Pelyn Creek Cottage, Gerrans, Portscatho, Truro, Cornwall ,England (Roseland Peninsular, Nr St Mawes, SW Cornwal)

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Pelyn Creek Cottage

Pelyn Creek Cottage, Gerrans, Portscatho, Truro, Cornwall, England

Rumble along the track to Pelyn, hop out to open the gates (there are free-range sheep about), and there shines St Mawes in the distance, at the end of a shimmering creek. Over the cattle grid - clang, clang, they'll hear you coming - and down to the cottage. Graham and Bridget will be there to meet you. Upside-down, so the open-plan living area gets the valley views, all is bright and neat inside. Upstairs: slate floors, checked curtains, navy sofas with stripy cushions; a log-burner for chillier times, an ornamental balcony if the sun shines. Bridget has thought of everything - the table's laid in the turquoise kitchen: a checked cloth, flowers from the garden, homemade jam and home-laid eggs. Creep down the narrow stairs: slate floors and a white bathroom suite shine in front of you, there's a cosy twin, and a double with king bed decked in green and white gingham, creamy walls and wooden floors. Open the stable door to your patio, bring out the barbecue. Though the cottage is new, there's history at Pelyn: there are 11th-century foundations beneath the main house next door, and smugglers used the creek to hide brandy. Now there's a sailing school ten minutes along the shore - and St Mawes is walkable, too.

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Pelyn Creek Cottage

Contact: Graham & Bridget Reid

Tel: 01872 580837
Sleeps: 4
Rooms: 1 double; 1 double/twin; bath/shower room.
Price: £450 – £850.
Closed: Rarely.

Children are positively welcomed, with no age restrictions, but cots, high chairs etc are not necessarily available.

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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

Unspoilt golden beaches and coves,4 mins
Water sports hire & tuition, 5 mins
NT.Coastal & Woodland walks
Gdns.of Heligan & Eden center, 40 mins
Travel by Ferries on the numerous waterways
Traditional Inns & excellent restaurants

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

Pelyn Creek Cottage

Upstairs living area overlooking the valley

Main bedroom with stable door to patio

View from top of drive looking to Pelyn creek and St Mawes

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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.