Revealing a fascinating glimpse into its ancient mining heritage, a converted 19th century engine house in Cornwall features preserved original details – including exposed stone walls and arched windows – alongside modern additions like the pizza oven, cinema room and sunken hot tub. And the best bit? It's available to rent through uniquehomestays.com (opens in new tab).
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Named The Stack, the Cornish property sits at the end of a sweeping pathway deep in the Cornish countryside, binding a classically Cornish Grade-II listed exterior with modern rustic interiors.
The property straddles five floors, with each space made cosy and inviting.
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The bolthole hideaway effortlessly fuses the historical build with individualistic rough-luxe interiors.
From an atmospheric ground floor cinema den and the kitchen with a view, to the third floor sitting room complete with wood burner, each living spaces feels cosy and inviting.
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The kitchen features original stone walls, with wood beams and a brick arched doorway. Hanging grasses and a wall mounted boar trophy add to the rustic countryside look.
Utilitarian style lighting adds an industrial touch, in line with the industrial heritage.
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Farmhouse style furniture and accent pieces complement the setting.
Upstairs, the bathroom blends rustic details like the original shutters and arched windows with dramatic paint and an oversized gilded mirror.
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There are three bedrooms; a master bedroom, guest room and a children's room in the attic.
The master bedroom features a reclaimed wood headboard, and a small ensuite loo, cladded with reclaimed wood boards, both adding to the rustic look.
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The guest room has a Moroccan theme, with a carved screen headboard and authentic furniture finds.
The light-filled twin room on the top floor has a pitched roof with a skylights that are perfect for stargazing.
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Set in over half an acre of gardens, The Stack occupies a secluded location overlooking the wooded upper reaches of the Fal Valley in Cornwall.
The house boasts uninterrupted views of the rolling patchwork countryside.
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There's a sunken hot tub space, ideal for unwinding at the end of the day.
There's even a rustic outdoor kitchen (opens in new tab)...
... Complete with pizza oven.
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The house lies within the secluded hamlet of Trelion, a central location for beach forays and moorland walks.
The private and secluded setting epitomises the essence of a Cornish escape.
From £1,750 per week, or £1,295 per short break, on uniquehomestays.com (opens in new tab).
Photography / Mark Watts