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Glynn Barton Cottages, Cardinham, North Cornwall |
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Glynn Barton Cottages, Cardinham, North Cornwall
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Glynn Barton Cottages are eight stunning 18th Century Cottages set in 13 acres located in the heart of North Cornwall and nestled down a long private drive with breathtaking views across the Glynn Valley – an area of outstanding natural beauty.
Since making the move from London in 2000, Andy and Lucy Orr and their young family have transformed the cluster of cottages into a haven of safety and tranquility. Children are free to run around and parents are free to relax safe in the knowledge that the nearest public road is almost a mile away and in between is nothing but lovingly tended gardens (Andy is a landscape gardener), acres of woodland, wonderful facilities and a host of friendly farm animals.
Like the Pied Piper himself Andy leads his mini-guests on the morning rounds hand feeding the animals and collecting the eggs – the highlight of many a junior guest’s stay!
Baby Swimming Courses with the Swim Academy for Babies
From November 6th for 4 weeks we will be running baby swimming courses for guests with children under 24 months. The ½ hour daily classes will be run from Saturday - Wednesday every morning and are included in the weekly rental. It is a family affair so all children and parents can be in the pool along with their baby sibling.
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At Glynn Barton the Orr’s have created an environment where self catering really can be a holiday. As well as providing a host of facilities to keep you busy here’s what they can do for you.
The Shop. No need to cook - just nip into the shop (open 24/7) and pick up a delicious bang in the oven meal for you and the kids, organic baby food and lots of other local goodies.
The Pamper. Desperate for some time alone to relax - soothing massages can be booked in the Orr’s annex.
The Night Out. Need some quality time together without the kids - babysitting by registered a child minder can be arranged as well as somewhere wonderful to have supper.
The Lie In. How do you give your other half a lie in when the kids are in the room next door? Easy - head off to one of the many play areas and get together with all the other early risers leaving the cottage peaceful and quiet.
The Day Out. Don't have a day out have a day in. If you can't face packing up the car and going out for the day - you don't have to. With so much on offer there is plenty to keep everyone happy and busy.
The Maid Service Finally take the pressure off the house work with a mid week maid service.
All the cottages are unique and of a high standard excellently restored from the original stone and slate with beautiful exposed beams. Whatever time of year they are always warm and welcoming with central heating and cast iron stoves.
The cottages all boast light, spacious, contemporary country-style interiors with stylish comfy sofas, smooth wooden and slate floors, tongue and groove bathrooms and shaker style kitchens full of everything you would expect to find in your own home. They are all very well equipped with cots, highchairs, built in stair gates, bed guards, monitors, food blenders and child friendly crockery and cutlery.
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The Orr’s know how important the facilities available on holiday are to keep everyone happy from babies to grandparents. While you are here you can have fun in the swimming pool with its beautiful beach mural which is kept at an average of 88°; have a game of tennis located high above the cottages with stunning views down the valley or just relax, put your feet up and read a magazine while the children play in the Playroom or Soft Play Barn - a favourite hang out for the parents and little ones and the perfect escape to give mum or dad a lie in.
- Indoor Heated Swimming Pool with terrace and garden all safely enclosed
- Indoor Soft Play Barn
- Play Room full of Toys, Wendy House, Games, Books, Videos, Pool and Table Football
- Table Tennis
- Toddler Ride on Area
- All Weather Tennis Court (Rackets and Balls provided)
- Children's Play Area with Mini Climbing Frame and Slides for the Tots
- Animals to Feed
- Eggs to Collect
- Forest Walks – surrounded by miles of forest tracks - perfect buggy terrain
- Beaches – Both North and South Coast usually within ½ hour drive
- Shop filled with scrummy meals and lots of local goodies
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What ever age your children are there is a huge amount to do at Glynn Barton. The grounds are private and secluded almost a mile from a public road and are a wonderful and safe place for children to run around and enjoy all the facilities. For many children the highlight of their holiday is the daily animal feeding spending about 30 minutes every morning hand feeding Jock and Rory the highland cows, Preston and Huxley the kune kune pigs, Muffin and Crumpet the donkeys and the sheep and collecting the freshly laid eggs from the chickens. All the children's facilities are no more than two minutes walk from your cottage, but far enough away from the cottage gardens to preserve your peace & tranquility.
- Indoor Heated Swimming Pool with terrace and garden all safely enclosed
• Indoor Soft Play Barn
- Play Room full of Toys, Wendy House, Games, Books, Videos, Pool and Table Football
- Table Tennis
- Toddler Ride on Area
- All Weather Tennis Court (Rackets and Balls provided)
- Children's Play Area with Mini Climbing Frame and Slides for the Tots
- Animals to Feed
- Eggs to Collect
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Glynn Barton is perfectly located in North Cornwall with easy access from London in approx 4 hours by car. Newquay
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Short Breaks available at certain times of the year.
Sorry No Dogs.
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Talehay Holiday Cottages, Cornwall |
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Talehay Holiday Cottages, nr Looe, Polperro & Fowey, Cornwall
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Beautiful 17th century Cornish stone converted holiday cottages providing superb self-catering accommodation set in some of the most picturesque countryside and unspoilt stretches of the South Cornwall coast
Talehay is situated a mile from the charming village of Pelynt which boasts a local convenience store, butchers, pub, restaurant and Church.
2 miles from the fishing villages of Looe and Polperro & the beautiful Fowey estuary. Amidst delightful open countryside and approached down a quiet lane. The magnificent Cornish coastline with its secluded sandy coves and breathtaking views are only 2 miles away. 25 mins from Eden Project
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5 cottages sleeping from 2-4. Pets & Children welcome. 4 Star English Tourist Rating
The Stables: Sleeps 2-5 is split level with a large lounge/diner, kitchen, bathroom and twin bedroom at ground floor and large double bedroom at first floor. This unique accommodation offers a special charm with its high vaulted beamed ceilings, galleried double bedroom with views across the surrounding fields and a wood burning stove (supplemented by central heating). It has been furnished accordingly with leather lounge suite, dining table and chairs and cast iron double bed. The twin bedroom can accommodate a third bed or alternatively upon request the existing bedroom furniture can be converted to provide a further double bed. This cottage is ideal for the larger family, those with older children or two couples sharing.
The Owl: Sleeps 2-4. A cosy 2 storey traditional character cottage, with oak beams, slate window sills, and stone fireplace. Owl cottage provides a lounge/diner and kitchen at ground floor and a double bedroom, a twin bedroom independent bath room at first floor The front of this cottage is south facing and guests are often found sitting outside on the garden future provided, enjoying a cup of tea or glass of wine in the afternoon sunshine. The Owl is ideal for two couples sharing or family.
The Barn/The Coach/The Lodge:
Sleep 2 + Cot/Zbed. Our 1 bedroom cottages provide light, bright spacious accommodation on one level. Views over open countryside and fields to the rear. It has one double bedroom with adjoining bathroom and a lounge/dining area with adjoining well-equipped kitchen. Ideal for a couple or smaller families with a young child or baby
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The Kitchen benefits from a full complement of kitchen utensils, cutlery, pots, pans, plates and glasses.
- Food blender and cafeteria.
- Hair dryer.
- Highchair, travel cot and Z bed available on request, Oil fired central heating.
- Flat Screen Colour TV, Freeview, DVD player and VCR.
- CD Player/Radio.
- Selection of books, toys and games.
- Selection of DVDs and videos.
- Bathroom with bath and mixer shower.
- Garden table, and chairs to the front of the cottage and dedicated picnic table to rear overlooking open countryside.
- Dedicated parking next to cottage
- WIFI
- Online booking
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Coombe Mill Family Farm and Fishing Holidays, North Cornwall |
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Coombe Mill Family Farm and Fishing Holidays. North Cornwall
www.coombemill.com
www.toddlerandbabyholidaysincornwall.co.uk
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Coombe Mill is a private 30acre sheltered estate nestling in the beautiful Camel valley between Bodmin Moor and the magnificent North Cornwall beaches. Closest village: St Breward. Padstow, Eden Project, Tintagel, Port Isaac all under 1/2 hour. |
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Coombe Mill has 6 traditional Cornish granite cottages, 4 contemporary modern Scandinavian lodges and 8 smaller riverside lodges. There is a property to suit every need from traditional to contemporary, luxury to budget. All designed with families in mind from one baby to larger gatherings. Toy boxes, play rooms, books and games, built in stair gates, cots, mosses baskets, highchairs, bed guards, even real nappies for free use and farm overalls and wellies are available to borrow. Many larger properties also have a downstairs bedroom and bathroom so as to be ideal for bringing grandparents or for 2 families to share. |
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- Farm with farm animals: Miniature donkeys, deer, pigs, pigmy goats, sheep, ponies, ducks, chickens, quail and rabbits. Plenty of cute and cuddly babies to inspire all ages.
- Play areas, 2 outdoor and an indoor play barn.
- 2 Coarse fishing lakes and river fishing all for exclusive use of Coombe Mill guests
- 30 acres of woodland, meadows, formal gardens and streams to explore and enjoy
- BBQs with free wood
- Outdoor picnic tables and chairs
- Babysitting available
- Delicious home cooking
- Grocery delivery service
- Well behaved pets welcome out of school summer hols
- All bed linen provided
- From the local village: pony trekking, indoor heated pool with baby pool and slide, great pub/restaurant, wonderful walks, Camel cycle trail to Padstow
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- All the fun of the farm! Daily tractor rides to feed the farm animals under the watchful eye of farmer Nick. All welcome aboard the tractor and trailer for this popular activity. Get really hands on from an early age. No baby to young, no parent too old! An egg from the chickens to bring home for breakfast is always a treat!
- 2 play areas for under 5’s, one indoor for those less than perfect days and one for older children
- Toys, games, books and more to borrow. For preschool children upwards there are worksheets on Coombe Mill which support the school curriculum available from the web site
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4 hours from London. 1 hour from Exeter, 2 hours from Bristol. Nearest airport, Newquay 25 mins. Nearest train station Bodmin Parkway 1/2 hour. Local taxi service available. |
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Short breaks out of season from £130 for 4 nights
Full weeks from £195 out of season in a small riverside lodge to £1749 peak season in Millers House. Full price list on the web site www.coombemill.com. |
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Court Farm Holidays, Marhamchurch, Nr Bude, North Cornwall |
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Court Farm Holidays, Marhamchurch, Nr Bude, North Cornwall. www.courtfarm-holidays.co.uk
Awarded Mumsnet Best Destination for UK & Ireland Award 2010 & 2011 |
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At Court Farm Marhamchurch, there are six 2-3 bed self catering barns set around a sociable courtyard, Four 2 bed Cornish cottages, Three 3 bed luxury houses and one 6 bed farmhouse, all located together in the centre of the picturesque village and just 2 miles inland from the North Cornwall coast and renowned family & surfing beaches of Bude & Widemouth Bay.
The 15th property and largest - a perfectly secluded 9 bedroomed Georgian period farmhouse, sleeps groups of 17+cots and is located on its own on the edge of their 400 acre farm, just 4 miles away at Northcott, from which you can walk to the local beach in just 10 mins walk along their private farm lane. Guest are still welcome to use the facilities at Marhamchurch
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All properties are beautifully decorated and furnished to ensure maximum comfort with access to a full range of facilities for all the family; including a heated indoor/outdoor swimming pool, tennis court, childrens play area, games room with pool table & table tennis, animal feeding, holistic & beauty treatments and a full catering service.All properties are fully equipped providing a home from home experience.
Each have adjustable child locks on all kitchen cupboards, plastic cutlery & crockery, built in stairgates (with additional mobile stairgates available), with cots, bed-guards, highchairs, booster seats all available upon request.Also available is the hire of 3 wheeler pushchairs, baby backpacks and bikes - leaving you extra space in your car. For added peace of mind they can also provide baby monitors and also offer a trustworthy and experienced local baby sitting service to allow you time out to pop across the road to the Bullers Arms, or enjoy a meal in one of Bude's many restaurants, only 10 mins
drive away.
ANIMAL FEEDING
Pop on your wellies and stroll down to their field in the mornings to help feed the animals and collect freshly laid eggs from the chickens.
TREATMENTS
Treat yourself to a treatment from the comprehensive therapeutic menu and feel the stress and tension melt away. Holistic treatments, including massage and Reiki are offered onsite in their courtyard treatment room by local qualified therapists. Tailor made pamper parties can also be arranged.
YOGA & SWIMMING LESSONS
One to one or group yoga sessions available by prior arrangement, also swimming lessons for all ages & stages
CATERING
The extremely popular catering service gives guests a real break from the kitchen, offering a delicious menu of freshly prepared meals and home made cakes, delivered direct to your cottage, with the added option of waitress service.
CORNISH SOURCED FOOD DELIVERIES
Court Farm holidays are working with local produce delivery company Riverford, who provide food boxes of organic seasonal vegetables and meat from their own farm. You can make up your own box of veg, dairy, soup and more, even artisian breads made fresh that morning.
CORNISH SOURCED FOOD DELIVERIES
Court Farm holidays are working with local produce delivery company, “Cornwall in your Kitchen”. Pre-order quality fresh Cornish produce before you arrive in Cornwall. Cornwall in your Kitchen will make sure its waiting for you in your cottage. They even put your perishables in the fridge. Get your cornflakes from a supermarket but get you meat, bread, milk and cheese from fantastic somefantastic Cornish producers.
ON-LINE GROCERIES
If you prefer ordering from a supermarket, then either Tesco, Asda or Waitrose provide home delivery to our area - the postcode you will need for Court Farm is EX23 0EN.
Court Farm Facilities & Services in brief
- Heated indoor/outdoor swimming pool, with changing rooms, and sun terrace - Open all year round
- Swimming lessons available
- All weather surface tennis court
- Enclosed & safe play garden complete with climbing frames and swings, Indoor play shed & 14 foot Trampoline with safety net enclosure
- Games room with pool table and table tennis
- Animal feeding/petting: Alpacas & Kune Kune pigs
- On-site heavenly Spa Treatments (with pamper party option)
- One to one or group Yoga sessions in comfort of own cottage
- Catering Service (with waitress option)
- Luxury gas barbeques
- Mountain bike hire, with option of baby carriers, helmets & locks
- Access to tumble dryers & clothes lines
- Baby monitors, backpacks and three-wheeler pushchairs available for hire
- Baby-sitting available by arrangement
- A small selection of children & family DVDs to borrow
- Toy boxes (containing books, DVDs, building blocks and various toys) available upon request
- 3 Wheeler buggies, backpacks, bikes & baby monitors available to hire
- Wetsuit hire
- Off road car parking
- Opposite "The Bullers Arms" village pub - serving food daily and also offering a "take-out" service
- Beaches – 7 blue flag beaches within 2-4 miles drive
- Local walks – Gentle walks around the village, leading to off-road walk from village, onto canal path into Bude or across fields to the coast
- ETC 4 star,4 star gold and 5 star graded accommodation
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As parents ourselves we now understand the joys and stresses of babies and toddlers which has brought our focus on needs of both the toddler and parent.
The grassed enclosed play area offers swings, slides, trampoline, wendy house and indoor play shed with toys inside and plenty of trikes & push/sit alongs outside to entertain the little ones for hours, enabling you to relax. We also have 3 acres of meadow just below the play area currently home to our chickens , Alpacas, "Nuzzle & Scratchf" and our Kune Kune piglets, "Georgie & Peppa" . Feeding times & egg collecting take place each morning or just view them from the gate or wander amongst them yourselves
The play houses are full of toys. Rest assured whatever age your children are, there is endless fun to be had at Court Farm. Our grounds provide a safe environment to fun around enjoying all our facilities, even though we are situated in the heart of the peaceful village. |
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Court Farm is perfectly located in North Cornwall with easy access from London in approx 4 hours by car. Newquay Airport 45mins and Exeter Airport 1 hour. |
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Short Breaks available between September & March (excluding school holidays) Dogs accepted in selected properties
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Mill Rock, Polzeath Cornwall |
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Mill Rock, The Cow Shed and The Honey Barn, Polzeath Cornwall |
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Polzeath is a small village on the North Cornwall coast, famed for rugged beautiful coastline, excellent surfing, and numerous restaurants. Polzeath has a fantastic beach and is within walking distance of Rock, Pentire Point, St Minver and many other magnificent places to visit. The coastal paths offer amazing views of the Atlantic Ocean. The Camel trail runs through Wadebridge to Padstow in one direction and Bodmin in the other, hire a bike and cycle this charming route to traditional Padstow. |
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Three houses of varying size, all similar in style, chic comfortable interiors decorated with a palette of cool calm colours, lots of white, and natural stone, wood with cutting edge touches make this a real luxury retreat.
Mill Rock – The largest property sleeps up to 10 people in excellent accommodation, this fully staffed property really is a luxury retreat for a large family or group of friends.
A chef and housekeeper is included in the price, who prepare and serve a full English or Continental breakfast in the morning, Homemade suppers are cooked for the children followed by a three course dinner for the older members of the party, ccompanied by a selection of wines.
Mill Rock has a large kitchen /dining room, 5 bedrooms including a cabin room with bunks, snug, spacious living room. Large furnished garden and patio.
The facilities with Mill Rock include a welcome larder, Honesty bar of beers, wines and spirits, hairdryers, flat screen Satellite TV and DVD player, iPod docking station, WiFi internet access. Garden furniture and barbecue, outdoor shower, toiletries, washing machine and dryer. Towels, beach towels, bathrobes and bed linen are provided.
The Cowshed & The Honeybarn - Both accommodate 4 people, all of the above applies however no chef included but meals can be prepared on request. They are serviced and cleaned midweek.
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10 % discount at nearby Cowshed Spa, or treatments can come to you in your house.
Chef service ( included at Mill Rock or on request at other properties)
Games room, food hamper, cookery classes,
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Table football, family games, toys, DVD’s and books appropriate to the age of children, buckets, spades and crabbing nets for the beach.
Travel cots, changing mats and high chairs (on request), melamine plates and children’s size cutlery.
The shared games room on the property with table tennis, air hockey and table football is open for guests.
There are also chickens and the children are welcome to join in the morning
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The Cowshed - £900-£2000 per week – self catering
Mill Rock - £2000-£6000 per week – Fully Catered rate
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Creek View, Lamorna, Cornwall |
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16 modern and chic studio, one & two bedroom apartments with sea views all set within beautiful period property, in a fantastically peaceful location in a wooded creek, moments from the beach – Lamorna Cove. Creek View is close to Penzance which is rich in culture, and has plenty to keep everyone occupied, water sports, art galleries, restaurants, theatre and of course magical St Michaels Mount. The world famous outdoor cliff top theatre -the Minnack
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Apartments all vary according to where they are in the property, some with better views, some with private parking, some with private terrace and direct access to swimming pool.
All are well equipped with fully fitted kitchens, light modern interiors, with stylish contemporary decor.
All apartments are equipped with TV (cable), VCR, Dvd, Cd All apartments are equipped with plasma TV, DVD player, CD player, direct line telephones, broadband, washing machines (in most apartments), dish washer and microwaves.
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Children's Play Area (Children outdoor playing area), Gardens (3 acres of terrace gardens), Restaurant Lounge (with wood burning fire/restaurant), Sauna.( Note: restaurant and pool closed between November and February)
Available on request: Bike hire, Diving Lessons, Food Hamper Picnic hampers (at least 24h notice), Golf (Golf session), Surfing Lessons , Yoga (Yoga sessions with Leif Olsen)
Food Deliveries (Telephone shopping and fresh oven ready meals available on request), Helicopter Transfers, Massage (Massage treatments available), Spa (Entry to the Penzance Leisure Centre)
Lots more activities available to organise – art courses, wind surfing/kite surfing, tennis, woodland walks etc.
For children: secret playground, travel cots, high chairs and baby monitors are available (please note that the baby monitors only have reception in Apartments 1 to 7). Babysitting available. Children's supper is available between 6.00pm - 7.00pm. |
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The Rosevine, Portscatho Cornwall |
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The Rosevine, Portscatho Cornwall |
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The Rosevine (the new addition to the Family Holiday House family), is a cosy and intimate place to stay in Cornwall, with beautiful sea views overlooking Gerrans Bay nr Portscatho, and about 4 miles from St Mawes. This part Georgian house is set in 2 acres of wooded gardens for the kids to play in and is just a short stroll from a safe sandy beach. The Roseland is totally unspoiled, and there’s lots to explore nearby. We are just four miles from St Mawes, close to the coastal footpath and a stone’s throw from some of the best sailing waters. |
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The house has been completely renovated, and is now relaxed and family friendly, with 12 suites/mini apartments which sleep from 2 adults and one child through to 2 adults and 3 children.
Tim and Hazel Brocklebank wanted to create somewhere to stay which offers accommodation which is self contained, yet also has the additional facilities of a really good “hotel”. So, the ground floor of the house has a large drawing room with wood burning stove, a playroom with large screen tv, x box and toy cupboard full of toys and games for all ages, a Morning and Dining room, and an indoor pool. There is a small team of professional staff on hand who combine informality and great hosting, but you choose how much you look after yourself or be looked after.
Painted with traditional colours, the rooms are filled with a mix of old and restored French pieces, which nestle up against more modern finds. Most suites have sea views and large French doors, which open out onto a private terrace or balcony. Children have cosy separate sleeping areas, with either twin beds or New England bunks from Aspace.
All suites have a sitting/dining area with discreet mini kitchen facilities, which include kettle, toaster, fridge, dishwasher, and combi oven/microwave, for rustling up simple meals. However, if cooking is definitely not on the cards for you, then house chefs prepare delicious rustic style food, served in the sunny morning room and adjoining dining room on most days from mid morning through until supper, including a children’s high tea. You can combine self catering with the food service available, and choose to eat downstairs as little or as often as you like. There is also a “deli” service where you can order prepared dishes, and other items such as milk, bread, pots of home made jam, breakfast cereals, locally cured meats, snack boxes and wine from the house selection. |
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Downstairs is the Den which has a large screen tv, x-box, and a toy cupboard stocked with toys and games for all ages. The house also has wireless internet access, an indoor swimming pool with changing room and shower, and a handy guest laundry and boot room. |
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The den and pool as above. Outside is a large lawn to relax on and a lower field perfect for children to run around on, with play area, trampoline, and little wooden house. The children will never be without something to delight and entertain them. Babysitting can be arranged. |
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Rosevine is easly accessible by train, car o rplane. It’s 45 minutes drive from Newquay airport and a 1 ½ hour drive from Exeter. |
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There are various seasons, and prices can be daily or weekly. Weekly prices range from £1155 to £2240 for a suite sleeping up to 2 ads and 2 children. |
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FamilyHoliday House, Trevone Bay (Nr Padstow), Cornwall |
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FamilyHoliday House, Trevone Bay (Nr Padstow), Cornwall
(www.familyholidayhouse.com)
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The first family holiday house is set at Trevone Bay an idyllic Cornish village where time really does seem to stand still. The sandy beach which is only a stones throw from the front door is set in a cove, and is perfect for families. Lots of sand, great waves, dog free between Easter and October, and lifeguard patrolled. Rocky beach is a very short stroll away, and is the spot for rock pooling and a sunset bbqs. It has a semi natural swimming pool, which is re-filled with every tide. The house is situated on a private, quiet, no thru road, popular with generations of visiting families, literally 100 yards from the beach. Padstow, is only a five minute drive away. Take a boat trip from the harbour, or hire bikes and cycle the Camel Trail, a cycle path that runs alongside the estuary. Padstow has a number of great places to eat including Rick Steins Seafood Restaurant, café, and deli. Other great beaches nearby include Harlyn, Boobys Bay, and Constantine. Watergate Bay is just along the coast road and is a great surfing beach, 2 miles wide and all sand. Energetic mums and dads can try out “The Extreme Academy†a sand and watersport school, where you can have a go at a wide range of beach and water activities. Watergate Bay is home to Jamie Oliver's Fifteen restaurant. There is golf at the nearby Trevose Golf Club, and sailing at Rock and you can also book the kids into Harlyn surf school. If you are visiting outside the high season, you can have the beach to yourself, wander around the local farmers markets, shop at some gorgeous boutiques and galleries in Truro, Fowey and St Ives, plus get in at all the best restaurants! |
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A relaxing and comfortable seaside home, with four bedrooms, (sleeping up to 8 plus cot), a great space for one family to spread themselves out or for two families to share – there are two en-suite bedrooms for mums and dads and two other bedrooms for the children, with a family bathroom. Two of the bedrooms have room for a cot. Beds are made up with crisp cotton sheets and feather down duvets, and each room has a hairdryer. Bathrooms have Egyptian cotton towels and Cornish hand made soap. The kitchen has French doors leading to the garden. It has a contemporary feel, bright and white, with solid oak worktops and a wooden floor. All the appliances are integrated, including fridge freezer, dishwasher and microwave. The kitchen has been equipped with hopefully everything a family could need. The dining room also has French doors on to the garden for drinks and bbq's on the terrace in the summer and a gas burning stove for cosy autumn and winter suppers. The sitting room has squashy sofas on which to curl up with a good book, read the papers or watch a movie. In the hallway there is a small playcorner, with little Cath Kidston children's chairs, and plenty of good quality toys, games and books from babies upwards. The house is totally equipped for babies and pre schoolers, so that you don't have to worry about bringing it all with you! There is a utility/boot room where you can store walking boots/wellingtons/coats etc and there is a washer/dryer and extra sink. It is stocked with a starter supply of cleaning aids, laundry tablets, a shoe cleaning kit, golf umbrella, a handy shopping basket, picnic cooler box and even a beach towel for every guest. The level garden is fully enclosed, with a deck, gas bbq, outside dining table, a smaller children's wooden picnic table, garden loungers, and a handy outside hot and cold shower for rinsing everything and everyone when you return from the beach. Park the car on your arrival and you needn't pick up the keys until you depart! |
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- Play corner with toy cupboard and toy baskets for each of the ages.
- Large flatscreen tv with freeview and dvd player
- Dvd library of films and programmes for the whole family
- X box games console and family suitable games
- Books, magazines and board games
- Telephone (for incoming and local outgoing calls)
- Broadband internet access coming soon!
- CD player and radio with selection of music.
- Garden store with surfboards, buckets, spades, windbreak, beach and garden games and space for hanging wetsuits and storing bikes.
- Outside hot and cold shower
- Herb garden and apple tree help yourself (when in season)
- “Raid the larder†for store cupboard ingredients (Twinings Earl Grey and English breakfast teabags, fresh coffee, sugar, sea salt, low sodium salt, black pepper, extra virgin olive oil, sunflower oil, dried herbs, balsamic vinegar, red and white wine vinegar)
- BBQ, outside dining furniture and sun loungers
- Paddling pool and sand pit
- Complete supply of baby and toddler equipment (see website for full list)
- Fully stocked wine rack – help yourself and leave payment
- Delivery service of locally produced food boxes designed to produce some easy to prepare meals, such as a breakfast box, bbq box, vegetable and salad box and kids snack box.
- Welcome loaf of home made bread and other goodies supplied by the owners.
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As the majority of the rooms are on the same level, the house is well laid out for children. There is a play corner in the hallway, and the toy cupboard is stocked with all the firm favourites including a train set, lego, dolls house and lots of board games and puzzles. There are also toy baskets for each age range from babies upwards. For older children there is an X box games console with games, dominoes, top trumps, and a selection of great board games. In the kitchen there is a mini table and chairs for breakfast and kids tea with their friends, and there is also a children's picnic bench and table outside. The garden store has surfboards, buckets and spades and garden games, and there is also a paddling pool and a sandpit. All the baby and toddler equipment is supplied, including extras such as nightlights, a baby back carrier and three wheeler pushchair for coastal walks. There is also a pack containing extra nappies, wipes, first aid kit etc for the occasional emergency. (A full list of the baby and toddler equipment can be found on the website.) |
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Approx 1 hour and 30 minutes from Exeter, fifteen minutes from Newquay airport and 30 minutes from Bodmin Parkway, (main line from Paddington to Penzance). Pickups can be arranged. |
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From £750 to £1850 per week and from £425 to £575 for short breaks, depending on season. (sorry no dogs or smoking) |
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