Lezant This is a paradise for anyone who loves wild flowers & birds or simply wants to wander round the farm and soak up the peace. Within an hour's radius are National Trust houses, beautiful gardens (such as the Lost Gardens of Heligan), walks on Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor, and wonderful beaches on both the north and south coasts. Sleeps 8/10, 4 Double Bedrooms, 3 Bath/Shower rooms
Listen to larks and watch buzzards wheeling in the sky over an idyllic working farm while you ramble over the fields and let your children loose to get happily muddy playing in streams or building camps in ancient oak woodland. Then return to the comfort of a sensitively converted barn which, whilst being superbly equipped, maintains all the atmosphere of an ancient stone farm building.
Most of our visitors do not seem to want to stir off the farm - and they are welcome to "lend a hand" and learn about lambing, haymaking, hedge-laying or whatever the seasonal work happens to be. This is a paradise for anyone who loves wild flowers and birds or who simply wants to wander round the farm and soak up the peace.
The Barn was renovated in 1996 and was awarded a commendation by the Cornish Buildings Group the following year for its "sympathetic conversion".
Location Summary
Nearest Bar/Pub
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The pub with the best food in Cornwall is only half a mile down the road
Accommodation
Property Type
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Farmhouse, Self Catering, 4+ Bedroom, Maximum Sleeping Capacity 10
Restrictions on smoking
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No smoking. Please note that we do not permit smoking in the barn or farm out-buildings.
Bedrooms
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On the ground floor, where cows, pigs and hens were housed, there are four double bedrooms and two bathrooms. Two of the bedrooms have double beds and two have twin beds; bunk beds can be provided if required, allowing a total of 10 to be accommodated. There are old slate floors and massive exposed beams.
Bathrooms
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On the ground floor, there are 2 bathrooms.
The third bathroom is in the small extension, which has a shower designed for the disabled.
Upstairs, in the old threshing barn, where hay and straw were also stored, the roof timbers have been left exposed and there is a lovely spacious living/dining/kitchen area approximately 50 feet long. At the other end of the barn is a comfortable sitting-room with a large wood-burning stove and one wall entirely lined with books.
External facilities
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Each downstairs bedroom has a stable-door opening out onto a south-facing stone terrace below which is a lawn bordered by a small stream and a pond, with a low stone wall separating this area from the farmyard.
The upstairs area has has double doors at one end opening onto steps that lead down to a paved area for eating al-fresco and barbecuing, with a sheltered orchard just behind.
Additional information
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Wood-burning stove. Piano. Home-cooked meals by arrangement. Towels & wellington boots for overseas visitors. Organic produce. Dating back to the 16th century. Children especially welcome.
Facilities
Singles Facilities
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No. We are sorry, we are not able to offer facilities for singles.
General Amenities/Facilities
TV, DVD, Video, CD Player, Hairdryer, Clothes Airer, Telephone, Central Heating, Cot, High Chair, Barbeque, Patio Furniture
Special Notes
Disabled Access
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Yes. We are able to offer facilities for disabled and/or wheelchair access. Please contact us for full details. There is a small extension housing a utility area and a third bathroom, which has a shower designed for the disabled. (A ramp leads up to the back door to facilitate wheelchair access.)
Child Friendly
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Yes. Our facilities are child friendly. Whilst we consider our accommodation to be child friendly, good parental supervision should be shown at all times. Baby-sitting can be arranged.
Pets Allowed
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Restricted. Some pets can be accommodated. Dogs are welcome provided they are kept strictly under control and are not allowed on the furniture. They must also be up-to-date with their innoculations and have been wormed recently.
Noteworthy Features
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Home-cooked meals can also be provided by prior arrangement.
We are on hand in the C16 farmhouse across the yard to help in any way we can to make your stay a pleasant one.
East Penrest is away from the crowds but is nevertheless well positioned for many tourist attractions.
Within an hour's radius are National Trust houses, beautiful gardens (such as the Lost Gardens of Heligan), walks on Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor, and wonderful beaches on both the north and south coasts.
The new Tate Gallery at St Ives might take a little longer.
There are good riding schools nearby, and sailing and windsurfing on a reservoir 20 minutes away. Paintballing, canoeing and rock-climbing are all available in the area. Let us know and we can usually arrange it for you.
Golf
It is only a 15 minute drive to the golf course at St Mellion.
Access and Availability
Open all year round
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Yes
Open Christmas
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Yes
Open New Year
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Yes
Rental Periods
From £350 to £1,250
Additional notes on pricing
Electricity, oil and logs are included in the rental price.
Payment methods
Cheque, Cash
Currencies Accepted
GBP
Contact Details for Booking Enquiries or Further Information
Please let the Advertiser know that your enquiry is through Your Holiday Directory This Advertiser has been registered with us since 11 June 2007 This Advertising Campaign has been running since 11 June 2007
