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Hen's Nest

St Buryan, near Mousehole, Cornwall
Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Change Sat
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Towels included
Romantic
Internet access
Working farm
Enclosed garden / patio
Downstairs bedroom
Decorated for Christmas
Downstairs bathroom
Beach within easy reach
Complex
Country houses
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At a glance

  • Beautiful rural setting in heritage area
  • Friendly farm animals and attractive wildlife
  • Close to South West Coast Path
  • Good proximity to world famous local surf beaches
Property code: OC-HENST

This inviting semi-detached barn is one of two properties located on this quaint 14-acre smallholding one mile away from Gwenver in Penwith. Surrounded by rolling Cornish countryside with amazing sea views, everyone will feel at home on this lovely farm. With a footpath to the nearest beach and access to the South West Coast Path you are nicely set-up to explore the most westerly region of mainland Britain.  Take a trip to Botallack and St Just to discover the history of tin mining locally, there are industrial remnants scattered throughout the area. Also, stop at the alternative to Land’s End called Cape Cornwall – this is where the Atlantic Sea meets the English Channel.

A lovely single storey barn conversion with vaulted ceilings, original beams and oak flooring. The layout is largely open-plan with the lounge/kitchen/diner all occupying the lion’s share of the bungalow. In the lounge, you will find a TV/DVD, hi-fi and an electric fire, so relax of an evening on the sofa and catch up on your favourite TV shows. The kitchen is equipped with an oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave.  The bedroom with lovely views over fields to the coastline, has a king size four-poster bed, a TV and an en-suite bathroom with bath, shower and a WC.

Sliding doors lead to an enclosed private patio and garden with seating and lovely views over fields to the coastline. The bungalow also overlooks a lush paddock, which is home to the farm ducks, hens and ponies - guests are encouraged to make friends with the animals and enjoy the rural idyll. There is space onsite for equestrian loving guests to bring horses along too. 

  • 1 bedroom with four poster king-size bed
  • 1 en-suite bathroom with separate bath, walk in shower and WC
  • Kitchen - oven and hob, fridge/freezer, dishwasher, washing machine and microwave
  • TV/DVD player
  • Electric fire
  • Off-road parking available
  • Regret no smoking
  • Beach 1 mile, shops, pubs and restaurants 2 miles
  • Horses welcome at an extra charge to the owner on arrival - facilities to allow horses to stay
  • Complex of two sleeps 2 properties - other property is Duck's Waddle
  • Cream Tea on Arrival
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 14:30 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Paula Hart

This property is personally managed by Paula.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 25 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Giles 8th June 2026

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We had an absolutely fabulous week at the Hens Nest, great location, very friendly hosts.

Reviewed by Teresa 3rd May 2026

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What a lovely place to stay. So peaceful and relaxing. The owners were very welcoming and lovely to chat to. Hens Nest was a great place to stay, comfortable bed and everything you need. We were welcomed by a delicious cream tea and fresh eggs. There were also treats for our 3 dogs and some toys. I cannot fault Hens Nest - we will definitely be bacRead morek again! Hide

Reviewed by Julie 28th February 2026

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We love this place, its quiet, amazing views and handy for the beaches.

Reviewed by Graham 5th February 2026

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Reviewed by Jennifer 31st December 2025

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Lovely place. Especially loved being able to have our dog with us and seeing the ponies out in the fields.

Reviewed by Sally 1st November 2025

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Lovely cottage with beautiful views. Secure garden for the dogs. Good location for Lands End, Sennen Cove, Porthcurno beach. Loads of hot water. Nice touch to provide treats for the dogs and scones for us.

Reviewed by Michael Brian 4th October 2025

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Lovely cottage with great views. Also good walks in fields, well kept and not a quagmire. Dogs loved it, ideal enclosed garden, also visiting hedgehog and rabbits! Horses frequently came up to the fence but just out of reach to stroke. Nice cream tea on arrival and friendly owners. Would recommend.

Reviewed by Richard 27th September 2025

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Fantastic little place. View of the sea, only a short walk to the cove.. The place was warm , cosy ,.and a very comfortable bed. It is a little out of the way for shops etc however there are 2 campsites nearby selling fresh produce, the little things one needs and even a cafe, else it is only either 5 mins to Sennen itself or 20 mins to a supermarkRead moreet in Penzance. Hide

Reviewed by Cathryn 20th September 2025

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We love, love ,love staying here. This was our 3rd visit. Love the holiday let, the views, the places to visit. The animals on the farm are a giant bonus as we like our animals. Very dog friendly. Very peaceful. The owners are so welcoming. We are looking forward to many more stays.

Reviewed by Carol 6th September 2025

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Excellent welcome of cream tea and dog treats on arrival

Reviewed by Jan 16th August 2025

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Hens Nest was the perfect getaway. The bed was very comfortable. The shower and bath were both amazing. A lovely touch to find doggie treats and a toy for our 4-legged friend. Dishwasher a bonus. The owners were on hand if needed and offered some great tips for walks and places to visit.

Reviewed by Karlheinz 2nd August 2025

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Second time at Hen's Nest. It was again so wonderful. And the hosts are just amazing people. We will be back!

Reviewed by Richard 26th July 2025

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A perfect location for our trip to see a friends performance at the Minach Theatre. We were blessed with good weather for the week which always helps in Cornwall. The cream tea and fresh eggs was a nice touch for us on arrival. The bed was super comfy and the linen and towels were excellent. Spectacular far reaching views to the sea and well placedRead more to drive to other local beaches and attractions. Easy walk to Gwynver beach and Sennen Cove and well placed to reach the SW Coast Path in general. Hide

Reviewed by Sonya 24th May 2025

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Quiet location and the cottage is well equipped but improvements need to be carried out asap . The shower screen has a door missing so when you take a shower the bathroom floor gets very wet . Other items are rusty in the bathroom and unhygienic. The radiators in the bedroom and living room need replacing as they are very rusty and extremely dirty.Read more Cleanliness needs to be improved as there was a lot of dog hairs ,cobwebs and dirt under the sofa , ontop of the fridge and on the wooden beams . Hide

Reviewed by Denise 10th May 2025

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Just back from our stay at Hens Nest. We had a wonderful holiday, and so did our 3 dogs. Beautiful location and a proper dog friendly cottage to stay in where we felt really comfortable and at ease. The owners are really lovely and friendly and the welcome cream tea and fresh eggs were really appreciated. Also the doggie treats and toys were much aRead moreppreciated. We will definitely be back again soon. Hide

Reviewed by Piper 14th February 2025

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The Hens Nest was one of the best stays weve had. The location was perfect and and easy walk to the nearest beach. The amenities made the stay super convenient and we were so thankful to be able to bring our two dogs along for the stay.

Reviewed by David 1st February 2025

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Lovely stay at Hens Nest Beautiful weather and a lovely cottage. Had everything we needed .Warm cosy and perfect for our winter get away . Our Host where great and we enjoyed our stay with them . Perfect get away near Sennen cove but handy for exploring the nearby villages and places of interest. Enclosed garden for the dogs and fields for walks wiRead moreth the dogs from the cottage. Very enjoyable and will book again . Thank you . Hide

Reviewed by Tina 9th December 2024

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Great little cottage in a rural location with a super view. Fully enclosed front and back garden area so its possible to completely relax with dogs. Lots of great beaches within short drive. Easy walk across a few fields to the top of the access down to Gwynver beach - note if with dogs you will need to navigate one stile and the guide books are riRead moreght the path down is steep and uneven. Would definitively like to visit again. Hide

Reviewed by Daniel 23rd November 2024

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The cottage was home from home feel extremely well kitted out, beautiful scenery a lovely secluded and cozy cottage, lots of thoughtful touches even our dog got a welcome basket, Mr and Mrs Jenkin are a wonderful couple and extremely helpful and made us feel very welcome.

Reviewed by Deborah 5th October 2024

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Beautiful, clean and comfortable accommodation in a lovely quiet location for the two of us and three dogs over two weeks. Bed was the comfiest we have experienced in any holiday let over many years. Sofa has seen better days and the only weakness. Kitchen well equipped. Treats and even a toy each for the dogs was very kind and thoughtful! HomemadeRead more scones on arrival were delicious ! Would definitely stay again! Hide

Reviewed by Wendy 21st September 2024

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Reviewed by Michael 7th September 2024

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This was our second stay at this lovely little cottage. Really comfortable bed, Practical lay out and perfect for our dog family.

Reviewed by Robert 10th August 2024

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Cottage is well situated, all the amenities that you need, bed was really comfortable and views around the cottage are beautiful

Reviewed by Karlheinz 27th July 2024

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Reviewed by Jane 20th July 2024

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We had a wonderful week and will definitely come back again. The cottage was warm and very comfortable. The views are spectacular and the peace and quiet is wonderful. The neighbors ( ponies and rabbits) are delightful to watch and the sunsets are spectacular.

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Duck's Waddle

Duck's Waddle

Sleeps: 2 | Bedrooms: 1

£495 - £1,040

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