Nestling in the fringes of the hamlet of St Wenn, Carn Cottage offers very comfortable ‘upside down’ accommodation – designed to take advantage of beautiful views across open countryside. Within easy reach of the many sandy beaches and coastal walks of the north coast and water sports at Rock and Watergate Bay, it is just 5 miles from Wadebridge. Here, the Camel cycle trail along the river estuary leads to Padstow and Rick Stein’s famous seafood restaurants (about 8 miles by car). The Eden Project is just 8 miles and the south coast easily accesible. Pub and shop within 3 miles.
Close to the spectacular north coast surfing beaches, these three very comfortable and attractively furnished cottages each enjoy their own small gardens and access to 5 acres of grounds with a fishing lake. Perranporth – a popular family resort with golf and a boating lake – is just 3 miles, Newquay’s famous surfing beaches are 7 miles, and superb walking can be enjoyed along coastal paths and across moorland dotted with ancient standing stones. A fun park, steam railway and N.T. houses and gardens lie within a short drive, with Eden and the Lost Gardens of Heligan a little further afield. Goonhavern village (¼ mile) boasts a shop, pub and The World in Miniature. The city of Truro is 10 miles.
The Old Toll House stands within a short stroll of the sandy beach, shops, restaurants and pubs of the village of Marazion on lovely Mounts Bay. Dominating the bay is majestic St Michael’s Mount (pictured), which can be accessed by a stone causeway at low tide, and there are many fine sandy beaches nearby including the surfing beach at Sennen. About 4 miles away lies the bustling town of Penzance from where day trips to the Isles of Scilly can be taken by helicopter or ferry. The Minack Open Air Theatre, Land’s End, Paradise Park and St Ives, with its Tate Gallery, are all within a short drive. Shops and pubs 100 yards.
Enjoy village life in a coastal location in this extremely pretty semi detached stone cottage, with lovely furnishings and cosy fireside. It is within easy walking distance (200 yards) of a pub, restaurant and shop/P.O. in Tregony, the gateway to the beautiful Roseland Peninsula. Only 15 minutes drive away is Nare Head’s superb sandy beach. The Lost Gardens of Heligan are 10 miles away and the Eden Project is within 20 minutes drive. Truro 8 miles. An excellent base for touring this western tip of England, with superb coastal walks.
Set in an attractive courtyard, this very comfortable cottage is one of a group converted from Grade II listed stables standing within the magnificent 42 acre Tehidy Park. A private estate adjoining a golf course, it is surrounded by 250 acres of National Trust land with woodland walks, lakes and streams and a pleasant 20 minutes stroll leading to North Cliff’s glorious sea views. The sandy beach at Portreath (pictured) is within 3 miles. St Ives and the Tate are 10 miles and the Eden Project and Falmouth Maritime Museum are an easy drive. Pub and shop 1½ miles.
Close to Colliford Lake and Jamaica Inn, and just 2½ miles from the village pub and shop in peaceful St Neot, nestling on the fringes of Bodmin Moor, Whitebarrow Farm enjoys lovely countryside views from its spacious conservatory. Its mid-Cornwall location gives easy access to both north and south coasts (Looe is about 15 miles) and a wealth of attractions. Water sports at Siblyback Lake, Carnglaze Caverns and Golitha Falls are all under 5 miles. Lanhydrock (N.T.) is 12 miles and Liskeard 8 miles.
On the western fringes of Bodmin Moor and just 20 minutes drive from the magnificent surfing beaches of north Cornwall, these attractive and very comfortable properties enjoy access to an outstanding range of facilities. Hengar Manor house and its cottages are set in the heart of its countryside holiday village. The 35 acres of parkland have additional lodges and villas with woodland walks and fishing lakes. The cottages, grouped around a landscaped courtyard, have been converted from the former coach house and stables, whilst The Gun Room, The Secret Garden, Butler’s Quarters, Maid’s Retreat and Country View form part of the impressive county house, which dates back to 1620. The Manor House boasts an Italian restaurant and a café bar. Set on the first floor Morellos offers a relaxed atmosphere where a wide choice of pizza and other Italian dishes can be enjoyed, whilst Café Torrelli, situated on the ground floor of the Manor House offers a variety of Italian coffees, cakes, pastries and light snacks. Visitors automatically enjoy club membership, giving access to the entertainments lounge, Hengar Tavern (where bar food and a takeaway service is available), the 25 metre indoor swimming pool with slide, separate spa, toddlers’ pool, sauna, steam room and solarium. The grounds include a 9 hole pitch and putt course, crazy golf, tennis courts, coarse fishing lakes (free fishing all year round), children’s adventure playground, and toddlers’ play area. This is a splendid area for touring with fine sandy beaches and the pretty fishing villages of Padstow, Port Isaac, Tintagel and Boscastle all within 15 miles. The magnificent Eden Project is about 20 miles and the south coast, and ‘Daphne Du Maurier Country’ around Fowey, are about 20 miles. Horse riding can be arranged on the moors and there are several golf courses within easy reach (Bowood Park, 10 minutes away by car). A well stocked shop and fishing tackle shop are both open mid April to October.
Commanding stunning views across the Tamar Valley towards Dartmoor are these recently converted former barns. Very comfortably furnished they enjoy a peaceful rural setting just 30 minutes drive from sandy beaches on the south coast and the quaint fishing ports of Looe and Polperro. The market towns of Callington, Launceston with its Norman castle and steam railway, and Liskeard offering a scenic train ride to Looe are nearby, whilst historic Plymouth’s many attractions are just 19 miles away. The 15th century Tudor N.T. property of Cotehele and Buckland Abbey are just a short drive away. St Mellion golf club 6 miles. Shop ½ mile, pub 1½ miles.
In an area of outstanding natural beauty with a famously mild climate, and just ¼ mile from a delightful little cove, these recently converted, spacious and attractively furnished cottages are ideal for a relaxing break. Set at the gateway to Church Cove, a picturesque cluster of thatched cottages, they are a short walk from the shops, restaurants and pub in Lizard village (½ mile). Lizard Point, the most southerly tip of the British mainland, is a bird watchers’ paradise where numerous circular walks can be enjoyed along a spectacular coastline dotted with tiny coves, and its unique landscape of open heath and towering sea cliffs is smothered with colourful flowers in spring and early summer. One pleasant walk leads to the pretty, thatched village of Cadgwith. Goonhilly Earth Station’s visitor centre is a few minutes’ drive, Helston and Flambards theme park are 11 miles and Penzance, St Michael’s Mount (N.T.), the Minnack open air theatre and Land’s End are in easy reach. The owner, who lives adjacent and runs a Bed and Breakfast, is happy to provide full English or continental breakfast, light lunches and dinner at extra cost in the restaurant (available from Easter) to cottage visitors.
Nestling amongst Mousehole’s charming cluster of fishermen’s cottages and winding village streets, this cosy, listed corner cottage lies just a short stroll from the picturesque sandy harbour (pictured). Shops, inns and restaurants are only 100 yards away and the bustling towns of Newlyn and Penzance, with day trips to the Isles of Scilly by helicopter or by sea, are 3 miles. Reached by causeway or ferry, St Michael’s Mount (N.T.) stands majestically over Mount’s Bay nearby. Minack open-air theatre and Land’s End are about 10 miles. Sea fishing, sailing and horse riding locally.