All ground floor accommodation:
Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining table, and sitting area with wood burning stove
Bedroom with super king-size bed
En-suite shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC
Gas central underfloor heating, wood burning stove
Electric oven, gas hob, microwave, American-style fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster, washer/dryer, dishwasher
WiFi
Smart TV
Fuel and power
Starter pack for wood burner
Bed linen and towels
Off-road parking for one car
Small enclosed private garden with furniture at the front of the property
Shared enclosed garden with lawn, barbecue, and furniture
Babes-in-arms welcome
Highchair and travel cot available
One well-behaved pet welcome
Strictly no smoking
Shop and pub 1.5 miles, beach 2.5 miles
Tucked away on the outskirts of Mawnan Smith in the small hamlet of Lower Tregarne, The Forge is a beautifully converted detached barn set within the grounds of a working mixed farm interspersed with pockets of woodland, nest to a Grade II listed farmhouse.
Positioned on the edge of The Lizard Heritage Coast, with easy access to nearby beaches and open countryside, it offers an ideal setting for couples seeking a relaxed, pet-friendly escape.
The light-filled open-plan living space blends rustic character with considered design with exposed timber beams, country prints, and bespoke lighting crafted from glass milk bottles lending a charming individuality. The shaker-style kitchen is fully equipped with modern appliances alongside a vintage pine dresser for preparing meals with ease, while a dining table for four sits beside a door out to the garden with beautiful views over the farmland and countryside beyond. The sitting area has plenty of comfortable leather seating arranged around a wood-burning stove set within a granite fireplace, a welcoming focal point after a day out exploring.
The king-size bedroom is finished in a calm blue and white palette, dressed with crisp Egyptian cotton bedding, and benefits from a sleek en-suite shower room, thoughtfully designed for comfort and convenience.
Outside, a private terrace acts as a natural suntrap, perfect for an evening drink as the sun sets over the surrounding fields. A larger shared lawned garden with barbecue provides additional space, including room for dogs to run around.
Mawnan Smith is a picturesque settlement in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty close to the mouth of the Helford River. There is a chapel, a restaurant, and a classic tavern in the village with plenty of creekside and forest walks in the surrounding area making it ideal for walkers.
For a taste of wild Cornwall, head to the rugged landscapes of Bodmin Moor, renowned for its prehistoric ritual sites, ancient stone circles and settlements, dramatic granite tors, including Brown Willy, Cornwall’s highest point, and iconic landmarks such as Jamaica Inn, immortalised in Daphne du Maurier’s novel of the same name. The moor is also rich in wildlife, home to rare butterflies, unique mosses, ground-nesting birds and birds of prey, alongside free-roaming sheep, cattle, and ponies.
Cornwall is famed for having some of the best beaches in the country. Surfers flock to Fistral Beach, where Atlantic swells can reach impressive heights, while Carbis Bay offers a beautiful stretch of golden sand and calm, clear waters ideal for swimming, paddleboarding, and kayaking. All along the Cornish coast you’ll find hidden coves perfect for a more secluded escape, such as Porthgwarra, a filming location for Poldark, and Portheras, where seals are often spotted bobbing in the waves. Nature lovers will be drawn to the unique geology of the Lizard Peninsula, a haven for rare plants and flowers, with a stunning coastline of sandy bays, dramatic rock formations, and sea caves.
There is no shortage of attractions to explore in Cornwall. Highlights include the Lost Gardens of Heligan, with its productive kitchen gardens, historic pleasure grounds, and lush jungle area, Tintagel Castle, a dramatic medieval fortress steeped in myth and legend and famously linked to King Arthur, and the Eden Project, where you can wander through the world’s largest indoor rainforest, stroll past citrus groves and ancient olive trees, and explore 20 acres of outdoor gardens focused on food, fuel, medicine, and materials.
With its rich heritage of fishing, tin mining, and smuggling, Cornwall is a rewarding destination at any time of year. Food lovers will be spoilt for choice, with everything from relaxed harbourside seafood restaurants to Michelin-starred dining. And no visit would be complete without a freshly-baked Cornish pasty or a traditional cream tea – jam first, of course!
Distances are calculated “as the crow flies”, so actual driving, cycling, and walking distances may differ.
