Welcome to Carbis Mill

Two luxury holiday cottages, ideal for couples, located in the stunning countryside near St Erth, Cornwall

Luxury bolt holes - River Cottage & Corn Loft - idyllic couples retreats in a tranquil setting in Cornwall

Carbis Mill is located in the secluded Cornish countryside which offers the perfect blend of rural tranquillity and coastal access. It sits at the end of a long private track in a beautiful river valley which is surrounded by two acres of mature gardens and woodland with direct access to a footpath along the River Hayle.

River Cottage and Corn Loft offer luxury one-bedroom, self-catering retreats that are exclusively for adults. They provide a tranquil bolthole for couples seeking to escape everyday life and recharge within Cornwall’s breathtaking landscapes.

Carbis Mill is located in the perfect spot to explore the North and South Cornwall coastlines which are only a ten-minute drive away. The village of St Erth is just a 15-minute riverside walk away, where you will find a pub, post office and a local shop. St Ives is approximately 6 miles away and is easy to reach by car or train. It is known for its nice beach, restaurants and art scene.

Highlights:

  • Original feature 1 bedroom loft
  • Converted 1 bedroom cottage
  • Luxury bolt holes for two people
  • Private enclosed gardens
  • Self-catering accommodation
  • Exclusively for adults
  • River cottage is suitable for dogs
  • Set in 2 acres of mature gardens and woodland 
  • Tranquil setting
  • 10-minute drive to North and South Cornwall coastlines
  • 15-minute walk to St Erth
  • Visit St Ives by car or train
  • Beautiful Cornish countryside landscape
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The perfect couples retreat in Cornwall

River Cottage and Corn Loft are luxury one-bedroom, self-catering retreats that are exclusively for adults in the Cornish countryside. River Cottage is the converted former cart shed and stables which offers stylish modern living with quirky charm and welcomes dogs. Corn Loft is within the historic 1754 mill building and features spacious rooms with original structural features. Both properties provide tranquil boltholes for couples seeking to escape everyday life and recharge in these special rural retreats.

Explore the local countryside, beaches and Cornwall's popular attractions

Carbis Mill is in a great location that gives you easy access to Cornwall’s coastal gems. The town of St Ives is just six miles away where visitors can enjoy the beautiful beaches, restaurants and vibrant art scene. The North and South Cornwall coastlines are also easy to get to from Carbis Mill and provide guests with many options during their stay. You can explore beaches, harbours and a range of historical sites or if you prefer to take it easy, you can take a country walk straight from River Cottage or Corn Loft. There is a local train station which connects you to many places for you to enjoy and explore.

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Why choose Carbis Mill as your Cornish couples retreat?

River Cottage and Corn Loft offer luxury one-bedroom retreats that are exclusively for adults. These tranquil boltholes provide the ideal place to relax in the Cornish countryside where you can escape everyday life and recharge your batteries. River Cottage has a modern and quirky character and is dog-friendly. Corn Loft is in the historic 1754 mill building and offers original wood beam ceilings. Both properties provide spacious accommodation, cast iron baths and private enclosed gardens to create the perfect sanctuary for a peaceful holiday.

Recent Reviews...

5/5
Corn Loft

Karen – Jul 2025

Thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Location was gorgeous and off the beaten track. Our walk along the river was lovely.Definitely recommend […]
River Cottage

Zoe – Jul 2025

A beautiful cottage to stay in! Feels miles away from everything, but a great location to visit various places. Was […]
Corn Loft

Heike – May 2025

Carbis Mill is the perfect place to explore the west of Cornwall. From there, it is not far to the […]
River Cottage

Teresa – Jul 2025

The perfect place to relax. The cottage is in a beautiful location in the heart of Cornwall. Our hosts, Adrian […]
Corn Loft

Savannah – Mar 2025

I have never slept so well!Great location, blissfully quiet with a beautiful little river running along the bottom of one […]
River Cottage

Stuart Robert D – May 2025

We have had a lovely week at Riverside Cottage, the cottage is picture perfect , very clean and had everything […]
Corn Loft

Abi – Feb 2025

Two nights of peace surrounded by beautiful scenery! Adrian was so welcoming, and the house was idyllic. Just lovely.
River Cottage

Cathrin – May 2025

A very good nice cottage with lots of charm in a perfect location for us! Very dog friendly, very nice […]
Corn Loft

Hogg – Mar 2025

Adrian and Lucy were wonderful hosts. Very helpful with local recommendations for dining and locations to visit.Would highly recommend this […]
River Cottage

Chloé – May 2025

We absolutely loved staying in this cottage! There’s a beautiful private garden, access to a river walk and the cottage […]

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