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Polmear Farm
Charlestown | Nr St Austell Bay | Sleeps 12 in 2 cottages

Uniquely placed in the heart of the unspoilt 18th century harbourside village of Charlestown, a world heritage site, Seagull Cottage and Dolphin Cottage recently restored Grade II listed barns along with the owners red brick and stone farmhouse set amidst peaceful countryside is one of the oldest dwellings in the village.

Just a couple of minutes stroll from the sand and pebble beaches and coastal path, there is also a footpath running through the property leading to Carlyon Bay and several good restaurants.

The conservation area focuses around the quayside which is the home port for a famous collection of Square Sail tall ships and still survives as a working harbour today. Much care has been taken to retain the charm and character of these two south facing stone and slate barn conversions which are surrounded by extensive landscaped gardens for the visitors use with sea views from the lawn and ample parking space available.   Outside storage can also be made available for bicycles, canoes and boat trailers.  In the owners private garden, as a keen member of the Cornwall Beekeepers Association they keep beehives.

The amenities of the village are all close at hand, including the Shipwreck & Heritage Centre, restaurants, tea rooms, pub and hotel. St Austell, 2 miles, has a good choice of supermarkets and shops, a railway station, 4 golf courses and the Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan are within a 10 - 15 minute drive. Newquay Airport and the North Coast is only 30 minutes away.

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Seagull Cottage | 172
Charlestown | Nr St Austell Bay | Sleeps 6
  • "The owners were welcoming and friendly and we enjoyed their cream teas and appreciated the flowers and..." Mr Price, Sandbach ··· read all
  • "A delightful cottage in a beautiful setting. Perfect for coastal walks, fishing and excellent access..." Mr & Mrs Limbrick, Cheltenham ··· read all
  • "Beautiful, comfortable cottage in a quiet location. Large communal garden was perfect for the children..." Mrs Boswell, Swindon ··· read all
  • "The owner could not be more helpful - very keen to hear of any ways to improve the property and clearly..." Mr Young, Taunton ··· read all
  • "This was a beautiful barn conversion, exceptional amenities. A small walk to the harbour which could..." Mrs Gore, Wantage ··· read all
  • "An excellent cottage in a first class position. Patrick and Diane are excellent hosts who provide great..." Mr Ainsley, Morpeth ··· read all
  • "The on-site owners were very helpful obliging and courteous. The property is close to the centre of..." Mr Pappin, Bridgwater ··· read all
  • "Lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings with convenient parking - ideal for touring. Very helpful..." Mrs Flood, Hutton ··· read all
  • "Excellent in every way. The best welcome we have received anywhere in 25 years. A cream tea on arrival..." Mrs Yates, Southampton ··· read all
  • "We have had two holidays at Seagull Cottage and will return again. The friendliness and hospitality..." Mrs Halden, Manchester ··· read all
  • "Seagull Cottage was a very relaxing place to stay and the setting is beautiful. Well worth the money..." Mrs Jevons, Kingswinford ··· read all
  • "Everything we hoped for and more, Patrick and Diane could not have been more helpful. A fantastic week..." Mr Parr, St Austell ··· read all
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  • Sleeps6 + cot
  • Bedrooms3
  • Bath/Shower rooms2
  • WC2
  • PriceLow £432 / High £941
  • Bed LinenIncluded
  • TowelsIncluded
  • ElectricityIncluded
  • HeatingCentral Heating incl.
  • ChangeoverSaturday
  • Pets2 pets welcome
    (£20.00 pppw)Help!
  • SmokingNo smoking
  • Loyalty discountAvailableHelp!
  • ParkingPrivate Parking (2 spaces)
  • Short BreaksYes (out of high season)
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The smaller of the two properties, this lovely barn is entered from the parking area where the front door leads directly into a pleasant living room open to the apex of the roof, with a comfortable leather seating area, a fully fitted country style kitchen/diner and natural wood flooring. A rear hallway gives access to a bathroom W.C. with hand basin and shower cubicle, a twin bedded room with patio door opening to the landscaped lawn and gardens and a master bedroom with a kingsize double bed and an en-suite shower room W.C. with hand basin. Stairs lead up from the living room to the first floor and an attractive landing/snug area with casual seating ideal for reading or as a childrens play room and to one side a door opens to the third bedroom with three 3ft single beds tucked under the eaves with some exposed low beams. The owners provide free charcoal/firelighters for the barbecue and can arrange for scallops, lobster, crab, fish (all weather and season dependent) to be delivered from local fishermen.
Facilities
  • BBQ
  • Duvets
  • DVD/CD player
  • Fridge/freezer
  • Garden furniture
  • Highchair
  • Microwave
  • TV (Digital)
  • Washing Machine
  • Parking
  • Dishwasher

Features
  • Coastal walks nearby
  • Walk to beach
  • Broadband (wireless)

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Upstairs twin bedroom
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Polmear Farm
Charlestown harbour
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A property will achieve a rating of 5 Smiles down to 1 Smile, although it is our policy not to carry any properties with ratings lower than 3 Smiles. The customer chooses from the following ratings:
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There is an extra charge for pets, most commonly at £18 pppw (per pet per week).

Assistance dogs are of course welcome in all our cottages free of charge, however owners of them should be aware that a considerable number of people are allergic to dogs and in some cases can have a severe reaction. Owners are therefore encouraged, where at all possible, to choose a property which normally allows pets.

Some properties accept pets other than dogs, but in all cases we are required to confirm consent from the cottage owner. Please contact the office on 01208 821 666 if you would like to take a pet other than a dog with you to one of our cottages.
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A 5% loyalty discount is available at some properties for guests who have booked a second or further holiday within 2 years through Cornish Traditional Cottages. If you are eligible for the Loyalty Discount your final balance payment will be reduced accordingly after your booking has been submitted. The Loyalty Discount cannot be claimed with any other discount.
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  4. 'Reserved' weeks (as opposed to 'Reserve' weeks) can only be booked by a customer who has 'Reserved' the highlighted period.

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Prices for short breaks are as follows:
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  • 4 nights: 71.5% of the weekly price
  • 5 nights: 91% of the weekly price
  • 6 nights: 100% of the weekly price
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It is important to note that a 'Reserved' period can only be booked if the owner wishes to make the 'Reserved' period available for booking. Upon completion of your reservation you will receive confirmation by email or post containing details of the reservation.

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Reserved: When a property is not yet available to be booked, a customer can 'Reserve' the property in their name on a first come first served basis. When Cornish Traditional Cottages and the owner have agreed availability and pricing for your selected period we will contact you to let you know if you can then book the property in your name. A Reservation does not guarantee a booking because the owner has first right of refusal on all availability.
Seagull Cottage - Testimonials
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  • "The owners were welcoming and friendly and we enjoyed their cream teas and appreciated the flowers and general hospitality. Patrick and Diana were excellent owners." Mr Price, Sandbach
  • "A delightful cottage in a beautiful setting. Perfect for coastal walks, fishing and excellent access to the rest of Cornwall. Extremely friendly and helpful hosts. " Mr & Mrs Limbrick, Cheltenham
  • "Beautiful, comfortable cottage in a quiet location. Large communal garden was perfect for the children to make friends with the kids next door! Patrick and Di were welcoming hosts and nothing was too much trouble." Mrs Boswell, Swindon
  • "The owner could not be more helpful - very keen to hear of any ways to improve the property and clearly take action on anything people suggest is needed." Mr Young, Taunton
  • "This was a beautiful barn conversion, exceptional amenities. A small walk to the harbour which could be seen from the garden. All in all a thoroughly pleasant place to stay." Mrs Gore, Wantage
  • "An excellent cottage in a first class position. Patrick and Diane are excellent hosts who provide great service and for them nothing is too much trouble. They really make you feel important. This is our third year in this cottage and it is likely we will return in the future." Mr Ainsley, Morpeth
  • "The on-site owners were very helpful obliging and courteous. The property is close to the centre of the village with easy access to all its amenities. " Mr Pappin, Bridgwater
  • "Lovely cottage in beautiful surroundings with convenient parking - ideal for touring. Very helpful hosts." Mrs Flood, Hutton
  • "Excellent in every way. The best welcome we have received anywhere in 25 years. A cream tea on arrival, a general chat. Wonderful service. " Mrs Yates, Southampton
  • "We have had two holidays at Seagull Cottage and will return again. The friendliness and hospitality of the owners is a plus. The cottage is very comfortable and well equipped - a home from home." Mrs Halden, Manchester
  • "Seagull Cottage was a very relaxing place to stay and the setting is beautiful. Well worth the money. We will go back again." Mrs Jevons, Kingswinford
  • "Everything we hoped for and more, Patrick and Diane could not have been more helpful. A fantastic week's break." Mr Parr, St Austell
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