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Converted barn near St Ives. Fabulous location with far reaching views.
St Ives, Cornwall

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 82 out of 96 reviews" "
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9.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jennie T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
Our second stay here, we love how comfortable this cottage is. We liked it before and now there have been a number of improvements so it’s even better. Everything we needed thank you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent holiday let
Well maintain and keep, could not have asked for more, everything clean and tidy,10 out of 10,
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ruth E.

Liked: Cleanliness
Short stay AWAY
Cosy, comfy, and everything you would want. Dog friendly and peaceful with country side sounds. Just lovely, more than we expected and would definitely recommend. Thank you xxx
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A beautiful, quaint location, the property is simply magnificent and I can assure you, we'll be back again 👌
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Barry W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Not ideal sorry.
Nice cottage. The settees were very uncomfortable. Very low to the ground.Being partially disabled my husband drove 9 hrs to home and back on Christmas Day to get me a chair so I could be comfortable. Garden all open so not ideal.. listing states there is a hot tub which we never did find. There was a dvd player which was in the drawer but couldn’t be played.
Stayed 7 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Barbara F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous property
We stayed for a short break and the Property was perfect for us. A stunning setting with lovely walks close by and a view of the sea in the distance. The property is beautifully decorated and fully equip with everything you need. Very clean throughout and felt like home from home. Would thoroughly recommend.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue T.

Liked: Cleanliness
So peaceful
Just a lovely stay with everything you could need. Fantastic views xx
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilary J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Highly recommended
A fabulous pet friendly cottage in a peaceful location surrounded by fantastic countryside walks. Only a miles to St Ives and Penzance. Penzance Sainsbury’s is a short walk from a lovely beach and( for electric car users) you can charge for free. The locality has many historic sites, castles and numerous areas of outstanding natural beauty. Once you’ve been to the Milking parlour in Trowednack you’ll want to go again.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirk M., Wolverhampton, United Kingdom

Liked: Cleanliness
Family break
Lovely cottage in the countryside. Great amenities and everything you could need. Milk, coffee, tea and bread would be lovely on arrival as it is a bit away from a supermarket and it would be nice to have a drink before exploring the area. Other than that we had a fantastic stay and would recommend it highly. Great communication with owner who recommended places to visit and eat 😄
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Karen B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely property, practically perfect in everyway 😀
The cottage is beautiful with everything you need for a family holiday. Extremely well equipped with everything thought out to ensure a comfortable holiday. The location is quiet and was perfect for us. There were some beautiful dog walks nearby.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

J

Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jemma A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fab! Photos do not do it justice!
We had a lovely long weekend here with my partner, parents and in-laws. The house is set up for 6 adults, with a well-equipped kitchen, and large living room - we could have stayed for a week without getting under each other's feet. Comfy beds, two great bathrooms, two patios, bbq, nice country walks with ocean views. You will need to drive or cycle in to St Ives, but we enjoyed being away from the busy town centre.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hilary T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb stay
Extremely well equipped. Great location - quiet, distant view of ocean across countryside. 2 outside seating areas. Private courtyard. After small problem, host returned phone call promptly. Would go back in a heartbeat if ever in area again.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rick W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A great location for walking and a peacful holiday
Very spacious, the outdoor areas were perfect and and either side was always in the sun, luckily we had a few sunny days. The decor was tasteful with comfy bed and sofas. Plenty of kitchen equipment. Highly recommended.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Long weekend
Photos don’t do it justice, lovely cottage, everything you need is there. Bed really comfortable. Perfect location for exploring and lovely sea views
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

8/10 Good

Jennifer T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent
We stayed with our two dogs. Excellent stay, lovely cottage, really felt like a home away from home. Will definitely return. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Carmen C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal Holiday for Dogs & their Humans 😏
We wanted a holiday dog friendly property for my partner & I plus 2 large dogs & space to host our daughter & family for a day visit. The Milking Palour was ideal for space for all. The courtyard area totally secure with gates for the dogs, or further space out front secure if we were with them, if smaller dogs then you would be fine as there are gates to close across the driveway. The views are lovely & open on the front where you can sit & enjoy. There is also good walk just up the road you can get onto the hills. The property is spacious, the lounge has beautiful large window. All crockery & cutlery & cooking dishes you could need, I cooked for 7 & no issues. The dogs enjoyed their holiday & loved going from one garden area to the other. Heating works very well if needed as did showers, one is also over a nice bath. Ensuite wet room spacious as is main bedroom. A very comfortable home feel to the property. Would visit again. Though it feels remote it is not, nearest Tesco Superstore was only 10 mins drive in Carbis Bay. The host answered all my questions on email very promptly & was very informative. Thank you for a lovely stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty Wilkinson W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Week
Booked for 4 adults and 3 medium dogs, accommodation was perfectly sized with plenty of space throughout. Location fabulous, peace and quiet but minutes away from main road into St Ives, Penzance etc. Kitchen well stocked with equipment, 2 bathrooms both with lovely showers and a good supply of towels. Fabulous private back yard area (especially if you have dogs) with 3 doors to the area from the property. All in all a lovely week - we will definately be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Tamsin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely venue and very relaxing
A lovely hideaway. Clean with everything you need for a fab few days away,. We will be returning
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kelly W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Superb property and location
The location is excellent in a beautiful spot and easy access to main attractions in the car. We love walking and walked in to St Ives and the around lovely surrounding area. The property itself was clean and comfortable with everything you could possible want. The farmer working nearby was very friendly and gave us lots of great travel tips too. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 6 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

catherine h.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely Cottage
Lovely spot to spend the week (despite the best efforts of the weather) Its a really nice cottage with comfy beds and a good kitchen. Would have been perfect if there had been a pint of milk and some condiments provided - so plan ahead before you arrive. Also no information about local places to eat/visit etc which again would have been really helpful as it is (beautifully) tucked away from everywhere.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Esther H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A perfect, quiet get away.
The property is finished to a very high standard throughout and situated high above St. Ives in a beautiful and peaceful rural location. Perfect for those that want total peace and quiet, with all the amenities of St. Ives, Penzance etc a short drive away. For us it was perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant Conversion
Great property and location. Had one minor issue and the owner communicated promptly. Would highly recommend this
Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Alan G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Splendid
Nothing is perfect but having said that this property was near to it, my wife and I would like to congratulate the owners of the milk parlour of a well presented property, they wanted to know if anything was wrong and sorted it out straight away, we would recommend this place to anyone wanting a holiday,
Stayed 14 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely house in beautiful location
This house was a great place for our family of 5. Lots of space inside. Had everything we needed. Beautiful and very peaceful location in the countryside, near St Ives.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Carol A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect week in the Milking Parlour
Great week in the Milking Parlour. Lovely barn, beautifully converted to make excellent accommodation. Perfect for the pooch with the enclosed yard. Sadly weather didn't give any opportunities to use the two terraces but we did manage lots of lovely coastal walks between the showers and great to come back to a lovely warming log fire. Well equipped and very comfortable.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Hazel S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing setting
This cottage is like nowhere we have stayed before in feeling very rural and in beautiful countryside but very convenient for a town. You can walk for five minutes and be on a tor looking at both coasts. The cottage is very comfortable and spacious for two adults and a toddler. The quality of the appliances and fittings is higher than often found in holiday rentals and a nice big tv for rainy days.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2021

8/10 Good

Janeta Z.

Lovely property: 8/10 experience
Pros: lovely helpful owners, accurate images, excellent communication, small issues with furniture rectified with speed and professionalism, lots of towels available, quiet area, good internet, and finally, if you love icecream, a super tasty random icecream stall just over 5 min drive away located on a country road- freshly made on their farm called ‘moomaid in the field’ on the b3006 - amazing flavours- a MUST if you like icecream. They also have a few I cream cafes around the area too. Cons: biggest con were the sofas. They are old, very uncomfortable (overly sunken and soft) with zero support, cushions constantly moving around and coming out of place, scratched up, unclean looking/ feeling and generally need replacing. We kept them covered so that helped because luckily owners provided lots of throws which hugely helped as my mum refused to sit on them initially but once covered over she was happier to use them. Floors are in need of a deep clean. So although cleaners clearly came and cleaned everywhere (you could see water marks from the mop), the floors had been done ‘superficially’ so all kids socks were brown after an hour of running around (we do not ever wear shoes indoors) so it was not dirt bought in by us. The bedrooms were a little cool for us, difficult to get toasty (we are used to a very warm house though), wet room in main bedroom runs out of warm water easily if you have a large group staying (we had 4adults, 3 children) but electric shower in family bathroom remains warm and fine. Parking on the drive not easy if you have a large car (we reversed parked our Range Rover, but it was very tight to do so- just a few cm on either side each time we were in or out, so if you have a wide car like ours, you might struggle. Beds in the single rooms were a little uncomfortable 6/10 but master was good 8/10 and the pull down bed in the living room was manageable 6/10. We did a family vote and calculated a rating. Overall rating is 8/10. The thing we were most happy about was with the owners (this is always so important for us) and would return again if the sofas got upgraded. 👍🏽
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jon C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Milking Parlour
Clean, quiet, as described. Mobile signal and internet both good quality.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

8/10 Good

Piran L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely secluded and quiet
Nice big property with plenty of room in a quiet location but within a miles walk of the coastal path and 5 minute drive to St Ives. Only slight drawback was the lack of a tumble dryer - unfortunately the Cornish sun did not appear enough to do the job! Otherwise the perfect spot to explore west Cornwall from.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Turn off and chill out!
A beautiful converted milking parlour, tasteful decorated bringing traditional and modern together. Tucked away in the village of Towednack, The Milk Parlour allows you to totally relax. With stunning views and a good walk from St Ives, it’s perfect to chillax. Brilliant accommodation with everything you need. We would definitely recommend and definitely be back.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas Blythe B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Excellent holiday house.
A lovely house, very clean, vert tasteful, with the comfiest sofa in the world, an excellent kitchen table and view, very dog friendly, great bathrooms, good broadband and and tv, private and secluded, a gem we would prefer to keep a secret!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Colin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely home
Clean tidy and in a quiet location within 5 mins from St Ives. Too far to walk and with Parking always a problem in town, this is the only downside. Home has everything you need, hosts communicate quickly and the neighbours are friendly. Would recommend to friends and would stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sally H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Retreat
6th visit and as fantastic as ever. Property is spotless and very Covid safe. Lovely to spend so much time on the patio as the weather was fantastic. So close to St Ives but a superb rural setting. Thanks Sarah.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Trish M.

Liked: Cleanliness
A Wonderful Place
We had an amazing time at the Milking Parlour. Such a peaceful setting with amazing views! Really well equipped & clean. Ideal for us being all on one level & great to stay in a place where the twin beds are suitable for adults. Friendly neighbours at the B&B who were accommodating when we needed something delivered ready for our arrival. Perfect spot for days out or chilled garden days! Whole family + dogs really enjoyed our stay. Good place to recharge your batteries. Thoroughly recommend this place, would love to book again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Helen H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic
I cannot fault this property, everything has been well thought of. Beds comfy, light and bright rooms and a very well equipped kitchen which makes a change! The walk to St Ives takes about half an hour, straight route all the way down, takes a little longer coming back! Definitely will be going back. So peaceful and the views are stunning 🤩
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic property with all the conveniences you could ever need. Spotlessly clean. Beautiful sea views. Is remote, so you will need a car. St Ives about 10 minute drive.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
May Break
Lovely week .. very relaxing and a quiet place to unwind
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Craig B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Peaceful Getaway
Perfect location for us as we wanted to get away from it all. Short drive into st ives and the property had everything we needed. Will definitely come back in the future!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Isobel R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Springtime break in a Cornwall cottage, stunning scenery with hawthorn & gorse in bloom.
Cottage perfect for our needs, all on one level, 2 bathrooms, well equipped and functional kitchen. Easy to get to coast and all towns nearby. Great walking country.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sally H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fantastic property and location
Our 5th visit to The Milking Parlour and as wonderful as ever. Great communication with Sarah. The property was immaculate and all Covid precautions were in place. Location is perfect, beautiful countryside but so close to St Ives. Everything is catered for and so lucky to be able to spend so much time on the decked area. Can't wait for our next trip!
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Cathryn B.

Great location
Lovely and cosy house. Location is ideal to see all of the Cornwall delights
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
October Break
This is a lovely place, relaxing at anytime of year. Lovely costal walk nearby. 10 mins to St Ives or Mount Bay. I’ve been twice and the weather wasn’t great but I’ll be back again. Highly recommended if you want a peaceful Place.

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Away from the maddening crowds.
A lovely clean cottage with all the facilities you need in a peaceful rural setting with lots of nice walks to be found overlooking the Atlantic . Only a couple of miles away from the busy St Ives and about 10 miles from Penzance if that’s your thing. I would thoroughly recommend this property for a nice peaceful break with options.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Susan S., Ashwell

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location for countryside lovers
Converted milking parlour high on the moor about 3 miles outside St Ives. Warm (underfloor heating) and comfortable with everything you need. Dog friendly. Lovely views across the moors & down to the sea. Great walks along the SW coast path to St Ives in one direction & Zennor (Tinners Arms) in the other.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Wendy I.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great position
Friendly farmer 👩‍🌾 who gave us lots of local info, priceless. Accommodation spacious, courtyard furniture very tired. Everything you need, would recommend
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

8/10 Good

Christopher G.

Great place to stay - with 1 drawback
It was our second stay in the Milking Parlour and we really enjoyed it. The location is close to St Ives yet very quiet. The house itself is very beautiful. However, compared to our first stay, the cleanliness was not the same level. It was not thoroughly cleaned - we found used cleaning towels in the drawer and it appeared not to be cleaned for some time as there were quite some flies in the house and we had to clean up the kitchen. I still recommend the Milking Parlour, it is a lovely place to stay and when the level of cleanliness is again on the same level that we experienced 2 years ago there is absolutely nothing to complain about.
Stayed 13 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Mark H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect settlng
Really enjoyed the Milking Parlour and will return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019