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Entrance

From the gated gravel drive, a level path and three steps open into the entrance vestibule and to one side a gothic arched door leads into the property.

Living Room

A smart triple aspect sitting room with oak effect laminate flooring, Smart TV including Netflix and BT Sport, comfortable lounge seating set before a gas coal effect fire and French doors leading to a covered verandah. This property also boasts a Sonos Sound System in several rooms so you can enjoy Spotify, Sonos Radio or TuneIn Radio simply by downloading the Sonos S1 app

Kitchen

Glazed double doors open into the modern well equipped kitchen with a breakfast table, two tub chairs set either side of the wood burning stove, TV and French doors leading out to the enclosed patio perfect for alfresco dining. Kitchen appliances include dishwasher, fridge/freezer, microwave, electric oven and hob, washing machine and tumble dryer.

Dining Room

A further Gothic arch from the vestibule leads through to the dining room with laminate floor, dining table and chairs, a guitar and digital piano for careful use and a carpeted staircase to the first floor. Cleverly tucked under the staircase is a small cloakroom with W.C and basin. 

From the dining room a carpeted staircase leads to the first floor landing with exposed beams rising to the apex of the roof.

Bedroom 1 with Ensuite 

A master double with king size Hypnos bed, Smart TV and en-suite fully tiled shower WC and basin.

Bedroom 2 & 3

Two twin bedrooms with 3ft Hypnos single beds, both of which can be combined to make a 6ft superking bed. One of the twin bedrooms also has a television.

Bathroom

Family bathroom W.C. with corner bath, enclosed shower cubicle and basin. 

Heating

This property is efficiently heated by central heating. 

A garden hugs three sides of the property with a double garage for storage of bikes and beach gear and where you'll find a good selection of outdoor games.  There is a level grassed lawn, six steps leading up to the enclosed sheltered patio and a gravelled terrace; bird and bug boxes provide a haven for the local wildlife. Garden furniture provided.

As part of the owners continuous drive to make Duporth Lodge as sustainable a holiday experience as possible we are delighted to have installed a 9 x Sunpower 415 W solar panel system. This 3.735kWp array working alongside a GivEnergy 5.2kWh battery was installed in February 2024 and is predicted to provide over 48% of Duporth Lodge’s electricity needs. The panels have been placed discretely on the garage roof with the battery and inverters tucked away in the corner of the garage. Guests arriving at Duporth Lodge in their electric cars could be powering their cars with Cornish sunshine!

Set only a few miles inland from the sparkling waters of St Austell Bay, this old mining town is now one of Cornwall’s largest. A holiday in St Austell combines the beaches, estuaries and fishing harbours of Cornwall’s gorgeous south coast with a fascinating industrial heritage and several of the county’s most popular attractions.

Of course, one of the main reasons for visiting Cornwall is its many beautiful beaches, and when you book a holiday in St Austell you’ll be spoilt for choice. From snoozing in the sand to swimming in the sheltered waters, Porthpean, Polkerris, Duporth, Par Sands and Carlyon Bay all offer stunning sand and clear, bright turquoise water. The coastline is perfect for watersports, from SUPing and kayaking to sailing and boat trips, and there are several places where you can hire equipment and book lessons.

There’s no better way to explore the stunning surrounding coastline than the South West Coast Path; you can spend every day of your stay in St Austell discovering somewhere new. Follow in Captain Poldark’s footsteps as you stroll around Charlestown’s unspoilt Georgian harbour. Visit the pastel-painted streets of Fowey with its many shops, galleries and waterfront eateries, or watch fishermen land their daily catch in Mevagissey’s colourful harbour before dining in one of the many pubs and restaurants, or indulging in a traditional fish’n’chip takeaway.

Away from the coast, there’s plenty to keep you entertained during your holiday in St Austell, no matter what the weather. St Austell is an important mining town, as it was here where William Cookworthy discovered china clay. It’s hard to miss the towering pits of clay, known as the ‘Cornish Alps’, while the Wheal Martyn China Clay Museum is definitely worth visiting. If you’re fond of real ale, take a tour of St Austell Brewery and enjoy a pint or two of ‘Proper Job’.

The famous tropical rainforest and mediterranean biomes of the Eden Project are just outside St Austell, and are sure to be a holiday highlight. There’s also a cycle and walking route from the town to the Eden Project, following the Clay Trails, and you can hire bikes locally. Also nearby are the beautiful Lost Gardens of Heligan, which were rediscovered and restored after years of being buried under brambles. Today, there are 200 acres to explore, filled with plants, wildlife, secret pathways, ancient woodlands and sculptures, as well as a rare breeds farm.

With everything from beaches, watersports and coastal walks to museums, gardens and industrial heritage, holidays in St Austell have it all.

There is parking for three cars and when the driveway is gated the grounds are enclosed.

2024 Eco-Friendly Upgrade: Solar Panels and Battery Storage Now Powering Nearly Half of Property's Electricity in 2024

- LOYALTY DISCOUNT available with this property **Only 1 discount applies if other offers available** 

- Logs inclusive

- Visit England/AA - 4 * Gold self catering award

- This property can accommodate a maximum of 6 people plus 1 infant

- Green Tourism - Silver award

- Sorry, this property does not accept pets

DUPORTH LODGE ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY

Environmental sustainability is central to our thinking at Duporth Lodge. We have tried to make Duporth as sustainable a holiday option as we can and we will continue to strive in that direction in the future, making the environment central to any future developments here.The electricity and gas at Duporth are supplied by Ecotricity who are the UK’s greenest energy provider. They helped us with the cost of installing the electric vehicle charging point here at the Lodge. All our lighting is provided by LEDs which use less electricity and last for up to 20 years, therefore reducing waste. When we first acquired Duporth the garden was laid mainly to gravel with very few plants. In 2019 we made extensive improvements to the outside environment. We created several new garden beds and have introduced a wide variety of shrubs and habitats to attract local wildlife. Looking round the garden you will now find nest boxes, roosting pouches and a bug box.We do not use weed killer, fungicide or pesticide in the garden.

With your help we recycle cardboard, glass, metal, paper and plastic. We only use ecological cleaning products at Duporth. The toilet rolls and kitchen roll we provide are made from recycled paper. The liquid hand soap, washing up liquid and dishwasher tablets are all ecological brands. You may notice small touches at Duporth such as clothes pegs made from bamboo, a dishwasher brush with replaceable head, a dustpan and brush made from recycled plastic or placemats made from sustainable cork. The tea, coffee and sugar we provide to welcome you are organic and Fairtrade. The jam and cream are from local producers.

We try to support local companies in a variety of ways. The blankets in the sitting room are by Atlantic Blankets from Perranporth, the glass pictures and coasters are by Jo Downs from Launceston and all the downstairs rugs and cushions are made entirely from recycled plastic bottles by Weaver Green based in Devon. Recently we have worked with Go Jute who are based in St Austell; they designed and manufactured our Duporth shopping bags made from organic & Fairtrade jute. We have installed a smart Hive heating system which both enables guests to ensure their own comfort and allows us to easily keep the heating to an absolute minimum when the property is vacant, greatly reducing carbon emissions for Duporth. Additionally we have fitted Radflek energy saving radiator heat reflectors to the rear of all external radiators, reducing wasted energy by 45%. We have had a water meter fitted as a first move towards making ourselves more aware of the water that is used at Duporth. As water consuming items need replacing we will seek the most water efficient options we can. We have already replaced the two shower heads at Duporth with new Ecocamel shower heads which use 40% less water than standard heads. We support local environmental charities The Eden Project and The Cornwall Wildlife Trust through membership

Ideas for making your stay more environmentally friendly

Leave the car – Try walking or cycling around Duporth. We provide a collection of maps and books with planned walks and we have put together a selection of cycle routes in one of our folders. Leaflets for nearby Pentewan Cycle Hire can also be found at Duporth.

Switch Off Lights – Yes our light bulbs are very efficient, but you can reduce our carbon emissions still further by switching them off when you are not using them. This also extends their life and reduces waste.

Reduce, Reuse, Recycle – Please recycle any packaging waste by using the labelled recycling bags and boxes located in the garage. Please keep the washing-up bottle, toilet cleaner bottles and dishwasher tablet box as we refill these from bulk containers.

Be Water Wise – Please use water wisely. Turn off the tap when brushing your teeth & only fill the kettle with as much as you need.

Respect Nature – Please respect the woodlands and the countryside. The beautiful woodland and coastal area around Duporth is home to many birds and animals so please try not to disturb their habitats.

Local Produce – Cornwall produces many fine ingredients. You will find a selection of local restaurants and retailers that we recommend in one of our folders, please support them.