| | | THE BOWSHOT LADY, Fowey, Cornwall | | | Superbly appointed house, comfortably furnished, situated in an elevated position with wide panoramic views of meadows and wooded slopes leading down to the estuary below, sleeps 4. | £285 - £700 | The town of Fowey, immortalised in legend and contemporary books, is largely unspoilt, and retains its charm from ages past. From the wooded slopes of its estuary and its picturesque coves, to secret creeks and busy quayside, it stimulates the imagination in everyone. Around the next bend in the river could be a modern cruise liner on a visit, or a training ship, like a privateer, under sail. The town itself has several good restaurants to cater for all tastes, as well as pubs serving quality meals. There is a variety of shops - two local pottery shops, shops that cater for the artist, a delicatessan, a specialist bread shop, as well as antique shops and two galleries.
This welcoming house has every comfort you could wish for a pleasant holiday. It has a fully equipped kitchen and utility room with washing machine and freezer, together with a drying room with tumble drier at the rear of the house. It is a warm house benefitting from its sunny aspect and gas-fired central heating system. The main sitting room is at the front of the house on the ground floor, and has a large window to enjoy the inspiring view. It is well-furnished with comfortable seating for a tired guest, and a TV and VCR for the odd evening in. Through the hall is the entrance to a small, sunny conservatory with cane chairs, while at the rear of the house is the dining room, furnished in cottage style. Upstairs is the bathroom, with bath, shower, sink and wc. On the first floor at the front is a large twin-bedded room, with built-in wardrobe, TV, VCR and window affording beautiful sweeping view of the river, the historic architecture of Fowey and the surrounding countryside. The back bedroom, also on the first floor, is of a good size, and has a double bed and further TV with remote control. | | | Contact Peter Gleed Tel: 01869 - 252355 EMail: Click Here to Email Holiday Cottage Owner | |
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| | | THE CHAPEL, Trevone, Padstow, Cornwall | | | Luxury accommodation in the heart of Trevone, within walking distance of the beach and just two miles from Padstow. Sleeps 4 + cot. | £425 - £895 | This detached former Methodist chapel, converted in 2007, is beautifully designed and finished. With a wonderful mix of the old and the new, large arched windows, stained glass and contemporary features – it provides modern, stylish and very comfortable holiday accommodation - ideal for a couple, two couples or a family of 4.
Tastefully furnished and decorated, the living area has two comfortable sofas, coffee table, TV/DVD, CD player, a lovely old dresser, dining table and four chairs. The newly fitted kitchen has an attractive range of contemporary units with granite worktops, and provides all the high quality appliances you would expect – fridge, dishwasher, microwave, oven and hob; a separate utility room houses washer/dryer and freezer.
The Master Bedroom has King Size Bed and Ensuite Shower Room with beautiful contemporary hand basin, WC and Shower. Bedroom 2 is fitted with high quality twin beds and is next to the main bathroom, with luxurious modern suite, comprising hand basin, WC and Villeroy and Boch Jacuzzi bath.
Outside there is garden to three sides of the chapel providing all day sunshine.
Trevone Bay is in an area of outstanding natural beauty, famous for its dramatic coastline and wonderful sandy beaches. The main sandy bay at Trevone is ideal for sand castle building, surfing and swimming. Safety on the beach is provided by full time life guards during the summer months. Around a small headland is “Rocky” Beach which is perfect for rock pooling and fishing, it also has a wonderful natural swimming pool. | | | Contact Julie Smales Tel: 01841 - 541299 EMail: Click Here to Email Holiday Cottage Owner | |
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| | | BAY COTTAGE, Porthleven, Cornwall | | | Beautiful cottage with a wealth of character, perfectly positioned just above Porthleven's 3 mile beach, with stunning sea views, sleeps 4. | £460 - £965 | This lovely cottage is perfectly positioned for a wonderful relaxing holiday, just 20 yards from the seafront, with magnificent sea views overlooking the three-mile long Porthleven beach. Beautifully restored, with a wealth of character, luxurious fabrics and bed linen, it is a taste of pure luxury!! The open plan lounge/dining area has a beamed ceiling, wood floors, ornate spiral staircase and oil fire (wood burner style), while the galley type kitchen includes all top quality appliances - dishwasher, microwave and washer/dryer. The Main bedroom has a window seat with sea views, traditional wrought iron bed, luxurious fabrics and bed linen, while the Guest bedroom is refreshingly decorated, with twin beds, and again a window seat with sea views. Outside, there is a secluded rear garden which attracts the morning sun - ideal for breakfast on the patio, or visit the front garden for an afternoon retreat with your favourite tipple to take in the views or watch the sunset. Please note - we do not accept pets or smokers, and the spiral staircase is not suitable for small children.
Porthleven is an attractive, unspoilt fishing village in South West Cornwall situated in the middle of Mount’s Bay. To the east lies the Lizard Peninsula and to the west, Land’s End. The harbour forms the centre of the village and is flanked on either side by fishermen’s houses, shops and restaurants. Porthleven has a wealth of coastal paths and country lanes. One mile to the east of the village is the famous Loe Pool, Loe Bar and the beautiful Penrose Woods, all under the auspices of The National Trust. To the west are coastal paths to Bishop’s Rock, Rinsey and Praa Sands. There are two miles of beach and several nearby golf courses, park and sports centers. There are regular bus services to Penzance, Falmouth and Truro. | | | Contact Jackie Kitchen Tel: 01872 870600 / 01872 870688 EMail: Click Here to Email Holiday Cottage Owner | |
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| | | VIDDY COTTAGE, Port Isaac | | | Former coastguards cottage in small unspoilt fishing village on rugged north Cornwall coast, sleeps 4/5. | £175 - £420 | Port Isaac is a small unspoilt fishing village situated on the rugged north coast of Cornwall and makes the ideal location for holidays throughout the year. As well as outstanding scenery to be enjoyed on the coastal walks there are plenty of activities to experience - pony trekking, surfing, fishing, sailing, golf or just soaking up the atmosphere savouring the locally caught seafood. At Wadebridge you can join the Camel Cycle Trail which takes you to the port of Padstow - the home of Rick Stein and his famous seafood restaurant. On the south coast you can visit The Eden Project and the Gardens of Heligan and many places of historical interest are all within easy reach.
Viddy Cottage is a former coastguard cottage situated in a quiet courtyard with parking outside the property and within a short walking distance of the harbour. The main bedroom has double bed, built-in wardrobes, hand basin and a door leading to the garden and decking area. The second bedroom also has a double bed, together with a hand basin. The bathroom has an electric shower over the bath and a W.C. Downstairs the sitting room has a stone fireplace with multi-fuel stove, TV and video, and a separate well equipped kitchen / diner includes washing machine and microwave. Viddy can accomodate five comfortably with an additional foldaway bed or cot if required. We regret we cannot accept pets and would prefer non-smoking. | | | Contact Diane Richards Tel: 01208 - 841813 Mobile: 07967 - 229291 EMail: Click Here to Email Holiday Cottage Owner | |
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| | | LAMERTON, St. Just in Penwith, Cornwall | | | Comfortable, well-equipped 19th Century granite ex-coastguard's cottage with open fire, sleeps 5 | £382 - £753 | This 19th century cottage is situated on the Penwith peninsular close to Cape Cornwall. Backing onto the cricket ground, it is about an 8-minute walk to the town of St. Just, and about 10 minutes to Cape Cornwall Golf and Country Club. Although the cottage is over 200 years old, it has been completely re-furbished to modern standards, while retaining the character of this lovely old granite building. Broadband is also now available. Most rooms have network connections, so bring your lap-top and network cable.
The lounge / dining room, with beamed ceilings and original internal granite walls, is some 21 feet by 16 with a multi-fuel stove in a lovely inglenook fireplace, although the cottage does also have full oil-fired central heating. The large and airy fully fitted kitchen was re-built in 2001 and has all the facilities you would expect, including a dishwasher. There are three bedrooms - one double, one twin and one study cum television room cum bedroom, which in total comfortably sleep 5 people. The shower room has a thermostatic shower as well as lavatory and hand basin, while the bathroom has a lavatory and hand basin along with the bath; there is also a downstairs cloakroom with lavatory and hand basin. Outside, the small front garden is protected from the prevailing winds with a dry-stone wall and hedges, and is a real suntrap. At the back is a raised parking area, and a stone shed. Sorry, but we do not accept children, smokers or pets. | | | Contact Bob Henley Tel: 020-8894-4588 EMail: Click Here to Email Holiday Cottage Owner | |
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| | | ROSCULLION BARN, Padstow, Cornwall | | | Very spacious barn conversion with many original features, only 2 miles outside Padstow, sleeps 5 + cot. | £325 - £795 | Roscullion Barn is a detached converted barn which has been tastefully furnished and equipped to a high standard. Sleeping 5+cot in two very large bedrooms, there is a large lounge and separate farmhouse kitchen/diner, conservatory, cloakroom and utility, providing extremely spacious accommodation throughout. There is a newly refitted bathroom with power shower, and an additional power shower ensuite to the main bedroom. The barn is equipped with D/washer, M/wave, fridge, freezer, washing machine and tumble dryer, VCR/DVD/Satellite TV.
Surrounded by open farmland, the barn is just 2 miles from the picturesque harbour at Padstow. Just 3 miles away are several sandy bays and the golf course at Trevose. You will also find excellent walking in the area and we are only 30 minutes from the Eden Project.
2008 Visitor Comments:
“Thank you for a lovely stay. We really enjoyed the space, garden, field and convervatory.”
“Beautiful barn in beautiful setting. Very child-friendly. The best self-catering property we’ve stayed in.”
“Our third visit, and just as good as the last two – very relaxing and always comfortable.” | | | Contact Julie Smales Tel: 01841 - 541299 EMail: Click Here to Email Holiday Cottage Owner | |
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| | | 1 ROSEVEAN COTTAGES, St Hilary, near Penzance, Cornwall | | | Tastefully renovated semi-detached cottage next to open fields and woods, with stunning view towards St Ives, sleeps 5/6. | £185 - £630 | St Hilary is situated at the heart of the Mounts Bay area at the very foot of Cornwall, 2 miles from the nearest sandy beaches and 3 miles from Marazion with St Michael's Mount. It is a small village with a beautifully decorated church, while shops and pubs serving food are within 3/4 of a mile at Goldsithney. An ideal base for a family or walking holiday, it has easy access to coastal and moorland walks on both the Land's End and the Lizard peninsulas, and St Ives Bay on the north coast as well. A host of local attractions includes The Tate Gallery at St Ives; beautiful houses and gardens at Godolphin House, Trengwainton, Trebah and Glendurgan; birds at Paradise Park; the Seal Sanctuary; Flambards theme park and Goonhilly Earth Station, as well as ancient archeological sites, mining museums etc.
The semi-detached cottage stands at the edge of a small group of cottages next to open fields and woods, with a stunning view towards St Ives from the master bedroom. It has been tastefully renovated to provide comfortable and attractive accommodation comprising on the ground floor - entrance hall, large kitchen / diner, large living room, small conservatory, toilet, and on the first floor, three bedrooms (1 King Size double, 2 Twins) and large bathroom with bath, shower and toilet. Outside, there are sunny front and back gardens with garden furniture and parking for 3 cars, as well as a garage serving as a games room with table tennis. | | | Contact Emma and Roger Laughton Tel: 01297 - 551400 or 01297 - 553805 EMail: Click Here to Email Holiday Cottage Owner | |
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| | | TRENANNICK COTTAGES, Trenannick, nr Crackington Haven, North Cornwall | | | Five delightful cottages converted from 18th Century farm buildings, in quiet rural setting, sleep 2-6. | £165 - £650 | English Tourism Council 3 & 4 Stars The Roundhouse (ETC 4 Stars), Beech, Ash, Pond Meadow and Little Leighs (all ETC 3 Stars) are cottages converted from 18th Century farm buildings, standing at the end of a private tree lined drive, in a quiet rural setting. All cottages have small private gardens, and access to grounds of three acres with barbeque areas, children’s playing field and a small copse. Relax and unwind in an olde worlde atmosphere, with beamed ceilings, open log fires for those colder evenings, and an abundance of slate and open stonework, whilst still benefiting from modern facilities, such as colour television, microwave, washing machine etc.
The cottages are an ideal touring base for the north Cornish and Devon coast, famous for its sandy beaches, rock pools, surfing and coastal walks. We are 2 miles from the A39, with Crackington Haven, Bude and Boscastle all nearby. A shop, garage and public house are three miles away, at Wainhouse Corner. Clovelly, the Eden Project, and Padstow are all within a 45-minute drive. Accommodation varies from two to six persons per cottage, with wheelchair access in the Roundhouse. We are open throughout the year. Short breaks available in the low season and at short notice subject to availability. Pets welcome in certain cottages. | | | Contact Lorraine Harrison Tel: / Fax: 01566 - 781443 EMail: Click Here to Email Holiday Cottage Owner | |
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| | | THE COB BARN & JAMES'S BARN, Higher Tregidden, St Martin, Helston, Cornwall | | | Two beautifully converted traditional Cornish farm buildings, with a wealth of original charm and character, surrounded by 7 acres of meadow and woodland. Two properties sleeping 5 & 4/6. | £260 - £720 | Higher Tregidden is set in a secluded valley to the south of the Helford River on the Lizard Peninsular, SW Cornwall. The Lizard is unique, an ancient and mysterious place, the most southerly point of mainland Britain and somehow removed from the rest of the country. A dramatic coastline, beautiful sandy beaches and rocky coves edge the rural landscape. Fishing harbours and picture book villages give the visitor a taste of the unchanging ’off the beaten track’ Cornwall. The Helford River, Gillan Creek and the Bay offer superb sailing, boating and water sports for beginners and enthusiasts and the South West Coast Path is within easy reach.
The Cob Barn (sleeps 4 adults and 2 children) and James’s Barn (sleeps 5) at Higher Tregidden are traditional Cornish farm buildings that have been converted to provide really comfortable centrally heated accommodation while keeping their original charm and character. They are surrounded by our seven acres of meadow, orchard and woodland which visitors are welcome to explore and enjoy – all tucked away down a private lane.
The Cob Barn retains a spacious open ground floor comprising living area with open beam ceiling, dining/kitchen area with table and chairs for six, and well-equipped fitted kitchen. On the first floor are three bedrooms - one double, one twin and one with children’s bunk beds - and the bathroom with bath and shower over, WC and basin.
James's Barn has a sitting room with open beam ceiling, kitchen/dining room with table and chairs for five, and well-equipped fitted kitchen. Bedroom two, on the ground floor, has twin beds, while on the first floor there are 2 further bedrooms - a double and a single - as well as the bathroom with bath and shower over, WC and basin. | | | Contact Mandi Wilkinson Tel: 01326 - 231537 EMail: Click Here to Email Holiday Cottage Owner | |
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| | | TRECAN FARM COTTAGES, Lanreath, nr Looe, Cornwall | | | Three traditional stone cottages and converted barn in idyllic situation, surrounded by beautiful rolling countryside, sleep 4 & 5. | £195 - £750 | South West Tourist Board 4 Star Approached by a long private tree-lined drive and completely surrounded by beautiful open countryside, Trecan Farm Cottages are built from traditional Cornish stone and provide the perfect setting for a peaceful relaxing holiday. Children can play safely in the paddocks, meet the goats or feed the rabbits and chickens and collect eggs. We also have our own all weather tennis court and a games barn with snooker, table tennis and darts. The situation is idyllic, just 10 mins from Looe and its superb beaches, and only 15 minutes from the acclaimed Eden Project.
The three stone cottages and detached stone barn provide excellent accommodation, with oil-fired central heating, open plan layouts downstairs, extremely well-equipped kitchens and attractive woodburners (logs provided). The Hayloft (sleeps 4), Holly Cottage (sleeps 5) and Ricann Cottage (sleeps 4+1) have two bedrooms, while The Linhay (sleeps 5) has three bedrooms. | | | Contact Janet Pugh Tel: 01503-220768 EMail: Click Here to Email Holiday Cottage Owner | |
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