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Swallow's Nest lounge sofas

Swallow's Nest lounge sofas

Fabulous indoor heated swimming pool

Fabulous indoor heated swimming pool

Land rover defender

Land rover defender

Swallow's Nest large twin bedroom

Swallow's Nest large twin bedroom

Swallow's Nest lounge

Swallow's Nest lounge

Swallow's Nest kitchen diner

Swallow's Nest kitchen diner

Boy in Pool

Boy in Pool

Games room for all ages

Games room for all ages

Loads of outside space and play areas

Loads of outside space and play areas

Beautiful beaches including Polkerris - 15 minutes

Beautiful beaches including Polkerris - 15 minutes

Cycling -Camel Trail, Lanhydrock & Cardinham Woods

Cycling -Camel Trail, Lanhydrock & Cardinham Woods

Picturesque harbours including Mevagissey - 20 min

Picturesque harbours including Mevagissey - 20 min

Fabulous Eden Project - 10 minutes

Fabulous Eden Project - 10 minutes

Lanhydrock House, gardens & cycle hub - 10 minutes

Lanhydrock House, gardens & cycle hub - 10 minutes

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Beautiful coast

Beautiful coast

surf beach

surf beach

Mud Maid at Heligan Gardens

Mud Maid at Heligan Gardens

Legend of King Arthur at Tintagel Castle + bridge

Legend of King Arthur at Tintagel Castle + bridge

Blowing bubbles

Blowing bubbles

Swallow's Nest lounge sofas

Swallow's Nest lounge sofas

Fabulous indoor heated swimming pool

Fabulous indoor heated swimming pool

Land rover defender

Land rover defender

Swallow's Nest large twin bedroom

Swallow's Nest large twin bedroom

Swallow's Nest lounge

Swallow's Nest lounge

Swallow's Nest kitchen diner

Swallow's Nest kitchen diner

Boy in Pool

Boy in Pool

Games room for all ages

Games room for all ages

Loads of outside space and play areas

Loads of outside space and play areas

Beautiful beaches including Polkerris - 15 minutes

Beautiful beaches including Polkerris - 15 minutes

Cycling -Camel Trail, Lanhydrock & Cardinham Woods

Cycling -Camel Trail, Lanhydrock & Cardinham Woods

Picturesque harbours including Mevagissey - 20 min

Picturesque harbours including Mevagissey - 20 min

Fabulous Eden Project - 10 minutes

Fabulous Eden Project - 10 minutes

Lanhydrock House, gardens & cycle hub - 10 minutes

Lanhydrock House, gardens & cycle hub - 10 minutes

All cottages

All cottages

Beautiful coast

Beautiful coast

surf beach

surf beach

Mud Maid at Heligan Gardens

Mud Maid at Heligan Gardens

Legend of King Arthur at Tintagel Castle + bridge

Legend of King Arthur at Tintagel Castle + bridge

Blowing bubbles

Blowing bubbles

Swallows Nest

Higher Menadew Farm Cornwall, PL26 8QW

Relaxing Barn with Pool Near Eden & Heligan

  • Peaceful setting in Cornish countryside
  • Mid Cornwall – perfect base for exploring
  • Near Eden, Heligan, Charlestown and coast
  • Heated indoor pool with private sessions
  • Games room, outdoor play and baby equipment
  • Ideal for couples and families with children
    • Sleeps 6Sleeps 6
    • Bedrooms 3Bedrooms 3
    • Bathrooms 1Bathrooms 1
    • Dog Free Cottage Dog Free Cottage
    • Ground Floor FacilitiesGround Floor Facilities
    • WiFiWiFi
    • ParkingParking
    • Open fire / Log burnerOpen fire / Log burner
    • Owners/Manager onsiteOwners/Manager onsite
    • PC 4 star

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Features

WiFi

WiFi

Parking

Parking

Ground Floor Facilities

Ground Floor Facilities

Pool - indoor, shared

Pool - indoor, shared

Games room

Games room

Open fire / Log burner

Open fire / Log burner

Child-Friendly

Child-Friendly

Soft play barn

Soft play barn

Animal petting onsite

Animal petting onsite

Extra baby kit

Extra baby kit

Outdoor play equipment

Outdoor play equipment

Space to play

Space to play

Livestock onsite

Livestock onsite

Trampoline

Trampoline

Beach (within 10 miles)

Beach (within 10 miles)

Fine dining (within 10 miles)

Fine dining (within 10 miles)

National Trail (within 10 miles)

National Trail (within 10 miles)

Supermarket delivery available

Supermarket delivery available

Credit cards accepted

Credit cards accepted

Activity breaks available

Activity breaks available

Owners/Manager onsite

Owners/Manager onsite

Large groups welcome

Large groups welcome

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Relaxing Barn with Pool Near Eden & Heligan

Swallow’s Nest is a wonderfully welcoming barn conversion in the peaceful hamlet of Higher Menadew, surrounded by unspoilt Cornish countryside. It’s a warm, relaxing retreat for families or couples — ideal whether you’re exploring Cornwall or simply switching off and enjoying the quiet.

Inside, the inviting sitting room — once the old cart house — features a vaulted ceiling with exposed beams, wooden floors, a large Persian rug, and a log-burning stove, creating a true “home from home.” The separate kitchen and dining space is bright and well equipped, with a farmhouse table perfect for relaxed mealtimes.

There are three comfortable bedrooms: a ground-floor double, and two twin rooms upstairs — all with traditional beams, pocket-sprung mattresses, and pure cotton linen for a restful night’s sleep. The ground-floor bathroom has a P-shaped bath with shower, and there’s an additional upstairs cloakroom. Full central heating and two flat-screen TVs add to the comfort. There’s also good Wi-Fi and off-road parking.

Swallow’s Nest is ideally located in mid Cornwall — close to the Eden Project, Lost Gardens of Heligan, Lanhydrock, Fowey, Mevagissey, Charlestown, Padstow, Tintagel Castle, the Camel Trail, Bodmin Moor, and both the glorious north and south coasts for beaches and cliff walks.

On-site facilities are superb: enjoy a swim in the heated indoor pool with private sessions, play in the games room, or head outside to a large trampoline, climbing frame, and imaginative play vehicles including a pirate boat, tractor and Land Rover. There’s also plenty of space for football and free play. Families with younger children will appreciate the available nursery equipment that helps lighten the packing.

Great pubs, restaurants, and award-winning fish and chips are all just a short drive away.

Swallow’s Nest is perfect for both memorable family holidays and relaxing couple escapes, offering a great mix of charm, comfort, and location.

Member since 2001

Tel:+44 (0)1726 850310

www.stayingincornwall.com

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Higher Menadew Farm
Cornwall, PL26 8QW

Location & Attractions

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  • Beach Beach
  • Castle Castle
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Swallows Nest, Higher Menadew Farm

Higher Menadew
St. Austell
Cornwall
PL26 8QW

Golf Lanhydrock Golf Club

Beautiful tree-lined course that requires strategic thinking. An enjoyable course for all golfers, Lanhydrock is renowned for its presentation and is a must for any golfer visiting Cornwall.

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Golf Carlyon Bay Golf Club

Stretching along the coastline next to St Austell Bay this is a beautiful and challenging 18 hole championship course.

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Visitors Attraction Wheal Martin Clay Works

Original Victorian Clay Works, bursting at the seams with tools and machinery and real stories of Cornwall’s largest mining industry.

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Golf St Austell Golf Club

Parkland golf course with wonderful views, a challenge to golfers of all abilities.

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Beach Porthpean

Safe, sandy sheltered beach popular with families. Toilets and snack bar right by the beach.

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Castle Tintagel Castle

Iconic castle ruins with links to the legendary King Arthur. Situated on the north coast of Cornwall with fabulous views.

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Castle Restormel Castlle

Near to Lostwithiel is Restormel Castle. The 13th Century shell-keep and bailey stand on an earlier Norman mound surrounded by a dry ditch. Commands fabulous views, great picnic spot.

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Beach Treyarnon Bay

Super beach on the north coast. Clean, soft sandy with low waters and very popular with families. Rock pools full of life.

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Walks Bodinnick, Lantic Bay, Polruan and Fowey

Wonderful circular walk taking in wonderful countryside, wooded creeks and stunning coastal views. Challenging in places, plenty of historic interest, two short ferry rides. Fabulous day out.

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Visitors Attraction Newquay Zoo

Cornwall's biggest wildlife park committed to animal welfare. Keeper feeds and talks, activity trails, children's paly area and maze. Over 1000 rare animals across 13 acres of tropical gardens.

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Heritage Lanhydrock House and gardens

Magnificent late Victorian country house with garden and wooded estate. Explore the house, relax in the gardens or enjoy a peaceful walk. Trails for the kids too! Good cafe.

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Cycling Lanhydrock Cycle Trails - National Trust

10km of off road cycling trails in the lovely woods with a super cafe and adventure playground.

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Walks The Rumps to Polzeath via Pentire Point

Circular walk mostly along the coastal path - just enjoy the views!

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Walks Luxulyan Valley World Heritage Site

From the impressive Treffry viaduct explore this World Heritage site.

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Visitors Attraction Dairyland Farmworld

Super farm attraction. Animals to see and meet, outdoor play, nature trail, tractor rides, pony rides, museums and of course the Bull Pen indoor play area.

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Cycling Camel Trail - Dunmere to Wadebridge

Excellent day out on an AA recommended cycle ride. Wadebridge to Padstow is also an excellent route.

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Gardens Eden Project

Space age biomes with fabulous plants from all over the world. Inspirational, informative and not to be missed.

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Leisure Parks Lappa Valley Railway

Excellent for young families. Miniature railways and lots of things to do.

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Gardens Lost Gardens of Heligan

Fabulous Victorian gardens.

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Festivals Fowey Festival of Arts and Music

Previously known as the du Maurier Festival, the Fowey Festival is held every year in mid May.

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Castle St Mawes Castle

St Mawes Castle is among the best-preserved of Henry VIII's coastal artillery fortresses, and the most elaborately decorated of them all. Stunning views over the Fal estuary.

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Reviews for Swallows Nest at Higher Menadew Farm

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Meet the owner

Anita or Andrew Higman

Andrew was born and bred at Higher Menadew, his parent’s having moved here in 1944, and Anita originates from London. Higher Menadew Farm is set in the peaceful Cornish countryside and we feel very fortunate to be able to live and work in such a beautiful county. Our central Cornwall location means that we are within easy reach of all that Cornwall has to offer and we especially enjoy the fabulous coastline. We have walked all Cornwall’s coastal path, all 296.2 miles, along with one of our Labradors, Archie, and the vistas are endlessly stunning. We value the environment. Our all-grass farm on which we rear beef cattle, the dairy herd went in 1996, is deliberately run with low inputs to encourage traditional grasses and our hedges are overgrown to encourage wildlife. We are members of the Cornwall Sustainable Tourism Project and business members of Cornwall Wildlife Trust.

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