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Indoor Swimming Pool

Nestling in six peaceful acres, West Banbury Farm offers an extensive range of facilities in a delightful rural atmosphere. Stately homes, gardens, lovely beaches, hidden coves and numerous holiday attractions all lay within easy reach due to it being only a minutes drive to the A30. The 700 acre Roadford Lake offering sailing, walks, bird watching and tea rooms is a mile away. A leisure building houses a large heated pool, sauna and games room with pool table and a table tennis table. The spacious grounds include a nine hole pitch and putt golf course, grass tennis court, children's playground, a fenced wildlife pond and several BBQ's. 7 of the cottages have been formed from traditional farm buildings dating back to the 16th century, retaining much of their charm with exposed beams and stonework in their spacious rooms. Three further one bedroom cottages have been built to a traditional design with exposed stone and slate kitchen floors in their spacious interiors.

Mallard stylish double bedroom

Wilhayes - Spacious Sitting Room

 

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Notes on prices
We offer discounts for long winter lets. From 2007 we have start dates on Friday and Saturday. We offer short breaks of 2 to 6 days, 3 day price is around 60% of the weekly price.
We offer discounts for smaller parties at certain times and in certain cottages. We offer discounts for winter bookings at certain times and in certain cottages.

Changeover day
For 2007 there are two changeover days. Muscovey, Mallard, Jacob's Pen and Granary have a Friday changeover, all others are Saturday, although we can be flexible out of the main season. Guests must leave by 10am and their cottages are available from 4pm.

Accommodation

 

 

 

 

Notes on accommodation
All cottages use electricity for heating water and rooms via storage heater (usage paid at cost). All have double glazing, washing machines, TVs/DVDs and most have heated towel rails. Dove cottage has a wood-burner. We take up to 2 pets in a cottage and high chairs and cots are available free of charge. All cottages have stair-gates apart from Muscovey. Jacobs Pen is ideal for 2 couples or family with older children as second bedroom has no interconnecting door and is approached by its own entrance.

Outside
Large (12x5m) heated (85 degrees) indoor pool, sauna (extra cost) games room with pool table, table tennis table and motorised treadmill, a grass tennis court, 9 hole pitch and putt course and a children's play area. There is also a fenced wildlife pond with resident Muscovey Lavender ducks and several shared BBQ’s All cottages have sitting out areas with garden furniture.

Coast/Beach
Our favourite beach, Crackington Haven is a 30 minute drive and with its glorious sandy beach, it has giant rock pools, a pub and a couple of cafes, it really has something for everyone. Bude and Widemouth Bay, a few miles further North have miles of sand and the Atlantic breakers for those surfers amongst you.

Golf
We have a 9-hole pitch and put for practicing but, for the serious golfers amongst you we can give you vouchers which entitle you to 2 green fees for the price of one at most of the local golf courses. The nearest courses are at Launceston (10 mins), Okehampton (20 mins), Holsworthy (20 mins) and Tavistock (30 mins). The International Course at St Mellion is not much further away.

Travel
45 minutes from Exeter Airport and an hour from Newquay Airport.

Distances
The nearest Church is in Broadwoodwidger (1/2 mile) and there are numerous good pubs for eating, both good pub food and restaurant quality food. There are also a couple of upmarket restaurants within 5 miles.
There are many tourist attractions within 1 hour drive and less such as the Eden Project, Dobwalls Adventure Park and the Monkey sanctuary near Looe.

Further details
The traditional seaside resort of Bude, with its three miles of sandy beaches, rock pools and Atlantic breakers, has numerous facilities for beach lovers, surfers and coastal walkers. The Bude Canal to Launceston was opened in the 1820s and today is used for fishing, boating and walking, along the Bude Canal Trail. The history of Bude and its canal can be explored in the Bude-Stratton Museum which stands on the canal side near the sea lock in the Canal Company’s former smithy. The annual Jazz Festival takes place in August and September each year, and is one of the leading festivals of its kind in Britain.

The South West Coast Path passes through the town. To the north is Duckpool Beach, at the shore end of the Coombe Valley, and a firm favourite with surfers.

Morwenstow, 5 ½ miles north of Bude off the A39 is worth a visit. It’s a marvellous place to watch the changing moods of the ocean as it’s located on the harshest stretch of the north Cornwall coast.

North of the village is Welcombe Mouth, a good spot for surfing. Welcombe and Marsland Valleys Nature Reserve, set in the forested valley slopes, is a haven for butterflies.

Brocklands Adventure Park in Kilkhampton, 5 miles from Bude, provides a day out for all the family. Leaflets are available in the gym. Two miles north of Kilkhampton is Killarney Springs, another family fun park with rides, boating, nature trails and so on.

Widemouth Bay lies 3 miles south of Bude and visitors are attracted by the wide curving bay of flat sand. Its north and south beaches are both backed by low cliffs and grassy fields. There is a car park, loos, shops and surf hire, making it a popular holiday beach.

The romantic remains of Tintagel are set on a wild and windswept headland that juts out into the Atlantic. Be prepared to climb the wooden stairway of some 300 steps to the Island that is the legendary birthplace of King Arthur.

Booking notes
Booking can be done over the phone or via the website. Payment can be done by debit/credit card over the phone or by cheque. Deposit is 33% and the balance is due 8 weeks before the start of the holiday. If booking is within 8 weeks of the holiday then the full amount is due on booking.

Guest comments
"great cottage and great location!"
"stunning cottage with some excellent facilities" (Wilhayes)
"we couldn't keep the kids out of the pool!"

For booking and further information

 

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