Hidden within 2.5 acres of private woodland on the outskirts of Gweek in Cornwall, Melynsy is a secluded retreat sleeping up to eight guests, designed for slow days, calm spaces and time together. With contemporary interiors, cosy living areas and a peaceful outdoor hot tub, it’s a place to switch off and settle in.
At a glance
Sleeps 8 • 4 bedrooms • 3 bathrooms • Super-king beds
Wood-burning stove • Hot Tub
2 sitting rooms • Large kitchen/ diner
Smart TV with Sky Q • Bluetooth speakers
Woodland garden • Outdoor dining & BBQ (seasonal)
Parking & EV charging • Dog-friendly (up to 3)
Light-filled and quietly luxurious, this living space blurs the boundary between indoors and out, with the ancient woodland forming a constantly changing backdrop to slow mornings and unhurried evenings
Generous, light-filled and quietly refined, the living space is designed for slow mornings and long, easy evenings. Soft textures, natural tones and woodland views create a setting that feels both grounded and indulgent.
Wrapped in rich forest tones and warm natural textures, the sitting room is both grounding and indulgent. It is a space made for quiet afternoons, flickering light and the slow comfort of being completely at ease.
As the day fades, golden hour drifts gently through the room, casting everything in a warm, honeyed glow. It is the kind of light that invites you to pause, settle in, and stay a little longer.
Framed by wide windows and softened by woodland light, the sitting room invites long, unhurried moments of calm. From morning coffee to dusk settling in, this is a space designed simply to be enjoyed.
Bathed in soft natural light, the kitchen is a calm and inviting space for slow breakfasts and easy evenings. Every detail is designed for gathering, lingering, and sharing good food together.
Designed for togetherness, the dining space and kitchen flow effortlessly, creating a natural heart to the home. It is a place for long suppers, shared stories and unhurried mornings.
Sunlight gathers here in the morning, setting the tone for slow coffee, fresh bread and easy conversation. The breakfast bar becomes the natural meeting place, from the first light of day through to evening drinks.
The large dining table invites everyone to gather, linger and share unhurried meals together. Framed by soft light and open space, it is the heart of the home in every season.
Light flows easily through the open kitchen and dining space, creating a calm, welcoming heart to the home. From early breakfasts to late evenings, this is where moments naturally unfold.
set beneath soaring ceilings and wrapped in woodland views, the dining space feels both airy and intimate. It is a place made for long lunches, quiet mornings and evenings that stretch on.
As evening falls, the snug becomes the perfect setting for cocktails, conversation and a slower pace of life. Warm light, deep colours and quiet corners invite you to settle in and stay awhile.
With its stone fireplace, exposed beams and inviting seating, the snug is made for slow evenings and lingering conversation. As the fire glows, the room becomes a warm, intimate retreat at the heart of the home
As the fire flickers gently, the snug becomes a quiet sanctuary of warmth and comfort. It is the perfect place to unwind, wrapped in stillness, as the outside world fades away.
Light spills gently across the entrance way, where warm timber and open space create a calm, welcoming first impression. It is a quiet moment of arrival before the house slowly unfolds around you.
High ceilings and skylight views fill the upper level with natural light, creating a calm sense of space and flow. From here, the home opens gently into its more intimate rooms beyond.
Designed for slow starts and long soaks, the family bathroom feels calm, indulgent and beautifully considered. Warm textures and soft lighting create a space that invites you to unwind completely.
Wrapped in rich woodland tones and soft textures, the master bedroom feels deeply calm and cocooning. It is a space designed for slow mornings, long sleeps and complete escape.
A bedroom with a blue upholstered headboard, white bedding, beige pillows, and a floral accent pillow, viewed through a doorway. The wall behind the bed has a mural with branches and leaves, and a small side table with a glass top and gold frame holding a black vase with dried twigs. A spherical wall sconce is above the side table, and sunlight streams onto the wooden floor.
A neatly made bed with a blue upholstered headboard in a bedroom with wooden beams and a gold and brown floral wallpaper. There are two wall-mounted lights on either side of the bed, a small side table next to it, and large windows with beige curtains leading to a balcony overlooking trees.
The ensuite blends deep green tones with warm textures, creating a space that feels both soothing and indulgent. From early mornings to evening unwinds, it is a place designed for calm and comfort.
Rich colour, layered textures and soft light make the second bedroom feel warm and deeply restful. It is a space designed for slow mornings, quiet evenings and the most comfortable nights’ sleep.
A bedroom featuring a floral wallpaper with birds, a mustard-colored tufted headboard, two yellow pillows, white bedding, two wall-mounted reading lamps, and yellow curtains.
A cozy bedroom with a large bed featuring a mustard-colored tufted headboard, decorated with white and sage green pillows, and a beige quilted bedspread. The wall behind the bed has floral wallpaper with birds and foliage. There are gold wall-mounted reading lamps on each side of the headboard. To the right, a window with peach-colored curtains lets in natural light and has a built-in window seat with pillows, overlooking greenery outside.
Tucked beneath the eaves, the third bedroom feels warm and wonderfully cocooned. Layered patterns and gentle light create a space made for deep rest and unhurried mornings.
Warm tones, soft textures and gentle light make the downstairs bedroom feel calm and welcoming from the moment you arrive. It is a peaceful retreat designed for rest, comfort and slow mornings.
A neatly made bed with white sheets and pillows, two large mustard-yellow pillows, set against a dark wall with a gold leaf pattern. There are two small brass wall-mounted lamps on either side of the bed. A window with black framing and mustard-yellow curtains is on the left, letting in natural light.
Tucked into a private courtyard, the hot tub offers a moment of pure calm beneath open skies. From crisp mornings to star-lit evenings, it is the perfect place to slow everything down
Stone house with large glass-enclosed patio, outdoor furniture, and lush garden with plants and trees.
Surrounded by mature trees and gentle birdsong, the garden feels like a world of its own. It is a quiet place for wandering, pausing and breathing in the beauty of the outdoors.
The secluded woodland glade where sunlight drifts through the leaves and the world feels beautifully far away.
A black wooden gate beside a stone wall with a small window, partially covered by green foliage and red flowers.
Nestled deep within ancient woodland, where privacy, design and nature meet.
Aerial view of a house surrounded by dense green trees, with a outdoor patio and pathway visible.
Arrive to local essentials for unhurried mornings and easy evenings in.
Step away from the everyday at this secluded countryside retreat, surrounded by acres of ancient woodland and open fields.
Step away from the everyday at this secluded countryside retreat, surrounded by acres of ancient woodland and open fields.
Light-filled and quietly luxurious, this living space blurs the boundary between indoors and out, with the ancient woodland forming a constantly changing backdrop to slow mornings and unhurried evenings
Generous, light-filled and quietly refined, the living space is designed for slow mornings and long, easy evenings. Soft textures, natural tones and woodland views create a setting that feels both grounded and indulgent.
Wrapped in rich forest tones and warm natural textures, the sitting room is both grounding and indulgent. It is a space made for quiet afternoons, flickering light and the slow comfort of being completely at ease.
As the day fades, golden hour drifts gently through the room, casting everything in a warm, honeyed glow. It is the kind of light that invites you to pause, settle in, and stay a little longer.
Framed by wide windows and softened by woodland light, the sitting room invites long, unhurried moments of calm. From morning coffee to dusk settling in, this is a space designed simply to be enjoyed.
Bathed in soft natural light, the kitchen is a calm and inviting space for slow breakfasts and easy evenings. Every detail is designed for gathering, lingering, and sharing good food together.
Designed for togetherness, the dining space and kitchen flow effortlessly, creating a natural heart to the home. It is a place for long suppers, shared stories and unhurried mornings.
Sunlight gathers here in the morning, setting the tone for slow coffee, fresh bread and easy conversation. The breakfast bar becomes the natural meeting place, from the first light of day through to evening drinks.
The large dining table invites everyone to gather, linger and share unhurried meals together. Framed by soft light and open space, it is the heart of the home in every season.
Light flows easily through the open kitchen and dining space, creating a calm, welcoming heart to the home. From early breakfasts to late evenings, this is where moments naturally unfold.
set beneath soaring ceilings and wrapped in woodland views, the dining space feels both airy and intimate. It is a place made for long lunches, quiet mornings and evenings that stretch on.
As evening falls, the snug becomes the perfect setting for cocktails, conversation and a slower pace of life. Warm light, deep colours and quiet corners invite you to settle in and stay awhile.
With its stone fireplace, exposed beams and inviting seating, the snug is made for slow evenings and lingering conversation. As the fire glows, the room becomes a warm, intimate retreat at the heart of the home
As the fire flickers gently, the snug becomes a quiet sanctuary of warmth and comfort. It is the perfect place to unwind, wrapped in stillness, as the outside world fades away.
Light spills gently across the entrance way, where warm timber and open space create a calm, welcoming first impression. It is a quiet moment of arrival before the house slowly unfolds around you.
High ceilings and skylight views fill the upper level with natural light, creating a calm sense of space and flow. From here, the home opens gently into its more intimate rooms beyond.
Designed for slow starts and long soaks, the family bathroom feels calm, indulgent and beautifully considered. Warm textures and soft lighting create a space that invites you to unwind completely.
Wrapped in rich woodland tones and soft textures, the master bedroom feels deeply calm and cocooning. It is a space designed for slow mornings, long sleeps and complete escape.
A bedroom with a blue upholstered headboard, white bedding, beige pillows, and a floral accent pillow, viewed through a doorway. The wall behind the bed has a mural with branches and leaves, and a small side table with a glass top and gold frame holding a black vase with dried twigs. A spherical wall sconce is above the side table, and sunlight streams onto the wooden floor.
A neatly made bed with a blue upholstered headboard in a bedroom with wooden beams and a gold and brown floral wallpaper. There are two wall-mounted lights on either side of the bed, a small side table next to it, and large windows with beige curtains leading to a balcony overlooking trees.
The ensuite blends deep green tones with warm textures, creating a space that feels both soothing and indulgent. From early mornings to evening unwinds, it is a place designed for calm and comfort.
Rich colour, layered textures and soft light make the second bedroom feel warm and deeply restful. It is a space designed for slow mornings, quiet evenings and the most comfortable nights’ sleep.
A bedroom featuring a floral wallpaper with birds, a mustard-colored tufted headboard, two yellow pillows, white bedding, two wall-mounted reading lamps, and yellow curtains.
A cozy bedroom with a large bed featuring a mustard-colored tufted headboard, decorated with white and sage green pillows, and a beige quilted bedspread. The wall behind the bed has floral wallpaper with birds and foliage. There are gold wall-mounted reading lamps on each side of the headboard. To the right, a window with peach-colored curtains lets in natural light and has a built-in window seat with pillows, overlooking greenery outside.
Tucked beneath the eaves, the third bedroom feels warm and wonderfully cocooned. Layered patterns and gentle light create a space made for deep rest and unhurried mornings.
Warm tones, soft textures and gentle light make the downstairs bedroom feel calm and welcoming from the moment you arrive. It is a peaceful retreat designed for rest, comfort and slow mornings.
A neatly made bed with white sheets and pillows, two large mustard-yellow pillows, set against a dark wall with a gold leaf pattern. There are two small brass wall-mounted lamps on either side of the bed. A window with black framing and mustard-yellow curtains is on the left, letting in natural light.
Tucked into a private courtyard, the hot tub offers a moment of pure calm beneath open skies. From crisp mornings to star-lit evenings, it is the perfect place to slow everything down
Stone house with large glass-enclosed patio, outdoor furniture, and lush garden with plants and trees.
Surrounded by mature trees and gentle birdsong, the garden feels like a world of its own. It is a quiet place for wandering, pausing and breathing in the beauty of the outdoors.
The secluded woodland glade where sunlight drifts through the leaves and the world feels beautifully far away.
A black wooden gate beside a stone wall with a small window, partially covered by green foliage and red flowers.
Nestled deep within ancient woodland, where privacy, design and nature meet.
Aerial view of a house surrounded by dense green trees, with a outdoor patio and pathway visible.
Arrive to local essentials for unhurried mornings and easy evenings in.
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Inside
Melynsy is a beautifully designed woodland retreat where contemporary interiors and natural surroundings feel effortlessly connected. Across two thoughtfully arranged living spaces, warm textures, rich earthy tones and expansive glazing create an atmosphere that feels calm, inviting and quietly luxurious.
At the heart of the home is the open-plan kitchen and dining area, designed for long breakfasts, slow dinners and evenings gathered together. A separate snug with a feature fireplace and built-in bar creates a more intimate space to unwind, while the light-filled lounge opens onto views across the surrounding woodland.
Upstairs, four individually styled bedrooms offer peaceful spaces to retreat to, including generous super-king rooms and calming natural finishes throughout. The bathrooms combine soft textures with warm stone and copper accents, while the principal bathroom features a freestanding bath positioned for quiet moments of relaxation.
• Sleeps 8 , 4 bedrooms
• 3 Bathrooms, ensuite master
• Super-King Bedrooms
• Open-Plan kitchen & Dining
• separate snug with Bar
• Wood-burning stove
• Smart TV with Sky Q & Bluetooth speakers
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Outside
Set within 2.5 acres of private woodland, Melynsy’s outdoor spaces are designed for long, unhurried days surrounded by nature. A generous patio extends directly from the house, creating space for outdoor dining, morning coffee and relaxed evenings beneath the trees.
Beyond the terrace, pathways wind through layered greenery and peaceful corners of the garden, while the cedar hot tub sits tucked privately within the courtyard for quiet evening soaks. Open lawns and surrounding woodland give the setting a sense of space and seclusion, with nearby countryside walks beginning almost directly from the doorstep.
As daylight fades, the garden becomes softly immersive - birdsong, rustling leaves and filtered evening light creating an atmosphere that feels entirely removed from everyday life.
• 6 Acres of private woodland
• Urban Cedar Hot Tub
• Outdoor dining & BBQ
• Multiple seating areas
• Woodland Garden Setting
• Countryside walks nearby
• Dog-Friendly (up to 3)
• Parking & Ev Charging
Melynsy is positioned within one of Cornwall’s most beautiful woodland and coastal landscapes, where winding creeks, quiet countryside and dramatic shoreline all sit within easy reach. Nearby stretches of the South West Coast Path offer some of the region’s most breathtaking walks, while the Helford River brings opportunities for sailing, paddleboarding and peaceful days on the water.
Just minutes away, the village of Gweek offers a slower pace of life, with waterside walks, independent cafés and welcoming local pubs. Beyond the village, the surrounding area invites exploration through hidden coves, subtropical gardens, historic harbours and scenic coastal roads leading towards the Lizard Peninsula.
Whether spending the day walking the coastline, exploring nearby fishing villages or lingering over long lunches by the water, Melynsy is perfectly placed for experiencing Cornwall at a quieter, more relaxed pace before returning to the calm of the woodland setting.
Sleeps 8 ✨ • Woodland setting 🌿 • Cedar hot tub 🛁 • Wood-burning stove 🔥 • Dog-friendly 🐾 • EV charging