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Merlin Farm
Mawgan Porth,
Cornwall
Self-catering
+44 (0)1637 860236
Visit owner's website
£113 - £350
£795 - £2450
3 places
Each sleep 4
Children welcome
Pets welcome
Babies welcome
Green and serene, a striking array of eco cottages on a family farm where style and comfort reign, close to the coast but far from the crowd
£113 - £350
£795 - £2450
Your dates are available!
2 Guests 05 Dec 25 - 05 Dec 25
Visit the owner's site and book direct with them. No fees or fuss from us.
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£795 - £2450 per week
The Experience
Merlin Farm is a real family affair: Darrel designed it, Lucy runs it; Darrel’s late father David painted the seascape canvases in the cottages. You feel away from it all here in this serene spot, yet the central location makes it ideal for exploring the rest of Cornwall.
Anyone who still holds on to the idea that ‘eco’ and ‘green’ are synonymous with a hair-shirt approach to life has not had the good fortune to stay here. Wondrously transformed from derelict barns, these stunning loft-like ‘cottages’, divided for privacy by high willow fences, are kitted out with the best of everything and completed with the lightest of impacts.
Energy is generated by the farm using solar panels, geothermal and underfloor heating. There are five beaches within five miles and wonderful dark skies at night.
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We think you'll love
- Serious eco credentials and gorgeous countryside
- A short walk from a sandy beach
- Much of Cornwall within a 20-minute drive
You should know
- The long lane up to the farm can get a bit pot-holey from time to time
- Just 3 miles from Newquay Airport
Essentials
- EV charger
- Self check-in
- Swimming pool
- Hot tub
- Garden
- Open fire / woodburner
- Breakfast included
- Breakfast available
- Meals available
- Vegetarian meals
- Oven
- Parking on premises
- Free parking nearby
- Accessible by public transport
- WiFi
- Television
- Central heating
- Limited mobility
- Wheelchair access
- Mobile reception
- Hob
- Barbecue
- Paid parking nearby
- Air conditioning
- Relaxation areas
- Washing machine
- Tennis court
- Microwave oven
- No smoking
- Credit cards
- Working farm
- Owner has pets
- Electricity included
- Dishwasher
- Pets welcome
Family friendly
- Baby monitor
- Books and toys
- Children welcome
- Babies welcome
- Stair gates
- High chair
- Fire guard
- Cot available
Nearby
- Pub/bar within 3 miles
- Restaurant within 3 miles
- Shop within 3 miles
Activities
- Bikes available
- Food courses
- Kayaking
- Other courses
- Sailing
- Surfing
- Wild swimming
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Accommodation
Pricing
- Nightly price
- from £113
- Weekly price
- from £795
- Damage deposit
- £150
- 1 Cottage for 4
- From £1153 beds2 bedrooms
- 1 Cottage for 4
- From £1133 beds2 bedrooms
- 1 Cottage for 4
- From £1153 beds2 bedrooms
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Information
Special offer: 3 NIGHT COSY PRE-CHRISTMAS ESCAPES from £495 2 PEOPLE/£595 3-4 PEOPLE | 10% OFF 7 NT STAYS OVER CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR | LOW OCCUPANCY DISCOUNTS FOR JUST 2 GUESTS | 10% OFF 5+ NTS OVER EASTER HOLIDAYS
Booking information
- Check in
- From 4pm
- Check out
- By 10am
- Other details
- Short breaks available.
- Closed
- Rarely.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Property
- This property is part of a working farm or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property
- Dogs
Porthcothan & Harlyn Cottages: 1 dog , £35 per stay. 2 dogs, £60 per stay. Trevone Cottage:1 dog £40 per stay . 2 dogs, £70 per stay.
2 dogs max per stay in low season. No puppies under 12 months.
- Meals
- Meal delivery and private chef service on demand.
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Reviews
Melissa
Sawday's Inspector
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A luxury eco cottage perfect for families with small children. We loved it. Perfect location, fully equipped and couldn’t have asked for more for a relaxing break for all the family. Thank you
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Just returned from a week staying in the Daymer as a solo trip. The weather was dreadful in the main but the studio and welcome couldn’t be faulted. It was quiet with lovely views over the fields and hills but an easy distance from Mawgan Porth and the beach. Everything I needed was supplied and it was warm and cosy - much needed with the rain and gales. Quite atmospheric at night! Lucy went above and beyond as I left something I needed for work the next week and she kindly sent me photos of the information I needed! I hope I’m able to return when it’s a bit warmer but thank you Lucy and Darre
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We had a fantastic holiday here, I don't think I could have improved it. We stayed in a beautiful cottage that was perfect for our 2 year old and 10 month old. It was all on one level with an enclosed garden which gave us complete peace of mind. The walk to the beach isn't too long and Mawgan Porth itself is a gorgeous beach and it has everything you need without being too big. The owners are very friendly and we really appreciated the small touches like donkey grooming for the little ones, a small play area and fresh eggs. Will definitely come again.
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Location
The neighbourhood
The cottages sit side by side overlooking the Vale of Lanherne (lots of walks) and fields where the ponies live. The farm is brilliantly tucked away, though the nearest shops are just a quarter of a mile’s ramble from the front door. The walk to Mawgan Porth beach is very manageable, even with tots in tow, or hop in the car and it’s a mere 10 minute-drive to Watergate Bay.
Local points of interest from Lucy Wheeler
- 10 mins walk to Mawgan Porth Beach plus Beautiful Countryside and Coastal walks direct from the farm. There are 5 beaches within 5 miles!
- Less than 10 mins drive (3.6 miles) to Watergate Bay. Padstow, Rick Stein's Seafood Restaurant & Cookery School less than 20 mins drive (8 miles) . Or dine in and take advantage of our meal delivery service.
- Enjoy some 'me time' with 2 Day Spa's within 15 minutes walk from the farm or enjoy spa treatments in the comfort of your cottage.
- Enjoy the dark skies, the Milky Way can be viewed right on our doorstep at the cliffs of Bedruthan.
- Approx 30 mins drive to The Eden Project (18 miles)
- Everywhere in Cornwall is within a day trip of Merlin Farm !
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Introducing
Lucy Wheeler
The Wheelers moved to Merlin Farm as a family in 2003; the eco cottages came along six years later. Architect Darrel designed the loft-like buildings and wife Lucy runs the show. Passionate about leaving as little an impact on the environment as possible, the duo devised all the green features and even generate their own electricity – get them talking about all things eco (or where to find the best cream tea), or text for recommendations.
Wonderful place yet again. I just came back from a lovely Mon-Fri break in Harlyn eco cottage. It was peaceful, beautiful and calm, just what I wanted for a few days break with my old dog Alfie. I love staying there to really have time at the beach and to relax. Lucy and her husband are great hosts. The cottages are stunning. This was my second time staying and I am going back again. From the cottages you can see all manner of animals and birds of prey. It is just wonderful...This place really does have a piece of my heart. Highly recommended.