Offering relaxed self catering accommodation in superbly converted stone barn on the north Cornish coast.
Sleeps 2 - 9 people.
Beautiful local beaches and rugged coastal walks discover real Cornwall
picturesque fishing villages wind swept moors lots of opportunities for outdoor
activities such as surfing, climbing, walking, kite surfing, kayaking or just
lazing on the beach if you prefer!
Comfortably furnished and spacious rooms bedrooms with ensuite facilities and a luxury bathroom. Light open-plan living
area is situated upstairs with views towards the coast. A separate dining room
opens onto the large sheltered gardens ideal for somewhere to "chill out" after
a day out or enjoy a BBQ.
We want all of our guests to
enjoy their stay to the full so please no smoking in the house and we cannot
accommodate pets.
Mealhouse is a great base to explore beautiful Cornwall and North Devon.
Port Isaac the location of BBC’s Doc Martin series is just down the road. Famous
surf spots such as Bude, Widemouth Bay, Polzeath and Newquay are all easily
reached. Discover unspoilt villages along country lanes with their ancient
churches and local pubs. Opportunities to eat out are many and various from
traditional Cream teas and Pasties to smart seafood restaurants.
The nearest beach is Crackington Haven which
is a walk across the fields.
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.
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.
WHEN YOU DON'T FEEL LIKE COOKING....
Reserve a table at Lower Tresmorn. (tel. 01840 230667) We serve delicious farmhouse dinners 3 or 4 nights each week, the food is freshly prepared using our home produced meat and the best of fresh local produce wherever possible. We don’t have a table licence so bring you own wine. Table spaces are limited and it is highly advisable to book in advance especially during high season. We serve dinner at 7pm. and the cost is £20 for three home-made courses and coffee.
Trevigue Farm, on the coast road south of Crackington Haven, also has a nice restaurant open on Fridays and Saturdays. (tel. 01840 230 418 for reservations).
The Coombe Barton inn at Crackington Haven serves good food and offers an excellent Carvery on Sundays.
The Cabin, also in Crackington Haven, serves high quality, home-made
light meals, cream teas and pizzas to eat in or take-away and delicious
ice-creams.
The Old Wainhouse pub at the Wainhouse junction on the A39 serves very
good value pub food.
There is a good choice of pubs and restaurants in Boscastle and the
restaurant ‘Life’s A Beach’ (tel.01288 355222) at Bude is worth a visit.
THE MEALHOUSE TARIFF
Weeks commencing Friday. (Friday changeover)
Prices from £350 - £1200 per week.
Low season short breaks available, prices on application. We offer
reduced rates for small parties who occupy Mealhouse outside high season
weeks.
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.
DIRECTIONS
From the M5 take the A30 bypassing Okehampton and Launceston. About 3
miles after Launceston turn right onto the A395 sign-posted Hallworthy
and North Cornwall.
At Hallworthy take the B3262 on the right until you reach the A39. Turn
right towards Bude carry on the A39 for about 3 miles after passing
Cansford quarry on your left you reach the junction for Boscastle and
Crackington turn left here. After about 2 miles you reach a right turn
for Crackington take this turning. After 0.5 of a mile you reach a
turning on your left for Hill & Sweets take this and follow the road.
After about 1.5 miles you will find the road bends to the right at a
right-angle here take Hallagather Farm lane immediately on your left.
Mealhouse is the 3rd house on the left please park on the gravel and
enter through the garden gate.
Rachel or Chris Crocker,
Lower Tresmorn Farm,
Crackington Haven,
Bude, Cornwall. EX23 0NU
Tel: +44(0)1840 230667
