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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. The sturdy cottage was built for a farmer's elderly aunt 100 years ago, but there's little to remind you of its rugged past other than the hint of exposed brickwork in the dining room fireplace or a bare beam spanning the open-plan ground floor. Instead, you have 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: dvds, 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 and lawn games; a small, slate-floored conservatory, too. May's is as wonderful in winter as in summer, and its generous windows flood the house from dawn to dusk. 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: Friday, January 1, 2010

Mays Cottage - Animals & Children

'EARLY BIRD' DISCOUNTS ON OFFER FOR SUMMER 2010 IF BOOKED BY END MARCH. SPECIAL 'PACKAGES' FOR FIRST TIME VISITORS & OUT TO PLAY GOLF MEMBERS. Please be aware we are happy to welcome children under 12 months and over the age of 5 (travel cot & high chair available). We are also happy to discuss dogs being at the cottage (max. of 2)subject to house rules.

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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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.
No smoking anywhere in the house.

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

  • Eden Project - 50 minutes.
  • Padstow, with its harbour, galleries and restaurants (including Rick Stein’s), is a 25 minute drive around the coast or less by ferry via Rock.
  • Michelin Star Chef Paul Ripley now resident at St Kew Inn, which is just 5 minutes away
  • Polzeath, New Polzeath and Trebarwith Strand are 15 minutes away for surfing
  • St Enodoc, Sir John Betjeman’s burial site, is 15 minutes away.
  • Access to outstanding Cornish Golf Courses at discounted Green Fee rates due to special link with nationally known 'Out to Play Golf'

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

May's Cottage Rear of property from garden

Rear of property from garden

May's Cottage Sitting Room

Sitting Room

May's Cottage Master Bedroom with dressing room area

Master Bedroom with dressing room area

May's Cottage Kitchen with doors leading to Conservatory

Kitchen with doors leading to Conservatory

Photo captions have been written by the owner or management of May's Cottage and are not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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Children of all ages are welcome. Cots, highchairs, etc, are not necessarily available.
Guests’ pets can sleep in the bedroom (not on the bed).
Working farm or vineyard.
Wireless internet access available for guests.
No smoking anywhere in the property.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible for wheelchair users. Phone for details.
Tennis court on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Credit cards accepted, most commonly Visa and MasterCard.
Bikes on the premises to hire or borrow.
Swimming pool on the premises; use may be by arrangement.
Within 10 miles of a bus/coach/train station and owner can arrange collection.
At least one bedroom and bathroom accessible without steps.

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