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Sleeps 5
Weekly price range £331 to £685
Self catering accommodation in Gorran sleeps 5.
Features include: • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Short Breaks • Detached Property • Cottage Sleeps 5
Accommodation overview: Just one mile from the golden sandy beach at Gorran Haven and three miles from the picturesque fishing harbour of Mevagissey, this detached, double fronted, 19th century cottage is set in the peaceful village of Gorran Churchtown. Recently modernised and benefiting from double glazing and central heating, it offers comfortable and spacious accommodation for a relaxing family holiday and is perfectly situated for touring the whole of Cornwall.
The front door opens to a useful entrance porch with coat pegs and an inner door leads directly into a charming beamed living room which spans the width of the original cottage. There is lounge seating on one side with two settees facing the wood burning stove set on a slate hearth, and a dining suite on the opposite side with a wide hatchway to the kitchen.
In one corner of the lounge, four steps lead up to a second sitting/play room with a sofa bed for alternative sleeping arrangements and French doors leading out to the patio; a perfect place to enjoy your morning coffee. A doorway at the rear of the cottage leads to a newly fitted smart kitchen with a quarry tiled floor and an inner hallway giving access to a fully tiled shower room W.C. with hand basin.
A rather steep carpeted staircase leads up from the hall to the first floor landing where there are a large shower room W.C. with hand basin and three pleasantly light bedrooms with low doorways and a double, single and twin beds respectively.
A door opens from the rear hallway with two steps down to an external laundry room offering storage space of beachgear and three steps continue up to an enclosed lawned garden with a sheltered patio area. There is an off road parking space for one car with additional parking available at the Barley Sheaf Inn nearby.
The small unspoilt village of Gorran has a 15th century church, local shop/post office and a newly refurbished family friendly village pub, all within easy walking distance of the cottage. About one mile away is the sandy beach at Gorran Haven and access to miles of stunning cliff walks along parts of the South West Coastal Path to places such as Dodman Point and Chapel Point.
The working fishing village of Mevagissey is 3 miles away with a popular harbour and plenty of restaurants and pubs, and for a wider selection of amenities the town of St Austell is 9 miles. For garden lovers, the cottage is just 3.5 miles from Caerhays Castle, 4 miles from the Lost Gardens of Heligan, home to Lobbs Farm Shop and a 30 minute drive to The Eden Project. Cycle hire is available at Pentewan 6 miles away and there are several golf courses within easy reach.
  
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £342 to £782
Self catering accommodation in Portloe sleeps 4.
Features include: • Garden • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Short Breaks • Cottage Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: Only 150 yards from the sea with elevated sea views from the sunny south facing garden, this pretty semi-detached cottage of great character is situated in the unspoilt Cornish fishing village of Portloe, tucked far down on the delightful Roseland Peninsula.
Here, stoutly built cottages with slated grey roofs cluster along the lower slopes of the well sheltered and secluded valley and around the shores of a small Cornish cove where a few boats still unload their catch of lobster, crab and other fish.
Proncha is within 60 yards of the coastal path and easy walking distance of the picturesque cove, slipway and pub. There is a shop and sub post office at Veryan 1.5 miles away and Melinsey Mill offering cream teas and lunch is close by. Several sandy beaches are a short drive away.
Approached through a small walled and gated front garden, the front door set beneath an open porch leads directly into a comfortable sitting room with a slate hearth. Linked by three steps is a maple fitted kitchen / dining room. Both rooms have low beam ceilings and terracotta tile floors with rugs. The windows, set into thick stone walls, look out over the garden.
Upstairs are two bedrooms with a double bed and twin beds respectively and a bathroom W.C. with hand basin, shower over the bath and an access door to the garden. Tucked into the hillside the main part of the garden has a grassed sun bathing area behind the Fuchsia hedge, flower beds and shrubs on three levels with a Gazebo providing shelter and a commanding view over the bay in the direction of Dodman Point. Toddlers will require supervision.
It is possible to unload the car outside the cottage; parking is available 50 yards away in the village car park (honesty box).
The harbourside village of St Mawes is about a 20 minute drive where a passenger ferry operates to the maritime town of Falmouth. The main shopping centres of Truro and St Austell are within easy reach as are many of the finest Cornish Gardens including Caerhays Castle, the Lost Gardens of Heligan and The Eden Project.
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Sleeps 7
Weekly price range £435 to £
Self catering accommodation in Lynton sleeps 7.
Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Close to the Beach • Fishing near by • Short Breaks • Detached Property • cottage Sleeps
Accommodation overview: 350 ACRES SHEEP FARM LAKE GAMES ROOM ALPACAS PLAY AREA Relax in the magnificent enclosed lawn and mature garden belonging to this spacious farmhouse which is situated in a quiet idyllic valley offering some of the most outstanding country and coastal walks in Devon. In the evenings the locally renown Hunters Inn is just over 1 mile away and is famed for its excellent food. Woody Bay and Lee Bay are popular sheltered coves with rock pools which are less than 4 miles away and slightly further afield are lovely sandy beaches like Woolacombe. Other attractions in the area include Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway The Valley of the Rocks Arlington Court Watermouth Castle Exmoor Zoo and more. Ideally situated for touring Exmoor and the surrounding area. A stretch of the old Lynton to Barnstaple narrow-gauge railway crosses the farm. Leisure facilities: stroll the land and see the animals. Red deer are often seen on the farm. Enjoy a picnic by the pond and try your hand at fishing with a range of small coarse fish which is free of charge. Groups of alpacas can be seen in the orchard. Play facilities: enclosed play area in the orchard with large trampoline swings and slide. Games room: pool table and darts. The accommodation which is semi-detached and well-equipped offers THREE bedrooms: 1 king-size with additional single bed en-suite with shower and WC 1 full sized bunk bedroom and 1 further king-size. Bathroom: with shower over bath and WC. Lounge: large and spacious with widescreen TV Sky sports TV DVD woodburner and fully-tuned baby grand piano. Kitchen/diner: with cooker fridge/freezer washer/dryer microwave and dishwasher. Outside: lovely enclosed garden by conifer hedges and fencing with water feature BBQ and seating. Amenities: ample off-road parking. Bed linen and electric included night storage heating included from October-April. Wi-fi available payable direct to the owner if used. 1 well-behaved dog welcome. Location: beach 3 miles village pub and shop 1.5 miles.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £315 to £
Self catering accommodation in Padstow sleeps 2.
Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Short Breaks • Detached Property • cottage Sleeps 2
Accommodation overview: 1 OF 3 PROPERTIES IN A 40 ACRE ESTATE WITH WOODLAND WALKS WILDLIFE PONDS PRIVATE FISHING AND DIRECT ACCESS TO THE CAMEL TRAIL Nestled in a peaceful valley setting with delightful views over unspoilt countryside and a one and a half mile private stretch of the River Camel. Home to otters ducks kingfishers and buzzards with some of the best sea trout and salmon fishing in Cornwall. Enjoy the beauty of the private nature trail on their 40 acre estate and see the animals birds and many unusual flowers. Bring your bicycles or hire them locally and roam along the adjacent famous Camel Trail (Wadebridge 4 miles and Padstow 9 miles) or explore the nearby adjoining forestry trails. Opposite is a well known vineyard which hosts weekly tours and wine tasting sessions. The cottages are an ideal base for touring the whole of Cornwall with a host of nearby sandy beaches such as Polzeath Harlyn and Trevone or follow the Coastal Path and visit beautiful small villages like Tintagel Port Isaac and Boscastle. Other nearby attractions includes the Eden Project (9 miles) Bodmin and Wenford Steam Railway (2 miles). There are also several stately homes nearby including Pencarrow House and Lanhydrock (The National Trust) or explore stunning Bodmin Moor with its rugged beauty a walkers paradise. Fishing: for small coarse fish in the 2 small private woodland ponds is free of charge. River fishing must be booked in advance direct with the owner. Outside: garden furniture and BBQ. Amenities: ample off-road parking. Bed linen included. Well-behaved dogs welcome however please note that dogs must be kept on leads within the shared grounds and they must not go in the river. Additional info: guests are not permitted to play in the river as this may cause disturbance to the fish. Location: beaches 10 miles pub and shops 2 miles.. A wonderful detached stable conversion open-plan studio style accommodation offering Lounge/sleeping area: with double bed woodburner TV DVD Sky freesat iPod dock and DAB radio. Through archway off the bedroom area is a dressing room. Shower room: large room with vanity unit and WC. Kitchen/diner: area reached through doorway and up 4 steps with built in cooker hob microwave and fridge/freezer. Utility room: with washing machine. Outside: enclosed decked patio garden with rockery. Rear courtyard. Amenities: night storage heating logs and electric included.
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Sleeps 4
Weekly price range £336 to £695
Self catering accommodation in Gorran sleeps 4.
Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Short Breaks • Cottage Sleeps 4
Accommodation overview: A charming wing of a Grade II listed house, set in the owners peaceful 2.5 acres of garden in the churchtown of Gorran amid beautiful farmland, within easy reach of lovely coastal walks and splendid gardens open to the public.
Reached by an unmade track and a long private drive which leads up to the parking area, the front door opens directly into a brightly fitted kitchen/dining room, leading through to an attractive Georgian style sitting room, comfortably furnished, enjoying tranquil views of the owners mature garden and fields beyond.
At the far end, rather steep stairs go up to a landing, a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and a bath with shower fitment and to two bedrooms, a double with views of lovely countryside and one with two single 3ft beds one of which can be stowed away if not required. Visitors have the use of most of the extensive grounds except for the walled orchard and courtyard behind the house.
A nearby public footpath winds its way through woods to reach the sea at Portmellon. The village of Gorran, half a mile, has a general store / P.O. and a pub providing good meals in a pleasant atmosphere. The attractive east facing sandy beach at Gorran Haven is 1.5 miles away. The award winning Lost Gardens of Heligan are 4 miles and The Eden Project is about a 30 minute drive. There are a selection of eateries at St Ewe, Pentewan and the fishing village of Mevagissey all within a 10 minute drive.
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Sleeps 6
Weekly price range £352 to £947
Self catering accommodation in St Columb Minor sleeps 6.
Features include: • Garden • Pet friendly • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Golf near by • Short Breaks • Cottage Sleeps 6
Accommodation overview: Just a 5 minute drive or a 15 minute walk by footpath from the sandy beach at Porth, this double glazed, imaginatively renovated mid-terrace stone cottage is set in the old village centre of St Columb Minor, on the outskirts of Newquay. About a mile from the sea, this Church town still retains its village atmosphere with its 15th century church and traditional pub yet it is an ideal holiday base just inland from the North Cornwall beaches and South West Coast Path.
Approached through a small walled and gated courtyard at the front, the stable door opens into a long hallway with coat pegs, leading to a utility room with laundry facilities and an adjacent well-equipped fully fitted kitchen. A wide archway leads through to a conservatory with dining furniture and patio doors open to a securely enclosed rear courtyard garden with a slate patio area and eight steps leading up to a raised decking with wooden balustrade.
To one side of the kitchen, double doors open into a warm and comfortable beamed sitting room with lounge seating arranged before the working open fireplace and a low doorway giving access to the entrance hall.
A carpeted turning staircase leads directly up in one corner of the lounge to the first floor landing where there are three light and pleasant bedrooms at the front of the cottage; a double bedroom and two single rooms, one with a 2ft 6in bed. Two steps at the rear continue up to a family bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower over the bath and the master bedroom with a kingsize bed overlooking the rear sun deck and en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin.
There is parking for two medium sized cars at a private garage across the road. The property is within an easy five minute walk of the village store, dog-friendly pub, church and supermarket and the nearest sandy beach is at Porth, popular with families for its safe bathing, and is about a 15 minute walk by footpath.
Newquay has something for everyone including numerous beaches, a zoo, sea life centre and water park and is approximately a 5 minute drive or half hour walk. Ten pin bowling, Treloy 9 hole golf course and coarse fishing at Porth Reservoir are all very close by. Padstow and Wadebridge are a 20 minute drive, and Watergate Bay and Mawgan Porth are three and five miles respectively; the former is home to Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Restaurant.
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Sleeps 8
Weekly price range £600 to £
Self catering accommodation in Launceston sleeps 8.
Features include: • Garden • Internet Access • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Fishing near by • Cottage Sleeps 8
Accommodation overview: 1 OF 4 PROPERTIES SET ON 140 ACRES WITH CATTLE SHEEP AND FAR REACHING COUNTRYSIDE VIEWS PARTIES OF UP TO MAXIMUM OF 6 GUESTS CAN BOOK OFF-PEAK WEEKS AT THE REDUCED RATE OF PRICE BAND O Recently superbly converted properties all having air source central heating underfloor heating as well as exposed beams and character features throughout. Nestled next to the owners farmhouse and surrounded by open farmland and countryside views an ideal location to enjoy some peace and tranquillity. A perfect base for touring the whole of Cornwall and Devon you will be less than 3 miles to the A30 to take you to a wealth of attractions including the north and south coast beaches The Eden Project Tintagel with its Arthurian legends Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor historic Plymouth with its Hoe Barbican and much more. The ancient former Cornish capital of Launceston is a 10 minute drive and offers a range of shops and pubs as well as a castle to explore. In the evenings visit one of the many local inns serving good food. Within 2 miles there are various sites for coarse and river fishing. Outside: large shared gardens. Shared utility room: external with washing machines tumble driers. Amenities: ample parking. Bed linen towels electric underfloor heating and Wi-Fi included. Regret no smoking. Location: beach at Crackington Haven 17.5 miles pub 2 miles and shop 1 mile. Riding stables 0.5 miles golf club 2 miles. Arrival: 4pm. Reverse-level detached barn furnished and equipped to a high standard and offers FOUR bedrooms: all situated downstairs 2 king-size 1 king-size double with en-suite shower room with WC and 1 super-king (made up to a twin on request) with en-suite shower room. Bathroom: bath with shower over and WC. Upstairs WC. Lounge/kitchen/diner: open-plan with exposed beams woodburner (first basket of logs free) wooden flooring and stylish lighting TV/DVD with Blu-ray iPod dock and Juliet balcony with superb views. Kitchen area with electric cooker hob fridge/freezer dishwasher and microwave. Outside: private patio area with garden furniture and gas BBQ. Amenities: regret no pets.
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Sleeps 2
Weekly price range £300 to £
Self catering accommodation in Appledore sleeps 2.
Features include: • Open Fire or Woodburning Stove • Romantic Breaks • Close to the Beach • Close to the Sea • Fishing near by • Pub near by • Short Breaks • cottage Sle
Accommodation overview: ROMANTIC COTTAGE IN QUAINT FISHING VILLAGE WITH ESTUARY AND SEA VIEWS Situated on the most popular street in the traditional fishing village of Appledore this characterful fisherman s cottage is the perfect retreat for couples wanting to relax or explore all that North Devon has to offer. The cottage has been updated to a high standard offering comfortable and stylish accommodation yet retains many original features including beamed ceilings. You can relax by the fire in the cosy lounge or enjoy the wonderful sea views from the additional seating area upstairs ideal for reading or simply watching the sea. Within easy walking distance is the bustling quayside and some wonderful local pubs and restaurants as well as an array of shops art galleries and a maritime museum. Other attractions within very easy reach are the surfing beach of Westward Ho! and the popular market towns of Bideford and Barnstaple which offer a wider selection of shops and restaurants. The steep cobbled village of Clovelly is a short drive away as well as the North Cornwall border where you can discover a wonderful selection of beaches and coves. The accommodation offers ONE bedroom reached via open tread stairs: double with feature fireplace and built-in wardrobes. Upstairs snug with seating area with wonderful views over the estuary beaches and sea. Shower room: with WC. Lounge/diner: with open fire exposed beams TV DVD Freeview and DAB radio with iPod dock. Kitchen: with cooker fridge with ice compartment washer/dryer and microwave. Amenities: roadside parking close by. Bed linen towels electric and night storage heaters included. Regret no smoking or pets. Location: beach 1 mile pubs and shops walking distance..
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