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ancona farm cottage (sleeps 6+ pets), nr launceston, cornwall valley villas holiday cottage agency: farm holiday cottages with indoor swimming pool onsite in cornwall |
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Ancona Farm Cottage is centrally located in Cornwall, close to Launceston, the ancient capital.
The Farm is the perfect base to explore all of Cornwall. There are seven well-equipped holiday cottages onsite and a large 12m heated indoor swimming pool. Together with a new fully equipped games room and play barn this makes it ideal for families and couples wishing to enjoy a relaxing cottage holiday in Cornwall at any time of year. You can book more than one cottage offering great facilities for a larger group wishing to celebrate a special occasion or reunion. There is nothing more beautiful than rising early to see the mist in the River Tamar valley with views of Dartmoor in the distance beyond. For those wishing to relax, the day might begin with a morning swim after which the beauty of Cornwall beckons. Whether your perfect day is with the children on a sandy beach exploring rock pools, or cycling the Camel Trail followed by Rick Stein's Fish & Chips in Padstow, visiting the Eden Project , historic houses or gardens or striding out along the coastal paths, Ancona Farm Cottage is perfectly located for you to do all of these and more during your holiday. |
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LAST MINUTE DISCOUNT - £!00 off advertised weekly rental tariff w/c 24th july 2010 |
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ALL YEAR ROUND INDOOR HEATED SWIMMING POOL The indoor heated swimming pool is available all year round. You will often be able to have it to yourself because only the guests in the cottages are allowed to use it. It is 36' x 15' and the adjoining paddling pool is 9'x 6'. At its deepest point it is 4'1" and at the shallowest it is 3'6",. We keep the water temperature at 82 degrees (28C) and the air temperature at 84 degrees (29C) Children find the calm uncrowded atmosphere of our pool gives them confidence and many have learnt to swim during their holiday. FAMILY FACILITIES The farm is toddler and child friendly, during school holidays a large proportion of our customers will be families with children. The large indoor heated swimming pool is open every day of the year. It's 12m x 5m and is kept at 82 degrees with the pool building at 84 degrees. There is a 3m x 2m paddling pool adjoining the swimming pool and plenty of seats for those who just want to view. There is a sunbathing area outside the pool with loungers and a picnic table. The well equipped games room has a pool table, table tennis table, table football for the older children and adults and plenty of ride on toys and other playthings for the toddlers and smaller children. The cottages are set within two acres of grounds providing plenty of safe space for children to run and play. For adults and children alike there are areas set aside for football and badminton. All 7 cottages on the farm share the facilities on site so plenty of opportunity to make new friends during your stay. The views in the area around the cottages are of Dartmoor in the distance and wooded valleys with open farmland adjoining the cottages. Launceston is less than 1 mile away. THE AREA The cottage is situated about ¾ mile from the small market town of Launceston which is full of history with its Norman Castle towering over the town centre and narrow winding streets with traces of its Medieval past. There is a small museum and a very interesting church. This is the perfect base to explore and enjoy all the West Country has to offer. In the immediate vicinity, of interest are the Launceston Steam Railway, The Tamar Otter Park, Trethorne Leisure Farm. Less than 20 miles by quiet country roads, you are on the rugged north Cornish coast, with its beautiful hidden coves and finest beaches imaginable, from Bude to Padstow the entire coastline is as dramatic as it is beautiful. Among the most popular places to visit are Crackington Haven, Boscastle and Tintagel. This coastline is wonderfully under populated and is ideal for walking, surfing or just lying on the beach. The South coast, about 25 miles away, has many thriving fishing villages such as Polperro and Mevagissey and lots of tourist attractions including the Monkey Sanctuary at Looe and the Dobwalls Theme Park. Visit the world famous Jamaica Inn and enjoy the unspoilt Bodmin moor with its reservoirs and majestic scenery. The rugged hills and valleys of Dartmoor are just a short drive away, with interesting towns and villages such as Tavistock, Brentor & Lydford, among the places to visit are Lydford Gorge, Morwelham Quay, Roadford Reservoir and Dingles Steam Village. The world famous Eden project at St Austell (about 45 minutes drive) is a major tourist attraction. The worlds largest green houses built in a disused clay pit with plants from every type of climate. For those who enjoy sports, Launceston has a leisure centre with squash courts, gymnasium and outdoor tennis courts, we also have 2 golf courses within 3 miles. Horse riding is just half a mile away and anglers can choose sea, reservoir and coarse fishing within a radius of 25 miles. Roadford lake only 6 miles away has canoe, dinghy and windsurfing facilities as well as fishing. ACCOMMODATION DETAILS Ancona Farm Cottage nr Launceston, Cornwall is let from Saturday to Saturday, keys are made available from 4pm onwards on the first day of your holiday and the property is to be vacated by 10am on the last day of your holiday. This farm cottage has 3 bedrooms and sleeps 6 guests plus pets by arrangement. Short breaks are also available out of main season. FREE WI-FI CONNECTION SLEEPS 6 - ideal for 4 adults and 2 children or 2 adults and 4 children. UPSTAIRS - 2 bedrooms, 1 with 5' king size four poster bed, twin with two 3' single beds, tiled bathroom with bath, shower attachment, heated towel rail toilet and washbasin. DOWNSTAIRS - 1 double bedroom 4'6" bed, cloakroom with toilet and washbasin, large kitchen/dining room, separate lounge with entrance door leading to patio. FULLY EQUIPPED - The cottage is carpeted and tiled throughout and is fully equipped with everything necessary for an enjoyable self catering holiday. FEATURES - Full size electric cooker - Microwave - Fridgefreezer - Toaster - 32" Flat screen TV with Freeview - Four Poster Bed - DVD Player - Shaver Point - Storage heaters - Electric heaters - Bedside Clock Radio - Hairdryer - CD Radio - Patio PETS - One dog per cottage is accepted by prior arrangement only. Additional dogs will be subject to a charge of £25 per dog per week (or part week). Dogs arriving without prior notification will be subject to a charge of £25 per dog per week (or part week). BED LINEN & TOWELS - Bed linen and towels are provided and included in the rental tariff for guests. (N.B. If you require an additional change of linen and towels during your holiday then a charge of £5 for towels per person and £5 for bed linen per person will be payable) ELECTRICITY - Electricity & Gas is included in the tariff. COT & HIGH CHAIR - Provided free of charge upon request. PARKING - Free onsite parking. SMOKING - There is a strict no smoking policy in the property. DEPOSIT REQUIRED UPON BOOKING : 50% of weekly rental (The outstanding balance of rental will be due 28 days before the start of your holiday). |
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