Located in St Austell, this bed & breakfast is in a rural area. Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Charlestown Beach reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan. Mevagissey Aquarium and St Austell Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with jet skiing and kayaking nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with mountain biking and rock climbing.
St Austell (USX-St Austell Train Station) - 16 min drive
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 35 min drive
Restaurants
McDonald's - 12 min drive
Teacup Tearoom - 6 min drive
Ship Inn - 6 min drive
Griggs Restaurant - 7 min drive
Harbour Tavern - 6 min drive
About this property
King-Apartment-Ensuite-The Hiding Places -Cranny
Cranny has it's own lovely south facing courtyard with striped deck chairs, olive tree and lavender and herb borders. Tiptoe through the double doors into the lounging space with easy chairs and your own wood burner for those chilly winter evenings when you want to sip a glass of bubbly by the fire after a bracing cliff top walk. The breakfast bar is crafted with recycled materials and oozes style along with the giant orange retro Smeg fridge – perfect for all those celebratory bottles of bubbly!
If you feel the need to be spoilt, come on in. Lower Barns is a unique hiding place where you can rest, relax and slip away from the pressures of everyday life and discover what really matter…precious time to spend with partners, family and friends while we look after you. Maybe you are planning to get engaged, a honeymoon, a mini-moon, a hen party, a wedding or perhaps just an escape.
Evening meals are served in The Shack or The Party Shed. Loaded with twinkly lights, candles and a warming fire. Bring your own booze and make sure you book in advance.
Breakfast is served in your room between 8.30 and 9.30.
Please let us know in advance if you have any special dietary requirements.
Treatments can be enjoyed in your room. (Please book in advance).
Elope and Runaway Weddings for 2 to 20 in our fabulous Wed Shed, The Shack or The Lounge. Visit our website for more details.
Soak away in the hot tub for loved-up days and starry-eyed nights.
This room has the following facilities :-
Hot tub Wood burner Private Courtyard Garden Smeg fridge/freezer Breakfast is served in your room Dressing gowns to use during your stay Pampering products Fresh towels daily Roberts Radio Tea and Coffee making Smart TV Free Wi-Fi
Cranny is not suitable for children Lower Barns is an award winning boutique guest house and elopement wedding venue in the heart of the Cornish countryside, close to the sea, where you will enjoy being thoroughly spoilt. We offer relaxing breaks with sumptuous rooms, great food and holistic therapies which rival many more famous establishments, due to our personal touch!
We have won many awards over the years, mainly due to our personality and style, which projects throughout the house and gardens, which is also our home. We have had rave reviews from our customers, many of whom return time after time to soak up the special atmosphere and sense of calm. BBC Olive magazine wrote...
"Cornwall isn't just about Padstow. For the fresh approach, head south to Lower Barns (near St,Austell), a hidden gem of a B&B perfectly located for exploring the Roseland Peninsula, fishing villages of Mevagissey and Charlestown and the Eden Project. Rooms are as stylish as you'd find in a city boutique."
If you are thinking to get married, we are about 'just the two' having a small intimate wedding ceremony at a luxury, exclusive, small boutique B&B venue in Cornwall, UK.
If you are looking for a runaway wedding in Cornwall, with no stress or fuss be prepared to fall in love with this spell binding gem of a venue, surrounded by scented gardens and coastline adventures. See our website for more info.
House Rules
Check in after 5:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children
Adults only
Adults Only
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Events
Events allowed
Weddings & private parties
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Pets
No pets allowed
No Pets
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Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events are allowed on site
Note from host: Weddings & private parties
Frequently asked questions
Is King-Apartment-Ensuite-The Hiding Places -Cranny pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much does it cost to stay at King-Apartment-Ensuite-The Hiding Places -Cranny?
As of 7 May 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at King-Apartment-Ensuite-The Hiding Places -Cranny on 3 June 2026 start from AU$319, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.
How much is parking at King-Apartment-Ensuite-The Hiding Places -Cranny?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at King-Apartment-Ensuite-The Hiding Places -Cranny?
Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.
What time is check-out at King-Apartment-Ensuite-The Hiding Places -Cranny?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is King-Apartment-Ensuite-The Hiding Places -Cranny located?
Situated in a rural location, this bed & breakfast is within 3 miles (5 km) of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Lost Gardens of Heligan and Sticker Dog Park. Pentewan Sands Beach is 3 mi (4.9 km) away.
The accommodation was very well appointed & had everything we needed for our 3 night honeymoon stay. I really loved the private garden, hot tub, breakfast in our kitchen area & the generous warm welcome. It’s also perfectly situated to explore the south coast.
RUTH
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Richard
25 July 2023
A relaxed stay in a quirky location
This was an overnight stay en route to somewhere else. The owners and staff were extremely friendly and the B&B is a very original and quirky location. Everything was spot-on and made for a very relaxed and enjoyable stay.
Richard
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
MR C J
25 July 2023
Quite possibly the nicest place I've ever stayed!
We stayed here for 2 nights to celebrate our wedding anniversary. Wow, we were both amazed! What a wonderful place to stay. The rooms are unbelievable, the hosts so friendly and the location is fantastic. A truly magical place.
MR C J
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Paul
25 July 2023
Quirky with amazing attention to detail.
2 night stay. Loved the hot tub!
Paul
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Shaun
25 July 2023
Best magical place to relax and unwind
Short break for me and the wife to recharge our batteries
Shaun
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Jennifer
25 July 2023
Amazing get away
I absolutely loved the little room. They had all the amenities for the bathroom. Resting in the outdoor spa was a great time too.
Jennifer
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Ben
25 July 2023
Lovely Spot! Really Enjoyed it.
I am loathe to give Lower Barns a glowing review because I want to keep it secret and all to myself, but it wouldn't be fair to keep such a lovely spot with great, modern, clean accommodation secret. The place was fabulous, everyone at the B&B went above and beyond to make our stay fabulous. Great spot for our anniversary getaway in times of Covid!
Ben
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Peter
25 July 2023
could not fault a single thing.
short break away from everyday worries.
Peter
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Louise
25 July 2023
The best!
As short get away break to escape from the real world and everyday stresses.
Louise
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
hannah
25 July 2023
Wow
It was fantastic, the place, the styling, the food, the people.
hannah
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
RUTH
29 Mar 2025
Relaxing, invigorating, calm and peaceful!
The location is amazingly perfect, we didn’t hear a single car during our stay. Janie and Mike are so friendly and made everything really easy and pleasurable. Everything in The Cranny was unique, quirky and perfect! The hot tub was a great experience and the private garden was a great addition. The breakfasts were fabulous as well. Will definitely visit again!
RUTH
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kelita
25 July 2023
Rare find of five star quality.
We have just spent three nights at Lower Barns. Mike & Janie were fantastic hosts. Our apartment had its own hot tub and was decorated very tastefully right down to the smallest detail.
Would definitely recommend and shall be returning ourselves.
Fabulous!!
Andy & Kelita.
Kelita
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Kerri
25 July 2023
Secluded spot of heaven <3
A little getaway treat to celebrate turning 30, Mike and janie are so lovely and friendly! Felt at total ease as soon as we arrived. The room was breathtaking! We stayed in the Cranny, let's put it this way, we didn't want to leave! I'm pretty sure there was something in the air at "lower barns" was totally relaxed once we arrived.
Can't wait to return!
Kerri
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Simon
25 July 2023
Perfect place to celebrate our 30th Wedding Anniversary
We wanted somewhere luxurious but quirky near to the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan and Lower Barns fit the bill and more! We booked into the Cranny for its private courtyard and hot tub not realising how much space it provided. The Cranny could also be used for self-catered evening meals as it had a lovely little kitchen. We ‘cooked’ one meal that we sourced from the farm shop at Heligan.
Simon
From a partner site
10/10 Excellent
Maxine
25 July 2023
Cheerful and welcoming
This was better than we both could have imagined. The acommodation is spacious and comfortable and our hosts couldnt do enough to make us feel welcome. I was very sad to leave and hope I can definately come back for a mini break again some day. Excelent!!