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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).
Posted: Thursday, August 12, 2010
Book early for October Half Term week and enjoy 15% discount. Enjoy Autumn Breaks with great offers available for short & longer stays. We are delighted 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.
This information has been provided by the owner or management of May's Cottage and is not verified or endorsed by ASP.
May's Cottage
Contact: Julia Payne
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Rear of property from garden

Sitting Room

Master Bedroom with dressing room area

Kitchen with doors leading to Conservatory
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