Alastair Sawday's Special Escapes: Self-catering in the UK

May's Cottage

May's Cottage, Pendoggett, Nr. Port Isaac, Cornwall, England

This area of Cornwall is not so much honey pot as honey barrel. Forget nose-to-tail cars stuffed with crabbing nets, sandy surfboards and damp children – come to the quiet, winding lanes leading to May's Cottage instead. This really is an escape. Inside you have hints of exposed brickwork, a bare beam spanning the open-plan ground floor, wall-to-wall wool carpet, deep sofas, chunky modern coffee tables, well-hunted antiques (such as some high-backed Norwegian chairs), and the odd fun coastal painting. Julia has lavished as much attention on this as most of us would on our own home, and there's everything you could need for a rainy day: a blue-ray dvd player, games, broadband, a Bose iPod dock, a real fire. If the sun shines, and you're not astride a surfboard at Polzeath or window shopping in Padstow, there's a lovely – and very private – cottage garden with a barbecue, lawn games and a fabulous view from the gate overlooking the fields. Generous windows flood the house from dawn to dusk and there's a small, slate-floored conservatory, too. May's is comfortable, fresh and spotless, and as wonderful in winter as in summer. A treat.

Children under 12 months and over the age of 5 welcome. Please call to discuss dogs (max two well-behaved).

Special Notices

Posted: Thursday, August 12, 2010

This information has been provided by the owner or management of May's Cottage and is not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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Details

May's Cottage

Contact: Julia Payne

• Tel: 01823 432615
• Fax: 01823 432615
• Sleeps: 6
• Rooms: 1 double; 1 bunk; 1 twin; bath; separate shower room.
• Price: £600 – £1,150. Discounts available for new visitors in 2010 & short breaks
• Closed: Rarely.

Checklist

• Dishwasher
• Electricity included
• Washing machine
• Microwave oven
• Central heating
• Mobile reception
• Television
• BBQ
• Beach within 3 miles
• Cooked meals available
• Restaurant nearby
• Short breaks possible
• Extra bed/cot available
• Shop within 3 miles

Points of interest

• Situated amidst beautiful, peaceful countryside
• Padstow, with its harbour, galleries and restaurants (including Rick Stein’s), is a short drive around the coast or even shorter by ferry from Rock
• Michelin Star Chef Paul Ripley resident at St Kew Inn, just 5 minutes away & plenty of other superb pubs & restaurants close by
• Beaches at Port Gaverne, Polzeath, Daymer, Rock & Trebarwith 8 - 20 minutes away
• Celebrity spot in Port Isaac, where Doc Martin filmed, just 10 minutes away
• Camel Trail, South West Coastal Paths, Eden Project, Lost Gardens of Heligan and numerous top rated golf courses all accessible within an hour

This information is provided by owners and is not endorsed by ASP. If you have questions about it, please contact the owners.