Birdsong

4.9 ( 30 Reviews )

6.8 miles SE of Mawgan Porth

Sleeps 2

From £99 per night

Cabin and shepherd’s hut with a hot tub in Cornwall: Settled in the heart of Cornwall, this eco-chic haven boasts a bubbling hot tub, quirky alfresco shower, wholesome interiors and far reaching countryside vistas. A dreamworthy staycation for two.

Overview

Creativity flows effortlessly throughout this bespoke hideout, consisting of a lovely cabin, gorgeous shepherd’s hut, sun-soaked deck and dreamy hot tub area, complimented by the far reaching views across the gentle Cornish countryside. All the ingredients for a soul-nourishing staycation. The hideaway is settled within a lush grassy meadow, with plants, wildflowers and the sound of birdsong surrounding you. Many of its features have been upcycled. We love the alfresco shower, which cleverly uses the owner's surfboard! Inside the cabin you’ll find the charming kitchen and living area, whilst the cosy bedroom sits within the shepherd’s hut to the left. This allows plenty of space for the two of you to enjoy. Embrace romantic moments during your stay; dining alfresco, snuggled beside the fire pit or in the warmth of the hot tub.

Step Inside

Feel a wave of serenity wash over your body upon arrival. The front of the cabin boasts a large sliding glass door, inviting you inside. This allows natural light to flood the space with ease, whilst also utilising the view. Soak up the sweeping countryside vista whilst perched on the comfy arm chairs, cuppa in hand. The cabin's interior echoes the natural outside world, with printed bird wallpaper, in keeping with the hideaway name. The kitchen is superbly equipped with everything you could wish for, including a stunning Smeg fridge with ice compartment, kettle, toaster, electric hob and a Ninja Foodi 8-in-1 Flip Mini Oven - perfect for air frying, grilling and toasting! You’ll find the shower-room to the right of the cabin, beautifully presented and perfect for freshening up after the day’s adventures. Step outside, and to the left you’ll find the wholesome shepherd’s hut. Here, you will be greeted with equally gorgeous interiors. The sumptuous double bed takes centre stage, adorned with soft linens for the dreamiest night sleep. There's also a sweet wardrobe, lovely set of draws and a chair within the bedroom.

Outdoors

Birdsong makes the most of indoor, outdoor living. Step onto the gorgeous covered decking, encompassed by wildflowers, plants and festoon lighting. Here, you can embrace an alfresco brunch, or intimate dinner under moonlight, no matter the season. The view is just idyllic, overlooking the tranquil meadow, cocooned by trees, all the way to the gentle rolling hills in the distance. Sunset dreamers, this one’s for you. The sun sets right before your eyes here, as pink and orange hues fill the sky and merge together like an oil painting, why not slip into the bubbling hot tub for a sunset tipple? There’s also an alfresco shower, positioned to assure privacy. So you can wash off salty hair after a day at the beach, or experience the magic of showering beneath the stars. Once the sun has slipped away, gather around the firepit with the one you love, toasting marshmallows and reminiscing over the day's adventures.

Spend laid-back afternoons in the onsite games room, fully equipped with a dartboard, table tennis, and a smart TV. Get creative with an abstract art workshop - paint, print, sketch, and collage while enjoying a cream tea and views of the countryside. Or, if relaxation is more your style, book a soothing sauna session followed by a refreshing cold water plunge. Both available to book with the owner upon arrival.

Eco-features

Birdsong has been handcrafted by the creative owners using a whole array of upcycled materials, including scaffold poles, reclaimed wood and metal, repurposed doors and windows. The cabin also has a living roof, planted to wildflowers, to encourage wildlife, birds and bees.

Explore

Situated in the heart of Cornwall, Birdsong is sublimely located to explore the rugged north coast and the wonders of the south coast. If you’re in search of long sandy beaches or are wanting to catch a wave, the north coast has an abundance to choose from. You can reach Watergate Bay in around 15 minutes - a real hub for surfers. Fistral Beach is also great for surfing, it even hosts Boardmasters surfing competition. Or why not enjoy an evening sundowner in its buzzing beach bar and watch from above. Continue along the coast to reach Mawgan Porth, another sandy beach or Bedruthan Steps, a wildly exposed coastal location where you can discover interesting rock formations and sea stacks. Perranporth, Holywell Bay and Crantock also sit on this coastline, all boasting sandy beaches and lovely eateries. After a day on Crantock Beach, be sure to stop for a bite to eat at Jam Jar Kitchen, serving the best wood fired pizzas and Aperol Spritz, offering you a taste of Italy during your time in Cornwall.

You’re also within easy reach of many of Cornwall’s charming seaside towns and villages. Padstow is around half an hour away, boasting a pretty harbour, lovely shops and a thriving foodie scene. You can also discover the Camel Estuary. Hop on the Camel Trail and explore the area by bike. The south coast is around half an hour away. Here, you’ll find the picturesque villages of Mevagissey, Gorran Haven and Charlestown, as well as the historic harbour town of Fowey. The famous Eden Project and The Lost Gardens of Heligan are also well worth adding to your itinerary, boasting beautiful botanical gardens. After a day of exploring the best that Cornwall has to offer, return to your heavenly hideout for a starlit soak in the bubbling hot tub… bliss!

Layout

Cabin - Open plan living room and kitchen area with electric 1 ring hob, kettle, toaster, Ninja Foodi 8-in-1 flip mini oven and fridge with freezer compartment.

Shower-room with shower, WC and wash-basin.

Shepherd’s hut - bedroom area with small double bed (4’) and chair.

Important Information

Please note, there are steps leading up the raised decking in which the hideaway sits upon. Birdsong may therefore be unsuitable for those with limited mobility.

Extra Information

There is another hideaway onsite; Vista Paris (5404). Both hideaways are positioned in a way to assure privacy, with your own private areas, secluded decking and hot tub to enjoy. The owners live onsite and are on hand if you need anything.

More Details

  • Short breaks available
  • Hot tub/Outdoor bath
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • WiFi
  • No smoking
  • Pub 220y
  • Patio furniture and barbecue
  • 2 electric thermostatic radiators

Availability, reservations and pricing: From £99 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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Birdsong Reviews

4.9

(30 Reviews )

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

17 written reviews

Alison

5

April 2026

Birdsong is a fantastic property in an easy to find and well situated location. As soon as you arrive you are transported to a tranquil meadow with lots of open sky, birds and wildlife to make you feel like you have really got away. The accommodation is just lovely with luxurious indoor/outdoor facilities all beautifully and stylishly decorated and very clean. The owners are really friendly and helpful making you feel welcome but you also feel very private and tucked away. Overall the location, facilities and amenities both locally and further afield make for a highly recommend stay.

Martyn

5

September 2025

The hosts Wendy and Darren were lovely and showed us around on our arrival. Birdsong is a beautiful place and very relaxing and we had an amazing time there, it made our Anniversary a very special memory for us.

Tyler

5

August 2025

Our stay was wonderful, hosts were very accommodating, we found scones with cream and jam on arrival aswell as tea! Surroundings are beautiful and very peaceful. To add there is a ping pong table and a chill area which made our stay more fun. Perfect balance of activities and chill out space. Very clean aswell! Recommend booking sauna which comes with essential oils that you can use during your session. We loved it and would definitely come back. Thank you!

Arlinda

5

August 2025

It was a wonderful stay! The home was lovely, facilities were amazing. Great service. Thank you soo much! We will be back :)

Nicola

5

July 2025

We loved our few days at Birdsong - really managed to switch off and unwind. We had everything we needed to cook simple meals and plenty of space to put our belongings. The covered porch area is a great idea. Having an M and S food 2 mins up the road was handy. Mawgan Porth beach is beautiful, with plenty of lovely places to eat or get drinks. The view from the hot tub was fantastic!

Victoria

5

July 2025

A beautiful place to stay. Thank you for the cream tea it was very dry much appreciated.

Chelsea

5

June 2025

We had the best stay here, the cabin itself is beautiful, it’s so cosy, comfy and clean. There is everything in the cabin needed to stay in if you don’t want to leave and make the most of it! The hot tub is amazing, very relaxing and so nice to look out onto the meadow / views. The cabin provides shelter for if it rains and you still want to sit outside which is nice. It’s just this and one other cabin which means it is lovely, quiet and super peaceful. The provided scones, jam and cream was a very yummy added bonus! The games room is also very good, has darts, a TV and table tennis which is good fun :). The location is perfect as 20 or so minutes away from Newquay, super easy to get a taxi from! Overall I’d recommend this place to anyone for a nice relaxing weekend away.

Trevor

5

May 2025

My stay at Birdsong was very relaxing. I had a lot of space and privacy to enjoy the deck and hot tub. The kitchen was fully and thoughtfully equipped. The hosts were great at communicating with me before and during my stay.

Jazmine

5

May 2025

Birdsong was stunning and the views were even better of the rolling hills and sunset. Hosts couldn’t do more to help where needed. Location is great for seeing all of Cornwall. Would recommend to everyone!!!

Sasa

5

April 2025

The Birdsong was truly amazing. It’s nestled in a picturesque area where beautiful flowers, cute duckies, greenery and birdies singing away in the afternoon. Anyone who is looking for a lovely nature getaway or simply for insta should deffo visit! We were greeted with these impeccable huge scones, it was truly a bonus to the start of our trip. Hot tub was just like we expected and we had an absolute comfortable stay. Lastly, the birdsong is in a very convenient location, about an hour drive to Padstow, tintagel, Falmouth, st Ives and new quay if you are looking to explore iconic towns in Cornwall.

Justine

4

September 2024

Wow, what a gorgeous place! A perfect mix for a relaxing get away and a great location to explore Cornwall. The hosts, Darren and Wendy, were so welcoming and helpful and the scones were delicious!
The shepherd's hut is beautifully presented with everything you need, super comfy bed for a great night's sleep with a private hot tub, fire pit and covered terrace so you can make the most of the tranquil surroundings. Loved every second and could quite easily have stayed a lot longer - certainly worth a visit and somewhere we would definitely come back to.

Tom

5

August 2024

From the moment we arrived we felt so welcomed by both Wendy and Darren, nothing was too much trouble. Set in the most stunning location, the hut was everything we hoped for and more. Clean, plenty of space and some lovely additions such as the outdoor shower and hot tub but most of all two lovely and welcoming hosts who made our stay everything it was. We shall definitely be back! 

Reply from Unique Hideaways:

Nothing kicks a holiday off better than a nice warm welcoming from the owners to help you settle in smoothly, so we're very happy to see that was the case for you. We are very much looking forward to seeing you back at Birdsong again hopefully soon! Joel, Customer Support

Oscar

5

August 2024

It was truly a lovely getaway for a few days. The property was presented beautifully with a spacious bedroom and modern kitchen/bathroom with a lovely decking area to look over the lovely views from the property. Alongside this there is a relaxing hot tub which is lovely to spend an evening in. The owners were very friendly greeting us on arrival with some amazing scones. There is plenty of privacy and it was a lovely few days away relaxing. The property is very close to nearby towns with plenty of things to do including lovely restaurants and beaches. We wish we could stay longer but will definitely be back.

Kiera

5

June 2024

An exceptional stay with wonderful hosts. This is one of, if not the best place I have ever stayed. Exceeded all expectations. The setting and accommodation were wonderful, as were the hosts. Such a peaceful place whilst being only 10 minutes from beaches and amenities. Will definitely be returning!!

Naomi

5

May 2024

We had a beautiful stay at Birdsong in May. It was rustic luxury in a tranquil setting. The owners were really knowledgeable and gave us lots of recommendations of things to do in the local area. They also gave us access to the games section of their work shop. We had such a great time that we ended up extending our stay. The hot tub was perfect The value for money was exceptional. Thank you for a lovely stay!

Kim

5

June 2024

Birdsong was exactly what my partner and I were looking for, a romantic cosy retreat in an ideal location. The furnishings were lovely and the scenery was just stunning. The facilities were excellent and our hosts were incredibly friendly and really went out of their way to make us feel at home. The hot tub was exactly what we needed after exploring the coastal Cornish towns, and we always had a great nights sleep in the most comfortable bed. My only regret is that we weren't able to stay for longer.

Jack

4

May 2024

Amazing property!! The level of thought gone into the design of Birdsong is clear. Darren was an amazing host, always happy to help and have a chat, and his wife Wendy surprised us with scones on arrival! Hot tub great too!

Very peaceful and private! Also loved the added ‘mancave’ shed with table tennis and darts! Great stay! Thank you very much and all the best both!

Reply from Unique Hideaways:

How lovely to hear, it sounds as though you had a great stay at Birdsong and the owners left you some lovely goodies! Thanks so much for taking the time to leave a review.

Lucy, Customer Support

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