Lower Tresmorn Self Catering Cottage in Crackington Haven, Bude, Cornwall.
A traditional, white-washed Cornish farm cottage enjoying un-interrupted views across wooded valleys and fields to the sea. Sleeps 2-4 in one double and one twin room.
Imagine staying in your own secluded Cornish cottage on a National Trust farm on the dramatic North Cornish coast with breathtaking walks starting from your front door and a very special farmhouse restaurant in easy walking distance.
Take a walk down the lane and over the fields to the spectacular cliffs. In ten minutes you will find yourself amidst some of the most beautiful and unspoilt scenery on this coast. The coast path to Crackington Haven, about an hour's walk, is well worth the effort. Having enjoyed refreshments at the pub or café walk back via the church and through the woods.
The local walks are a delight whatever the time of year but remember to pack stout boots or wellingtons to enable you to walk when it is wet under foot.
Feel free to wander over the farm and watch the day to day goings on changing with the seasons. Our sheep have their lambs in March and the cows are supposed to have their calves in the spring though in practice this does not always go to plan! Harvesting grass for silage is carried out in late May and early June depending on the weather and the sheep are sheared in the summer.
IN THE SUMMER....
Enjoy relaxing in the garden. There is a real sun-trap at the front of
the cottage offering complete peace and privacy.
This is a lovely place to have a picnic without having to pack up the food and carry it although you will probably be very tempted to try other spots on the cliffs or in the woods by the stream.
Have a cool glass of wine and watch the sun disappearing over the sea.
There are many lovely beaches within 15 minutes drive and the closest, at Crackington Haven, just five minutes by car, is arguably the best. Safe and sandy, with rock pools and towering cliffs, un-commercialised but with good amenities for refreshments, it is a lovely spot.
In the cooler seasons, when an Atlantic gale is blowing, curl up in front of the fire with a good book and just enjoy the cosiness and tranquility of Lower Tresmorn cottage.
WHERE TO GO AND WHAT TO DO FURTHER AFIELD
Whilst it is perfectly feasible to forget the car for a week, no doubt guests will want to explore the varied attractions that Cornwall offers most of which are within an hour's drive.
There are numerous National Trust properties, the Eden Project at St Austell, lovely gardens, the wild, atmospheric beauty of Bodmin moor, the picturesque fishing villages of Boscastle and Port Isaac and bustling Padstow, sandy beaches and secluded coves, inland market towns, sleepy villages with ancient churches, the New Tate at St Ives and smaller art galleries everywhere, hassle-free shopping in Cornwall's only city of Truro, purchase sought after surf wear in nearby Bude and Newquay, visit King Arthur's ruined cliff-top castle at Tintagel or the highly-acclaimed newly opened Falmouth Maritime Museum.
Golf, squash, tennis, surfing, wind-surfing, canoeing, rock-climbing, horse-riding, ten-pin bowling, paint-balling, course-fishing and sea-fishing, cycle-hire, two cinemas, an all-weather family adventure park etc are available within half an hour.
The accommodation at Lower Tresmorn Cottage comprises:
Set to one side of the unmade farm track to Lower Tresmorn farm, the cottage is surrounded by a lawned and fenced garden.
You enter the front door into the cosy sitting room with a coal-burning stove set in a granite hearth and comfortable sofas leading into the beamed dining room. The well-equipped kitchen is set on the left of the front door and stairs divide at the top to the two bedrooms [one double and one twin] and little bathroom with bath, basin and loo with views!
Facilities include:- electric cooker with grill, microwave oven, fridge-freezer, dish-washer, washing machine, toaster, electric kettle, iron, cot and high chair, tv, DVD player, garden furniture and Barbecue.
Heating is provided by ample electric fires, two night storage heaters and a coal-burning stove.
Bedlinen is provided but please bring your own towels. [towels can be provided for overseas guests at £6 per person]
Electricity is charged at cost by meter reading. The cost of the night storage heating is inclusive in the rental from the end of September to the end of April.
Coal is charged at cost and is available from us at the farm.
PLEASE NOTE : No Smoking & No Pets
Shopping; There is a well-stocked village shop and off-license two miles away at Wainhouse Corner and there are a choice of shops and Supermarkets in Bude.
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WHEN YOU DON'T FEEL LIKE COOKING....
We serve delicious home-cooked dinners once or twice a week and we recommend that you reserve a table in advance as we are also open to non-residents. Our own beef and lamb is often on the menu and all ingredients used in our cooking are sourced as locally as possible.
On other evenings there are several possibilities. The closest pubs are one on the junction of the A30 at Wainhouse Corner and the Combe Barton Inn by the beach at Crackington.
It is difficult to make strong recommendations as people have different criteria and places can change hands etc. During the busiest times establishments are often over-stretched and you may have to wait a while, which hopefully will not matter too much when you are on holiday. If you have found somewhere you like and would like to share your 'find' please tell us about it.
At the time of writing this [June 2008] these are the current recommendations. Reservations are adviseable during the summer months and at week-ends to be sure of a table and please ask us if you would like us to make a phone call for you.
Trevigue Farm Courtyard Restaurant Open on Fridays and Saturdays and some Thursdays and also occasional Sunday lunch-times. Situated on the coast road 5 minutes south of Crackington Haven. Lovely imaginative menus using lots of local produce in unique surroundings. Tel .01840 230418
The Tree Inn at Stratton. Our favourite pub, 20 minutes north. Ancient coaching Inn with really good pub food, great scallops, home-made chips, fresh vegetables etc. The place for Sunday Lunch. Tel. 01288 352038.
The Castle Restaurant lovely small restaurant situated in Sir Goldsworthy Gurney's old home with views over the breakwater at Bude. Freshly cooked food with local caught fish and changing menu. Super for lunch or dinner and we think very good value. Tel 01288 350543.
Life's a Beach well-established lively restaurant overlooking Summerleaze beach at Bude. Good for sea food. Tel. 01288 355222.
Chung's Chinese Takeaway is the best in Bude if you fancy sitting on the cliffs watching the sunset. Tel. 01288 352387.
The Cobweb Inn at Boscastle. 15 minutes dirve south. Friendly, straight-forward, no-frills pub food at very reasonable prices. Don't expect fresh vegetables but you'll be OK for steaks etc. No bar reservations but small restaurant upstairs. Tel. 01840 250278.
The Riverside Restaurant at Boscastle Has a very good reputation both for food and value. Tel 01840 250216.
The Napoleon Inn at Boscastle at the top of the old village street. Very quaint old pub with reasonable pub food. Tel 01840 250204.
Elements Restaurant at the Bude end of Widemouth Bay. Contemporary restaurant with seaviews and lovely food. Tel. 01288 352386.
Rick Stein's Seafood Restauarant at Padstow. probably needs no introduction but you definitely need to book! Tel. 01841 532700.
The Cabin Cafe and The Haven Cafe down by the sea at Crackington Haven both serve great food with lots of home-made specialities. Both are highly recommended and The Cabin is often open on fine evenings for BBQs and you can BYO wine/beer.
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LOWER TRESMORN COTTAGE TARIFF
Weeks commencing Saturday. (Saturday changeover)
Prices from £295.00 to £700.00 per week.
Low season short breaks available, prices on application
BOOKING TERMS
Once you have checked availability a deposit of one third is required at the time of booking with the balnce due 6 weeks prior to your holiday. Please make cheques payable to C.W. and R. C. Crocker.
Cancellations
If you cancel your booking prior to arrival and we are able to re-let the vacancy, your deposit will be refunded minus a small administration fee.
If we are unable to re-book the vacancy you will be liable to pay the full cost of the vacancy. You may wish to cover any possible loss by taking out very reasonable cancellation insurance. Please ask for details.
