Welcome to The Barley Mill; an enchanting, 19th century Cornish Mill hidden deep within the Marsland Nature Reserve on the Devon / Cornwall border. A holiday cottage we promise you will never want to leave... Described as something out of a fairytale, (think Hansel & Gretel,) the Mill is incredibly fortunate to be one of the very few cottages in the reserve itself. From the Mill you are afforded some of the most spellbinding views of the ancient woodland where you can sit back and relax to the sound of the river. It's also a mile walk through the woods, along the river, to the coast where you can bask on the secluded Marsland Mouth Beach (only accessible by foot). However, the coast is only a tiny part of what this exceptional part of the world has to offer. The Marsland Nature Reserve has been described as "A magical, secretive mix of woodland, one of the UK's wildest coastlines and butterfly-filled meadows - all in a single stream valley" you can read more here. There is an abundance of walks for all ages and abilities right from the front door, and all outdoor activities and tourist attractions are conveniently located close by, with Bude and Clovelly only 12 miles away.
The Barley Mill has undergone a complete makeover since it was bought by its new owners in 2021 and opened its doors to guests in 2023. Amy & William Searle were looking for the perfect property to add to their other two cottages, Celyn on the side of a mountain in Snowdonia and No.4 Coastguard Cottages on the cliff tops of Porthgwarra near Lands End Cornwall. The brief for their third property was the same as their others : unique, historical and very VERY wild...
The newly refurbished Rosemarsland has also been added to the collection in 2026, this holiday home sleeps 9 and is a short walk down the lane from The Barley Mill (don't worry you cant see or hear it) but if you wanted to bring family (and dogs) to this magical place then perhaps our larger property would be better for you and can be booked here...
SLEEP
Sleeps two in a double bed.
All linen provided.
WASH & DRY
We do not have Washer or Dryer but we have a drying cupboard for wet walking gear.
SOAK
Shower room with WC, sink & shower. Towels provided.
AL FRESCO
Balcony & Garden with spectacular views. Outdoor seating & bbq/firepit provided.
PARKING
There is parking. The lane to the house is narrow & steep.
EAT
Fully equipped kitchen with hob, combi-microwave, fridge / small freezer. (NO cooker)
CONNECT
We have superfast Fibre Wifi
RELAX
Cosy lounge with log burner (initial fuel provided) , 2 seater sofa & smart TV.
