I love this David Hockney, called Tunnel2, it’s so much like the lane to Lower Barns. I see so many similarities and particularly love the dappled light through the trees. At this time of year I find the hedgerows amazing. The wild abundance of it all and all the life it contains and attracts and […]
As the days have brought with them an amazing blue palette and the scents of summer lift on the breeze, there is enough to tempt visitors from all over to come to Cornwall. Our little hidden destination here at Lower Barns offers the peace and tranquillity of a summer meadow, and is just a couple […]
A wedding with a long lead time, hours and weeks spent planning, involving other peoples ideas and decisions, inviting people you haven’t seen since you were a child, not agreeing on the cake or the colour of the bows on the chairs can be a wedding planning reality. And lots of compromise. It can also […]
Asparagus season is just one of the things we love about this time of year. Looking for quick and easy ways to eat it? Here are three of my favourite recipes, which make perfect light Summer meals or starters. ASPARAGUS WITH POACHED EGG & PARMESAN Ingredients (serves 4): 2 bunches asparagus, woody ends trimmed 2 […]
It stills the mind, Rejuvenates the body and helps to connect our inner and outer world. Walking is so much more than from getting from A to B. On any given weekend people pack up from the city to venture into the country side or take them selfs of to the coast and walk the […]
Nestled in a secluded rural setting a stone’s throw from the Lost Gardens of Heligan and the picturesque climes of Cornwall’s south coast, boutique guesthouse Lower Barns has earned a glowing reputation for its luxurious accommodation, vibrant interior design, top-notch service and impeccable attention to detail. Intimate, indulgent and brimming with the wow factor, the […]
Relaxation. Escapism. Tranquillity. Indulgence. Lower Barns offers it all in abundance. But, if you had to sum up the charm of this magical spot in one word it would be this: romance. Needless to say, it makes one enchanting setting for a honeymoon. First of all, there’s something oh-so romantic about its location. […]
We are great lovers of theatre, and especially outdoor theatre in Cornwall and this summer there is plenty for us to look forward to. If you have never been to the Minack Theatre then it’s really something to put on your bucket list. It’s outdoor heaven and this is what they say about it, “The […]