Meadow Hut | Shepherd's hut in Cornwall | Canopy & Stars
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Meadow hut puts all of nature on your doorstep, with your own private hot tub waiting to soothe muscles aching from a day of great adventure. Located down a quiet lane, Lombard Farm welcomes you to a remote and peaceful retreat, surrounded by nature and far from the busyness of everyday life. The River Fowey and the beach at Lansallos are just a few minutes away, while the hut itself sits in the pristine woodland of the Fowey Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You can roam along the coastal trail, wander miles of forest paths, or try anything on the water from peaceful paddling to crashing in the surf and coasteering along the rocks. There’s more relaxing entertainment at the Eden Project, the Lost Gardens of Heligan and the unmissable Kneehigh theatre if they’re playing nearby, while on the farm itself you can pick apples in season or just lie back and spot the wildlife that rustles and flutters all over the carefully-tended land. Although, the highlight has to be soaking in your own private wood-fired hot tub against a back drop of magical starry skies - making it the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate.
Meadow Hut is fully equipped with a kitchen sink, fridge, electric hob and BBQ, en suite bathroom with gas heated shower, and a compost loo. There are more extensive facilities up at The Link, a communal space a couple of minutes walk away that has a big sofa room, games, fridge freezers and washing machines. The Link is probably the only place you’ll meet other guests at the farm, so you can be as sociable as you want to be.
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Essentials
The important stuff
Check in from 5 pm - owner will let you know if your accommodation is available early via text message. If there is a problem with traffic please let the owners know as soon as possible what your expected arrival time will be.
Check out by 10 am
Please bring bath towels, wellies, walking boots, torches and a rain coat
Meadow Hut is surrounded by farm land so there are often animal noises and the occasional sound of a tractor. Fowey across the river, is a small working port which can sometimes create noise
Mobile signal and occasional WiFi
An initial big basket of firewood/kindling is included in the price, any extra that is needed there is a small charge
Sleeping arrangements
One double bed
Cooking
Hot plate
Toaster
Small fridge
Cooking equipment provided
Kitchen sink for washing up
BBQ outside of the hut
Outdoor pizza oven in communal outside space (2 minute walk)
Microwave oven in communal outside space (2 minute walk)
Washing
Compost toilet and hot shower inside the hut
Washing machine in The Link communal area
Heating, lighting & bedding
Wood-burner
Electric lighting
All bed linen provided but please bring bath towels
Plug sockets in hut
Entertainment
Books, board games and more will be available in the communal area called The Link
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Getting there
Lombard Farm, Mixtow, Fowey, Cornwall, PL23 1NA
By public transport - Ordnance Survey map reference of the farm 136533
The nearest train station is either Par or Lostwithiel and the nearest bus station is in Fowey. You can walk from Fowey bus stop in about 30 minutes.
Local taxies are Coastal Cars (01726 832372) and Polruan Taxi (07870 280144),
By car - there are a couples of routes, concentrate!
Slow and steady: M5-Exeter-A38-Dobwalls-A390-East Taphouse-B3359
From the M5 at Exeter, take the A38 to Plymouth and on past Liskeard (on the bypass) to Dobwalls. At the new Dobwalls bypass rounderbout, take the A390 (signpost St Austell). The next village you come to is East Taphouse. At the end of the village, turn left onto the B3359 (signpost Looe).
B3359 - Lombard Farm Not far now!
After about 4 miles, on the rise of a hill, turn right for Polruan. After another 4 miles, you pass through a village called Lanteglos Highway. On the outskirts of the village, turn right (signpost Mixtow). 500 meters later, you reach a T-junction, turn right and Lombard Farm is on the left. Go past the white farmhouse and then immediately left down a lane, past the entrance to the Red and Blue Houses, the entrance to the field, marked by a white top to the gate post! Please open and drive through the gate then park on the right just inside the gate. The yurt and tipi can be found up in the corner of the field to your left.
Leave the M5 at Exeter and take the A30 to Launceston. About 8 miles after passing the Launceston turning, you go down a steep hill and take the left turning at the bottom of the hill, signpost Bolventor and brown sign Jamaica Inn. Drive up the hill some 1/4 mile then turn left signed St Cleer, continue up the hill (1/4 mile) into Bolventor and turn left signpost St Cleer and Golitha Falls. Follow this narrow lane for some 6 1/2 miles past Golitha Falls. At T junction turn right signpost Doubleboise. Cross over the A38 (sometimes very busy) signpost A390 St Austell. After about 1 mile turn right onto the A390 signpost St Austell. At East Taphouse turn left onto the B3359 (signpost Looe) and follow the directions above.
St Austell-Fowey-Car Ferry-Lombard Farm
From further west, take the A3082 from St Austell to Fowey. Cross at the car ferry and take the first left (signpost Mixtow). Lombard farm is ½ mile on the left. Then follow the directions above.
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Food & Drink
At Lombard Farm
Local cider and apple juice provided as a gift to every guest. Basics; tea, coffee and sugar are provided.
The three spaces at Lombard Farm share an outside firepit in the garden, perfect for meeting new friends over toasted marshmallows. Each has it's own indoor dining table and an outside picnic table and close by is a small communal barn that can be used to eat in if its raining.
There's a vegetable garden and apple trees which occasionally provide some fine ingredients, the surplus from which you might find on the table in The Link. If you feel the need for some home comforts, The Link is a beautifully appointed space shared between the spaces, a couple of minutes from each. Inside you'll find a fridge freezer for the Yurt (small fridges in each of the cabin and hut) and a kitchen equipped with a toaster, kettle and microwave. It's also where you'll find a stock of games and books, a drying room for damp clothes (there's also a washing machine) and washing up stuff. The whole of The Link has underfloor heating as well, making it a cosy place to curl up.
Lombard has over 5 acres of meadow for picnics and games and beautiful walks from your doorstep to the river and National Trust woods.
For the basics
There is a small shop at the campsite at Bodinnick, which is open around breakfast and teatime, good for the essentials and about 15 min walk or 5 min drive.
If you are planning some healthy eating you could arrange for an organic 'veg box' from The Cornish Food Box Company. Owners Suzi and Patrick can recommend the quality of their fruit and veg. If you do order, ask them to leave the box with your name on it in The Link, or it might end up in the house!
A few other shopping options
The nearest larger shops are in Fowey and the best way to get there, if you are not in a rush, is to walk or drive to the car park at Bodinnick and take the ferry, then walk into Fowey.
There is a small village shop and post office in Lerryn, a pleasant village on the banks or the river, (grid reference 140570). The shop sells papers, food, wine and a good cream tea.
There is a medium sized co-op supermarket in Lostwithiel, (grid reference 106598). If you are looking to do the 'weekly shop' there is a Tesco at Holmbush (grid reference 038526) on the way to St Austell or a Morrisons by the Liskeard bypass (grid reference 642592).
There are fortnightly farmers markets in Lostwithiel and several farm vegetable stands nearby. Churchtown Farm, 01726 870375 fifteen minutes away by car, sells delicious organic beef from the farm.
The fishing port of Looe, about 20 minutes drive away has plenty of fresh fish shops.
The local pub is the Ferry Inn at Bodinnick, a twenty minute walk away or a five minute drive. It has a good atmosphere and pub food with a superb view down the river from the outside seating. The Ship Inn at Lerryn is a 15 minute drive, with good food and close by the river. There are also good local pubs in Fowey.
You are spoilt for choice for places to eat - whatever you fancy, there is something that will fit the bill. From fine dining in one of the exclusive hotels to relaxed bistros, pubs and quirky cafes offering glorious home made cakes; we have them all. With delicious pasties, traditional fish and chips, freshly made sandwiches and coffees available to take away, you may just want to find a spot overlooking the river and relax. You will find many eateries will have menus using the best of fresh, local produce with, of course, plenty of seafood.
There are also good pubs which serve food at Lerryn, Lostwithiel, Pelynt and Golant.
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Activities
At Lombard Farm
Why not spend the afternoon in your lovely private wood fired hot tub (each space has it's own!) with a glass of beer in hand, nurturing the wood fire carefully to the right temperature then celebrate with the rest of your family and friends with a warm dip, basking in the glory of a job well done!
For folks who don't mind an unheated dip there are plenty of fine wild swimming spots, off wonderful local beaches nearby.
There is apple picking in season, but if that sounds like too much hard work, just take it easy in the meadow or in the massive hammock, big enough for the whole family.
The Link, a beautiful shared space for the use of yurt, cabin, hut and tipi guests, has books and games. There is even Wifi in the Link, if you really can't live off grid the whole time. Please note that the Wifi strength can be intermittent so isn't great for streaming, but is fine for checking emails etc.
Rainy days
The Link has a large room with a comfortable sofa, large table, underfloor heating and plenty of space, lots of games; wifi and an ipod hook up for music.
Other good rainy day options are:
The Eden Project (01726 811911) is a must if you have not seen it already
National Trust (01208 74281) there are plenty of great National Trust walks and buildings around this part of Cornwall and Lanhydrock House, which is nearby, is a real gem!
The Lost Gardens of Heligan (01726 845100) combined with a visit to Eden or the south coast make a good day out.
Tate Gallery and Barbara Hepworth Museum St Ives (01736 796226) Both the galleries and St Ives are great for a day out. You can take the train from Par, change at St Earth and arrive in the heart of the town.
Don't miss Kneehigh, our local theater company, if they are playing nearby during your stay!
The Hall for Cornwall (01872 262466) is a good venue for local and national theater. You could combine an afternoon performance with a day in Truro with its excellent shops and beautiful Cathedral. Trains go from Par or Lostwithiel and pass through beautiful countryside on the way to Truro.
Other local theatre and dance performances are at Sterts open-air theater on Bodmin Moor or the beautiful Minack Theater which is further west. (Don't forget to wrap up and take something to sit on.)
Other local productions, workshops and film listing can be found through the Restormal arts website.
Outdoor & Active
A few suggestions of ways to earn that hot tub!
Encounter Cornwall – Canoeing, cycling and walking for visitors to Cornwall
Polkerris Beach Watersports is very family friendly and is a short drive from us and offers; dinghy sailing, Stand-Up Paddle Surfing, Sit-on kayaking and windsurfing and if you don’t want to get wet Sams on the beach is a fine restaurant and you can watch the rest of the family in or on the water
Local Yacht clubs for dinghy and yacht sailing or sitting in the bar talking about sailing! Fowey Gallants Sailing Club, 01726 812151 and Royal Fowey Yacht Club 01726 832245
South West Coast Path walk from your front door to the coast!
For more information about the local riverside town of Fowey you could see the Fowey Tourist Information website.
Local mackerel fishing trips can be organized on Luna Blue by Steve Perrin on 07853 201596 lunablue@hotmail.co.uk
Polmartin Farm a family friendly riding stable for all ages and abilities
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Meet your hosts
Meet Suzi & Patrick
Lombard Farm, having previously been lovingly nurtured and developed by the Collin family, was taken over in January 2017 by Suzi & Patrick. They are now at the helm, with their 3 daughters Elizabeth, Katie and Charlotte, plus Buck, the Romanian rescue terrier!
Patrick is originally from Newport South Wales, the youngest of nine. An engineer at heart, he spent 13 years in the British Army, working for some time with the Army Air Corps then leaving to study for an MBA and to work in London. He has spent the last 20 years dreaming of leaving the city life behind him and has finally succeeded (well, not quite permanently yet!). Suzi was born in London’s East End and worked in the media industry before marrying Patrick and having their daughters. She’s hoping to rekindle her love of throwing pots on a wheel!
From the owners:
We are lucky to have the help of two great local people here at Lombard. Treve keeps the landscape looking in good shape and is helping us plant trees for future generations. Katie is our ever helpful extra pair of hands. Between Suzi & Katie, your space is lovingly prepared for your stay, in all weather! We feel lucky to have such great friends working with us.
Wildlife & the environment
Sustainability has always been at the heart of the project. Thousands of trees have been planted for both fuel and fruit. A fine vegetable patch and a potting shed have been built, a bore hole dug for the lovely fresh Lombard water, and two barns converted. More recently solar hot water for the farmhouse and guest’s showers and solar photovoltaic cells for electricity have been installed.
Lombard Farm is in a small hamlet surrounded by other small farms and beautiful rolling hills and is within the Fowey River Valley AONB.
The farm sits in seven acres which are organically farmed, so there is plenty of wildlife. You will usually hear or see rabbits, beautiful barn owls, hedgehogs, numerous birds, bats and, if you are lucky, a deer or two, (usually nibbling at the newly planted trees!)
The farm is about four miles from the south coast, so on still nights you can hear the sound of breaking waves on the coast and even ships navigating up the nearby river.
Your holiday at Lombard will be carbon neutral; wood burners for heating, pv for electricity, bore hole for water and solarhot water for showers and you can walk where you need to go! Suzi and Patrick also use eco friendly cleaning products and have full recycling facilities.
Meadow hut puts all of nature on your doorstep, with your own private hot tub waiting to soothe muscles aching from a day of great adventure. Located down a quiet lane, Lombard Farm welcomes you to a remote and peaceful retreat, surrounded by nature and far from the busyness of everyday life. The River Fowey and the beach at Lansallos are just a few minutes away, while the hut itself sits in the pristine woodland of the Fowey Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. You can roam along the coastal trail, wander miles of forest paths, or try anything on the water from peaceful paddling to crashing in the surf and coasteering along the rocks. There’s more relaxing entertainment at the Eden Project, the Lost Gardens of Heligan and the unmissable Kneehigh theatre if they’re playing nearby, while on the farm itself you can pick apples in season or just lie back and spot the wildlife that rustles and flutters all over the carefully-tended land. Although, the highlight has to be soaking in your own private wood-fired hot tub against a back drop of magical starry skies - making it the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate.
Meadow Hut is fully equipped with a kitchen sink, fridge, electric hob and BBQ, en suite bathroom with gas heated shower, and a compost loo. There are more extensive facilities up at The Link, a communal space a couple of minutes walk away that has a big sofa room, games, fridge freezers and washing machines. The Link is probably the only place you’ll meet other guests at the farm, so you can be as sociable as you want to be.
Check in from 5 pm - owner will let you know if your accommodation is available early via text message. If there is a problem with traffic please let the owners know as soon as possible what your expected arrival time will be.
Check out by 10 am
Please bring bath towels, wellies, walking boots, torches and a rain coat
Meadow Hut is surrounded by farm land so there are often animal noises and the occasional sound of a tractor. Fowey across the river, is a small working port which can sometimes create noise
Mobile signal and occasional WiFi
An initial big basket of firewood/kindling is included in the price, any extra that is needed there is a small charge
Sleeping arrangements
One double bed
Cooking
Hot plate
Toaster
Small fridge
Cooking equipment provided
Kitchen sink for washing up
BBQ outside of the hut
Outdoor pizza oven in communal outside space (2 minute walk)
Microwave oven in communal outside space (2 minute walk)
Washing
Compost toilet and hot shower inside the hut
Washing machine in The Link communal area
Heating, lighting & bedding
Wood-burner
Electric lighting
All bed linen provided but please bring bath towels
Plug sockets in hut
Entertainment
Books, board games and more will be available in the communal area called The Link
By public transport - Ordnance Survey map reference of the farm 136533
The nearest train station is either Par or Lostwithiel and the nearest bus station is in Fowey. You can walk from Fowey bus stop in about 30 minutes.
Local taxies are Coastal Cars (01726 832372) and Polruan Taxi (07870 280144),
By car - there are a couples of routes, concentrate!
Slow and steady: M5-Exeter-A38-Dobwalls-A390-East Taphouse-B3359
From the M5 at Exeter, take the A38 to Plymouth and on past Liskeard (on the bypass) to Dobwalls. At the new Dobwalls bypass rounderbout, take the A390 (signpost St Austell). The next village you come to is East Taphouse. At the end of the village, turn left onto the B3359 (signpost Looe).
B3359 - Lombard Farm Not far now!
After about 4 miles, on the rise of a hill, turn right for Polruan. After another 4 miles, you pass through a village called Lanteglos Highway. On the outskirts of the village, turn right (signpost Mixtow). 500 meters later, you reach a T-junction, turn right and Lombard Farm is on the left. Go past the white farmhouse and then immediately left down a lane, past the entrance to the Red and Blue Houses, the entrance to the field, marked by a white top to the gate post! Please open and drive through the gate then park on the right just inside the gate. The yurt and tipi can be found up in the corner of the field to your left.
Leave the M5 at Exeter and take the A30 to Launceston. About 8 miles after passing the Launceston turning, you go down a steep hill and take the left turning at the bottom of the hill, signpost Bolventor and brown sign Jamaica Inn. Drive up the hill some 1/4 mile then turn left signed St Cleer, continue up the hill (1/4 mile) into Bolventor and turn left signpost St Cleer and Golitha Falls. Follow this narrow lane for some 6 1/2 miles past Golitha Falls. At T junction turn right signpost Doubleboise. Cross over the A38 (sometimes very busy) signpost A390 St Austell. After about 1 mile turn right onto the A390 signpost St Austell. At East Taphouse turn left onto the B3359 (signpost Looe) and follow the directions above.
St Austell-Fowey-Car Ferry-Lombard Farm
From further west, take the A3082 from St Austell to Fowey. Cross at the car ferry and take the first left (signpost Mixtow). Lombard farm is ½ mile on the left. Then follow the directions above.
Local cider and apple juice provided as a gift to every guest. Basics; tea, coffee and sugar are provided.
The three spaces at Lombard Farm share an outside firepit in the garden, perfect for meeting new friends over toasted marshmallows. Each has it's own indoor dining table and an outside picnic table and close by is a small communal barn that can be used to eat in if its raining.
There's a vegetable garden and apple trees which occasionally provide some fine ingredients, the surplus from which you might find on the table in The Link. If you feel the need for some home comforts, The Link is a beautifully appointed space shared between the spaces, a couple of minutes from each. Inside you'll find a fridge freezer for the Yurt (small fridges in each of the cabin and hut) and a kitchen equipped with a toaster, kettle and microwave. It's also where you'll find a stock of games and books, a drying room for damp clothes (there's also a washing machine) and washing up stuff. The whole of The Link has underfloor heating as well, making it a cosy place to curl up.
Lombard has over 5 acres of meadow for picnics and games and beautiful walks from your doorstep to the river and National Trust woods.
For the basics
There is a small shop at the campsite at Bodinnick, which is open around breakfast and teatime, good for the essentials and about 15 min walk or 5 min drive.
If you are planning some healthy eating you could arrange for an organic 'veg box' from The Cornish Food Box Company. Owners Suzi and Patrick can recommend the quality of their fruit and veg. If you do order, ask them to leave the box with your name on it in The Link, or it might end up in the house!
A few other shopping options
The nearest larger shops are in Fowey and the best way to get there, if you are not in a rush, is to walk or drive to the car park at Bodinnick and take the ferry, then walk into Fowey.
There is a small village shop and post office in Lerryn, a pleasant village on the banks or the river, (grid reference 140570). The shop sells papers, food, wine and a good cream tea.
There is a medium sized co-op supermarket in Lostwithiel, (grid reference 106598). If you are looking to do the 'weekly shop' there is a Tesco at Holmbush (grid reference 038526) on the way to St Austell or a Morrisons by the Liskeard bypass (grid reference 642592).
There are fortnightly farmers markets in Lostwithiel and several farm vegetable stands nearby. Churchtown Farm, 01726 870375 fifteen minutes away by car, sells delicious organic beef from the farm.
The fishing port of Looe, about 20 minutes drive away has plenty of fresh fish shops.
The local pub is the Ferry Inn at Bodinnick, a twenty minute walk away or a five minute drive. It has a good atmosphere and pub food with a superb view down the river from the outside seating. The Ship Inn at Lerryn is a 15 minute drive, with good food and close by the river. There are also good local pubs in Fowey.
You are spoilt for choice for places to eat - whatever you fancy, there is something that will fit the bill. From fine dining in one of the exclusive hotels to relaxed bistros, pubs and quirky cafes offering glorious home made cakes; we have them all. With delicious pasties, traditional fish and chips, freshly made sandwiches and coffees available to take away, you may just want to find a spot overlooking the river and relax. You will find many eateries will have menus using the best of fresh, local produce with, of course, plenty of seafood.
There are also good pubs which serve food at Lerryn, Lostwithiel, Pelynt and Golant.
Why not spend the afternoon in your lovely private wood fired hot tub (each space has it's own!) with a glass of beer in hand, nurturing the wood fire carefully to the right temperature then celebrate with the rest of your family and friends with a warm dip, basking in the glory of a job well done!
For folks who don't mind an unheated dip there are plenty of fine wild swimming spots, off wonderful local beaches nearby.
There is apple picking in season, but if that sounds like too much hard work, just take it easy in the meadow or in the massive hammock, big enough for the whole family.
The Link, a beautiful shared space for the use of yurt, cabin, hut and tipi guests, has books and games. There is even Wifi in the Link, if you really can't live off grid the whole time. Please note that the Wifi strength can be intermittent so isn't great for streaming, but is fine for checking emails etc.
Rainy days
The Link has a large room with a comfortable sofa, large table, underfloor heating and plenty of space, lots of games; wifi and an ipod hook up for music.
Other good rainy day options are:
The Eden Project (01726 811911) is a must if you have not seen it already
National Trust (01208 74281) there are plenty of great National Trust walks and buildings around this part of Cornwall and Lanhydrock House, which is nearby, is a real gem!
The Lost Gardens of Heligan (01726 845100) combined with a visit to Eden or the south coast make a good day out.
Tate Gallery and Barbara Hepworth Museum St Ives (01736 796226) Both the galleries and St Ives are great for a day out. You can take the train from Par, change at St Earth and arrive in the heart of the town.
Don't miss Kneehigh, our local theater company, if they are playing nearby during your stay!
The Hall for Cornwall (01872 262466) is a good venue for local and national theater. You could combine an afternoon performance with a day in Truro with its excellent shops and beautiful Cathedral. Trains go from Par or Lostwithiel and pass through beautiful countryside on the way to Truro.
Other local theatre and dance performances are at Sterts open-air theater on Bodmin Moor or the beautiful Minack Theater which is further west. (Don't forget to wrap up and take something to sit on.)
Other local productions, workshops and film listing can be found through the Restormal arts website.
Outdoor & Active
A few suggestions of ways to earn that hot tub!
Encounter Cornwall – Canoeing, cycling and walking for visitors to Cornwall
Polkerris Beach Watersports is very family friendly and is a short drive from us and offers; dinghy sailing, Stand-Up Paddle Surfing, Sit-on kayaking and windsurfing and if you don’t want to get wet Sams on the beach is a fine restaurant and you can watch the rest of the family in or on the water
Local Yacht clubs for dinghy and yacht sailing or sitting in the bar talking about sailing! Fowey Gallants Sailing Club, 01726 812151 and Royal Fowey Yacht Club 01726 832245
South West Coast Path walk from your front door to the coast!
Lombard Farm, having previously been lovingly nurtured and developed by the Collin family, was taken over in January 2017 by Suzi & Patrick. They are now at the helm, with their 3 daughters Elizabeth, Katie and Charlotte, plus Buck, the Romanian rescue terrier!
Patrick is originally from Newport South Wales, the youngest of nine. An engineer at heart, he spent 13 years in the British Army, working for some time with the Army Air Corps then leaving to study for an MBA and to work in London. He has spent the last 20 years dreaming of leaving the city life behind him and has finally succeeded (well, not quite permanently yet!). Suzi was born in London’s East End and worked in the media industry before marrying Patrick and having their daughters. She’s hoping to rekindle her love of throwing pots on a wheel!
From the owners:
We are lucky to have the help of two great local people here at Lombard. Treve keeps the landscape looking in good shape and is helping us plant trees for future generations. Katie is our ever helpful extra pair of hands. Between Suzi & Katie, your space is lovingly prepared for your stay, in all weather! We feel lucky to have such great friends working with us.
Wildlife & the environment
Sustainability has always been at the heart of the project. Thousands of trees have been planted for both fuel and fruit. A fine vegetable patch and a potting shed have been built, a bore hole dug for the lovely fresh Lombard water, and two barns converted. More recently solar hot water for the farmhouse and guest’s showers and solar photovoltaic cells for electricity have been installed.
Lombard Farm is in a small hamlet surrounded by other small farms and beautiful rolling hills and is within the Fowey River Valley AONB.
The farm sits in seven acres which are organically farmed, so there is plenty of wildlife. You will usually hear or see rabbits, beautiful barn owls, hedgehogs, numerous birds, bats and, if you are lucky, a deer or two, (usually nibbling at the newly planted trees!)
The farm is about four miles from the south coast, so on still nights you can hear the sound of breaking waves on the coast and even ships navigating up the nearby river.
Your holiday at Lombard will be carbon neutral; wood burners for heating, pv for electricity, bore hole for water and solarhot water for showers and you can walk where you need to go! Suzi and Patrick also use eco friendly cleaning products and have full recycling facilities.
We had a beautiful few days in the Meadow Hut. A truly peaceful secluded paradise. We loved every minute of it. The perfect birthday trip :)
25/10/2024
Sophie
We had the perfect weekend staying at Meadow Hut! Idyllic setting, so quiet, lots of lovely walks and great fun getting the ferry into Fowey to explore. Suzi was so helpful, and literally a message away at all times. Although told, we didn't actually compute that the nearest supermarket is a half hour drive - so our 'nip' for milk on the first morning was longer than expected! Make sure you stop off on the way. Thank you so much :)
29/09/2023
Sophie
Wonderful location, excellent base to explore the region of Cornwall including Fowey, Mevagissey and Looe to name a few. Suzi was an excellent and attentive host and the Meadow Hut was really comfortable, with the added bonus of a hot tub outside to enjoy some stargazing.
26/08/2022
Kate
We stayed for three nights. The meadow hut was perfect, clean and well kitted out. Great location for us. We spent the days out walking around Fowey and evenings with BBQ and hot tub. Our hosts were really friendly and helpful.
05/08/2022
Ken
We had such an incredible stay at the meadow hut, I cannot recommend it enough. We stayed during January for my birthday and despite the cold weather could not have enjoyed it more. Suzi, Patrick and Angela were very helpful providing information and quick at responding to any queries. The perfect romantic, secluded get-away.
21/01/2022
Danielle
Although we went to Meadow Hut in October and the weather was not great we had a really enjoyable stay.
25/10/2021
Bruce
We had a wonderful 4 nights at Meadow Hut and enjoyed using the wood fired hot tub after walking during the day. Lovely welcome supplies of cider and juice and great to have the tub warm and ready on our first day. Great peaceful location and easy to get to Fowey, which was a lovely little town full of speciality shops and loads of eateries.
04/10/2021
Pauline
This was our second stay at Lombard Farm. A stunning location, beautiful surroundings and yet a short walk to Bodinnick and then a ferry trip over the bustling and beautiful Fowey. Amazing costal walks surrounding. The hut has everything you need for a short break away, a tiny bit well stocked kitchen, a surprisingly powerful shower and the compost toilet is really very manageable. The wood fired hot tub is a delight at the end of a long day walking, and very appreciated this being preheated before we arrived! Thank you, we wj be back I’m sure
21/06/2021
Jennifer
Idyllic location with excellent instructions and communication before arrival, including much appreciated pre-warming of hot tub and cider in fridge!! five stars for cleanliness, pricing and facilities.
The only things where I could suggest very minor improvements:
Given the late check-in a pint of milk would have been nice, as a remote location and shops closed.
The bed would benefit from a softer mattress topper as we found a little hard but still slept well.
A later checkout would have been nice given the small amount of cleaning required maybe 10?
Excellent and we will be back!
Thank you so much
11/06/2021
Adrienne
we had a truly amazing time. The Meadow Hut was magical in every way. amazing views, relaxing and of course with the added bonus of the hut tub which we used every evening. plenty to do in the surrounding area and great location if you like to paddleboard.
24/05/2021
annette
We stayed from Monday to Friday in the middle of a wet and windy May. Despite the weather, we had such an amazing week at Meadow Hut! The hut itself was clean, cosy and well presented and the hot tub was an absolute luxury that we made full use of. It is located in such a beautiful part of the world, with lots of stunning walks and an incredible coast line to explore. We dedicated a day travelling down to Lands End and had a lovely stroll around Falmouth on our way back. On a day where the weather was particularly bad, we spent a day at the Eden Project, an incredible place we would both highly recommend to anyone thinking of staying at Meadow Hut. We had the perfect week together and would love to return in the future!
17/05/2021
Tom
We had amazing four nights in meadow hut, it was a lovely cosy and clean place to stay, and definitely made the most of the hot tub as well. Will definitely be coming back to Lombard farm!
10/05/2021
Heidi
Wonderful Shepard’s Hut in the Cornwall countryside. Beautiful Shepard’s hut with all that you need and the luxury of a hot tub too!
Very tranquil spot but not far for sight seeing and the beach.
07/05/2021
Lisa
What a magical place. Beautiful hut, very clean and tidy with lovely finishing touches. Beautiful views. Amazing !
26/04/2021
Lois
Great stay at this perfectly contained shepherds hut. We had everything we needed including a great hot shower and a compost toilet all inside the hut. The location was great with some lovely walks nearby. Especially enjoyed the walk from Lantic Bay car park down to Lantic Bay and carried on down the South West Coast walk. Also enjoyed the Hall Walk with a stop in Polruan. A lovely getaway!
26/10/2020
Amy
It was absolutely perfect, it was faultless and I would 100% recommend and I have recommended already!
25/09/2020
Charly
Beautiful stay in the Meadow Hut, perfect for two. Cosy indoors with all the essentials and plenty of space outdoors to utilise. Decorated nicely with a warm country feel with added extras of lights, candles and extra wood prep for the fires. Hot tub is an absolute bonus and a steal for the price per night has been the best value for money. :)
21/09/2020
C
We had a brilliant 4 nights at Meadow hut at Lombard Farm. The hut was beautifully presented, clean and very welcoming. The vase of flowers on the table and the cider and apple juice were lovely touches. The hut overlooked the fields and was in a secluded spot but with the morning and evening sun . After a busy day walking and exploring it was great to return to this peaceful and pretty spot and sit in the wood fired hot tub watching the stars.
14/09/2020
Kate
Our stay at the Meadow Hut was the best holiday me and my partner have had since we've been together. The scenery, location, weather and amenities of the Meadow Hut all made for a truly memorable holiday – we can't wait to go back already. To explore somewhere new during these difficult times was a breath of fresh air. The location was perfect, tucked away with our own private garden and meadow and of course, hot tub – we couldn't ask for more. The town of Fowey was only a short distance away together with the South West Coast Path which we explored each day. Our contacts at Lombard Farm kept in touch via mobile but they also respected our privacy – when we did contact them, they responded quickly and were so kind in their messages. This definitely added warmth to the entire holiday.
07/09/2020
Alice
It’s was gorgeous. We had good privacy and the hot tub was wonderful. The farm was beautiful and there was plenty of wildlife to see and we even saw a few shooting stars from the hot tub. It was amazing and totally met our expectations.
28/08/2020
Trisha
Meadow hut was such an idyllic place to stay, and the owners of Lombard farm are so kind and accommodating.
The site is largely private (but with the car park for the other sites below where the hut is) and although the other huts on site share a hot tub, the meadow hut has it's own private tub!
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay!!
24/08/2020
Ruth
Stunning, peaceful and comfy - a real find :)
Meadow views to wake up to, well designed and comfy cabin and a hot tub too, what's not to love? The local area is a delight with quiet lanes, boatyards and a ferry just a short walk away to the pretty fishing town of Fowey. We appreciated details like the welcome pack left by the hosts. The cabin itself was spotlessly clean and well-equipped if you wanted to cook outside. The tub just perfect for star-gazing after dark. Unspoilt and uncrowded wild beaches and coves a short drive away - Lantic Bay especially beautiful. A definite return!!!!
31/07/2020
Paul
Very smooth self check-in and room was ready earlier than expected. Accommodation had everything we needed and was very comfortable.
We met members of the team as we were exploring the site, all extremely friendly. The hot tub was a dream, particularly sitting in it at night watching the bats flying overhead and the stars. Also a great location and very clean. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
27/07/2020
Fiona
A lovely relaxing stay in the most amazing location! Totally secluded but not too from amenities and lots of activities close enough to have plenty to do. Was really delightful.
The hut is small but perfectly formed. It had everything we needed included fridge, cooking appliances and a cafetiere for the slow holiday morning starts. Also, great en-suite bathroom with a very powerful warm shower, perfect for the end of a long day walking! The hot tub was also such a treat!
Thank you for an amazing break away.
13/07/2020
Jennifer
This was such an amazing way to get outdoors without waiting for summer. The hut was incredibly well designed. It was clean and bright and had everything we needed. The hot tub was a real treat. The farm had a very relaxing atmosphere. You could hear the birds and enjoy having so much space and a decent amount of private garden too. They had really thought about the little details. The bathroom inside the hut was a feat of engineering. Better than at home! Never seen anything like it glamping.
16/03/2020
Fern
Went for a weekend away with my partner. It was beautiful laying out in the hot tub under the stars, and toasty staying in with the log burner when it was stormy. Went on a bike ride one day, and a walk by the coast the next. Felt everything was extremely comfortable, convenient, and cosy. A very easy short break!
06/03/2020
Lila
The accommodation and setting was amazing and well thought out, with everything provided. The wood fuelled hot tub on cold windy evenings was luxury. We will certainly look at staying again, with great accommodation and lots more to explore locally!
25/10/2019
Josh
Loved every minute. It was the most relaxing week we’ve had all year. The perfect get away from a busy city, with lots of things to discover and explore nearby.
Highly recommend visiting the Eden Project and The Lost Gardens of Heligan. If you want something closer by, the walking tour of Fowey is very informative and great for getting your bearings and learning about the town’s history.
It’s only a short walk (15-20 minutes) from Lombard Farm to the ferry.
30/08/2019
Klaudia
We had a wonderful stay at Meadow Hut. Anna was incredibly kind and helpful throughout our visit. The hut was impeccable and very thoughtfully resourced. We loved the hot tub and spent hours in there both morning and night. We have already recommended it to our friends. The communal area was great too.
30/07/2018
Odele
We had an absolutely perfect stay at The Meadow Hut, it's a true hidden gem! I didn't want to leave and already can't wait to go back.
20/07/2018
Gemma
We're super excited to be adding Suzi & Patrick's latest space. A wonderful addition to the collection. The feedback for Orchard Yurt should give you a good feel for what it will be like. Book a stay and be the first to write a review!
10/05/2018
The Canopy & Stars Team
Reviews
We had a beautiful few days in the Meadow Hut. A truly peaceful secluded paradise. We loved every minute of it. The perfect birthday trip :)
25/10/2024
Sophie
We had the perfect weekend staying at Meadow Hut! Idyllic setting, so quiet, lots of lovely walks and great fun getting the ferry into Fowey to explore. Suzi was so helpful, and literally a message away at all times. Although told, we didn't actually compute that the nearest supermarket is a half hour drive - so our 'nip' for milk on the first morning was longer than expected! Make sure you stop off on the way. Thank you so much :)
29/09/2023
Sophie
Wonderful location, excellent base to explore the region of Cornwall including Fowey, Mevagissey and Looe to name a few. Suzi was an excellent and attentive host and the Meadow Hut was really comfortable, with the added bonus of a hot tub outside to enjoy some stargazing.
26/08/2022
Kate
We stayed for three nights. The meadow hut was perfect, clean and well kitted out. Great location for us. We spent the days out walking around Fowey and evenings with BBQ and hot tub. Our hosts were really friendly and helpful.
05/08/2022
Ken
We had such an incredible stay at the meadow hut, I cannot recommend it enough. We stayed during January for my birthday and despite the cold weather could not have enjoyed it more. Suzi, Patrick and Angela were very helpful providing information and quick at responding to any queries. The perfect romantic, secluded get-away.
21/01/2022
Danielle
Although we went to Meadow Hut in October and the weather was not great we had a really enjoyable stay.
25/10/2021
Bruce
We had a wonderful 4 nights at Meadow Hut and enjoyed using the wood fired hot tub after walking during the day. Lovely welcome supplies of cider and juice and great to have the tub warm and ready on our first day. Great peaceful location and easy to get to Fowey, which was a lovely little town full of speciality shops and loads of eateries.
04/10/2021
Pauline
This was our second stay at Lombard Farm. A stunning location, beautiful surroundings and yet a short walk to Bodinnick and then a ferry trip over the bustling and beautiful Fowey. Amazing costal walks surrounding. The hut has everything you need for a short break away, a tiny bit well stocked kitchen, a surprisingly powerful shower and the compost toilet is really very manageable. The wood fired hot tub is a delight at the end of a long day walking, and very appreciated this being preheated before we arrived! Thank you, we wj be back I’m sure
21/06/2021
Jennifer
Idyllic location with excellent instructions and communication before arrival, including much appreciated pre-warming of hot tub and cider in fridge!! five stars for cleanliness, pricing and facilities.
The only things where I could suggest very minor improvements:
Given the late check-in a pint of milk would have been nice, as a remote location and shops closed.
The bed would benefit from a softer mattress topper as we found a little hard but still slept well.
A later checkout would have been nice given the small amount of cleaning required maybe 10?
Excellent and we will be back!
Thank you so much
11/06/2021
Adrienne
we had a truly amazing time. The Meadow Hut was magical in every way. amazing views, relaxing and of course with the added bonus of the hut tub which we used every evening. plenty to do in the surrounding area and great location if you like to paddleboard.
24/05/2021
annette
We stayed from Monday to Friday in the middle of a wet and windy May. Despite the weather, we had such an amazing week at Meadow Hut! The hut itself was clean, cosy and well presented and the hot tub was an absolute luxury that we made full use of. It is located in such a beautiful part of the world, with lots of stunning walks and an incredible coast line to explore. We dedicated a day travelling down to Lands End and had a lovely stroll around Falmouth on our way back. On a day where the weather was particularly bad, we spent a day at the Eden Project, an incredible place we would both highly recommend to anyone thinking of staying at Meadow Hut. We had the perfect week together and would love to return in the future!
17/05/2021
Tom
We had amazing four nights in meadow hut, it was a lovely cosy and clean place to stay, and definitely made the most of the hot tub as well. Will definitely be coming back to Lombard farm!
10/05/2021
Heidi
Wonderful Shepard’s Hut in the Cornwall countryside. Beautiful Shepard’s hut with all that you need and the luxury of a hot tub too!
Very tranquil spot but not far for sight seeing and the beach.
07/05/2021
Lisa
What a magical place. Beautiful hut, very clean and tidy with lovely finishing touches. Beautiful views. Amazing !
26/04/2021
Lois
Great stay at this perfectly contained shepherds hut. We had everything we needed including a great hot shower and a compost toilet all inside the hut. The location was great with some lovely walks nearby. Especially enjoyed the walk from Lantic Bay car park down to Lantic Bay and carried on down the South West Coast walk. Also enjoyed the Hall Walk with a stop in Polruan. A lovely getaway!
26/10/2020
Amy
It was absolutely perfect, it was faultless and I would 100% recommend and I have recommended already!
25/09/2020
Charly
Beautiful stay in the Meadow Hut, perfect for two. Cosy indoors with all the essentials and plenty of space outdoors to utilise. Decorated nicely with a warm country feel with added extras of lights, candles and extra wood prep for the fires. Hot tub is an absolute bonus and a steal for the price per night has been the best value for money. :)
21/09/2020
C
We had a brilliant 4 nights at Meadow hut at Lombard Farm. The hut was beautifully presented, clean and very welcoming. The vase of flowers on the table and the cider and apple juice were lovely touches. The hut overlooked the fields and was in a secluded spot but with the morning and evening sun . After a busy day walking and exploring it was great to return to this peaceful and pretty spot and sit in the wood fired hot tub watching the stars.
14/09/2020
Kate
Our stay at the Meadow Hut was the best holiday me and my partner have had since we've been together. The scenery, location, weather and amenities of the Meadow Hut all made for a truly memorable holiday – we can't wait to go back already. To explore somewhere new during these difficult times was a breath of fresh air. The location was perfect, tucked away with our own private garden and meadow and of course, hot tub – we couldn't ask for more. The town of Fowey was only a short distance away together with the South West Coast Path which we explored each day. Our contacts at Lombard Farm kept in touch via mobile but they also respected our privacy – when we did contact them, they responded quickly and were so kind in their messages. This definitely added warmth to the entire holiday.
07/09/2020
Alice
It’s was gorgeous. We had good privacy and the hot tub was wonderful. The farm was beautiful and there was plenty of wildlife to see and we even saw a few shooting stars from the hot tub. It was amazing and totally met our expectations.
28/08/2020
Trisha
Meadow hut was such an idyllic place to stay, and the owners of Lombard farm are so kind and accommodating.
The site is largely private (but with the car park for the other sites below where the hut is) and although the other huts on site share a hot tub, the meadow hut has it's own private tub!
Thoroughly enjoyed my stay!!
24/08/2020
Ruth
Stunning, peaceful and comfy - a real find :)
Meadow views to wake up to, well designed and comfy cabin and a hot tub too, what's not to love? The local area is a delight with quiet lanes, boatyards and a ferry just a short walk away to the pretty fishing town of Fowey. We appreciated details like the welcome pack left by the hosts. The cabin itself was spotlessly clean and well-equipped if you wanted to cook outside. The tub just perfect for star-gazing after dark. Unspoilt and uncrowded wild beaches and coves a short drive away - Lantic Bay especially beautiful. A definite return!!!!
31/07/2020
Paul
Very smooth self check-in and room was ready earlier than expected. Accommodation had everything we needed and was very comfortable.
We met members of the team as we were exploring the site, all extremely friendly. The hot tub was a dream, particularly sitting in it at night watching the bats flying overhead and the stars. Also a great location and very clean. Would definitely recommend and stay again.
27/07/2020
Fiona
A lovely relaxing stay in the most amazing location! Totally secluded but not too from amenities and lots of activities close enough to have plenty to do. Was really delightful.
The hut is small but perfectly formed. It had everything we needed included fridge, cooking appliances and a cafetiere for the slow holiday morning starts. Also, great en-suite bathroom with a very powerful warm shower, perfect for the end of a long day walking! The hot tub was also such a treat!
Thank you for an amazing break away.
13/07/2020
Jennifer
This was such an amazing way to get outdoors without waiting for summer. The hut was incredibly well designed. It was clean and bright and had everything we needed. The hot tub was a real treat. The farm had a very relaxing atmosphere. You could hear the birds and enjoy having so much space and a decent amount of private garden too. They had really thought about the little details. The bathroom inside the hut was a feat of engineering. Better than at home! Never seen anything like it glamping.
16/03/2020
Fern
Went for a weekend away with my partner. It was beautiful laying out in the hot tub under the stars, and toasty staying in with the log burner when it was stormy. Went on a bike ride one day, and a walk by the coast the next. Felt everything was extremely comfortable, convenient, and cosy. A very easy short break!
06/03/2020
Lila
The accommodation and setting was amazing and well thought out, with everything provided. The wood fuelled hot tub on cold windy evenings was luxury. We will certainly look at staying again, with great accommodation and lots more to explore locally!
25/10/2019
Josh
Loved every minute. It was the most relaxing week we’ve had all year. The perfect get away from a busy city, with lots of things to discover and explore nearby.
Highly recommend visiting the Eden Project and The Lost Gardens of Heligan. If you want something closer by, the walking tour of Fowey is very informative and great for getting your bearings and learning about the town’s history.
It’s only a short walk (15-20 minutes) from Lombard Farm to the ferry.
30/08/2019
Klaudia
We had a wonderful stay at Meadow Hut. Anna was incredibly kind and helpful throughout our visit. The hut was impeccable and very thoughtfully resourced. We loved the hot tub and spent hours in there both morning and night. We have already recommended it to our friends. The communal area was great too.
30/07/2018
Odele
We had an absolutely perfect stay at The Meadow Hut, it's a true hidden gem! I didn't want to leave and already can't wait to go back.
20/07/2018
Gemma
We're super excited to be adding Suzi & Patrick's latest space. A wonderful addition to the collection. The feedback for Orchard Yurt should give you a good feel for what it will be like. Book a stay and be the first to write a review!
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1. Booking and payments
1.1 In order to confirm your chosen Booking, you must pay a 25% non-refundable deposit as required (or full payment if booking within 10 weeks of the date of your check-in). The deposit is non-refundable as it covers costs incurred and services provided to enable your Booking. These include, but are not limited to, marketing and PR, property inspection fees, Owner management, booking management, credit card fees and customer service.
1.2 Your Booking is confirmed and a contract between you and the Owner will exist when we receive payment of the deposit and send you a booking confirmation on the Owner’s behalf. This Booking confirmation email will be sent within 24 hours and will contain the details of your Booking and of payments made and due. If you have not received your Booking confirmation email within the specified time, please notify us as soon as possible by email (bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk). Please check your confirmation carefully and report any incorrect or incomplete information to us immediately. As we act only as booking Agent, we have no responsibility for any errors in any documentation except where an error is made by us.
1.3 Once the 25% deposit has been paid, the full balance payment will be due 10 weeks in advance of your check in. A reminder to pay your balance will be sent to you one week prior to this 10 week date, where applicable, by email. We automatically take the balance payment using the same card as used to make the deposit payment. It is your responsibility to advise us if we should use a different card and to contact us by telephone (0117 204 7830) to arrange for alternative payment method. If the automated balance payment does not successfully go through as there is a problem with your card, such as it is expiring, then we will contact you to try and take alternative payment. If you do not make any payment due to Canopy & Stars by the due date for payment and at the latest within 5 days of this date, then with regret, we will notify the Owner who will cancel your Booking and terminate their contract with you. In these circumstances, your rights to a refund are set out in clause 2.3 and 2.4 below. Please note that if you have paid in a currency that is different to the original pricing, we will not be able to guarantee the same conversion rate that was used to convert the deposit payment.
1.4 Except where otherwise advised or stated in the booking conditions of the Owner concerned, all monies you pay to us for a Booking will be held on behalf of the Owner(s) concerned.
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2. Cancellation by You
2.1 If you have to, or want to cancel or amend your Booking, this request must be sent to us by email (bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk) and will be considered and responded to within two working days of receipt. Please ensure that you have received written confirmation of any changes to your Booking prior to travel. Whilst we will always try to help, we cannot guarantee that such requests will be met.
2.2 Cancellation by you at any time will result in your 25% deposit being forfeited. The deposit is always non-refundable as it covers costs incurred and services provided to enable your Booking.
2.3 All bookings are non-amendable and non-refundable within 10 weeks of your check in date. If you need to cancel your booking within 10 weeks, the total cost of the accommodation including the deposit will be forfeited. Cancellation should always be in writing to bookings@canopyandstars.co.uk.
2.4 If you need to cancel your booking at a date 10 weeks or more in advance of your check in date, the 25% deposit will be forfeited. If the booking has been paid in full the balance will be returned to you, minus the 25% deposit. Refunds will be issued in the same form and ratio as the original payment was made. Therefore, if a Gift Voucher was used to book your stay, the refund will be back onto a new Gift Voucher at the same amount as originally used. Alternatively, if you paid in cash, your refund will be processed in the currency of the booking. Where this is different to the currency of the payment card, this will be converted at the current exchange rate on the day of the refund.
2.5 Cancellations made by you, at any time, may incur a £50 administration fee in addition to us retaining the non-refundable deposit. This represents the administration costs incurred by us on behalf of the Owner to deal with such requests.
2.6 If extreme weather prevents you from reaching your holiday, taking, or finishing your holiday, you are still subject to these cancellation terms as outlined in clause 2.3 above. We strongly recommend that you take out a travel insurance policy which covers this eventuality. In the event of the property becoming unavailable (such as due to fire or flooding), Canopy & Stars will endeavour to provide the Guest with suitable alternative accommodation, starting with any other accommodation that may be available with the same Owner of your Booking, or will refund all monies paid, or a proportion in the case of curtailment. The Agency cannot, however, pay any compensation or expenses as a consequence of such an event.
2.7 Cancellation insurance is available to purchase from many providers, but will be a third-party arrangement and not involve Canopy & Stars or the Owner in any way. You are strongly recommended to take out personal travel insurance for all members of your party for UK holidays and you must take out personal travel insurance for international holidays, including for illness and cancellation due to Covid-19. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover is adequate for your needs, including cancellation and curtailment.
2.8 If you fail to check-in on your date of arrival your Booking will be cancelled and no refund will be due.
3. Amendments to your booking, requested by you
3.1 Amendments to your Booking can only be made more than 10 weeks prior to the check in date, after which time amendments may be treated as cancellation and our refund policy as detailed in clause 2.3 above may apply. All amendments are subject to availability and may incur a £50 admin fee detailed in clause 2.5 above.
3.2 If we can fulfil your request to amend your booking, any differences in price as a result of the amendment, will be paid by you in the case of an increase and refunded to you in the case of a decrease in price, e.g. amending your booking from low season to high season.
3.3 In the event that a date swap is offered, this will normally be agreed with a set timeframe to rebook and sometimes a credit against a future stay will be offered. The credit can only apply to a stay at the same space as originally booked.
3.3.1 If a date swap is offered, then the Agency Booking Terms and Conditions applied at the time of your original booking will still apply. Therefore, if your date was swapped within 10 weeks of the original check in date, the 10 week cancellation policy set out in clause 2.3 applies to your new stay, even if the new check in date is beyond 10 weeks.
4. Refunds
If a refund is issued it will be in the same form and ratio as the original payment was made. Therefore, if a Gift Voucher was used to purchase the original stay, the refund will be back onto a new Gift Voucher at the same amount as originally used.
5. Insurance
You are strongly recommended to take out personal travel insurance for all members of your party for your holiday, including holidays in the UK. It is your responsibility to ensure that the insurance cover is adequate for your needs, including cancellation and curtailment for any reason. Please read your policy details carefully and take them with you on holiday.
6. Changes and Cancellations by the Owner
We will inform you as soon as reasonably possible if the Owner needs to make a significant change to your confirmed Booking or to cancel your Booking. We will also liaise between you and the Owner to try and organise an alternative Booking offered by the Owner, or a refund but we will have no further liability to you.
7. Cancellations due to events outside of Owner’s control
An Owner may have to cancel a booking due to events outside of their reasonable control (see clause 22). In such circumstances, we will liaise between you and the Owner to try and organise an any alternative Booking offered by the Owner, or a refund but we will have no further liability to you.
8. Complaints & Procedure
We always aim to provide the best possible holiday experience, however, if you have any complaint or problems during your stay, please immediately notify the Owner during the stay itself, so that the Owner has the opportunity to resolve the problem at the time. If you do not follow this procedure, there will be less opportunity for the Owner to investigate and resolve your complaint and to make your stay as enjoyable as possible. Delays may also mean that the amount of compensation you may be entitled to, may be reduced or negated.
Whether or not your complaint is dealt with satisfactorily, please also let us know of the problem as soon as possible by emailing info@canopyandstars.co.uk. We will aim to respond within 1 working day to acknowledge your email. We will then review your feedback and investigate the complaint. This may involve discussing your concerns with the owner, revising the website listing for inaccuracies, and reviewing previous guest feedback and internal inspection notes. This process can take time to complete, so please allow approx. 7 working days for a final response.
We also welcome you to fill in our feedback survey which will be sent to you via email the day after you check out. It is important for us to gather as much information as possible about the experiences our guests are having. This is what helps us support our Owner in fulfilling their potential and identifying if anything could be improved.
9. Our Responsibility for your Booking
Your contract is with the Owner and its booking conditions apply. As Agent, we accept no responsibility for the actual provision of the Booking. Our responsibilities are limited to making the Booking in accordance with your instructions and acting properly in accordance with our legal duties as an Agent. We accept no responsibility for any information about the Booking that we pass on to you in good faith. However, in the event that we are found liable to you on any basis whatsoever, our maximum liability to you is limited to twice the cost of your Booking (or the appropriate proportion of this if not everyone on the Booking is affected). We do not exclude or limit any liability for death or personal injury that arises as a result of our negligence or that of any of our employees whilst acting in the course of their employment.
10. Your Responsibilities
10.1 Please note that you have a contract with the Owner of the property. As such you are under a responsibility to behave in a proper, appropriate and legal manner whilst staying at the property with due respect to the Owner, the Property and other guests and their Property.
10.2 You are responsible for informing the Owner of any losses or damage to the property as soon as possible. Please note that you will be liable to pay the Owner for any losses or damage to the property caused by you or a member of your party (except reasonable wear and tear). Some Owners may also require a damage deposit. If so, this information will be provided on the website place page under ‘essentials’.
10.3 You must also leave the property by the check-out time specified on your Booking. If any guest behaves inappropriately or improperly (of which the Owner will be the final judge on their Property), or illegally, the Owner reserves the right to ask the guest and their party (at their discretion) to leave the Property before the end of the holiday period and/or refuse any future bookings from you. Please note that this would be without the right to any refund.
11. Pets
11.1 Not all properties accept pets. If you wish to take your pet on holiday, please advise us before booking and we can check whether pets are accepted at the property. You must obtain the prior consent of the Owner before taking any pets to the property. If you take a pet to a place that doesn’t allow pets, or you exceed the number of pets allowed at a place, the Owner has the right to refuse you to stay at the Property, and/or they may ask you to leave the Property before the end of the holiday period. Please note that this would be without the right to any refund.
11.2 A nightly charge may be made by the Owner for each pet and additional terms may apply, you will be notified of this at point of Booking. Please check these terms carefully before booking and arriving.
11.3 Please do not leave your pets alone or unsupervised in the property at any time during your stay. For the safety and comfort of your pet we request that Owners exercise due diligence at all times, especially where the property is located near a road/livestock. Canopy & Stars nor the Owner can accept responsibility for the safety of your pet.
11.4 If any guest has an allergy to pets, please be aware that Owners (and we) cannot guarantee that a pet has not stayed in a particular Property. We and Owners cannot accept responsibility for any suffering which may occur as a result of such animals having been present in a property.
11.5 We ask that all owners of pets keep their pet under control at all times and to be responsible for ensuring that they do not damage the Property, livestock or vegetation during the stay. You will be liable for any damage caused by your pet. Any damage is to be reported to the Owner immediately. Any additional cleaning required, that may incur an additional charge, will be at the Owner's discretion.
12. Special requests
If you have any special requests (for example dietary requirements, allergy, cots or room location), please let us know at the time of booking. We will pass on all such requests to the Owner, but unfortunately, we can't guarantee that they will be met and we will have no liability to you if they are not.
13. Maximum Numbers
Please note that except by prior arrangement confirmed in writing, only the number of persons specified on a booking confirmation may occupy a property. Most owners reserve the right to refuse admittance or revoke a Booking if this condition is not observed and you are unlikely to receive any refund.
13.1 The Owner reserves the right to sue the guest for any loss, damage or injury caused to the Owner, the Property or to other guests and/or their property. As Agent, we will have no liability to you in these circumstances.
13.2 The Owner only supplies the Property for domestic and private use. You agree not to use the Property for any commercial, business or re-sale purpose, and the Owner has no liability to you for any loss of profit, loss of business, business interruption, or loss of business opportunity. If you do wish to use the Property for a commercial purpose, you must contact Canopy & Stars prior to confirming your booking.
14. Group Bookings
Not all Owners accept Bookings for a single sex group (for example, a stag or hen party). Guests wanting to make such a Booking should check with us beforehand to enable us to check whether the Owner is prepared to accept the Booking. We will then advise you accordingly. In event that an Owner does not accept this type of Booking then it is with regret, that the Booking may be cancelled, and cancellation fees may apply. It is the Guest’s responsibility to enquire with Canopy & Stars and/or check on our website beforehand to make sure that this type of Booking is permitted.
15. Pricing
15.1 Canopy & Stars reserve the right to amend advertised prices at any time on behalf of the Owner. We also reserve the right to correct errors in both advertised and confirmed prices. Special note: changes and errors sometimes occur.
15.2 Rates are set per place in the currency specified by the Owner. Where this has been converted into the currency of your preference, until the payment stage this will be an estimation only, based on a recent exchange rate. The original rate will be displayed before you confirm your payment and you will be given the option of paying in your own currency at our guaranteed rate, or paying in your own currency and leaving the conversion and any associated fees to your card provider.
16. Information & Accuracy
The information and prices shown on this website are varied from time to time and may change between the time you first view a property and make a Booking. You should check that all the details are as you expect prior to making a Booking. It is always possible that, despite our best efforts, some of the properties (including the features and extras available) may be incorrectly described and/or priced. If we discover this is the case after you have made a Booking, we reserve the right to contact you with details of the correct information and/or pricing and will give you the option to:
(1) proceed with the Booking based on the correct information and/or pricing, which may require the payment of an additional amount by you
OR
(2) subject to availability, change your booking dates to dates when the pricing can be honoured and so no additional charge to you. In the event that a lower price can be offered for alternative dates then the difference would be refunded
OR
(3) cancel the Booking. If we do not receive your instructions within 5 days of contacting you, we reserve the right to cancel your Booking without liability to you.
17. VAT
Many of the Owners of properties in the Canopy & Stars portfolio are not registered for VAT in which case no tax is payable. Where VAT is payable, the tax is included in the advertised holiday rental price. If the rate of VAT changes between the date of the Booking and the date of the stay, Canopy & Stars may adjust the rate of VAT that you pay, unless you have already paid for the Booking in full before the change in the rate of VAT takes effect.
18. Visa, passport and health requirements
Unless you tell us otherwise, we assume that all members of your party are British citizens who hold or will hold full British passports valid for the entire duration of the international Booking. Information on visa, passport and health requirements, where given and applicable, is so given on this basis. Requirements may change and you are therefore strongly recommended to check the up to date position with the Owner of the Booking, Passport Office, appropriate embassy or consulate or your doctor as applicable in good time before the commencement of your holiday. Prior to international travel it is your responsibility to check whether it is safe to travel by visiting the FCO website www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice.
19. Governing Law and Jurisdiction
These terms and conditions have been drafted in accordance with and are governed by English law and the courts of England and Wales have exclusive jurisdiction in relation to any and all disputes arising out of these Agency Terms & Conditions.
20. Discrepancies
In case of a discrepancy between these Agency Terms & Conditions and any other Canopy & Stars literature, these Agency Terms & Conditions shall prevail.
21. Validity clause
In the event that a court finds that a condition in these Agency Terms & Conditions is illegal or void, the illegal or void provision will be severed from the remainder of the Agency Terms & Conditions, which will continue to be valid and have full force and effect.
22. Events beyond an Owner or Agency’s control
If an Owner or Canopy & Stars is prevented or delayed from complying with any of their respective obligations under these Agency Terms & Conditions or a contract for a Booking due to events or circumstances beyond their reasonable control, the inability or delay in performing those obligations will not be treated as a breach of these Agency Terms & Conditions or a contract for a Booking. Examples of such events or circumstances include fire, flood and other acts of God, strikes, trade disputes, lock outs, restrictions of imports or exports, riot, accident, disruption to energy supplies, civil commotion, acts of terrorism or war, pandemic (including Covid-19), any national/local/regional government restrictions.
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25/10/2024