Widegates, Looe, Cornwall, PL13

LYDCOTT FARM – AN AWARD-WINNING LUXURY GLAMPING BUSINESS AND EXCEPTIONAL FAMILY HOME SET AMIDST ROLLING CORNISH COUNTRYSIDE WITH FAR-REACHING COASTAL VIEWS.

Lydcott Farm And Glamping
Set within an exceptionally attractive rural position in South East Cornwall, Lydcott Farm presents a rare opportunity to acquire a substantial family home together with an established and highly regarded luxury glamping business, creating an enviable lifestyle and commercial proposition in one of Cornwall's most sought-after areas. The property combines the considerable appeal of a beautiful rural family home with a thriving seven unit glamping enterprise, carefully developed by the current owners over a number of years.

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The business has been created with an obvious emphasis on quality, sustainability and the guest experience, and has established an excellent reputation within the highly competitive Cornish tourism market. The glamping operation opened in 2019 with just two cabins before expanding to its present seven-cabin offering.

The Family Home
At the heart of Lydcott Farm is an attractive and substantial family residence, providing a comfortable and private base from which to enjoy the surrounding countryside and operate the business. The accommodation combines the character and individuality expected of a traditional Cornish farmhouse with the practical requirements of contemporary family living.

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The house provides generous living and entertaining space, together with well proportioned bedrooms and family accommodation. Large windows and carefully positioned living areas take full advantage of the rural surroundings, whilst the property's setting provides an exceptional degree of peace and privacy. A stand out feature is the open kitchen/ dining room complete with electric AGA, forming the heart of the home. The property also benefits from a substantial double garage, workshop, and allotment providing excellent additional space for parking, storage, hobbies or practical use. There is a particularly appealing sense of connection between the house, the farm and the wider landscape. This is a property where rural living and a successful hospitality business sit comfortably alongside one another, without either compromising the other.

The Glamping Business
The glamping element is undoubtedly one of the property's principal attractions. Seven individually positioned luxury cabins occupy an attractive part of the farm, each enjoying far-reaching views towards the Cornish coast. The cabins have been designed to offer a genuine luxury experience rather than traditional camping, with stylish interiors, en-suite facilities, well-equipped kitchen areas, private decking and outdoor seating. The cabins are positioned to maximise privacy and views, creating an intimate and peaceful environment for guests. Each has its own private outdoor space, firepit and barbecue, allowing visitors to enjoy the exceptional setting from the comfort of their own accommodation. One cabin also benefits from an outdoor two-person bath with on-demand hot and cold water. The range of cabins provides flexibility for both couples and families, with accommodation available for different group sizes.

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Another feature is a covered social space and bar, with removable sides and heating, together with a large covered storage area. The social space provides an ideal setting for guests to come together and enjoy friendly get-togethers, whilst offering a versatile area that can be enjoyed in all seasons. The setting itself forms a significant part of the guest experience. Wildflower areas, native hedgerows, wildlife-friendly planting and a wildlife pond combine with the natural landscape to create a tranquil environment, whilst the property's elevated position allows guests to enjoy impressive views towards the sea and, on clear days, towards the Eddystone Lighthouse.

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The business has also been developed with a strong environmental ethos. The owners have reinstated an old well to provide filtered Cornish spring water, use low-level external lighting to preserve the area's dark skies and have incorporated wildlife-friendly landscaping and planting. An EV charger further enhances the site's environmental credentials.

An Established And Award Winning Enterprise
The quality of the operation is reflected in an impressive collection of awards. Lydcott Glamping has been recognised as Glamping Business of the Year in the Cornwall Tourism Awards for four consecutive years, together with further regional and national recognition. In 2024, the business was named Winner of Winners at the Cornwall Tourism Awards and was also recognised as a wildlife-friendly business. It has additionally received global recognition through the World Luxury Travel Awards, being named Best Glamping Destination in 2024.

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Such accolades, together with consistently excellent guest reviews, demonstrate the strength of the business and the considerable care that has gone into its creation. Recent guest feedback continues to highlight the quality of the cabins, exceptional sea views, peaceful setting and attention to detail.

The Setting
Lydcott Farm occupies a wonderfully peaceful rural position near Widegates and Looe, whilst remaining remarkably accessible. The seaside town of Looe is approximately four miles away, providing an excellent selection of independent shops, restaurants, cafés, beaches and the picturesque harbour. Local beaches and the wider South Cornish coastline are readily accessible, while the surrounding area provides an abundance of walking, National Trust properties and outdoor activities.

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The location is equally well suited to a tourism business, with guests able to explore Looe, Polperro, the South West Coast Path, the Eden Project and numerous beaches and attractions across South East Cornwall. A highly regarded local farm shop and café is also situated nearby, adding to the convenience of the location.

A Rare Lifestyle And Commercial Opportunity
Lydcott Farm represents an unusually compelling combination of substantial family accommodation, an established seven-cabin luxury glamping business and an exceptional rural coastal setting. The business has been thoughtfully created from the ground up and has developed an enviable reputation for quality, sustainability and hospitality.

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For purchasers seeking a lifestyle business with genuine commercial substance, the opportunity is particularly attractive. The property offers the potential to continue an established and award-winning operation whilst enjoying the considerable benefits of living within a beautiful Cornish farm setting, close to the coast and the highly desirable town of Looe. In our view, opportunities combining a substantial private residence with an established, award-winning tourism business of this calibre are exceptionally rare to the market.

Services
The property benefits from a biomass pellet boiler providing hot water and heating. Mains electricity with single-phase supplies to both the main residence and glamping site. Private drainage is provided by a septic tank serving the main residence and two onion septic tanks serving the glamping site. Private aquifer-fed well for primary water supply to the whole site. Plus Mains connection as back-up.