Moss Cottage Barn is surrounded by the vastness of Bodmin Moor and all its delights, ranging from varied and spectacular wildlife including birds of prey, bouncing bunnies and herds of grazing cattle, sheep and Moorland ponies that frequently rest at the roadside of the narrow lanes on the moor.

Historic stone circles and arrangements can be found across the moor at varied sites. Other activities on hand in the surrounding areas are horse riding, fishing and cycling along the Camel trail, which starts from Poley’s Bridge or Padstow, whichever way around you choose to start. The trail can also be joined at Wadebridge where there are plenty of bicycle hire shops.

Only a few minutes walk away from the barn, is a running stream perfectly situated for escaping on a hot summer day ideal for pinics. For those who prefer a greater body of water, the Atlantic Ocean is a mere thirty minutes away by car. The route will allow you to perceive some of Britain’s finest views.

For those who prefer to stay more local, Blisland (1.9 miles by road) and St. Breward (3.3 miles by road) are quietly assured in what they have to offer. Blisland, the only Cornish village to boast a village green and first entered in to the Domesday Book of 1086 as Glustone, a misrepresentation of the manor of Bluston, has a General Store, Post Office with Internet access and a café.

Across the green is the Blisland Inn offering a good selection of locally brewed real ales and traditional pub food. The pub has won many Camra awards both locally and nationally. A friendly atmosphere and warm welcome make this pub a great place for a social evening.

The Parish Church of Blisland, a Norman building, welcomes visitors enthusiastically and John Betjeman had this to say about the church, “As a restoration even improvement of a medieval church this can hardly be bettered “. The Parish of Blisland is a place of great scenic beauty ranging from deep valleys to high moorland and from woodland to farmland. It is also a place of great antiquity ranging from pre-historic times to Celtic, Saxon and Norman.

A short journey from Blisland is the historic hamlet of Temple, which boasts another historic church. Taking its name from the Knight’s Templar, founded in 1118, they established churches and hostels to offer accommodation and protection for travellers on their often arduous and sometimes dangerous journeys. There is also a lake at Temple for fishing enthusiasts.

Other surrounding attractions include Jamaica Inn, the setting for the rugged romance bearing the same title by writer Daphne du Maurier. Access is off the A30. Further along the A30 in the vicinity of Bodmin Parkway Station is the beautiful manor house and estate of Lanhydrock. Tours are available around the house and they have scenic gardens and a tea room serving home made cakes.

Moving back towards Blisland, further on through the moor brings you to St. Breward, another small village that offers breathtaking views, a history of exporting granite used in the building of London and Blackfriar’s Bridge.

The Old Inn reputedly used by monks many years ago, now offers a good range of drinks, home cooked food and a carvery on Sundays. The Inn and church of St. Breward claim to be the highest in Cornwall, at approximately 700 feet above sea level.