved dogs welcome at no extra charge
- Dog Sitting Service available
- Shared EV charging point - app required for payment
- Pub and shop 5 miles, beach 10 miles
- Dedicated wireless internet solution providing 300mb/s access to the internet
Good to know
- Note: max 6 adults & 1 child
- Sorry no smoking
- Friday changeovers only
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Location
Location is approximate
Explore the area
A few of the notable places within easy reach of this cottage.
Landmarks
- Tintagel Castle Discover the mystical Tintagel Castle, steeped in Arthurian legend and perched dramatically on Cornwall's rugged coast. Explore the ruins of the medieval fortress, delve into its rich history, and soak in breathtaking views of the Atlantic Ocean. Unleash your imagination in this legendary setting! Address: Castle Rd, Tintagel, Cornwall PL34 0HE
- The Cheesewring The Cheesewring, located on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall, is a unique rock formation that stands at over 20 feet tall. Legend has it that the rocks were formed by the devil himself. Visitors can take a short hike to see this impressive landmark and enjoy stunning views of the surrounding landscape. A must-visit for hikers and history buffs. Address: Minions, Liskeard PL14 5LJ
- The Hurlers The Hurlers, located on Bodmin Moor in Cornwall, is a group of three impressive stone circles dating back to the Bronze Age. Visitors can explore these mysterious ancient monuments and learn about their fascinating history and significance. With plenty of hiking trails and stunning views of the surrounding moorland, it's a must-visit for history buffs and nature lovers alike. Address: Minions, Liskeard PL14 5LJ
Things to do
- Museum of Witchcraft and Magic Interesting museum in Boscastle, Cornwall. World's largest collection of witchcraft related artefacts and regalia. Over 3,000 relevant books.
- Sterts Arts Centre Sterts Arts Centre, located in the picturesque village of Upton Cross, Cornwall, is a unique outdoor theatre and arts venue. Visitors can enjoy a range of live performances, including theatre, music, and comedy, against a stunning backdrop of the Cornish countryside. With a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, it's a must-visit for anyone looking for a cultural experience during their holiday. Address: Sterts Theatre, Upton Cross, Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5AZ
- St. Columb hurling St. Columb Hurling is a thrilling and unique sport played in the charming town of St. Columb, Cornwall. Dating back centuries, it's a game of skill and bravery, where two teams of 13 players battle it out with a small leather ball. Visitors can witness the excitement during the annual hurling match on Shrove Tuesday. Experience an authentic piece of Cornish culture and history. Address: St. Columb, Cornwall
Natural landmarks
- Rock Beach On the eastern shore of the Camel Estuary, the village of Rock has a reputation as an upmarket holiday destination for the yachting set. The beach is a long stretch of golden sand which follows the estuary to the coast. The sand dunes behind mask the renowned and prestigious St Enodoc golf course.
Guest reviews
46 verified guest reviews
Westhayes in Cornwall is a well-received holiday cottage, praised for its cleanliness, stunning location, and excellent facilities, including a warm indoor pool. Guests appreciate the comfortable accommodation and the property's dog-friendly nature, with beautiful countryside walks right on the doorstep. While some minor maintenance issues and suggestions for improvements are noted, the overall sentiment is highly positive, with many guests planning return visits.
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Beautifully spacious cottage with great facilities for cooking big family meals or just hanging out.
Loved the log fire and supply of logs! The bedrooms are all ensuite and very comfortable. The pool looks just like the photo and was used every day - unlike many a decent size so you can actually swim. Some useful exercise bits too including bike treadmill and stepper which were also used due to all the rain! The grounds are stunning with a beautiful view across the valley. Close enough to the beaches and pubs for fantastic coastal walks and swims. Would definitely recommend. Only annoying thing was the endless bits of laminate paper telling us to strip the beds etc on leaving⦠not sure these needed to be all over the house.
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Wonderful accommodation in a wonderful setting which is ideal for the dogs have been before and will book again.
My only suggestion would be to swap the location of the fridge/freezer and coffee/toaster station as the hall door blocks the fridge
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A fantastic venue whatever the weather.
Dogs loved it, especially the river.
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Our second stay at the wonderful Westhayes, and once again a total delight.
Our dogs remembered the place as soon as we arrived, and couldn't wait to go for a walk and swim. My son and I were in the pool within 10 minutes. Claire was very welcoming when we arrived. Thanks again for a fantastic holiday! Hope to stay again soon.
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House and location were superb.
Spent 2 weeks here and it has everything you could want/need from a holiday home. The only downsides are that there isnât much privacy from the other house and if you are unlucky to get neighbours in the other house who keep their dog tied up out on the shared grass area barking at 10-11pm and park their cars behind you so you canât get out like we did then that causes frustrations and ruins the vibe a little. The pool was a fantastic asset as well as the walks for the dogs. The house was very comfortable and we would recommend it for anyone looking to stay in Cornwall.
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Second time for us in this lovely barn conversion.
Everything was beautiful and exactly as listing. Pool excellent and so clean and warm!! Only slight niggle- but v small, bed mattresses perhaps could do with renewing in both doubles, they may be getting tired as youve been so busy!!!
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We throughly enjoyed our week at Westhayes, it was amazing.
The property, grounds and pool were absolutely wonderful. We booked the holiday and my brother and his family rented Marhayes next door, it was lovely to wake up and go for a walk with everyone and between us we brought our six dogs. The pool and sauna were a delight, we used it every day. We have been holidaying in Cornwall for more than 18 years and this property was definitely in our top five we have stayed at. We have already booked to come back next summer.
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I have been coming to Helsbury Park with my children since my eldest dog was 1 & she is 14 now.
All 4 dogs love it - itâs home from home. Weâve probably stayed 15/16 times over the years in all of the properties. Now we need both cottages to accommodate a growing family & the 4 grandchildren love it just as much as us & the dogs. Weâve even had our daughters wedding here. It truly is a unique & special place. The properties are always maintained to a high standard with improvements each year. Itâs worth every penny with the swimming pool & land. I only wish it wasnât as popular as now we are restricted to school holiday bookings!!! Thank you for an amazing week again.
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Westhayes provided the perfect gateway.
Incredible accommodation with everything there that you could need. Facilities were fantastic with a swimming pool, small gym ( used and loved by our son in law) and sauna. There were many lovely walks, by the river or in the woods, with well kept grass paths. The dogs had a fantastic holiday too. Only problem we encountered were the low sofas as both my husband and I have knee problems.
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Amazing property in a beautiful setting with great facilities.
The pool was fantastic and really made our stay. It was lovely and warm and we used it at least once a day. The kids loved it. All the facilities in the pool area were great and well kept. The house was inviting, clean, warm and comfortable. Couple of small points which would be easily fixed - the lighting is very poor in the kitchen and dining area making it very difficult to see what youre doing in the eve if cooking. We found the bed very comfortable but the bedding too thick and hot for us but all down to personal preference I suppose. Would still go back in a heartbeat though as we had a great stay and was such a lovely place to stay. Thanks for a great week.
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Very limited heated towel rails.
Not hot enough or on long enough. The suite in the lounge was very awkward and uncomfortable for my wife and I and our Son, 70 and 40 respectively. My son did your Triathlon in a canter,. Super fit guy. Times posted I believe. Biggest complaint was having a 13 tog quilt. No alternative. We use a 4.5 Tog all year and occatinally add a single blanket. Finally Why is fishing not available to quests.
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Absolutely fantastic, the property and surroundings were immaculate.
What a beautiful setting, we had the best family time ever. Look forward to visiting again
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Great to be back here at Helsbury.
Our two Airedales love it here and weâre all looking forward to being back here next year.
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We loved our stay at westhayes this was our second year running .
Only a couple of pointers The snooker/pool table had been removed from property which were looking forward to using and an outside light would of been helpful wen we arrived in the dark to unload and also this would of helped wen getting wood for fire from wood stack . The washing machine and dryer combined washed fine but drying was never achieved even after three hours !! Be useful to be a separate tumble dryer . Finally tje slope into the Complex very raised and has caused my car a major issue by cracking the fuel line as my car is an estate and not a four by four this has been very costly to have it repaired
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This is our forth stay at Westhayes and we have booked again.
Lots of re-investment each time we go, the property is beautiful and comfortable, great walks for the dogs and the pool is lovely.
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Our second stay at Westhayse this year and we've already booked for next year.
Great property in a stunning setting and absolutely brilliant for dogs. Our Airedales have loved coming here over the years.
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Difficult to fault such a lovely property.
Being able to enjoy 100 acres of beautiful Cornish countryside with the dogs literally outside your door. Very thoughtfully maintained by mowing pathways all over. The dogs loved it especially the streams and river running through the valley in the hot weather. If we had to be critical we would suggest a gas bbq rather than charcoal, which would be much more convenient. The property is furnished to a high standard and the cleaners must work so hard to maintain this in between so many visits with canine friends.
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The barn was beautiful and just as described.
Very clean and had everything that we needed. The beds were very comfortable and all 5 of us had great nights sleeps. The location was outstanding- set in beautiful countryside which we spent many hours exploring with the dog. The streams, woods, pond and fields were a joy and were beautifully looked after. The swimming pool was a real highlight of the stay for us and our young children who would have spent all day in there if they could. Meticulously clean and invitingly warm. We didnât make use of the gym or sauna but they too looked brilliant. The barns location was a tourists dream, although it felt remote and in the heart of the countryside, it was in fact only a short hop to a host of wonderful Cornish gems. Padstow via the ferry from Rock, port Isaac, Boscastle, Tintagel weâre just some of the places we enjoyed visiting, beautiful places to visit, shop and eat! The only down side of the barn for us was the garden. We found it to be not at all dog secure. We understand that dogs should not be left outside unattended, however there were several places where our inquisitive, medium sized dog was able to leave the garden with ease. With livestock and other dogs in close proximity this could have been an issue if our dog had decided to make use of the escape routes. This meant that we were unable to feel relaxed in the garden and enjoy the lovely weather that we had. We solved one of the escape routes by purchasing some wind breaks and blocking the large gap in the fencing. But the fencing at the top end of the garden needs some thinking about. Over all, we had a wonderful stay and thoroughly enjoyed our time at the barn, the garden was a shame and maybe something to think about if you are considering staying there with a dog over the summer.
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What a wonderful place Felt so relaxed and happy Ideal for family and dogs The grounds and pool are spectacular, could have spent every day happily staying put.
But so many beachâs and site seeing to visit close by The house is homely super clean best night sleep on holiday Master bedroom was lick a honeymoon suit and my sons getting married next year and think of taking his honeymoon there Thank you for a wonderful holiday
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We have stayed at the Cottage 3 times now and will be back next year.
Such a lovely place to stay and well located as well. Beutiful place to stay and the swimming pool and grounds are wonderful.
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A beautiful property in a stunning location with the indoor pool being the jewel in the crown.
The park that the property is situated in is absolutely beautiful with its own lake, stream and bluebell woods. The property itself has more or less everything you need, although some of the internal decor and furnishings are tired and could benefit from a bit of refurbishment (hence my comfort score). The kitchen is well equipped (I could have done with some scales and citrus squeezer but I'm being picky) and benefits from a new American fridge freezer. The owners were very prompt in dealing with a problem with the swimming pool cover so that we could continue to use the pool. The main bathroom and one of the bedrooms have been refurbished and all bedrooms have an ensuite. The property was extremely well heated (much to my surprise), probably from the electricity generated from the solar panels. Dogs are welcome and well catered for. This would be a lovely spot to enjoy a BBQ but the weather was not warm enough for us to do that. I would recommend this property.
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Lovely stay here at Helsbury again.
Our Airedales have always loved it and it's great to be able to open the door and walk then to the river. Appreciate the new bathroom in Westhayes. Looking forward to our next stay.
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We had an amazing holiday.
Westhayes was a beautiful barn conversion in a stunning lprivate location and the pool was exceptional. We all had a lovely holiday and the dogs thought they were in heaven
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Beautiful accommodation met all our expectations, lovely walks , didnât want to come home .
Have rebooked Shirley Charles elaine and Brian
