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The Martyn Room

The Martyn Room, Crosstown, Morwenstow, Bude, Cornwall, England

Attached to the courtyard of a peaceful Cornish inn, the Martyn Room has been transformed from village hall to sparkling holiday home. Enter the kitchen, large and lovely with new cream units, funky fridge, big pine table and sweep of stripped pine floor; the sitting room, tastefully decorated in contemporary hues, is next door. Cosy and carpeted is the master bedroom downstairs with a super en suite shower; up under the thrillingly steep-pitched eaves lie two more bedrooms and a bathroom. White walls are sprinkled with real art, views reach over Cornish fields to the sea. As for the inn, it reeks with history: once a monastic resting house, later a smugglers' haunt, parts of it date back to AD950 – note the Celtic piscine in one wall. With its stone-flagged, character-steeped bar and charming, contemporary restaurant (beef and lamb from local farms, fish straight from the ocean), it's a delicious place to return to after a blowy day out on the South West Coastal Path. Take a pint and a plate of seafood to the lawn and wait for the sun to set over the Atlantic; wooden play equipment will keep the children happy until it's time for bed.

Please note the contact details for this place are for an agency who manage all bookings on the owners' behalf. When calling/emailing please quote MARTY.

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The Martyn Room

Contact: Farm & Cottage Holidays

  • Tel: 01237 479146
  • Sleeps: 6 plus cot
  • Rooms: 1 double with bath/shower; 1 double/twin; 1 twin;
  • Price: £475 – £1,135. 
  • Closed: Rarely.
Credit cards accepted; most commonly Visa and Mastercard. Children are positively welcomed, with no age restrictions, but cots, high chairs etc are not necessarily available. 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
The Martyn Room View over the historic Bush Inn

View over the historic Bush Inn

The Martyn Room Cosy contemporary sitting room

Cosy contemporary sitting room

The Martyn Room Bright and airy kitchen

Bright and airy kitchen

The Martyn Room Twin room in eaves

Twin room in eaves

Photo captions have been written by the owner or management of The Martyn Room 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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