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The Old Village Hall, Caerhays Estate

The Old Village Hall, Caerhays Estate, Caerhays, Gorran, St Austell, Cornwall, England

In a village on the Caerhays Estate is this restored granite building, constructed in 1900 as a reading room for estate staff. Set peacefully beside the lane, overlooking the green valley and the Caerhays Castle Gardens, it looks every inch the village hall, with its arched double entrance doors and its smart red brickwork. It has been just as impeccably restored inside. The hall where school theatricals once took place has become a vast and comfortable sitting/dining room, with wall-to-wall carpeting and three French windows, big mirrors on aqua-blue walls, two fireplaces cosy with wood-burners and a large cream sofa with pale blue cushions. There's a state-of-the-art kitchen with a great long table, an extra sitting room with an extra TV, and bedrooms that exude comfort and charm. Colours are warm cream and mellow green, headboards are padded, covers quilted, curtains lined and bathrooms beautifully tiled. The new garden, its sunken terrace free of brisk south-westerly breezes, backs onto open farmland. From whichever direction you arrive, the approach down narrow lanes is through rolling, glorious countryside, and the estate's private beach is bucket and spade heaven. The Old Village Hall is a treat for families.

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The Old Village Hall, Caerhays Estate

Contact: Sally Gammell

  • Tel: 01872 500031
  • Fax: 01872 500032
  • Sleeps: 5
  • Rooms: 2 doubles (1 with bath/shower), 1 single, bathroom, shower room.
  • Price: £1,000 – £1,700. Short breaks available.
  • Closed: Never.
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. Wireless internet access available for guests.

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

  • Visits to Caerhays Castle and gardens included in season
  • Luxury Spring Garden Breaks available
  • Close to Eden Project
  • Discount entries to Great Gardens of Cornwall

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

The Old Village Hall, Caerhays Estate Garden

Garden

The Old Village Hall, Caerhays Estate Dining Area

Dining Area

The Old Village Hall, Caerhays Estate Main Bedroom

Main Bedroom

The Old Village Hall, Caerhays Estate Kitchen

Kitchen

Photo captions have been written by the owner or management of The Old Village Hall, Caerhays Estate 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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