Withan Farm Wing

Hotel Description

You know what caught me off guard about Withan Farm Wing? It’s actually tucked away in this tiny village called Manaccan that most people drive right through on their way to the Helford River – and honestly, that’s exactly why it works so well. I mean, you’re literally staying on a working farm, but it’s been converted into something that feels more like a really sophisticated country house than your typical Cornwall holiday let.

The location is pretty brilliant once you figure out where you are. Manaccan itself is barely a blip on the map (there’s a lovely old church and not much else), but you’re maybe ten minutes from Helford Passage where you can catch the little ferry across to Helford village, and the coastal path to Frenchman’s Creek is right there if you fancy a proper walk. The parking situation is dead simple – just pull up outside, no faffing about with permits or anything. What I really appreciated was how quiet it gets in the evenings; you hear actual farm sounds rather than traffic, which sounds obvious but you’d be surprised how rare that is these days. The conversion work is really well done – they’ve kept all the character bits like the thick stone walls and low ceilings, but added things like underfloor heating and a kitchen that actually functions properly. Check-in was refreshingly straightforward too, none of that corporate hotel nonsense.

Here’s the thing though – and this might not be obvious from photos – the Wing sits in this perfect spot where you get morning sun but you’re sheltered from the worst of the coastal winds. I stayed in October (probably the best time if you want to avoid the summer crowds but still get decent weather), and even on the grey days it felt cozy rather than gloomy. The whole setup feels very much like staying with friends who happen to have excellent taste and deep pockets. There’s this lovely big farmhouse table where you end up having breakfast while looking out over fields that roll down toward the coast, and honestly, it’s the sort of place where you find yourself lingering over coffee way longer than usual. The only minor niggle – and I’m being picky here – is that mobile signal can be a bit patchy, but there’s decent WiFi if you need to stay connected. If you’re looking for somewhere that feels properly Cornish without being touristy, and you don’t mind being a bit off the beaten track, this place really delivers. Just don’t expect nightlife – the nearest pub is a pleasant walk away in the village, but this is definitely more about long country walks and early nights than staying out late.

Rooms

• Estimated price from: $148. Holiday Home for Max persons: 5

Reviews

• Gary from United Kingdom – 20 October 2024 (10/10)

  Excellent host
  Excellent place
  Excellent time
  
  Thank you 🙏

• Margaret from United Kingdom – 8 October 2023 (9/10)

  Peaceful location. Welcoming, friendly hosts. Local walk to creek. Accessible for Lizard Peninsula attractions.
  
  What could be improved: Nothing

• Ruth from United Kingdom – 6 September 2023 (10/10)

  The farm is amazing, so clean and everything you could possibly need. A wonderful welcome package was a nice gesture. The farm is so quiet apart from window washing day 🤣 Ruth and Brindley are so friendly and helpful. We learnt how to make a fire in log burner ( sort of) which was fun. The walk to Fisherman's Creek from the farm was wonderful, blackberries, Sloes and cows. Loved the resident bats on the farm.Wish we could have stayed forever. We will be back .Thank you .

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