5
Star Luxury. Elegantly furnished, well equipped and extremely spacious
period farmhouse with sea views, 600 yards from Porthcothan Bay and close
to Trevose Golf Club and Padstow. Perfect for a premium family holiday or
out-of-season break that is extra special. This impressive
property, believed to date back to the 18th Century, stands next to the
coast road on the hill overlooking Porthcothan and has super views across
an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and to the sea. Recently restored to
a high standard it is spacious, light, full of character and extremely
comfortable. Features include new oak floors, central heating, woodburning
stoves, double glazing and original slate floors, cornices, fireplaces and
a glass-covered sealed well. Luxuries include, hand made Savoir beds, Aga
(with extra conventional cooker), steam shower, plasma 42” digital t.v. and Wesley-Barrell upholstered
furniture. Porthcothan Bay, a lovely sandy beach sheltered by sand
dunes and a National Trust headland, popular with families and surfers, is
600 yards away or 10 minutes on foot (all but 30 yds via a footpath).
There is a small general stores right next to the beach, a local pub and
in St Merryn (2 miles) a range of shops, including Post Office and baker.
Trevose Golf Club (Championship 18 hole & 2 short courses and tennis
courts) is 2 miles away. Padstow, a picturesque harbour town with
interesting shops and Rick Stein’s Seafood and other restaurants, is 5
miles away. Other award winning restaurants nearby include Ripleys (St
Merryn), Viners (Summercourt) and Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Cornwall
(Watergate Bay). A lovely home for the family or a quiet
break - at any time of year.
ACCOMMODATION
GROUND FLOOR:
Entrance door
into
Reception Hall:
oak floor, rug,
stone surround fireplace (not in use), pew, writing desk, chair, oak
window seat. Doors to Drawing Room, Playroom and Rear Hall
Drawing Room:
oak floor with
rug, open fireplace with woodburning stove, 3 Wesley- Barrell sofas and 2
chairs, oak window seats, side table, chest of drawers, coffee table and
sofa end table
Sitting
Room/Playroom:
oak floor with rugs,
digital t.v. with 42” plasma screen, dvd recorder, inglenook fireplace
with woodburning stove, large corner group sofa, low table with drawers,
bean bags, oak window seats, cupboard with selection of games and toys.
Door to
Rear Hall:
slate floor, back
door, glass-covered sealed well, cloaks cupboard. Stairs to first floor.
Doors to Kitchen and Laundry Room
Kitchen:
slate floor, range
of units with large sink, 3 oven gas Aga and module with 2 electric ovens
and gas hob, microwave, Miele dishwasher, American food centre, feature
island unit with iroko and granite top and inset secondary sink, bar
stools, t.v. cd/radio and larder. Archway to
Dining Room:
elm floor,
woodburning stove, oak refectory table and chairs, dresser and sofa. Door
to front garden and archway to small
Conservatory:
Lloyd Loom two
seater sofa, 2 chairs and table, rustic Mexican tile floor, French doors
to terrace and front garden. Door from dining room to
Laundry Room:
Miele washing
machine and tumble drier, Belfast sink, cleaning cupboard, slate floor
Shower
Room:
twin thermostatic shower with optional steam and seating for two, w.c. and
basin in vanity unit FIRST
FLOOR: Bed.1:
French windows with
lovely views across the valley and to the Bay, hand made Savoir twin beds
(3') (can be linked together to form a 6' double), bedside tables,
dressing table, fitted wardrobes, oak floor, telephone, Tivoli DAB stereo
radio and t.v. point En
suite Bathroom:
bath, w.c., separate
thermostatic shower, basin in vanity unit
Beds.2, 3 & 4:
all with
sea view, hand made Savoir twin beds (3') (can be linked together to form
a 6' double), bedside tables, dressing table, fitted wardrobes, carpeted,
telephone and t.v. point
Bathrooms 2 & 3:
bath,
w.c., separate thermostatic shower, basin in vanity unit Bed.5:
as
Beds.2, 3 & 4 except has wardrobe and chest of drawers instead of dressing
table and fitted wardrobe
Bed.6:
single Savoir bed
(3'), bedside table, chest of drawers, oak floor, telephone and t.v. point
Bathroom
4: bath,
w.c., basin in vanity unit
GARDEN & PARKING:
The
terrace at the front of the property leads to the garden which is bounded
by stone walls and is laid to lawn. To the rear is a large gravelled area
which benefits from the morning sunshine. Garden furniture in the front
garden includes large slate table and benches. Weber charcoal barbecue.
Parking for a number of cars in the front drive and to the rear of the
property. External lighting around the house.
INFORMATION AND FACILITIES
Changeover:
Friday in 4pm out
10.30 am
security bond:
£500 (This will be
treated as a special bond, ie. the cheque will be cashed by the owner
prior to occupation. See booking terms and conditions clause 17) short
breaks:
minimum charge 74% of weekly rent
pets welcome
by arrangement:
(but please observe booking conditions) £15 per pet per week
restrictions:
no smoking
power and heat:
electricity and gas included in rent; initial supply of logs provided
(remainder by ‘honesty system’); woodburning stoves dining room, playroom
and drawing room; gas fired boiler providing hot water, c.h. with
individual room thermostats and steam to the steam shower room; dual
heated towel rails in bathrooms and laundry
bedding and linen:
pillows &
single duvets included; bed linen and towels provided (please bring your
own beach towels)
baby equipment:
none but
may be hired -
visit
hire service
telephone:
yes; call
charges by ‘honesty’ system
nearest shop:
600 yds
nearest public
transport:
600 yds
os map reference:
SW 863
721 discounts:
a reduction is made for 5 persons or less in mid and low season – please
enquire
