Skylark

4.6 ( 47 Reviews )

2.4 miles N of Falmouth

Sleeps 2 | dog friendly

From £58 per night

Tiny house in Cornwall: Embrace a dose of escapism at Skylark. With mesmerising sea views, upcycled interiors, and a glorious outside space perfect for sun soaked afternoons, this bespoke haven promises a retreat to nature like never before.

Overview

Please note Skylark welcomes 1-night stays from November to April. For more information please contact the sales team on 01736 230140

For the travel seekers wishing to fulfil their wanderlust, this is the hideaway for you. The perfect spot to immerse your mind, body and soul in nature for a little while. Wander through the trees to reach your enchanting abode, catching glimpses of the glistening waters down by the creek, where wild swims await. After, freshen up in the alfresco shower, perfect for swimmers, paddle boarders and salty dogs. The cabin itself has been handcrafted to perfection, thoughtfully designed and furnished by the creative owners using reclaimed materials. There’s a characterful wood-burning stove for those out of season escapes and a cosy mezzanine style bed for dreamy night’s sleep. The outside space completes the magic… and you may even hear a Skylark sing!

Step Inside

From the moment you step inside, you’ll be utterly captivated by this unique retreat. The lovely open plan living space allows your days to flow with ease, with a clever design which utilises the space perfectly. Deep blues, dusky pinks and wooden features create a warm, welcoming atmosphere. The perfect place to call home for a little while. The stained glass windows and reclaimed furnishings add to the charming character of the space, with the quirky wood-burning stove taking centre stage. The sweet kitchen is well equipped with all the essentials and the sitting area has a lovely fold away table. Climb the ladder to reach the cosy mezzanine style bed, snuggled in a cocoon. Here, you are promised a dreamy night’s rest (please take care when climbing the ladder). There is a beautifully presented shower-room perfect for freshening up after a day at the beach, but if it were us, we’d head outside and shower in the wilds…

Outdoors

The alfresco shower is situated behind the hideaway. Freshen up after a morning dip or rinse off the sandy paws of your beloved pooch. Skylark boasts far-reaching views over lush green meadows all the way down to the glistening waters of Mylor Creek, creating a mesmerising backdrop for your time spent in nature. The sun soaked garden is a dream come true. Enjoy your morning brew on the wooden bench, listen to birds sing their morning tune, then finish off cooking alfresco as dusk settles. Stay snug beside flickering flames until the stars appear and toast to a magical holiday with the one you love most. This heavenly spot is idyllic for romance seekers wishing to spend some quality time together in a truly special location.

Explore

Skylark is nestled on a rural farmstead overlooking Mylor Creek, part of the wonderful Fal Estuary. The location is a dream come true for nature lovers and adventure seekers alike. Stroll down quiet country lanes to the edge of the creek, where you can sit in solitude and watch the tide ebb and flow. The water is still and tranquil here, making it perfect for kayaking, paddleboarding and swimming! You can even head down the creek to the Pandora Inn (or take the footpath) and moor your transport of choice to the dock. A pint on the pontoon is a must and their locally sourced food is simply divine if you’re feeling peckish! Pick up the coast path and head to the pretty village of Flushing with a couple of lovely pubs, village shop and passenger ferry service to Falmouth. The bustling maritime town of Falmouth offers harbourside dining, independent shops and subtropical beaches. Gyllyngvase, Swanpool and Maenporth Beach boast crystal clear waters and are perfect for long days lazing on the sand.

Mylor Yacht Harbour is less than 10 minutes in the car and is lovely for a little wander. You can even hire water sport equipment from Windsport International if you don't have your own. Enjoy a lovely lunch or dinner at Castaways and admire the stunning boats in the harbour out front. St Mawes is just across the water and is amazing to explore by boat. You can hire self-drive boats from Mylor Boat Hire and explore the many hidden coves along the coast enroute to this beautiful coastal village. Alternatively, catch the King Harry Ferry across the Carrick Roads for a day exploring the lesser-known Roseland Peninsula. Skylark is also a short distance from the beautiful Helford, where you can spend your days on the water or explore its many footpaths, including the circular route around the renowned Frenchman's Creek.

There is also an array of wonderful gardens nearby. Enys Gardens isn't far and is truly spectacular, especially in the spring with its vibrant display of bluebells. Embrace woodland and waterside walks at Trelissick Gardens or perhaps Trebah with a magical valley of flora and fauna. With all of this to explore and so much more, you are bound to fall head over heels in love with this gorgeous part of Cornwall.

Layout

Open plan living-room with kitchen and dining areas. Wood-burner. Gas hob, air fryer and fridge with ice box.

Ladder up to galleried bedroom with double bed (4’6”)

Shower-room with shower, WC and wash-basin

External heated shower.

Important Information

The bed is raised at the top of the cabin, please take care on the ladder. Unfortunately, this is not suitable for those with limited access or mobility.

Extra Information

Skylark is nestled in its own private area next to a small caravan club campsite with only 5 pitches. Access to the hideaway, parking and the outside space are all completely separate from the campsite, having your own secluded area to enjoy.

Babes in arms under six months old are welcomed at Skylark. *A cot is not provided, please bring your own Moses basket (room is limited).

More Details

  • 2 Pets welcome
  • Short breaks available
  • Wood-burner/Open fire
  • Private parking for 1 car
  • No WiFi
  • No smoking
  • Pub .5 miles
  • Garden furniture
  • Wood-burner

Availability, reservations and pricing: From £58 per night

Need more time? Reserve any hideaway for up to 24 hours before booking Choose to pay the balance in monthly instalments, once you've paid the deposit
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Skylark Reviews

4.6

(47 Reviews )

Good or bad, we publish all the reviews left by the guests who have stayed at this property. Reviews policy

28 written reviews

Kit

4

March 2026

We had the most amazing stay at Skylark. Louise went above and beyond. Took the time to contact us before our arrival. She was so helpful and kind. She tested the heater before we arrived, noticed it was broken, dashed to buy a replacement. By the time we arrived the place was toasty and warm. For that we are so grateful! She even provided us with lots of lovely suggestions of local places to visit and things to do.
You so rarely get it these days but loved that there was a folder in the cabin with loads of recommendations from local walks, too insane eatery’s (for foodies like us this was perfect) and handy to have have instructions on the wood burner for those that might not be used to lighting a wood burner.
The VIEW here is next level!! On Saturday we ran around the coastal path, it’s just magical, everyone is super friendly too! We then walked around the coastal path to the Flushing Ferry. Then into Falmouth. Falmouth is awesome too! Very cool and hippie, loads of awesome food places and my god the coffee shops were next level.
Thank you so much Louise
We will be back
Kit and Em x

Amy

5

September 2025

Skylark was such a wonderful place to celebrate my birthday! It wasn’t too far from home for us, but in a location great for exploring, great for walking.
The hut itself is well designed, well equipped and you can tell a lot of thought has gone into it, both indoor and outdoors.
We’d love to try it through the different seasons to appreciate all of its features. We’ll definitely visit again.

Julie

5

September 2025

A lovely shepherds hut with great walks from the door. Ideal for us and our 2 dogs - peace, beautiful scenery and comfortable surroundings.

Emily

5

August 2025

Skylark is the most exquisite place to stay - so unique, beautifully decorated and incredible views. Very clean and well equipped too. We had a dreamy time!

Sarah

5

August 2025

Fantastic stay at Skylark. Beautiful setting and brilliant location. We look forward to visiting again.

Mark

3

July 2025

Fantastic spot and very quiet and peaceful, this was the first time we’d ever stayed in a Tiny House like this and we loved it. Taking a shower outside was fun and we spent nearly every evening watching the sun go down outside. There was plenty of room for two people inside but the weather was good so we were mostly swimming and visiting nearby places. Isobel’s café at Mylor Bridge does incredible toasted sandwiches and her carrot cake sublime! The meat from the butcher at Mylor Bridge is good, we cooked lamb on the BBQ!

Megan

5

June 2025

We stayed at Skylark for the weekend for the Sea Shanty Festival.
What an amazing private accommodation, beautiful outside seating area with a lovely fire. There is a small campsite in a joining field where we had other family members staying, so was easy to pop over to see them.
Definitely would recommend using "what3words" as this takes you directly to your own private car parking space.
The host goes above and beyond expectations, very prompt to answer any questions.

Darren

4

September 2024

We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Skylark. The perfect place to escape the noise of the city life and spend quality time with your partner (and pup!).

Krystian

5

September 2024

ClassicCottages.com is an excellent platform with a wide selection of wonderful places to stay. It is a user-friendly, convenient, and well-organised website.

David

3

September 2024

Plenty of equipment available in the kitchen and lovely attention to detail on the decor. Nice location with secure area for dogs to run around.
Lovely views but would disagree with the statement in the ad description of sea / estuary views. A thin sliver of water on the horizon through a gap in the hedge is not quite a sea/ estuary view. Toilet flush didn't work, but owner rectified quickly.
Nowhere comfortable to sit and relax.
Water pressure at property very low, so couldn't wash properly in the shower, and there was sediment / thick particles in the drinking water.
There should be a comment in the description about the steps into the property as my dog (fit and healthy basset hound) struggled to get up and down the stairs, due to the wide gaps between the steps into the property. We chose to leave early as it wasn't comfortable and not as pet friendly as we were expecting.
The description on Classic cottages website is embellished, but it's an OK place if you like to holiday in a shed. Classic cottages asked what they could do to make it right. A partial refund was suggested to them but haven't heard from them since.

Reply from Unique Hideaways:

Thank you for sharing your experience at Skylark.
We are very sorry that your stay was not completely satisfying for you, and I would like to apologise for any inconvenience you encountered. We only ever want our guests to have the best holiday possible but unfortunately due to elements beyond our control, sometimes issues pop up. We know that the owners of Skylark did all they could to rectify any problems that they were made aware of by yourselves at the time.
The photographs of Skylark on our website aim to provide a true description of the property and these have been checked by the area manager to make sure that they are accurate.
We did contact you after your stay and were expecting further communication. If you would like to discuss this further, we would love the opportunity to chat to you so please feel free to contact our customer support team.
We hope that you can find a more suitable property for your needs and stay with us again soon. If you require any assistance finding a property, please contact us and we can suggest some options.
Chloe, Customer Support.

Natasha

5

September 2024

The location and layout of the property was lovely, had everything you could need! Owner was lovely and very approachable through messages, will definitely be coming back!

Courtenay

5

August 2024

Owners were incredibly helpful and it's a lovely place to get away from things.

Helen

5

August 2024

We loved our stay at Skylark, it is such a unique place with stunning views!!

Bridget

4

August 2024

Wonder, quirky accommodation in a beautiful setting overlooking the Fal estuary. Lovely pub and walks in close proximity to Skylark. Peaceful and restful stay.

Jack

5

August 2024

Amazing stay! Loved every minute, the location is perfect and communication with the owner was spot on, will definitely be coming back!!

Liz

5

July 2024

What a wonderful place. Idyllically peaceful and so cosy. The owners were in regular contact to check everything was ok. It was spotlessly clean, plenty of equipment and the bed was super comfortable. We loved every minute of our stay and would definitely go back there. Credit to the owners for providing a perfect hideaway experience.

Marianne

4

May 2024

Overall, a beautiful little getaway. Plenty of outdoor space with pleasant scenery. If you get dry weather, you wouldn't want to leave this magical space.

Petra

5

May 2024

What an amazing hideaway this is. It's a lovely place to stay, all beautiful done with attention paid to every single detail, it's located in beautiful surroundings and has amazing views. Very peaceful with lovely birdsong, owls and pheasants nearby, squirrels coming to visit in the garden. Next time we'll be staying longer. :)

Reply from Unique Hideaways:

We are so pleased to hear that you enjoyed your break at Skylark and that the local wildlife made an appearance! We hope to welcome you back very soon.

Lucy, Customer Support

Linzi

5

April 2024

Skylark is a wonderful cosy home in a fabulous location for a quiet relaxing break.
Super comfy, clean, tidy and organised.
The hosts were really helpful and responsive when we wanted some advice about a local walk. We had the perfect break from our busy lives. 100? recommend this unique little gem ??

Reply from Unique Hideaways:

We're so pleased you enjoyed your stay and thanks so much for your recommendation. Julie, Customer Support

Lucy

5

March 2024

We had a lovely weekend at Skylark, the views were stunning and there are gorgeous walks around too. Bed was super comfortable and there was everything that we needed. We loved how dog friendly it was too - would definitely return again!!

Tim

5

March 2024

Skylark was such a lovely property to stay at - it is secluded, has beautiful views over rolling countryside and water and offers really comfortable accommodation. The property has a cleared marked parking space for one car (located just inside a five bar gate off the country lane). Then there is a short bark chipped path to the property (which is really pretty at night when it is lit up). The property itself offers everything you need - a comfy double bed, cooking facilities and cutlery/crockery/pans etc - even cooking oil, tea, coffee and sugar - a table and stools to eat at, a seating area and an indoor toilet and shower. And great thought has been put into what visitors might need. I have already mentioned the tea and coffee, but the owners also provided a very powerful torch - which was very handy for the walk back from the pub! Speaking of which, we would highly recommend visiting the Pandora Inn! Skylark is the perfect place for a weekend escape from the norm. Thank you so much.

Reply from Unique Hideaways:

We're over the moon to read how perfect your stay was at Skylark. Thanks so much for sharing your lovely review and we hope to see you again very soon. Julie, Customer Support

Charlotte

4

October 2023

Lovely place to stay, beautiful views and very welcoming

Julie

5

September 2023

Skylark was absolutely perfect, matched by the weather! Lots of lovely touches, including marshmallows to toast on the wood fire and thoughtfulness for our dogs. We used the woodfire for all our cooking and sat by the fire with blankets into the late evening. Good walks around the area too. It was lovely!!

Laura

5

July 2023

We had a lovely stay in Skylark, perfect for a few days away from everything. The hut has everything you could need and the fire pit outside is a great addition. We couldn't recommend it more

Mrs Ginieres Ridge

4

July 2023

a beautiful little hideaway, close to Flushing, Mylor Bridge, Mylor Churchtown and Falmouth. Plenty of walking options nearby. We had a mixed bag when it came to the weather the first day was beautiful and the outside space around the cabin was delightful, the second day was atrocious rain so we buttoned down the hatched and snuggled inside for the day! Would definitely recommend :)

Ava

4

July 2023

A beautiful little house in a tranquil area, surrounded by walks and open space. Perfect for a little getaway with a 4-legged friend, to enjoy the sights and views from every corner of the property! Amazing hosts, who were so helpful and friendly. Would recommend highly! Thank you.

Rebecca

4

July 2023

Skylark is charming, cosy and surrounded by gorgeous views. We arrived to find a handwritten card, chocolates and Prosecco as we had just got married - a lovely touch. It was the perfect place to curl up by the fire, watch the rain pouring outside, and reflect. Special mentions for the outdoor shower, toasting the provided marshmallows, the super comfy loft bed, and the delicious coffee. We will be back!

Reply from Unique Hideaways:

Many congratulations! We hope that Skylark offered the perfect getaway after your marriage, and we are delighted that you enjoyed the facilities this cosy hideaway has to offer. We hope you left with happy memories and wish to welcome you back in the future. Meg, Customer Support

Sally

5

July 2023

We had a wonderful break at Skylark! It was a perfect spot and had a real cosy, safe, relaxing feel about it. So much praise for the thought and care given to Skylark. Everything about it felt loved. We would have liked to sweep up the wood chip that came into the hut. Such a beautiful spot, Skylark is special!

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