Daisy's Cottage

Description

Daisy's Cottage is everything you would expect from an archetypical Cornish character cottage. Converted from a stone barn to a high standard in 2008,  it has exposed stonework and old oak beams (not too low!), slate floors, a cosy woodburner and a lovely large enclosed garden, perfect for dogs and/or kids to run around in safety, or just for you to sit in a lounger enjoying the peace with a good book or a glass of wine! Daisy's Cottage is set in a tranquil rural location down a short farm track off a quiet leafy lane on the side of the Camel Valley, a stone's throw from the wild and beautiful Bodmin Moor and just a 20 minute drive to several great beaches. The village of St Breward, just over a mile away, boasts the highest pub and church in Cornwall and wonderful views over the Moors and countryside right out to the coast can be enjoyed on the way. The friendly ancient pub is called The Old Inn and has slate floors and huge granite fireplaces (lit in Winter) in the characterful dog-friendly old bars, with a pool room, small garden and an additional large restaurant area behind serving generous pub food and a selection of beers. The area is superb for walkers and wildlife enthusiasts and is also ideally situated to explore the many beaches and stunning coastline of the county. The Camel Trail starts just a mile further on from St Breward at Wenford Bridge - 18 miles of former railway line beside the River Camel, now converted to a level walking and cycling trail, leading all the way through Wadebridge to Padstow if you're that energetic! Bikes can be hired locally. Or maybe follow Poldark's footsteps on horseback from Halagenna riding stables at St Breward, used in the filming, a really great way to explore The Moor! Whatever your fancy, Daisy's is in a great spot for taking full advantage of all Cornwall has to offer, whilst providing a peaceful and comfortable haven to return to at the end of a day's adventures.

GROUND FLOOR:
Dining Hall: Dresser, table, 4 chairs, bench, stairs to first floor.
Kitchen: Fridge/freezer, electric range style cooker with ceramic hob and twin ovens, slow-cooker, microwave, washing machine.
Lobby: Tumble dryer. 
Bathroom: Bath (electric shower over), w.c., basin.
Lounge: TV, DVD player, video, sofa, 2 armchairs, woodburner.

FIRST FLOOR:
Bedroom 1: King size bed (5'), bedside cabinets, wardrobe with drawers, hair dryer.
Bedroom 2: Twin beds (3') (can be zipped together to make 6' superking - please specify which when booking), wardrobe with drawers, bedside cabinets.
Shower Room: Generous shower cubicle with power shower, w.c., basin.

GARDEN & PARKING: Large fully enclosed lawned garden. Shed to store bikes/surfboards. Picnic table, barbecue, 2 sun loungers.  Parking for 3 cars.

Changeover: Saturday - arrival 4:00pm - departure 10:00am
Pets Welcome: £20 per pet per week. Information about bringing your pet.
Power and Heat: Electricity and oil included in rent; oil fired c.h./hot water, woodburning stove lounge.
Bedding and Linen: Pillows & duvets included; bed linen and towels provided (please bring your own beach towels). Please order linked beds in advance.
Baby Equipment: Travel cot (linen not included) available on request; other equipment may be hired - see hire page.
Shop: 1.5 mls Pub: 1.5 mls

NOTES: No smoking. WiFi provided. Important information about internet usage. Telephone with incoming calls only; otherwise call box 1.5 mls. Information about mobile phone coverage.

Local Area

If ever there was a place to fully appreciate the stark beauty of the Cornish landscape, Bodmin Moor has to be it.  With endless sweeping vistas in every direction, tumbled outcrops of granite, and inviting paths and tracks to explore, this area of Cornwall is a walker's paradise.  The famous Jamaica Inn is sited here, with all its literary and historical associations.  With plenty of sheep and moorland ponies wandering freely (be sure to keep your dog under control!) you can almost imagine you have been transported back to those bygone days.  More recently, of course, the moor was used extensively for filming on the new adaptation of Poldark.  When the dashing Mr Poldark gallops across your screen, you may well be seeing the scenery of the moor in the background. A large part of the moor has been designated a Site of Special Scientific Interest.  This region also has its fair share of Arthurian legends, another facet which lends a mysterious air to the landscape, and an extra depth to Cornwall's rich and varied history, and of course who can forget the rumours of the Beast of Bodmin Moor? The many other attractions, including the National Trust's Lanhydrock House, the verdant and flourishing Tamar Valley, historic sites such as castles, the Bodmin and Wenford Railway, and plenty of evidence of Cornwall's mining legacy, make this area a must-see.

Access Statement

Access Statement for Daisy's Cottage, Fentonadle.

Introduction
The property details provide you with details of on which floor the rooms will be found, how many bedrooms have en suite bathrooms, what width the beds are, etc.  The following should be read in conjunction with the property details.  

The information provided in this statement is intended to be as comprehensive as possible so that prospective occupants may make an informed decision as to the viability of this property for their purposes.  However, since the information provided is sometimes the authors opinion and such matters as measurements cannot be relied on to be accurate to within 3 centimeters note that this access statement is for guidence only. Any information in this statement which is crucial for the purposes of your stay should be checked before proceeding with booking.

Pre-Arrival

•We are part of an agency and bookings / enquiries can be made via email, fax or phone

•We can provide information in large print [or Braille] on request

Arrival & Car Parking Facilities
Approach - Country lane and short farm track (hard surfaced but can be mucky) It is sometimes necessary to open/close a farm gate.
Parking area /drive - Concrete parking area across a cattle grid from track
Manoeuvrability - Good, plenty of space for any normal vehicle. We advise reversing in to parking area for ease of unloading boot.
Allocated space - There is ample private parking for 3 vehicles
Distance from entrance door - 10 metres through front garden
Approach to entrance door - Wooden gate into garden from concrete parking area with level transition to slab paved path and patio area up to front door, all suitable for accompanied wheelchair use

Inside the property
Main Entrance & Reception
Entrance door - Steps / Handrail - No steps or handrail Threshold height: 3-4 inches
Entrance into Dining Room Leading to:   Lounge (level) and kitchen  (up one 7" step and on level into bathroom)

Public Areas - General (Internal) 
Contrasting décor - Neutral painted plaster or exposed stone to walls
Flooring - Dining room, kitchen and bathroom tiled, lounge stairs and bedrooms all carpeted. Shower room tiled.
Door widths - 2'6" minimum throughout. (some wider)
Corridor widths - There are no corridors or areas less than 2'9" in the cottage
Any steps on each storey - One step on ground floor, none once on first floor
Smoke alarms fitted - Yes, 2 mains wired alarms installed

Dining Hall
The Dining room has 4' wide glazed doors up step to the kitchen and a pine door to lounge
Table legs - Leg to each corner of 5'x3' pine table
Chairs / bench 4 farmhouse style wooden chairs (no pads) and 1 4' bench
Free space between walls / furniture - Ample space, to all sides if required

Kitchen
The Kitchen has glazed door into small utility area and on through solid door into bathroom
Worktop, hob & sink heights - Standard 900m or thereabouts
Oven - Under worktop - large modern range style electric cooker
Oven door - Main two ovens are side opening, grill/3rd oven is drop down
Sink taps - Cross head 
Free between units - Very spacious
Lighting - Choice of spot lights and/or lights above worktops & cooker
Fridge - Under worktop Capacity 128L
Freezer - Under worktop Capacity 52L

Bathroom
Bath - No hand rails
Shower - No grab rails - Shower is over bath
Shower controls accessibility - Head height - difficult to access from outside bath
Basin and bath taps - Lever 
Free space in bathroom - Reasonable once in and door shut
Toilet transfer space - Possible with ease from right (as you face it) side only

Lounge
The Lounge is accessed via the dining hall and has french doors to the outside patio area
Upholstered seating - Sofa and 2 arm chairs
Seat heights - Standard type height, but fairly firm
Free space between furniture - Fairly spacious
TV with remote control (rc) - Teletext, Freeview and Radio channels, DVD & Video players

Hall
Stair flight - 4 standard then 4 turning 180 degrees then 4 standard turning stairs are large 2 per 90 degrees instead of 3 - Banister to one side only, newel post whilst turning

Bedroom 1
Bed height floor to top of mattress - roughly 60cm
Duvets and pillows – Synthetic
Free space between furniture - A bit tight on one side but ample space the other
Can bed be easily moved? No, it can be moved but is heavy

Bedroom 2
Bed height floor to top of mattress - roughly 60cm
Duvets and pillows – Synthetic
Free space between furniture - Spacious
Can bed(s) be easily moved? Twin divans on gliders, can be moved reasonably if required

Shower Room
Shower - No grab rails Shower cubicle tray height: 2’’
Shower controls accessibility - Chest height
Basin and shower taps – Lever
Free space in shower room - Not suitable for a wheelchair, but fine otherwise
Toilet transfer space – Difficult

Outside the property
Grounds and Gardens
Lawn – Level
Patio - Level Paved
Paths - Level paved or gravel with one step at back or gravel slope
Exit to Garden - Front door and Patio doors both with c. 4" thresholds
Easy accessibility of garden - Mostly good but if wet, grass not practical for a wheelchair

Additional Information 
Mobile telephone reception in some parts of Cornwall is very patchy and may depend on your service provider.  Please telephone your provider before you leave to find out about their coverage but it is likely to be very poor.  There is a telephone in the property for incoming calls or outgoing calls on an honesty basis, you will be sent the telephone number with the directions.

Services to visitors with hearing impairment
None

Services to visitors with visual impairment
Large print information available on request 

Contact Information
Agency Contact details:
Cornish Horizons, The Cottage, 19 New Street, Padstow, Cornwall PL28 8EA
Telephone: 01841 533 331
Fax: 01841 533933
Email: cottages@cornishhorizons.co.uk
Website: www.cornishhorizons.co.uk

We welcome your feedback to help us continuously improve.  If you have any comments on this access statement please contact the Property Manager at Cornish Horizons

Created on: 18 January 2012