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Rosehill Lodges

Rosehill Lodges, Porthtowan, Cornwall, England

Modernity without mediocrity: these elegant lodges follow the path of the on-site stream down a valley that fans out into Porthtowan beach - one of the most sublime on the North Cornwall coast. Each lodge is topped with a mop of turf roof: on some, the grass hangs like a hippy hairdo. Within, the Cornish larch from which the lodges are built stands proud. Packed with mod cons (from granite breakfast bars to 'personal hot tub spas' on the decking), they are impeccably well turned out. As if this were not special enough, they are also built and maintained with sustainability at heart. The insulation is remarkable, the floors are bamboo, the lights low-energy, there's a solar-heated drench shower to sweep the sand away and you won't forget to recycle your rubbish: there are compartmentalised bins outside every front door. Owners and creators John and Pauline have been recycling since the days they had to pay to do it, such is their single-mindedness. Stroll from your lodge to the beach where you can even dine green: the Blue Bar has recently won its own Green Tourism award. You're half way between St Ives and Newquay and a short cross-country drive from Falmouth - green, swish and in a super spot.

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Posted: Tuesday, August 10, 2010

This information has been provided by the owner or management of Rosehill Lodges and is not verified or endorsed by ASP.

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Details

Rosehill Lodges

Contact: Rebecca Vickerstaff

• Tel: +44 (0) 1209 891920
• Fax: +44 (0) 1209 891935
• Sleeps: 4-6 per lodge (48 in total).
• Rooms: 10 lodges: 6 for 4, 4 for 6.
• Price: £540 – £1,600. Short breaks availble. Low occupancy discounts.
• Closed: Never.

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

• Experience the dramatic sunsets over the Atlantic from the comfort of Blue Bar right on the beach. Just five minutes from your lodge.
• Curl up in front of your log burner on those cold winter nights.
• Dine el-fresco under your glass covered decking, even if it rains.
• Relax and unwind in your own personal hot tub spa.
• Each lodge has its own WI FI Broadband connection.
• Surfing lessons available at the beach.

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