DOWNS BARN FARM
Plan Your Stay
Downs Barn Farm is perfectly situated for a holiday in West Cornwall. We enjoy lovely views and are in a quiet, rural location. The South West Coastal Footpath is just a 20 minute walk across the fields. There is plenty to do in this area, we are close to the Minack Theatre, St Michaels Mount, Lands End & St Ives. Surrounded by the golden sandy beaches of Porthcurno, Porthchapel & Sennen and near many little coves and fishing villages like Mousehole, Lamorna and Porthgwarra.
We are close to St Buryan village (five minute drive or 30 minute walk on the footpath) where you will find a good selection of facilities. These include a well–stocked general store and post office with fresh produce and newspapers. A village pub serving good food and local ales, church, garage and petrol station/shop. A farmers market is held in the village on two Saturdays a month.
There is a good bus service in the summer months – although slightly more limited out of season. The nearest bus stop is a ten minute walk. We also have local taxis available.
There are two very good farm shops near Hayle, Trevaskis and Richards. Smaller local farm produce stalls are dotted around the area and locally produced beef is available in St Buryan. There are a good selection of supermarkets in Newlyn (5 miles) and Penzance (6 miles) some of which deliver.
Our nearest cove of St Loy is a beautiful boulder beach, quiet and peaceful, the perfect place to sit and relax. There is a lovely circular walk from the farm which takes you through the bluebell woods to the cove and takes about an hour.
Iconic Cornwall landmarks from the air
Iconic Places
A short aerial trip around a few of the most iconic attractions such as St Michael's Mount, the Minack Theatre, Land's End, Tintagel Castle and the Eden Project...
Kayaking in Cornwall
Outdoor Actvities
A guided kayak tour is the ultimate way to discover the remote beauty that Cornwall has to offer. Enjoy a two hour tour with an experienced guide using sit on kayaks. Guided kayaking tours are available at Trevaunance Cove, also known as ‘Poldark Country’ and Frenchmans Creek near Falmouth.
Cycling in Cornwall
Outdoor Actvities
Explore our country lanes and picturesque coves by bike. Cycle hire available locally or bring your own, we have storage.
Sennen Cove
Coast and Beaches, Heritage Sites, Outdoor Actvities
A wonderful surfing beach. The coastline from here round to St Ives is rugged and dramatic, steeped in the history of Cornwall’s mining past.
Porthcurno Cove
Coast and Beaches, Iconic Places
Porthcurno Beach is one of several beautiful, small beaches in the West Penwith area. Also recommended are Porthgwarra and Porthchapel
Merry Maidens
Heritage Sites, Iconic Places
This late Stone/early Bronze Age (2500-1500BC) stone circle is renowned for both its beauty and the stories connected to it. The Merry Maidens is one of the few 'true' stone circles in Cornwall, being perfectly circular; it comprises of nineteen stones. There are several standing stones in the nearby area, including two very large uprights known as the Pipers. All just a few minutes’ walk from the farm.
Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
Heritage Sites, Iconic Places
Uncover Cornwall’s hidden history at the Porthcurno Telegraph Museum and discover Porthcurno’s awe-inspiring role in shaping global communications as we know it.
Geevor Tin Mine
Heritage Sites, Iconic Places
Geevor Tin Mine is the largest preserved mine in the country. Experience the history of mining above and below ground in this award winning visitor centre.
Logan Rock Inn
Places to Eat
Just 10 minute away is the award winning Logan Rock Inn, a 16th century traditional village pub serving a variety of real ales and excellent home cooked food.
St Loy
Coast and Beaches, Iconic Places
St Loy is perhaps best known for its wooded valley leading down to the coast. This is a beautiful walk any time of year, but is possibly at its best when bluebells carpet the floor in early Spring. It is at the bottom of this woodland walk that you will find the cove. It is a fairly wide bay between Boscawen and Merthen Points. There is nothing in the way of sand at the cove, the foreshore consists of fairly uniformly sized rounded rocks and boulders. This doesn't detract from the beauty of the spot and guarantees it is never busy.
Lands End
Coast and Beaches, Iconic Places
The most westerly point of mainland Britain. Excellent views of Longships Lighthouse out on the rocks.
Mousehole Regatta
Iconic Places, Outdoor Actvities
The annual Regatta Day at Mousehole is a great day out and an amazing spectacle to experience!
Nanjizal Bay
Coast and Beaches
Situated near Land’s End, just a short drive from the farm and only accessible by footpath, makes it a wonderfully peaceful place to take a walk, have a swim or sunbathe. The beautiful beach is surrounded by cliffs which contain numerous caves and is often visited by seals.
Lizard Point
Coast and Beaches, Heritage Sites, Iconic Places
The Lizard is the most southerly point of mainland Britain. It has been designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, almost surrounded by the sea, and stunningly beautiful at any time of the year.
Bluebell wood, St Loy
Gardens, Outdoor Actvities
A 20 minutes’ walk from the farm takes you through the lovely bluebell woods and finishes at the quiet and tranquil St Loy Cove.
Mousehole
Coast and Beaches, Iconic Places
Visit the picturesque village of Mousehole. It is especially delightful around Christmas time when it is decorated with an array of colourful Christmas lights!
Minack Theatre
Iconic Places, Outdoor Actvities
This is Cornwall’s theatre under the stars, and was carved out of the rock by Rowena Cade. Live performances can be booked during the summer months. See the Minack Theatre website for details.
Cape Cornwall
Coast and Beaches
Watch the sunset at Cape Cornwall, a spectacular location where the Atlantic Ocean meets the English Channel. Rugged scenery and glorious walks.
Mackerel Sky Seafood Bar
Places to Eat
Open from Easter to October, the Mackerel Sky Seafood Bar, 15 minutes away at Newlyn serves wonderfully fresh fish tasting plates in casual and relaxed surroundings.
Taj Mahal Indian and Nepalese
Places to Eat
The Taj Mahal Indian & Nepalese restaurant, 20 minutes away in Penzance serves freshly prepared high quality dishes in contemporary surroundings with friendly service.
Bakehouse and Steakhouse
Places to Eat
The Bakehouse and Steakhouse is a popular restaurant 20 minutes away in historic Chapel Street, Penzance. Set on two floors, each with its own atmosphere with a modern, contemporary yet warm and inviting atmosphere.
Lamorna Wink
Places to Eat
Just 5 minutes away at Lamorna Cove, independent freehouse Lamorna Wink serves local beer & ales on tap from the cask. Generous portions of high quality, local food with daily specials.
Ben’s Cornish Kitchen
Places to Eat
Ben's Cornish Kitchen, 25 minutes away at Marazion, is a very popular restaurant serving excellent food using fine local ingredients. The wine list has been put together with marked thoughtfulness so that it is easy to match food and wine. Service is knowledgeable, considerate and not intrusive.
Victoria Inn
Places to Eat
The Victoria Inn is an old traditional pub 30 minutes away in the pretty seaside village of Perranuthnoe near Marazion. They serve exceptionally good food and friendly service.
The Old Coastguard
Places to Eat
Also at Mousehole with views to St. Clement's Isle, is The Old Coastguard, the sister hotel to the Gurnards Head. Serving a traditional brasserie menu, they take good ingredients and give them a very simple but classic treatment. Eat at scrubbed pine or oak tables on the Upper Deck and in the bar, or on the Sun Deck at sofas with just a pane of glass between you and the palm tree lined gardens. Or, best of all, eat on the terrace looking down at the sun-dappled sea.
The Gurnards Head
Places to Eat
Set on the rugged north coast around 35 minutes away, The Gurnards Head is a well-known gastro pub. Perfect for lunch or dinner, the menu is driven by the produce their suppliers bring to their back door. Fish from day boats, greenery from small growers - plenty for vegetarian and vegan diets too.
2 Fore Street
Places to Eat
A relaxed and stylish bistro-style restaurant with a vibrant, continental feel 2 Fore Street is just 15 minutes away on Mousehole harbour front with views across Mount's Bay as well as a beautiful secluded garden to enjoy long summer days. The menu changes regularly to reflect the freshest of local produce with an array of mouth-watering options. Highly recommended and extremely popular with guests and locals alike.
The Beach Restaurant
Places to Eat
15 minutes away at Sennen Cove is Ben Tunnicliffe 's stunning new restaurant - The Beach Restaurant. Ben's beach-side restaurant is one of the most impressive dining locations in the country, commanding spectacular views over the rugged and unspoilt Whitesands Bay.
Trengwainton
Gardens, Iconic Places
Tender and exotic trees and shrubs flourish in this sheltered and virtually frost-free garden. There are unique walled gardens with sloping beds stream and pond gardens, and a terrace with fine views across Mount’s Bay to the Lizard.