Romantic
300 year old waterfront house set on the beautiful Helford River, sleeps
6 + cot.
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BISHOPS
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Sleeps
6 + cot |
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St.
Martin, Helston, Lizard Peninsular, South Cornwall
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£620
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The
house is situated on a private quay in a hamlet of only four houses
at the end of a private lane, set beside the Helford River on the
Lizard peninsula on the southern coast of Cornwall. The ever-changing
scene is of the tidal estuary, with fascinating river birds and
small boats to watch, from window, balcony or water. Bishops Quay
offers an ideal base for walkers, anglers, bird watchers, sailing
enthusiasts, nature lovers and those who enjoy and adventure! Guests
have the use of our rowing boat, motorboat and sailing dinghy.
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Quay is well away from traffic at the end of a quarter-mile
lane. It is truly quiet and private to the owners and the guests
only. The house is fully self-contained, centrally heated, extensively
equipped to the highest standard and is comfortably furnished
including many books and paintings. Every room has a peaceful
river view. This unique holiday home is an interesting place
to stay, with many reminders of local and family history to
intrigue you, and has the marvellous panorama of fields, woods
and water.
In detail, the accommodation comprises:
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- Large
(26’ long) living / dining room with open fire, TV,
video, CD/radio/tape player, relaxing sofa, easy chairs
and dining table and chairs for 6; a leaded glass door leads
from the living room to the balcony.
- Fully
equipped kitchen, including dishwasher, freezer, fridge,
grill, hob, microwave, oven, washing machine and drier.
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- Romantic
double bedroom with king size bed, overlooking river and
garden
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Twin bedroom, with two comfortable 3ft single beds, with
views over the quay and the creek.
- Bunk-bedded
room - cosy room with locally made bunk beds, 3 feet wide
and 6 feet long, and views of the garden and the creek.
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Bathroom, panelled in pine, warm and sunny.
- Separate
wc.
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Outside
there is a balcony overlooking the river. Bishops Quay keeps
the sun late into the afternoon and early evening, so you
can take tea, drinks and supper on the balcony during the
long summer evenings.
There
is a private garden beside the house. This flower filled 'lady's
garden' has a gate onto the quay, and the small lawn has garden
furniture, together with a portable barbecue. The garden is
private, and especially beautiful in the spring and early
summer. You can also sit on the garden wall and enjoy the
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your stay, you have unlimited use of our sturdy wooden rowing
boat, 9’ in length and suitable for up to four people.
Boating is possible for up to four hours either side of the
high water. You are also welcome to make use of our motorboat
and sailing dinghy. Temporary membership of the nearby Port
Navas Yacht Club is arranged for guests.
Please note that from the end of October until Easter, the boats
are unavailable, as they are put away and refitted during this
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The
Helford has a wonderful variety of river beaches and woodland paths,
all well worth exploring. Frenchman's Creek, made famous Daphne du
Maurier's novel, is only two miles down the river, while Tremayne
Quay and woods, now owned by the National Trust, are about a mile
away by path or water.
To the north are Truro and Falmouth, which have an abundance of
villages, coves and attractive beaches, easily reached from Bishops
Quay. You may have heard of Gunwalloe, Poldhu, Kynance Cove and
Coverack beaches, on the Lizard peninsula - these are all within
a twenty-minute drive.
Among the interesting places to visit locally are the Trelowarren
Estate with bistro, craft centre, pottery and woodland walks through
their 1,000 acre estate; Flambards Theme Park at Helston and the
Goonhilly Earth Station; all are within fifteen minutes’ drive
from Bishops Quay. Many people also enjoy visiting the famous local
gardens of Trebah, Glendurgan, Carwinion and Trelissick, or making
a trip to the Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project.
In the nearby
village of Mawgan there is a Spar shop (open 8-8) that is happy
to deliver orders in advance of, or during your visit here. Delicious
organic vegetables, fruit, and home cooking, together with fish
caught by the Kirby family can be found at the Gear Farm shop just
up the hill. Also, a local cook can deliver ready prepared meals
to order.
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| Prices |
Holiday
cottage rental prices per week in GB Pounds. Weeks
begin Saturday unless arranged otherwise.
Reduction
of £50 per week for couples only, from Oct Half term until
Easter.
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£620 |
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£1660 |
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Contact |
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or Ben Kirby |
Tel: |
+44
(0)1326 - 221297 |
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Fax: |
+44
(0)1326 - 221142 (office hours only) |
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