
What is it about The Helford River that I love so much?
By mark on B&B, Days out in Cornwall, Lower BarnsI found out why I always feel like I’m ‘somewhere completely different’ when I go to The Lizard. It’s because it used to be a part of Africa! Think I’m bonkers now don’t you? Our guide for the day, Tim, from Kurokayaking told us that this far tip of West Cornwall, which sticks out into the […]

Perfect moments on our ‘works’ trip down the Helford River
By mark on B&B, Beach, Cornwall, days out Cornwall, Eating out in CornwallWe took a bit of time out to celebrate a great season, Ben leaving us for France and Rachel having worked with us for 4 years now. I always have a passion to visit West Cornwall, it’s so different from our bit of Cornwall. A day there can feel like I’v been away for ages.

Our favourite Cornish Galleries
By mark on B&B, Cornwall, days out Cornwall, Lower Barns, UncategorizedCornwall is packed with people busy at their art and craft. It’s one of the things we are best known for. It would be impossible to list them all and the idea we have missed some beauties is unbearable. Towns and villages all over Cornwall have workshops you can visit as well as galleries and […]

Our favourite places for walks in Cornwall
By mark on Days out in Cornwall, Lower Barns, Marketing, UncategorizedWalking is a favourite pastime for many, many people in Cornwall, it’s something Mike and I have always treasured at home and around the world. Cornwall has a diverse landscape to explore with moors, beaches, cliff tops, through villages and towns.

Lower Barns recommended as one of the top 5 places to stay in Cornwall
By mark on Advertising, B&B, Cornwall, Lower Barns, Marketing, WeddingsLovely blog from MIHI Digital, recommending Lower Barns as one of the top 5 places to stay in Cornwall, and our particular speciality for romance. Read the whole blog here http://www.mihidigital.co.uk/blog/5-best-places-stay-cornwall/ If you fancy a weekend break take a look at our B&B website and for everything about our runaway, intimate, elopement wedding packages it’s www.lowerbarnswedding.co.uk. […]

Cornwall in late summer
By mark on Advertising, B&B, Beach, Cornwall, days out Cornwall, Eating out in Cornwall, Eden Project, Lower Barns, MarketingLate summer in Cornwall always fills me with excitement. There is a distinct change in everything as the farmers start to harvest. Plans change from assuming it’s going to be a beach day to considering the best things to do if the weather isn’t good. And that’s a crucial part, since often the weather in […]
It means such a lot to us when people take the time to write a review about us. Love it when people like the same things as us (coffee, cups, crockery, soft furnishings, plants, colours, food…..the list is endless). We love adding the personal touches but absolutely know that cleanliness is essential and we work […]

“Superb B&B, beautiful location, great hosts, 5* all round, highly recommend!!”
By mark on B&B, Lower Barns, Marketing, Quoteshttps://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/ShowUserReviews-g1210763-d574788-r394978762-Lower_Barns_Boutique_B_B-Saint_Ewe_Mevagissey_Cornwall_England.html Absolutely love this review from beautiful B&B guests. Reviews always make us feel so grateful. We appreciate it so much when people take their precious time to write about us. Feedback has always been important on our journey to make Lower Barns what it is now. Having guests stay with us is such a […]

Escape To One Of Cornwall’s Best Boutique Retreats
By mark on Advertising, Lower Barns, MarketingI can’t get enough of Lower Barns. I’ve stayed five, maybe six, times and I can safely say there isn’t a corner of Cornwall where I feel more relaxed, content and truly spoilt. The sense of peace always sets in as soon as we start weaving our path along the leafy lanes on the […]
Is November already over ! Autumn’s really had us in its grasp, and now we’re on the cusp of winter, Christmas! Slow down they say, as winter is here but so much to do out side from rubbing down garden furniture to planting next years tulips. Getting your hands not just dirty but filthy. With […]