Higher Laity Farm, located between Redruth and Portreath in Cornwall, offers a selection of quality self catering cottages in Cornwall. We are situated 1 mile from the old Mining Port of Portreath, on the North Coast of Cornwall, with its rugged, breathtaking and unspoilt scenery.

Higher Laity Farm is a working farm. We have an organic suckler herd of South Devon cattle, all naturally reared on our 60 acres of grassland. Our cottages, which were renovated in 2003 offer the perfect holiday accommodation solution for your holidays in Cornwall.

The proximity of Higher Laity Farm to the A30 makes it an ideal base to explore Cornwall. The cathedral City of Truro is just 8 miles away and offers excellent shopping and nightlife. The seaside towns of Falmouth and St Ives, homes to the National Maritime Museum, and the Tate Gallery, respectively, are no more than 25 minutes drive away. Going further afield, but within easy drive of Higher Laity Farm, you will find major attractions in Cornwall such as The Eden Project, and the renowned Heligan Gardens, approximately 50 minutes drive away.

Our barns have been tastefully converted with their own unique character. Exposed wooden beams and pine floors in some of the cottages, together with the high standard of furnishings throughout, adds to the quiet, country feel. The gas “wood-effect” stoves (The Loft and Trotters), bring their own special warmth and welcoming effect, to create a relaxing atmosphere.

Full gas heating and double glazing throughout, makes them the perfect holiday destination, all year round. Each holiday cottage is fitted with a country–style kitchen, to include a full size gas cooker, dishwasher, washer/dryer, fridge-freezer and microwave. In addition each barn comes fully equipped with a colour television, video recorder, hi-fi system , and a selection of board games. Bed linen and towels are provided at no extra cost. Cot (excluding linen) and highchair are available on request. All gas and electricity is inclusive in the price.

The grounds have been carefully landscaped, and each barn has its own patio with barbeque and seating area. Ample off road parking adjoins the cottages and will allow two cars per cottage.

Byre Cott (sleeps 4/5 + cot)
Tariff from £260 - £575 pw

Ground floor accommodation, en-suite master bedroom, second bedroom (twin bedded), dining and lounge area, open plan kitchen, second bathroom

Byre Cott, previously the former milking parlour for the farms pedigree Holstein herd, has been sympathetically converted to provide an open plan kitchen, dining & lounge area, together with a master double bedroom with en-suite shower & toilet.

The adjacent former yearling house provides a second, twin bedded room. There is also a separate bathroom. This ground floor, level access cottage is full of character and offers a truly delightful holiday retreat.

The Loft (sleeps 4 + cot)
Tariff from £240 - £535 pw

First floor accommodation, master bedroom with 5' bed, second bedroom with 3' bunk beds, dining and lounge area, modern bathroom, open plan kitchen

Sleeping 4 persons plus cot and approached by granite steps, this first floor accommodation is very aptly named, as this was the feed loft for the former dairy herd.

The Loft provides a master double bedroom with a 5’ bed, and a second bedroom with 3’ bunkbeds. It has a modern bathroom with bath & shower over, an open plan kitchen, dining & lounge area.

Views out over superb open countryside can be enjoyed from this delightful cottage. The exposed wooden beams and welcoming gas stove combine to create a perfect restful holiday home.

Trotters (sleeps 4/5 + cot)
Tariff from £260 - £575 pw

Formerly the farms pig farrowing house, this stylish and superbly equipped ground floor barn, has been converted to provide a charming spacious holiday home.

Boasting a master double bedroom with ensuite shower & toilet, together with a twin bedded room, Trotters also provides an additional bathroom designed to fit the needs of everybody, including wheelchair users, providing a separate bath, level entry shower unit with seat, if required, toilet & wash hand basin.

All doorways are wide for wheelchair access. The open plan living room with lounge, kitchen and dining areas, has been tastefully designed to further enhance the character of Trotters, making it a charming and comfortable holiday cottage.

Sorry we do not currently have any pictures of this holiday cottage as it is currently undergoing renovation. Anticipated completion date is February 2004 so bookings are welcomed from March onwards. Pictures will be available here shortly.

Portreath in Cornwall

The area of Portreath offers a perfect setting for your holidays in Cornwall. The farm is ideally situated to take advantage of both the spectacular North Coast and the surrounding countryside, being within easy reach of the great beaches of Portreath and Porthtowan, which like many inlets on this northern coast are very popular with surfers.

We are ideally placed for those wishing to explore on foot, with the recent upgrading of The Mineral Tramways Coast to Coast path, which retraces the routes used in transporting tin from the mines around Chacewater to the busy port of Portreath. The beach at Portreath is on the popular South West Coastal Path, which boasts a rugged coastline like no other, together with spectacular, breathtaking scenery. Jackdaws, birds of prey and seagulls nest in the rough cliff faces near the beach, and cormorants, grey seals, dolphins and even whales may also be seen.