Little Riviere is a detached barn conversion situated on a tranquil, 140 acre farm estate on the outskirts of Hayle, Cornwall. Set within spacious grounds and featuring a traditional interior with character features, Little Riviere is a wonderful choice for a family escape to this part of Cornwall. Upon arrival you approach the property via a long farm track leading to the off-road parking area. Step inside and make yourself at home in the lounge, where you can slump on the sofas under the apex ceilings and choose a film to watch on the Smart TV. Cross over to the kitchen/diner where you can conjure up a feast using the integrated appliances before settling at the dining table and toasting to a much-needed escape. Spend the rest of the evening within the garden, with lots of space for children to explore, along with patio areas with furniture and a barbecue for those summer evenings. There is also a children’s play area with equipment and a large meadow to explore. As you look to call it a day, find the king-size bedroom to catch your rest, whilst the bunk bedroom is ideal for the little ones. Discover the vibrant town of Hayle, where you can find a selection of shops and eateries, as well as some great attractions, including Paradise Park, home to some spectacular parrots, otters, and red pandas. The historic town of Penzance is also nearby, where you can explore the narrow streets and sample the seafood specialities at one of the many eateries that line the waterfront. If you're looking to explore further afield, take the short drive to St Ives, home to Tate St Ives, the Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden, the stunning white-sand beaches, and a fantastic selection of eateries and galleries. Your dream rural escape awaits at Little Riviere, providing a base to explore some of the finest locations in Cornwall and take in the picturesque beauty of the English countryside.
Hayle is in the far-flung south western corner of Cornwall and sits on an important RSPB wildlife estuary flowing out to the beautiful St Ives Bay, where visitors can enjoy three miles of golden sandy beaches, walks, history and wildlife. Hayle has plenty of activities out of the water too; Paradise Park is a wildlife park, home to some spectacular parrots, otters, and red pandas. Hayle has a range of shops, restaurants and bars scattered around the estuary and harbour area. There are skittles and karting for the family, and for golfers, one of the best links golf courses in Cornwall is at Lelant, a mile out of Hayle. But the jewel of Hayle is the three miles of golden sandy beach, with fantastic surfing at Gwithian where there is a surf shop, lessons and hire of equipment. For the less energetic there are beach cafés where you can take in the views and watch the children play. As Hayle is centrally located you can easily access many other places by either public transport (there is a train station at Hayle) or driving. St. Ives is a short drive away where you can wander through the narrow streets, visit the art galleries, or admire the colourful sub-tropical gardens. St Ives harbour has its own small fishing fleet and there are plentiful boat trips skippered by locals keen to showcase the best that Cornwall has to offer, whether it be seal watching at Seal Island, a couple of hours' mackerel fishing or a relaxing trip to Godrevy Lighthouse. Within easy reach of Hayle is the Minack Theatre, Falmouth Maritime Museum, Eden Project, St. Michael’s Mount and many other fantastic tourist attractions for dry or wet days.
