Are you seeking a secluded spot where you can unwind and recharge, surrounded by beautiful countryside? Somewhere hidden away from it all, yet close to plenty of pubs, cafés, shops and galleries? Or maybe your dream holiday is more active - walking, cycling, surfing or boating? Whatever you are looking for, Little Woon has it all. This converted barn, once used for boat building, has been lovingly refurbished, making the most of sustainable principles (there's even an electric car charger) and re-using as much as possible from its former life, including scaffolding planks, oak offcuts and copper piping. The result is both good-looking and highly individual, and definitely puts the 'glam' into glamping.
The adventure begins when you open the characterful old barn doors to reveal your modern, floor-to-ceiling glazed front door behind, leading into the open-plan living area with a squishy sofa, TV and warming wood-burner. There's a generous dining table and a fully fitted kitchen, complete with cooker, fridge and kettle, as well as heaps of storage and worktop space, so any Jamie Oliver moments can be indulged to your heart's content. By the way, there's even WiFi here, should you need to catch up on emails or research your next day out. Slide open the door from the living space and you'll find the very inviting bedroom, complete with superking-sized bed (which can be made up as twins if you prefer), feather down duvet and plumptious pillows, plus a wardrobe and chest of drawers (no grovelling around with a rucksack on the floor with this luxury camping experience!). There's room for a travel cot, too, if you want to bring your little one. Behind another sliding door lies the en suite shower-room, with hot and cold running water whenever you wish, plus under-floor heating for cosy toes and ultimate comfort. Outside is your very own walled garden, with a deck area and pretty furniture, plus a fire-pit barbecue - the ideal place to grill some prawns, dine al fresco and enjoy a nap in the sunshine and fresh air.
Little Woon
6.2 miles W of Falmouth
Sleeps 2 | dog friendly
From £66 per night
Quirky house in Cornwall: Unique style and luxurious comfort combine perfectly in this tranquil and cosy rural retreat for two.
General
Out and About
As much as it's a home-from-home for relaxing evenings in, Little Woon is also great base for exploring all the delights that this irresistible part of Cornwall has to offer. For your nearest pub, convenience store and café (and a fish and chip van on a Wednesday), the sweet little village of Gweek is only two miles away, while the postcard-pretty villages of Porthleven (where there's an impressive selection of restaurants), Helford and Cadgwith are all close at hand. Within a few minutes drive you could be exploring the maritime town of Falmouth, eating oysters at the Ferryboat Inn overlooking Helford Passage or enjoying lunch at the award-winning Trengilly Wartha Inn in Constantine. The friendly but discreet owners, who live next door and occasionally use the office space above the barn, will be delighted to talk you through destinations and activities, from walking routes to dog-friendly beaches, including less well-known yet very special places, such as the specialist wine and spirit store in Constantine village where you'll find the largest range in the South West, or the sculpture gardens in Gulval, near Penzance, where internationally renowned artists have created site-specific works.
Layout
Open plan living-room with kitchen and dining areas. TV and wood-burner. Electric cooker, microwave, fridge (with ice-box), kettle and toaster. Bedroom with 'zip and link' (super-king or twin) beds and en suite Shower-room with shower, WC and wash-basin.
More Details
Availability, reservations and pricing: From £66 per night
Little Woon Reviews
4.6
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53 written reviews
Andrew
September 2025
A great little cottage in the perfect spot for exploring The Lizard and surrounding coastal areas.
Julia
August 2024
A wonderfully peaceful base in this cleverly planned nook. The warmest of welcomes and nothing too much trouble. The Lizard, Falmouth and the stunning Helford River are all within easy travelling, a great local shop for provisions and gorgeous deck area to relax on after a day exploring. Fully recommended for anyone who likes their creature comforts within a beautiful rural setting.
Lily
July 2024
Little Woon was a lovely getaway and break. It was perfect for relaxing.
It was in a lovely location and we saw rabbits outside our front door every morning!
The garden was a lovely sun trap (if you're lucky enough to get nice weather!) and the bed was very comfy.
We definitely recommend visiting here! I'm sure we'll be back! :)
Arnold
May 2024
A cottage to recommend when you want to explore the southwest of Cornwall. Very comfortable!
Carol
May 2024
We really enjoyed our stay at Little Woon. Hosts gave us a warm welcome. They were most helpful, especially regarding my husband's disability needs; loved the scones on arriving! Bed comfortable and shower was great. It was nice to have a private outdoor area to sit in. The location is quiet, in the middle of countryside and the hedgerows full of wild flowers all along the little roads nearby were a delight in May. We May be back!
Michael
April 2024
Little Woon is a small and cosy cottage that is just perfect when you want to relax and explore the area. Perfectly located when you want to discover Cornwall. We had a lovely welcome on arrival and were made to feel valued. Definitely come back again.
Emma
March 2024
You'll see my name pop up quite a few times in the reviews for Little Woon, which shows how much we love this place. Fabulously comfortable and wonderfully quiet, it's perfectly located to explore the beauty of the Cornwall National Landscape. I really can't recommend this little cottage enough.
Emma
December 2023
Our third visit (so that should tell you how much we love this cottage), and this time we were there for Christmas. We arrived to find the cottage lit (welcome on a grey day), and the added bonus of a small Christmas tree to celebrate the holiday. The kitchen is well equipped, but should you be planning to cook a full roast (which we did, it being Christmas after all), I recommend you take a roasting pan with you. Otherwise, you'll find everything you need already there.
It's in a great location making it easy to get out and about to explore the coast. The nearby villages of Gweek and Constantine offer a choice of pubs, and convenience stores, with supermarkets in Helston.
We can't recommend Little Woon enough, and are looking forward to heading back there soon.
Sadie
November 2023
A truly beautiful dog friendly cottage in a picturesque location offering all your home comforts and more with an enclosed garden perfect for your pooch. The cottage was exactly as described in the booking details with welcoming, friendly hosts. Will definitely be visiting again and recommending this beautiful retreat to friends and family.
Steve
October 2023
Lovely, secluded cottage with good access to neighbouring villages and their facilities.
Great for putting your feet up and enjoying the peace and quiet.
Well maintained and stocked.
Good eating places locally - try Slice of Cornwall and The Halfway House Inn.
Timothy
September 2023
Well situated cottage for exploring, walking and touring. Nicely equipped with a beautiful bathroom and well fitted kitchen. V comfy large bed.
Rachael
September 2023
Little Woon is a little slice of heaven. We had the perfect getaway. From the very comfortable bed, to the gorgeous wood burner and a fully equipped kitchen, we had everything we needed for a perfect break.
Thank you so much to Laura and hubby.
Lindsay
September 2023
Thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Little Woon. Well located to access all attractions in South Cornwall.
Would definitely recommend to stay here.
Deborah
August 2023
Lovely little cottage away from it all in beautiful surroundings. Great location to visit the nearby areas and beaches. Lots of stunning coastal walks. Owners very pleasant attentive and accommodating.
A R
July 2023
Our stay at Little Woon was just perfect,great location to visit some lovely beaches,it was comfortable and cosy and had everything we needed.Our Host Laura was great and checked we were OK and her homemade scones and cream tea was most welcoming.We would definitely return.
Sarah & Tony July 2023.
M W P
July 2023
What a beautiful little barn. Nicely decorated, wonderful patio garden area, set in a very peaceful location
We’ve enjoyed a truly relaxing week at Little Woon -thankyou
J
July 2023
Thoroughly enjoyed our week at Little Woon. A great location for access to the Lizard and also the Roseland Peninsula.
Sacha
April 2023
This place is exactly like it's pictures. The cottage is small, yet perfect, functional and beautiful, everything is well thought out. It's both comfortable and handy, stylish. Parking and EV charging was so very handy. ( and the charging price was very good) It saves so much time if you do not have to go out and look for a charger. The enclosed garden and the fields around it to walk the dog in, pretty, well cared for and handy. The wood included for the fireplace is a bonus. Comfortable bedding, well equipped kitchen for cooking. Grocery store nearby (10 min drive) Owner organized fresh organic salads from a neighbor nearby for very little money. Comfortable couch, and all was super clean. Good hairdryer, hoover and iron at hand. The wetroom is fantastic for drying, for washing your dog after a day at the beach and warm to just have a shower in and it's big. There's also a hose outside at hand. Such a well thought out property! We loved it. Great tips on how to get to places and what is good to go too from the owner as well. I'm picky about the places I stay in and this one is a near 10!
The only thing we missed was a washing machine but the owner kindly washed for us when in need. And for some reason internet did not work on my phone or laptop but with 4G and connecting the laptop to my phone we made it work.
We had a fabulous 10 days and would highly recommend this place. I'm sure we will be back.
Steve
March 2023
Small but perfectly formed, lovely quiet peaceful cottage but close enough to Constantine, Gweek and Falmouth to make shopping or meals out easy.
Easy access to main road and amenities and attractions.
Very comfortable, friendly and helpful owners on site.
Lovely outside decking area - very relaxing to sit out and enjoy the peace and quiet.
Recommended.
Emma
February 2023
We've just returned from our second time here. It's a lovely property, comfortable and peaceful, the perfect place to relax. We went out of season so some local restaurants/pubs were shut during the week, but the cottage is well equipped to cater at home, and with the log burner lit, it was perfect. James & Laura are welcoming hosts to this little haven, on hand should you need them. We'd love to stay again and have already recommended Little Woon to our friends and family.
M
November 2022
What a comfortable, warm cottage. Great for dogs as there is plenty of space to run free around near the cottage. Laura could not be more friendly and helpful with lots of suggestions for restaurants and walks.
M
October 2022
Our second time here and we had another lovely stay, lovely property- very comfortable and cosy, in an excellent location and welcoming and friendly owners. Looking forward to coming back soon!
Jan
September 2022
We loved our stay at Little Woon. The cottage is nicely furnished with good quality furniture, linen, kitchen equipment etc. It was particularly helpful to have an electric car charger on site. The location appears a bit off the beaten track on arrival, but in actual fact it’s a great location - quiet and peaceful but very easy to access some beautiful places such as Glendurgan Gardens, just 20 minutes away, Truro 30 minutes away. We liked the village store at Gweek.
Anthea
July 2022
Based on our comments above I would rather not comment!!!
Penny
July 2022
Superb, accommodation at Little Woon just works so well, light and airy and everything you need! The bed is one of the comfiest that we have slept in and the whole atmosphere created here is one of complete relaxation. The garden is delightful to sit and take in the beautiful Cornish. It more than lived up to any expectations we had a real little gem and dog friendly too. The scones jam and cream we the best we have ever tasted, totally scrumptious. So it was no surprise when we met the owners/host to find they were just as delightful.
We wouldn't hesitate to book this property again and we have already been waxing lyrically about Little Woon to our friends and family.
J
July 2022
For a couple who want peaceful place to stay, this is an ideal location
Bridget
June 2022
Beautiful cottage with everything you need for a perfect holiday. The hosts are warm and very hospitable and provide a lovely cream tea on arrival. The cottage has a log burner too for those chilly evenings. Great parking facilities very close to the cottage and lovely private garden. The hosts will also provide you with a BBQ to cook outside. Nowhere in Cornwall is too far to visit from here.
Jean
May 2022
Really lovely cottage. Has everything you need for a great stay. Lots to see and do nearby so an ideal base. Really enjoyed our stay.
J M
May 2022
Little Woon is a fabulous base to visit this beautiful part of Cornwall. There are so many great gardens and pretty little coves to explore. James, the owner was very friendly and approachable yet unobtrusive. Thank you for the welcome tea too, Laura!
The house is compact, yet feels very open, such a clever use of the available space. We loved the pretty, decked garden whch is a great addition to the indoor living area. Overall the whole estate almost has a slightly Mediterranean feel! Loved it!
Katherine
April 2022
We had a lovely 4 night stay at Little Woon. The cottage is very well equipped and planned, with a delightful private garden. Ideal too if you have a dog with you as the space is enclosed. Our hosts were very friendly and helpful too. We were new to this part of Cornwall so we made the most of the local places to visit and particularly enjoyed the Helford River cruise and the beautiful Trebah Garden.
Karen
April 2022
What a wonderful week we had at Little Woon, it exceeded our expectations. Well equipped ,cosy and spotlessly clean. Super little back garden ideal for early evening drinks in the sun. Well positioned to explore this special part of Cornwall. The lizard and Helford estuary absolutely stunning and easy to get to. Also Penrose estate Helston another stunning walk. Would highly recommend
W
March 2022
A great place to relax and unwind. Perfectly placed for exploring the numerous attractions of West Cornwall.
Graham
April 2022
What a find. We read the reviews of Little Woon before booking, which were consistently impressive, and we were not disappointed. The cottage was simply superb - immaculate, delightfully furnished and with a really comfortable bed and sofa. Little Woon is an outstanding cottage which was great for two people and our dog. It is well located for the Cornish coast and we enjoyed walking nearby at the Helford River, each side of Coverack and at Kynance Cove, all within easy reach.
It was a long journey to get there and back but we would not hesitate to return and to recommend Little Woon to others.
Sarah
March 2022
This is a lovely place, beautifully and tastefully furnished. James and Laura were also the kindest and most thoughtful of owners -- present to answer questions and help us with the barn doors etc but not too present (ie we had our own space and privacy). They even made a fire up for us when we arrived, which was deeply appreciated. We would heartily recommend this property to others.
Hayley
March 2022
Beautiful little bolt hole romantic hideaway for 2 and our dog. Good base to explore the area. Wouldn’t bother with the local pub if you like good pub food but the welcome was warm and friendly if you just want drinks.
Great enclosed garden for the dog but you have to take care that people staying in the caravan in the next field over don’t leave the gate open. They appeared to have access through the garden and our gate was left open and the dog could have got out.
The property was well equipped and had the comfiest bed! The property was very cosy and the owners were on site and very helpful and friendly. Would definitely stay again!!
Emma
February 2022
Little Woon turned out to be a little haven during storm Eunice. It's incredibly comfortable and a perfect hideaway for two (plus a dog). It's in a great location for getting out and about to explore such a lovely part of Cornwall.
Miranda
December 2021
Enjoyed our stay very relaxing
Good location for visiting Kynance cove and the Lizard
Very cozy cottage
Arrived with log burner lit.
Christmas tree
Home made mince pies!
Lovely location
M V
September 2021
We really enjoyed our stay at Little Woon and came away rested and recharged. Although it feels remote it’s in a great location for exploring the Lizard Peninsula, Porthleven, Helston, Falmouth and the Helford River. The cottage has everything needed for a comfortable week away for two and the owners were particularly friendly and helpful, suggesting the best areas and routes to walk and cycle. Very positive approach to recycling! We liked the small village of Constantine with its intriguing and deceptive local store, and Dollar Cove was also a favourite. Still didn’t manage to do it all so will have to go back!
Ian
October 2021
The perfect hide away, excellent layout inside, beautifully decorated, cream tea on arrival, everything there, that you need, the log burner was lovely for an Autumn stay, lovely private and enclosed garden area, which our dog enjoyed. Close to the lovely village Gweek. Enjoyed our Sunday lunch at Trengilly wartha Inn also nearby. A good location for walks around The Helford River.
H
October 2021
We would highly recommend this comfortable thoughtfully laid out property. The owners go above and beyond to be helpful but in an unobtrusive way. A great property for a couple with a small dog to stay.
Mike
May 2021
Lovely welcome; our hosts were brilliant. A functioning and well equipped kitchen, great fireplace, and gorgeous garden spaces. It was really lovely as a stay. Great to have maps and recommendations in the cottage for food and activities too.
G
December 2020
We had a fabulous stay, the cottage and enclosed garden were just perfect for us and our dog Barney. Everything was spotlessly clean and furnishings very comfortable. We loved having cosy evenings in front of the wood-burner. Location was great; off the beaten track enough to feel as though you have really got away from it all but still within easy reach of the beautiful areas in this part of Cornwall. Laura, the owner, was very friendly and welcoming which was much appreciated.
P N
October 2020
The cottage was perfect for our needs, well presented and laid out. A really nice attention to detail and comfort was very evident and the bed has to be the most comfortable we have slept in. The owners are friendly and welcoming. Considering the time of year ( Late October) the weather was good, excellent for walking, with squally showers but some good sunshine too. We will certainly consider booking again. The enclosed garden was dog proof for our Lakeland Terrier, which was a real bonus, and was an attractive place to sit in the sun or moonlight. Wish I'd thought to ask about some of the more unusual plants, a real incentive to come back in the summer months. This was a much needed break for us before the winter and did not disappoint.
Mitchell
October 2020
Little woon was more than what we expected! The kitchen was well equipped which meant we could cook at the cottage, which was lovely and the scones on arrival was perfect! The sofa and bed were so comfy after long days out walking and Riley our dog loved snoozing by the fire! Owner was lovely and so kind and helpful to suggest places for us to visit!
Diane
September 2020
Such a lovely quiet location. Everything was in little Woon that you needed for your stay. Laura and Jim were very helpful in places to visit.
H
September 2020
Loved our stay at Little Woon, very clean and comfortable and lovely decor. Lots to see and do in area, we would look to book again next year.
L
July 2020
A gorgeously stylish, comfortable and very peaceful place to stay. The property was immaculately clean and well equipped. We really appreciated the extra touches like the flowers and the cream tea on arrival. Laura and Jim are welcoming and thoughtful hosts, and we were most grateful for the offer to use their undercover eating area when hosting our small grandchildren on the one day of very wet Cornish rain. The Little Woon garden is also perfect for a dog as no escape holes - unless your dog is a good climber!
A
August 2020
Little Woon is a magical, magnetic place in a wonderful area. It really is hard to drag yourself away and it’s so easy to stay reading on the sofa or outside in the lovely garden with a glass of something. It’s a great place to truly unwind. Laura and Jim are the best hosts. There if needed and with lots of ideas and inspiration for things to do and places to visit but equally happy to leave you to yourselves if that is what works for you. I really want to return as I have come home feeling energised and wanting to see all the places I didn’t have time to get to!
DJ
October 2019
Absolutely fantastic in every way, everything was of the highest quality and standards! Everything had been considered, even down to the quality of the cooking equipment, which makes a big difference when you want to cater for yourself. We could not recommend it enough.
B A
July 2019
as I have already said...a fab place to stay if you want to get away from it all. Lovely owners next door too if you need anything.
M S
June 2019
A very comfortable and well presented cottage providing all that was required for a relaxing and enjoyable holiday in a beautiful location.
Tracey
April 2019
Little Woon is a super, cosy property, well equipped and has a great enclosed garden that was perfect for our dog.
A
January 2019
Quiet location but not difficult to reach. Beautifully furnished with everything you could need. The hosts were lovely - very helpful but never intrusive.
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