This converted farm barn at Aval Dor Barn in Croft Hooper sits in Crowlas, Cornwall. What makes this place special? You get a private hot tub in the enclosed garden plus beaches within 5km of your door. The cottage sleeps 4 people across 2 bedrooms and comes with all the essentials for a proper Cornwall escape.
West Cornwall is perfect for beach lovers and explorers. St Ives is just 10 minutes away by car. The coastline stretches for miles in both directions with golden sands and surf spots. You're also close to market towns and coastal paths that'll keep you busy between hot tub sessions.
Inside you'll find an open-plan living space with kitchen and dining area. The log burner keeps things cosy on cooler evenings. Upstairs there's a king-size bedroom with memory foam mattress and a twin room with two single beds. The family bathroom has a luxury rain shower over the bath. The enclosed garden features sun-loungers, picnic bench and fire bowl alongside that hot tub.
St Ives (10 minutes) offers galleries, beaches and harbour walks. St Michael's Mount is easily reached by car. Penzance (a few miles) has shops, restaurants and the ferry to the Isles of Scilly. Land's End provides dramatic clifftop views and is under 30 minutes away.
Perfect for couples or families wanting a Cornwall base with proper outdoor space and that hot tub for evening soaks. Aval Dor Barn at Croft Hooper delivers the full Cornwall experience. Check availability today.
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6 reviews from guests who stayed at Aval Dor Barn at Croft Hooper
We booked this beautiful cottage and it did not disappoint. The cottage amazing and loved the hot tub. Bed really comfy and fab to sit in the sunny garden of an evening with a glass of wine. The hosts were superb. Thank you. Will definitely return. Fantastic position to access so many places.
We spent a lovely 3 nights here. Perfect location for exploring the wonderful beaches north and south and within easy reach of Penzance, Hayle and St Ives. Secure garden for dog and short car journey to Marizion beach near St Michael's Mount. Fabulous hot tub! Clean, well appointed with decent crockery and cutlery and good WiFi. Definitely come back!
The accommodation is good, offers plenty of space and is generally clean but sofa & oven needs a good clean. Log fire & hot tub are perfect after a day out exploring. Kitchen could be better equipped for self-catering, lack of basic utensils and small fridge with compartment freezer. The garden patio could do with a jet wash. The hot tub was clean but I think had a little too much chlorine in it. The sofa is ok, but could be better. The beds are really comfortable, clean & fresh. Overall we had a great time and were able to feel comfortable and relax. A few tweaks could be made.
Location of the property was fantastic, easy driving distance from all of the places we wanted to visit and not far from a variety of shops. Hot tub was a nice way to relax at the end of a long day. Overall finish of the property was quite shabby, there were multiple areas where plaster had not been sanded but just painted over, the floor downstairs had scratches all over it and the stair railing was really loose at the bottom. The front door had dropped making it difficult to open and close. The oven trays were dirty with burnt on food with no foil to cover them. The extractor fan in the bathroom could also use a good clean. The toilet seat in the bathroom didn't even fit the toilet, to be honest it wasn't worth having!! The back garden would have been amazing but for a few small improvements to the fencing, it is a lovely size but just not safe for a small dog! The fencing at the back has rolled up in places where our dog could have easily got through (yes he tried) and would have had full access to a main road. I don't mind supervising my dog in the garden but we had to keep him on a lead at all times because it wasn't safe.
A great stay in a nice little cottage, the cottage had all the required amenities and a nice little welcome hamper. Hot tub was an added luxury and nice for an evening soak. Location as a base was perfect for dotting around some of southern Cornwall's key spots, no more than 10-15 minutes away from St Ives and only 5 minutes from Marizion to name but a few. Plenty of parking and overall a nice break away. Only things noted for improvement would be for instructions for the hot tub, especially temperature control :D. And also a lack of wall hooks and hangers in the bathroom/around the bedrooms for hoodies jackets towels etc. especially for a home that could house 5/6 family members (1 baby). Would definitely recommend a stay at this little gem.
We had a brilliant time in Cornwall staying at Croft Hooper. The location is ideal, with Penzance, St Ives, Lands End and so many gorgeous places in between all no more than 30 minutes away. The cottage itself is fantastic - had everything we needed and was very comfortable and spacious. Can tell the owners really put in the effort to keep it modernised and in good repair that is always appreciated.
The best-known attractions within an easy drive of Aval Dor Barn at Croft Hooper, with real driving times.
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An open-air theatre above a rocky gully, with the sea as its backdrop, near Land's End.
The Minack is an open-air theatre at Porthcurno in Cornwall, about four miles from Land's End. It is built above a gully, with a rocky granite outcrop jutting into the sea, and it appears in many lists of the world's most spectacular theatres. Each year it stages its own productions and hosts visiting companies, with a wide range of music and theatre.
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A compact, well-planted zoo in the middle of Newquay with sloths, lynx, penguins and a walkthrough aviary.
Newquay Zoo is a 13-acre zoo and garden site in Trenance Leisure Park, in the middle of Newquay. It is the largest zoo in Cornwall, and its planted grounds have won a Britain in Bloom Gold award. Visitors can see hundreds of species, including lynx, penguins, otters, zebras, sloths and meerkats, in a mix of indoor and outdoor habitats.
Tip: Check the zoo's website for current opening times, ticket offers and parking details before you go, as these can change.
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Stand at the most westerly point of mainland England, where granite cliffs look out over the Celtic Sea.
Land's End is a headland and tourist complex at the western end of the A30 on the Penwith peninsula, about eight miles west-south-west of Penzance. It is the most westerly point of mainland England and the most south-westerly point in Great Britain, with the English Channel to the east and the Celtic Sea to the west.
Tip: The actual Land's End headland is about 200 yards north of the main tourist complex, so make sure you walk over to see it.
Sat nav: TR19 7SX
See the world's oldest Cornish steam winding engine still working in its original spot, high on the Tin Coast cliffs.
Levant is a National Trust site on the cliffs of Cornwall's Tin Coast, part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site. Its restored 1840 beam engine still runs on steam, and it is the last Cornish winding engine of its kind still in steam.
Tip: Book your tour in advance, as entry is by guided tour only. Parking is free at nearby Geevor Mine (sat nav TR19 7EW).
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A Victorian villa in Penzance with Newlyn School paintings, local history displays, a café and sub-tropical gardens.
Penlee House is an art gallery and museum in Penlee Park, Penzance. The gallery is the place to discover the art of West Cornwall, including the Newlyn School and the Lamorna artists. The museum covers local history, from archaeological finds to ceramics, social history and fashion. Temporary exhibitions change regularly.
Tip: If you prefer a quieter visit, the website says quieter times are usually later in the afternoon on weekdays and Saturdays, so check the visit page for current times.
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A modern and contemporary art gallery overlooking Porthmeor Beach, with work by Barbara Hepworth and Patrick Heron.
Tate St Ives is an art gallery in the Cornish town of St Ives, looking over Porthmeor Beach. It shows work by artists linked to St Ives and West Cornwall, including Barbara Hepworth, Marlow Moss, Naum Gabo and Patrick Heron. Displays from the Tate collection sit alongside modern and contemporary art from around the world in a changing exhibitions programme.
Tip: The gallery has no car park and St Ives has narrow streets and limited parking, so consider the St Erth Park and Ride and its short train ride into town.
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Step into the St Ives home, studio and garden where Barbara Hepworth lived and worked for 26 years.
This was Barbara Hepworth's home and workplace in St Ives from 1949 until her death in 1975. Her living room is furnished as she left it, and the workshop is still full of her tools, materials and part-worked pieces. Photographs show the progress of her Festival of Britain commission, Contrapuntal Forms.
Tip: There is no car park, so leave the car behind and use the St Erth Park and Ride or the Trenwith car park shuttle bus. Booking ahead is recommended as tickets are limited.
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Founded in 1920 by Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada, this St Ives pottery has a museum, galleries and a shop.
The Leach Pottery in St Ives was founded by Bernard Leach and Shoji Hamada. Its buildings grew from an old cow and tin-ore shed into a pottery, and it was reopened to the public in 2008 after a restoration that kept the original buildings and added an exhibition space and shop.
Tip: If you have access needs, contact the pottery before you visit so they can help plan your trip.
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Drive times are typical times by car with no traffic. Check opening times and book tickets on each attraction's own website before you go.
