Architect Designed Manor House Conversion near Padstow
In the hamlet of St Issey, 4 miles outside the popular Cornish seaside town of Padstow, you’ll find this extraordinary property. This 18th century manor House, courthouse & mill has been redesigned and converted by a London based architecture studio and is now a luxury 12 bedroom / five reception room holiday house sleeping up to 26 guests. Ideal large group accommodation. This property is part of our holidays in Cornwall collection of unique and unusual places to stay.
Exposed Cornish slated walls, restored historic fireplaces and original beams have been combined with modern luxury touches producing a remarkable holiday house which oozes architectural elegance. Guests can plan to do as much or as little as they’d like - there’s an online ‘lobby’ which you can use to curate your stay - private bartenders, chefs, in-house yoga classes, photography shoots and breakfast deliveries are just some of what’s on offer with this virtual concierge service.
St Issey is a peaceful village in Cornwall between Wadebridge and Padstow. It is home to a couple of pubs, and a small shop, and is just 5 miles from the coast and the sandy beaches of north Cornwall. There’s masses to do in the surrounding area, whether you’re seeking beach life, hiking and biking, wildlife, history & culture. There are many beautiful walking trails, and with the Camel Estuary on your doorstep you can enjoy kayaking, paddle boarding and birdwatching along this famous estuary. The Camel Trail is an 18 mile stretch following a disused railway line, ideal for walking, cycling or horse riding. Padstow itself is a foodie’s paradise, with some fantastic seafood restaurants, a dramatic coastline, and as the starting point for wildlife boat trips and watersports activities.
Getting There:
Directions provided on booking.
Nearest Train Station:
Bodmin Parkway
Nearest Beach:
5 miles
Nearest Shop:
Small shop in the village
Nearest Restaurant:
Pubs in the village of St Issey and many more within a short drive
Interior Details
This magnificent house can sleep up to 26 people in twelve en suite bedrooms across three floors. Four of the rooms have king size beds and the other either have superkings (all the superkings have the option to be configured as twins). One of the bedrooms has two additional trundle beds and can sleep four. The private bathrooms (5 with bathtubs & 7 with showers) are finished with Italian carved marble basins, deep soak tubs & walk-in showers. There is a state of the art kitchen with four ovens (plus there’s a pizza oven and Braai outside) as well as all the necessary appliances, crockery and utensils. The kitchen has original stonework and a woodburning stove. There is a superb dining room (seats 18-20) - cleverly designed connecting inside and outside, with an entire glass wall which slides open onto the patio and hot tub, and a bar area with wine storage. There are two sumptuous living rooms, both with open fireplaces, as well as a playroom for the children with a door out into the garden.
Exterior Details
There is a (fenced) garden at the heart of the property with an outdoor kitchen and dining area. There is a braai / BBQ & outdoor firepit, an oval sun lawn, and a wood fired hot tub. There is parking for six cars with an EV charger to the side of the house, and further space for four more cars is available close by.
Conditions of Rental
Check in from 4pm / check out by 10am. Deposit payable on booking. Refundable security deposit required on booking. Cot, high chair, linen, towels, heating, wifi & final cleaning all included in the price. Up to two dogs are welcome for a small additional charge. No smoking.
Access info - there is accessible parking next to the building, a downstairs WC in the entrance hall and one en suite bedroom with walk-in shower on the ground floor. The patio and hot tub area is on a level from the dining room. The ground floor reception rooms are on slightly differing levels (3-4 steps up / down) and the outside kitchen / dining area, lawn & firepit are on a higher level up several steps.
- Country Houses
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- Near the Sea
- Village / Rural
- Garden
- Hot Tub
- Baby equipment
- Internet Access
- Log Fire
- Beach nearby
- Cycling
- Fishing
- Golf nearby
- Horse Riding
- Tennis
- Walking
- Watersports
- Child Friendly
- Cook available
- Pet Friendly


























