
Photoshoots at Coswarth
Colan, Newquay, Cornwall, UK
Immersed in acres of romantic English gardens, this Grade II-listed Cornish manor and its surrounding barns make a soul-stirring setting for filming, product launches and fashion shoots. Interiors strike a balance between country house opulence and cocooning rustic warmth, with every corner telling its own quiet tale.
Overview
This sprawling shoot location in Cornwall honours its rural heritage while also evoking a sense of eclectic English grandeur. A long, tree-lined drive leads to a historic stone manor, cottage and cluster of barns. A natural colour palette of greens, soft neutrals and pale pinks imbues timeless style to interiors within the manor and neighbouring cottage, creating a versatile backdrop for creative projects. The farm outbuildings, once left to fall back to nature, have undergone a sensitive restoration, preserving their historic character while embracing a fresh new purpose. Available to hire independently or as a collective, the spaces provide a flexible canvas for creatives seeking a location rich in atmosphere.
Spaces
Set within four acres of landscaped gardens, Coswarth unfolds across lawns, a tennis court, an ivy-clad railway bridge and a grotto. The east-facing façade of the manor features an eight-light granite window dating back to the original 16th-century farmhouse. Inside, four luxurious double bedrooms with en suites and a generous country kitchen are laced with period details – from recessed sash windows to slate and tessellated tile flooring. Alongside the main house, there's a characterful one-bedroom cottage and plant-filled orangery, rustic Courtyard Barn and modern barn conversion with a bright open-plan living space and courtyard. An additional storage barn has scope to adapt with paint or wallpaper.
The Facts
- AccommodationThe main six-bed house features a bathroom which can be used for commercial rental in addition to the location on prior request, while portable toilets can be hired locally for large-scale shoots and filming. Recommendations for nearby accommodation will be provided upon enquiry.
- PracticalitiesThere is on-site parking for twenty vehicles and undercover drive-in space, with easy transport links to Newquay´s airport and train station. More parking space for additional vehicles can be made available if required. The first floor of the shoot barn has electric, running water and a working woodburner. There is a kitchen for basic catering in the main house plus a barn available to outside caterers on request.
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North Cornwall
North Cornwall is renowned for its craggy cliffs and pounding surf, but behind the beachy coast is a deep mine of ancient history. From Vogue to Poldark, the exposed clifftops cloaked in wildflowers have played backdrop to cover shoots and horseback scenes alike.

Getting there
- On the Map This unique country house shoot location is just off the A30 on the main route into Cornwall and enjoys a rural location five miles inland from Newquay and ten from Holywell Bay. Both Bodmin moor and the engine house peppered coast path are within easy reach.
- By Car From London, take the M4 towards Bath, the M5 South and the A30 to Cornwall, before turning off towards Newquay and the coast.
- By Train The nearest train station is in Newquay, around a 10 minute drive away. There are more frequent and direct services from Bodmin Parkway, a 20 minute drive away, to London Paddington with a journey time of approximately four and a half hours.Â
- By Air Newquay airport is a 15 minute drive away, where taxis and car hire are available.
Frequently Asked Questions
Whether you're curious about pet policies, the nearest walkable pubs, or wild swimming spots, we have the answers to common property-specific queries here. For everything else, visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.
Press
Below are a selection of features in which Unique Homestays has appeared. If you would like to feature the property in an editorial capacity, please contact the marketing team on +44 (0)1637 882014.
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