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COARSE FISHING, LINEN & ELECTRIC INCLUSIVE
BUDE 11
SLEEPS 2 to 6 COT
& HIGH CHAIR
Charming Swallow Cottage is a higher standard
mid-terraced stone cottage in Morwenstow hamlet, near Kilkhampton, 5 miles
to Bude beaches, North Cornwall. 2 miles by road from Coombe Valley &
Duck Pool beauty spot with sandy beach. A lovely Nat Trust footpath
walk leading from farm, through Coombe Valley, to Duck Pool beach. The
holiday cottage was converted from an 18th cent barn and is
situated in a quieter rural position away from road traffic at the bottom
of a short farm driveway. A traditional & attractive farm setting adjacent
to farm buildings on a mixed livestock farm.There is a good size enclosed
lawn (visible in photo). Approx a 5 minutes stroll to the farm’s
2 ponds, 1 of which dates back to medieval times and earlier. One pond
(approx 66 yards long) was restocked with coarse fish (tench,golden
rudd & carp) during 2010. Tench up to 3 lbs and carp up to 10
lbs. The second pond, which was originally used as a carp pond by
local monks back in the 12 th cent and is one of the oldest in the country
( featured on a T.V. programme) has been set aside as a nature sanctuary,
often hosting migratory birds such as ducks. What makes the ponds so attractive
is that they are in a wooded setting, making a lovely venue for picnics,
fishing, or just to enjoy the scenery. There are also farm woods to stroll
in & a farm play field with goal post, swings, etc. Parking space
in front of cottage and in driveway.
Accommodation comprises:Bedroom
1 has 1 double bed. Bedroom 2 has 2 single beds. Bedroom 3 has bunk
beds. Lounge/diner with now with
a large widescreen T.V. (surround sound) & DVD. Kitchen with breakfast
table, electric cooker, microwave, fridge. Washing machine. Bathroom with
bath & overhead shower. Separate toilet. Heating by electric heaters
and a night storage heater in lounge/diner. No pets.
Prices per week:To
June 2 £244, June 2 to 9 £485, June 9 to July 7 £312,
July 7 to 14 £473, July 14 to 21 £503, July 21 to Aug
25 £617, Aug 25 to Sept 1 £318, Sept 1 onwards £247.
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PERRANPORTH 8
SLEEPS 2 TO 3 plus 1 child
‘Driftwood Flat’ is a high standard ground
floor flat with its own outside entrance in tiny Bolingey village, a mere
11 minutes walk to the superb beach at Perranporth (see Perranporth 44
photo of beach), 9 miles from Newquay, Cornwall. Short stroll to
Bolingey Inn (food) & shop.
The flat is tucked away in a quiet setting,
at the end of the driveway, with lovely views over the surrounding countryside,
at the rear of a large detached house which has recently been rebuilt from
an older building, creating 2 properties (the flat & the adjoining
house). The properties were part built with mahogany driftwood washed up
on the beach from a shipwreck, hence the name of the flat.
Accommodation comprises:
Bedroom 1 has 1 double bed, & 1 single bed (2 ft 6 ins width). Double
bed-settee for 1 person in lounge/diner. Maximum of 3 adults please.
Lounge/diner with colour T.V. & DVD. Bathroom with bath and toilet.
Kitchen with electric cooker & fridge. Micro-wave. Heating by storage
heaters (Economy 7). Also an electric fire. No true garden but a
large rear area with garden furniture, at the end of the driveway (can
sit and enjoy the panoramic country views). Shared parking in the driveway
(photo shows the driveway not the road). Babysitting by arrangement. £1
electric meter.1 dog welcome.
Prices per week:
To March 31 £156, March 31 to April 14 £267, April
14 to June 2 £274, June 2 to 30 £294, June 30 to
July 21 £315, July 21 to Aug 25 £360, Aug 25 onwards £165
(except Xmas & New Year £194).
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COARSE FISHING, LINEN,
BUDE 82
SLEEPS 2 to 8 COT & HIGH CHAIR
& ELECTRIC INCLUSIVE.
‘The Shippen ’ is an impressive and roomy
luxury stone barn conversion on the edge of fabulous
& well known Coombe Valley (a favourite with ramblers) , 2 miles
from Kilkhampton village and 5 miles from Bude, North Cornwall. A
2 miles walk via footpaths down through National Trust Coombe Valley
to Duckpool beauty spot and beach, leading on to miles of coastal and beach
walks - great for walkers. Nearby Bude is a beach resort with large
classic sandy beaches, a huge free open air beach swimming pool and other
attractions associated with a resort town.
The cottage is in an attractive
rural setting on a working farm. There is a large rear patio area
with table and seating, also suitable for children to play in. Farm gardens.
Farm play field with goal posts & swings. Approx 5 minutes stroll
over to the farm’s 2 ponds. One pond (approx 66 yards long)
was restocked with coarse fish (tench,golden rudd & carp). Tench up
to 3 lbs and carp up to 10 lbs. The second pond dates back to mediaeval
times and was originally used as a carp pond by monks in the 12th cenrtury
and is one of the oldest carp ponds in the country (featured on a
T.V. programme). The pond has now been set aside as a nature sanctuary
and migratory birds including ducks commonly make an appearance. The ponds
are in a pretty, wooded setting, making a great venue for picnics, fishing,
or just to enjoy the scenery. The more energetic may enjoy the walk
across the adjacent field (with panoramic views over the countryside)
along the footpath through the farm’s 13 acres of woodland.
Accommodation comprises:
Bedroom 1 has 1 double bed & en-suite shower room with shower,
washbasin & toilet, & T.V. Bedroom 2 has 1 double bed
with en-suite shower room with shower unit, washbasin & toilet, &
T.V. Bedroom 3 (a large family room) has 4 single beds.
Also
a family bathroom with bath, overhead shower, toilet and washbasin,
which has a door leading into bedroom 3 and a door leading onto landing.
Large downstairs open plan area. The kitchen area has an electric cooker,
microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine & dishwasher. The lounge/dining
area has a widescreen T.V. (surround sound) & DVD. Easy to keep
warm with wall mounted electric radiators in all rooms including bedooms
and also a feature woodburner electric fire in lounge area. Adjacent
off the road parking space for 3 cars. No pets.
Prices per week:
To March 31 £341, March 31 to April 14 £373, April 14
to June 2 £341, June 2 to 9 £576, June 9 to 30 £424,
June 30 to July 21 £517, July 21 to Aug 25 £887, Aug 25 to
Sept 8 £547, Sept 8 to 15 £391, Sept 15 to Oct 20 £341,
Oct 20 to 27 £405, Oct 27 onwards £341 (except Christmas £449
& New Year £561).