Traditional Cornish Cottage in Pretty Village
Just feet from the waters edge
Sleeps 4/6 (2 Bedrooms + Sofa bed in living room)
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The stone entrance porch and hall lead to into the lounge and separate dining room. Watch a film curled up on one of the 2 sofas in front of the wood burning stove, or spend an evening around the large family oak dining table, looking through the French door to the courtyard garden (equipped with purpose built BBQ, seating and chimnea). The kitchen is well appointed with fridge freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, cooker and combination microwave, not to mention all the gadgets that you would find in your own kitchen at home. After a long day enjoying yourselves, what could be better than relaxing in a bath, upstairs in the large family bathroom and then retiring to the spacious master bedroom to slip between crisp white linen sheets in a 15-century Bretagne bed? The second bedroom provides a range of options from a single, twin or double bed, to suit everyone’s needs.
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| Rental Period | Per Night | Per Week | Per Month | Min. Stay (Nights) |
| 30 September 2011 - 23 December 2011 | £650 | - | ||
| 23 December 2011 - 6 January 2012 | £975 | - | ||
| 6 January 2012 - 27 April 2012 | £700 | - | ||
| 27 April 2012 - 20 July 2012 | £750 | - | ||
| 20 July 2012 - 31 August 2012 | £850 | - | ||
| 31 August 2012 - 21 December 2012 | £700 | - | ||
| 21 December 2012 - 4 January 2013 | £975 | - |
Changeover day
We change over on Fridays.
Accommodation
| Bedrooms: | Bedroom one features an impressive 15th century Bretagne wooden double bed, while bedroom two has twin single beds that can be made up as a double if preferred. Bed linen is provided. |
| Bathrooms: | The bathroom has bath with shower over, wc and wash basin with shaver socket. |
| Kitchen: | Well equipped kitchen with Fridge Freezer, Fan Assisted Electric Cooker and Hob, Bread Maker, Toaster, Washing Machine, Dishwasher, Combination Microwave and Electric Kettle. |
| Living Rooms: | The lounge is to the front of the property. It has a fantastic fireplace with wood burning stove. There are two sofas, one of which is a comfortable sofa bed and a TV, DVD, video player, stereo and iPod docking station. |
| Other: | The dining room is equipped with a large oak dining table that seats 6 in comfort. Wep key provided to use the wireless broadband. |
| Cleaning/towels/ linen/maid service: |
Changeover day is Friday. Quality towels and bed linen are provided. Well behaved dogs are welcome - an additional £15 cleaning charge may be levied. Please bring your own towels for use on the beach. |
| Amenities/Facilities: | hob/stove oven fridge/freezer microwave dishwasher washing machine iron/ironing board tv internet access central heating barbecue |
| Suitability: | pets accepted |
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Notes on accommodation
Horizons is a real home from home, nestled in the heart of the Cornish village of Flushing. It is perfectly situated 30 seconds from the sea and the local shop and 2 village pubs and a lovely restaurant, all serving excellent food and real ale. The village sits amidst beautiful countryside on the edge of the Penryn river giving instant access to miles of stunning walks, with a mix of river, sea and inland views. A 10 minute stroll takes you to the safe swimming beaches at Kiln Quay, ideal for children and dogs, all year round. To add to your feeling of getting away from it all, you never need use your car, with the centre of the town of Falmouth just a short ferry ride away, you can explore the famous attractions of the National Maritime Museum, Pendennis Castle and the range of art galleries, shops and restaurants.
Accessibility
Access to property is via three granite steps to the front entrance. Access to the rear of the property is gained via a gated passageway. Bathroom and Bedrooms are located upstairs.
Outside
To the rear of the property is a courtyard garden with table and chairs and barbeque ideal for evening drinks or outside dining.
There is also an outside toilet and 2 storage sheds.
Coast/Beach
Flushing even has it's own beaches! The beaches are a mixture of sand and shingle surrounded by open fields, ideal for picnics, playing with the kids, or just relaxing. During Flushing regatta week it plays host to the famous sandcastle building competition. Access is easy and the beach is dog friendly all year. There are fantastic walks around the headland to Mylor Yacht Harbour or estuary walks up the Penryn River.
Golf
Falmouth Golf Club, Truro Golf Club and Killiow Country Golf courses are within 15 mins drive from Flushing.
Special interest holidays
Flushing is proud to be a working village with a strong welcoming community; special events include Flushing Art week, Village Regatta and Carnival Week and the Summer Fete.
Falmouth hosts a range of spectacular sailing events, for all sizes of boats, from dinghies, to traditional oyster sailing boats to super yachts and Tall Ships.
The harbour of Mylor, a 30minute walk away, is the venue for the para olympics sailing and the training ground for the Olympic team and boasts a collection of water sport activities, boats for hire, a café and 2 fabulous restaurants.
You can watch the local sailing racing finish just off the village quays on Tuesday and Friday evenings. Or even ask if you can crew via the village sailing club.
Fishing Trips are available from Customs House Quay. Sea Safaris or river trips on the Enterprise Ferries from Prince of Wales Pier Falmouth.
So if you fancy the perfect and special holiday in a home away from home, Horizons is the prefect choice.
Travel
Flushing is easy to reach by car. Penryn is the nearest rail station and connects to mainline services at Truro, which has a direct rail link to London (Paddington) with a journey time of approximately 4 hours. Air travellers can fly from London Stansted or Gatwick to Newquay. There is also a regular local bus service and water taxi. Many Cornish villages have become over crowded with tourists, but Flushing is much quieter, even during peak season, and it still benefits from a vibrant community.
Distances
Falmouth 1/4 mile by Ferry [3mins] or 5 miles by road.
Truro 10 miles [or take the Enterprise Boats ferry from Falmouth]. Ferry Trips also available from Falmouth to Helford or St Mawes. By car Exeter is 100 miles; Newquay 24 miles; Lands End 36 miles; Eden Project 26 miles [direct buses leave from Falmouth Moor regularly].
Further details
Horizons is a real home from home, nestled in the heart of the Cornish village of Flushing. It is perfectly situated 30 seconds from the sea and a couple of minutes from the shop, 2 village pubs and seafood restaurant, serving excellent food, fine wines and real ale. The village sits amidst beautiful countryside on the edge of the Penryn river giving instant access to miles of stunning walks, with a mix of river, sea and inland views. A 10 minute stroll takes you to the safe swimming beaches at Kiln Quay, ideal for children and dogs, all year round. To add to your feeling of getting away from it all, you never need use your car, with the centre of the town of Falmouth just a short ferry ride away, you can explore the famous attractions of the National Maritime Museum, Pendennis Castle and the range of art galleries, shops and restaurants. Eating out is a must, the village pubs and seafood restaurant provide excellent home cooked food. Falmouth can also boast a high standard of world cuisine, Italian to Nepalese, Thai to French not to mention the local seafood restaurants (including Rock Stein’s new restaurant) serving the famous Falmouth Bay Oysters. Fancy travelling a little further a field? Take the ferries across to the picturesque village of St Mawes, or across to the deep wooded valley of the Helford River and Frenchman’s Creek or up river to the stunning cathedral City of Truro, or maybe on a sea safari to view the abundant wild life including seals, dolphins, whales and bird life. If you do use the car, a trip to the high wild cliffs and endless long sandy beaches of the North Coast, surfing at Fistral in Newquay, Porthowan and Protreath or the quaint fishing villages of St Ives, Mevagissey and Fowey, all are a short drive away. Round off the perfect endless days with a bottle of wine on the Bowling Green, whilst the kids play in the childrens’ park, watching the magnificent sunsets on the Penryn River, or enjoy a BBQ in your own garden.
Booking notes
We require a 25% deposit at the time of booking. Balances become payable in full 6 weeks before arrival.
Owner profile
About the owner
The Atkinsons love their cottage and living in the village and find real pleasure in sharing their cottage.
They are all keen sailors and when ever possible they are on their boat exploring the local and 'not so local' waters.
Why the owner chose a home in this location
We adore living in Flushing for many many reasons; it couldn't get any closer to the sea; the stunning local walks that all start from the doorstep; the friendly strong village community and the freedom not to have to use the car. With such a good village facilities and network of ferries, the car just stays put.
We moved from another cottage in the village to Horizons, 3 years ago, as we loved the light and airy feel and it has the space that cottages often lack.
The village is unique in being a 'real' village, its not a tourist trap, full of over priced bucket and spade shops. It welcomes visitors into the village community rather than being swamped by them. This is clear to see during the Flushing Arts week in May, the Regatta / Carnival Week in July and the Summer Fete in August.
Unique benefits of the property
The surrounding countryside is beautiful with miles of coastal, estuary and inland walks; the mud flats and reed beds along the Penryn River are a haven for birdlife.
Wales, dolphins and seals are often seen in the local waters. The Ocra Sea safari specialises in fast boat trips viewing the sealife around the bay, or watch at a more leisurely pace from the many ferry and day trippers boats
For beach lovers, the 2 village beaches offer safe, clean swimming, perfect for the whole family including the dog. A short car journey takes you to the world famous surfing beaches of Newquay.
From Falmouth, you can explore the famous attractions including the National Maritime Museum, Pendennis Castle, art galleries, shops and restaurants, serving high quality, local seafood and world cuisine.
For booking and further information
Property Ref E1899
Contact Name:
Jenny Atkinson
(UNITED KINGDOM) +44 447891265983
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