Key Features
- Property code: 968
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 5pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Parking (see description for details)
- Discount for small parties
- Dishwasher
- Garden or outside space
- Real fire
- Short breaks available
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
NEW PROPERTY - 3 night minimum stays available throughout the year at Foxglove Cottage (excludes school holiday weeks) - arriving any day!
Occupying a perfect position for exploring the wonders of North Cornwall and beyond is Foxglove Cottage, a spacious, semi-detached property on Carwithens Farm.
Nestled in glorious Cornish countryside with views for as far as the eye can see, Foxglove Cottage provides spacious and comfortable accommodation for families and couples alike. With heaps of outside space to relax in, walks a plenty right on the doorstep and ample parking, this lovely Cornish property is a real holiday home box ticker. Foxglove is also one of our super dog friendly properties.
If peace and quiet is the order of the day, Foxglove Cottage has it covered that said, just a couple of miles away is the bustling market town of Launceston, with high street shops and all the usual amenities including larger supermarkets and petrol filling station. Launceston can also boast its famous 13th century castle and in addition, a very charming steam railway which operates out of Launceston and is an absolute must do during your stay.
Just a short drive away from Foxglove Cottage is the Eliot Arms serving food and drink all day and every day. Nearby and well worth a breakfast or lunchtime pit-stop is Cowslip Cafe and Craft workshops.....serving the best quiche and salad around with views out over Launceston and its castle. Finally, a visit to Cornish Moo to collect your fresh daily milk is quite an experience and in doing so, supports this wonderful working dairy farm.
Some of North Cornwall's loveliest beaches are within less than a half hours drive away and include Trebarwith Strand near Tintagel and Widemouth Bay near Bude.
The windswept and rather breathtaking Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor are both reachable within a half hours drive of Foxglove.
For keen golfers, Launceston Golf Club is just 1 mile from Foxglove and this super course welcomes visiting golfers - check out their website.
Key Features
- Property code: 968
- Preferred changeover day: Friday
- Check in: 5pm
- Check out: 10am
- 2 or more bathrooms
- Parking (see description for details)
- Discount for small parties
- Dishwasher
- Garden or outside space
- Real fire
- Short breaks available
- Washing machine
- WiFi
Description
NEW PROPERTY - 3 night minimum stays available throughout the year at Foxglove Cottage (excludes school holiday weeks) - arriving any day!
Occupying a perfect position for exploring the wonders of North Cornwall and beyond is Foxglove Cottage, a spacious, semi-detached property on Carwithens Farm.
Nestled in glorious Cornish countryside with views for as far as the eye can see, Foxglove Cottage provides spacious and comfortable accommodation for families and couples alike. With heaps of outside space to relax in, walks a plenty right on the doorstep and ample parking, this lovely Cornish property is a real holiday home box ticker. Foxglove is also one of our super dog friendly properties.
If peace and quiet is the order of the day, Foxglove Cottage has it covered that said, just a couple of miles away is the bustling market town of Launceston, with high street shops and all the usual amenities including larger supermarkets and petrol filling station. Launceston can also boast its famous 13th century castle and in addition, a very charming steam railway which operates out of Launceston and is an absolute must do during your stay.
Just a short drive away from Foxglove Cottage is the Eliot Arms serving food and drink all day and every day. Nearby and well worth a breakfast or lunchtime pit-stop is Cowslip Cafe and Craft workshops.....serving the best quiche and salad around with views out over Launceston and its castle. Finally, a visit to Cornish Moo to collect your fresh daily milk is quite an experience and in doing so, supports this wonderful working dairy farm.
Some of North Cornwall's loveliest beaches are within less than a half hours drive away and include Trebarwith Strand near Tintagel and Widemouth Bay near Bude.
The windswept and rather breathtaking Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor are both reachable within a half hours drive of Foxglove.
For keen golfers, Launceston Golf Club is just 1 mile from Foxglove and this super course welcomes visiting golfers - check out their website.
Entrance
From the front of the cottage, three shallow steps take you up into the entrance lobby.
Utility Room
Utility room with WC, wash hand basin and washing machine.
Kitchen
The large galley style kitchen is next with an abundance of work surface and all the usual kitchen appliances included. Kitchen appliances comprise, electric hob, electric oven and separate grill, dishwasher, microwave and fridge freezer - (please note the range in the kitchen photograph is not in use).
Living Room
Four deep steps lead up from the kitchen into the living room with parquet flooring, comfy sofas, SMART television and large wood burner taking centre stage. Off the living room is the dining room to one side with access out into the garden.
Bedroom 1
The bedroom off the living room is carpeted with a 5ft zip and link bed which can be made up as 2 x 2'6 single beds if preferred.
Bedroom 2
King size bedroom with 5ft bed.
Bedroom 3
5ft zip and link bed (can be made up as 2 x 2'6 single beds)
Bedroom 4
Double bedroom with standard 4'6 double bed.
There is ample hanging and drawer space provided across all the bedrooms and all bedrooms are carpeted.
Bathrooms
Family bathroom WC with bath, handheld shower attachment, basin and heated towel rail. A family shower room WC with electric shower is located on the landing between the other two bedrooms.
Heating
This property is efficiently heated by wall mounted electric radiators.
To the rear of the cottage is a sunny, enclosed garden, patio with garden furniture provided. Barbecue and firepit are available upon request.
Owners have made available some of their farmland to provide guests with a small paddock for exercising your dogs off lead. Elsewhere on the farm, dogs will need to be kept on leads due to livestock in neighbouring fields.
Just below the cottage is a further lawn garden area (not enclosed) with furniture so you can take in the incredible views!
There is some handy, covered storage available for the storage of boards, wetsuits and bikes etc.
Ample, private parking for up to 3 cars is located 30 metres from property with parking for an additional car next to the cottage - 4 spaces available in total.
- Short breaks available (outside of school holidays) - 3 night minimum applies - contact the office for further information
- This property welcomes 2 dogs of any size - a 3rd smaller dog would be considered - please speak with the office
- Foxglove is one of our SUPER PET FRIENDLY properties. For more details, check out 'General Information' at the bottom of our home page.
- Stair gates provided
- Dogs will need to be kept on a lead when exercising out of the dog paddock due to livestock in neighbouring fields.
Cowslip Cafe
(Less than a mile)
A fantastic hidden gem of an eatery with super homemade dishes and wonderful garden with views. Dogs welcome to the outside eating areas.
Cowslip Cafe, New House Farm, Launceston Cornwall (T: 01566 772839)
The Eliot Arms
(2 miles)
Traditional village pub serving food and drink, all day, every day
The Eliot Arms - Tregadillett, Launceston, Cornwall (T:01566 772 051)
Tre, Pol & Pen
(6 miles)
Tre, Pol & Pen is a newly established Farm Shop and Kitchen celebrating fresh food, craft and flavour. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or a mouth-watering Sunday roast in the light and spacious seating area. With a range of dishes freshly prepared daily, as well as a stone baked oven serving a range of Neo-Neapolitan Pizzas, you will surely be spoilt for choice. Dogs are not allowed in the shop or restaurant but there is seating outside where your furry friends are welcome to join.
Tre, Pol & Pen , Launceston, PL15 9NN (T: 01566 706527)
The Rising Sun Inn
(6 miles)
Historic Cornish dog friendly country pub, restaurant, garden and bar serving a fantastic selection of seasonal dishes by local Chef Tim. Recommend booking a table ahead of visit for food.
Book here. Rising Sun Inn, Altarnun, Launceston PL15 7SN. Telephone: 01566 86636
The Coffee Cup At Altarnun
(6 miles)
A coffee shop in the heart of the charming village of Altarnun serving freshly made cakes, coffee and ice cream.
The Coffee Cup Cornwall. Altarnun, Launceston PL15 7SJ. Telephone: 07465205821
Launceston Golf Club
(2 miles)
Welcomes non members - Tee times can be booked online via their website.
Launceston Gold Club, North Street, Launceston, Cornwall (T: 01566 773442)
Trethorne Leisure Park
(3 miles)
For a fantastic, fun, all-weather family day out, Trethorne Leisure Park is sure to tick all your boxes. Comprising of a large indoor play area, perfect for rainy days, with a dropslide, ballparks, trampolines, climbing wall, assault course and much more, as well as outdoor space with crazy golf, paddle boats, slides, swings, sandpit and an adventure climbing frame. There's also an animal barn with ponies to ride, a cow to milk, and guinea pigs and rabbits to cuddle.
If you're looking for even more family entertainment afterwards, you'll find 8 lanes of ten pin bowling, a dodgems rink, and a games arcade right next door!
Lawrence House
(3 miles)
A beautiful Georgian house dating back to 1753, Lawrence House is leased to Launceston Town as a local museum and civic centre, spread over three floors, with exhibits focusing on local history and the area’s links with Australia. When you visit you can learn about Philip Gidley King who sailed on the HMS Sirius, which accompanied the first fleet of convicts to Australia, see a display of costumes that date from the 18th century to the 1960s, discover the Victorian kitchen and let the kids play in the toy room. Opening times are limited so make sure you keep an eye on the website for further information.
Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre
(7 miles)
(1)
The Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre is a 45,000 square foot indoor attraction that provides a unique opportunity to find out about the history of fairgrounds in a beautiful rural location. Capture the magic of a bygone age through exhibits, vintage engineering and stunning artwork displays.
Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre Milford PL16 0AT (T: 01566 783425)
Full of history but unfortunately a lot of the stalls were not staffed so unable to play ! We ended up giving 12 of our tokens to a family coming in. It would of been fun to enjoy them but only a few of the rides had staff so very disappointed with what it cost to enter
April 2019
Lower Lake Shooting
(8 miles)
Millook Beach
(12 miles)
Millook isn’t really a bathing beach but is well known amongst experience surfers, fishermen and those who enjoy some peace and quiet to observe the abundant wildlife – seals and dolphins are often spotted here as well as waders and birds of prey. The beach is also of great geological interest mainly for the imposing Penalt Cliff which towers above it.
Black Rock Beach
(12 miles)
The wild Blackrock Beach is found on the south side of Widemouth Bay but becomes isolated at high tide. The point and reef breaks here make is a well known spot for surfers, and the rock pools exposed at low tide draw families and nature lovers of all ages to this lovely spot. The cool little café here serves a tasty brunch or lunch including some great seafood.
Widemouth Beach
(12 miles)
(2)
Three miles south of Bude, Widemouth Bay Beach is a long, open bay that’s popular with families and surfers, while at low tide there are hundreds of rock pools to explore. It’s a wonderful place to learn to surf or body board thanks to fantastic conditions and lots of local surf schools in the surrounding area. There’s free parking at both ends of the bay as well as viewing points. Dogs are welcome throughout the year on the south section of the beach, otherwise known as Black Rock, but on the northern part there are seasonal dog bans. It has a wild feel to it, which adds to its appeal, and there is lifeguard cover in the summer, but nonetheless do be careful when swimming.
Lovely clean beach. Dogs enjoyed it!
May 2017
Lovely clean beach.
May 2017
Strangles Beach
(12 miles)
Crackington Haven
(12 miles)
(5)
At the end of a narrow valley, surrounded by towering cliffs, backing into the village of Crackington, Crackington Haven Beach offers shelter from the elements but only by comparison to the exposed coastline. The beach is all rocks and shingle, and has a seasonal ban on dogs from Easter to October. There’s parking at the beach, so remember to take cash for pay and display, and there are two cafes, a pub, surf hire and toilet facilities close by. There’s also lifeguard cover in the height of summer.
Lovely location on a sunny day.
October 2023
Nice little cove beach area outstanding sunsets
August 2023
Fabulous beach between dramatic cliffs. Great for body boarding.
April 2023
Nice rugged beach for exploring and playing.
April 2022
Lovely cove and beach, ample parking and facilities with a great café and pub. Beach is predominantly stones - which are beautiful and unique - life guard on duty and big waves - some care needed in the sea with seaweed and some dips - well worth a visit.
August 2019
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Unfortunately there are currently no reviews available for this property. Please check back soon.
Cowslip Cafe
(Less than a mile)
A fantastic hidden gem of an eatery with super homemade dishes and wonderful garden with views. Dogs welcome to the outside eating areas.
Cowslip Cafe, New House Farm, Launceston Cornwall (T: 01566 772839)
The Eliot Arms
(2 miles)
Traditional village pub serving food and drink, all day, every day
The Eliot Arms - Tregadillett, Launceston, Cornwall (T:01566 772 051)
Tre, Pol & Pen
(6 miles)
Tre, Pol & Pen is a newly established Farm Shop and Kitchen celebrating fresh food, craft and flavour. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea or a mouth-watering Sunday roast in the light and spacious seating area. With a range of dishes freshly prepared daily, as well as a stone baked oven serving a range of Neo-Neapolitan Pizzas, you will surely be spoilt for choice. Dogs are not allowed in the shop or restaurant but there is seating outside where your furry friends are welcome to join.
Tre, Pol & Pen , Launceston, PL15 9NN (T: 01566 706527)
The Rising Sun Inn
(6 miles)
Historic Cornish dog friendly country pub, restaurant, garden and bar serving a fantastic selection of seasonal dishes by local Chef Tim. Recommend booking a table ahead of visit for food.
Book here. Rising Sun Inn, Altarnun, Launceston PL15 7SN. Telephone: 01566 86636
The Coffee Cup At Altarnun
(6 miles)
A coffee shop in the heart of the charming village of Altarnun serving freshly made cakes, coffee and ice cream.
The Coffee Cup Cornwall. Altarnun, Launceston PL15 7SJ. Telephone: 07465205821
Launceston Golf Club
(2 miles)
Welcomes non members - Tee times can be booked online via their website.
Launceston Gold Club, North Street, Launceston, Cornwall (T: 01566 773442)
Trethorne Leisure Park
(3 miles)
For a fantastic, fun, all-weather family day out, Trethorne Leisure Park is sure to tick all your boxes. Comprising of a large indoor play area, perfect for rainy days, with a dropslide, ballparks, trampolines, climbing wall, assault course and much more, as well as outdoor space with crazy golf, paddle boats, slides, swings, sandpit and an adventure climbing frame. There's also an animal barn with ponies to ride, a cow to milk, and guinea pigs and rabbits to cuddle.
If you're looking for even more family entertainment afterwards, you'll find 8 lanes of ten pin bowling, a dodgems rink, and a games arcade right next door!
Lawrence House
(3 miles)
A beautiful Georgian house dating back to 1753, Lawrence House is leased to Launceston Town as a local museum and civic centre, spread over three floors, with exhibits focusing on local history and the area’s links with Australia. When you visit you can learn about Philip Gidley King who sailed on the HMS Sirius, which accompanied the first fleet of convicts to Australia, see a display of costumes that date from the 18th century to the 1960s, discover the Victorian kitchen and let the kids play in the toy room. Opening times are limited so make sure you keep an eye on the website for further information.
Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre
(7 miles)
(1)
The Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre is a 45,000 square foot indoor attraction that provides a unique opportunity to find out about the history of fairgrounds in a beautiful rural location. Capture the magic of a bygone age through exhibits, vintage engineering and stunning artwork displays.
Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre Milford PL16 0AT (T: 01566 783425)
Full of history but unfortunately a lot of the stalls were not staffed so unable to play ! We ended up giving 12 of our tokens to a family coming in. It would of been fun to enjoy them but only a few of the rides had staff so very disappointed with what it cost to enter
April 2019
Lower Lake Shooting
(8 miles)
Millook Beach
(12 miles)
Millook isn’t really a bathing beach but is well known amongst experience surfers, fishermen and those who enjoy some peace and quiet to observe the abundant wildlife – seals and dolphins are often spotted here as well as waders and birds of prey. The beach is also of great geological interest mainly for the imposing Penalt Cliff which towers above it.
Black Rock Beach
(12 miles)
The wild Blackrock Beach is found on the south side of Widemouth Bay but becomes isolated at high tide. The point and reef breaks here make is a well known spot for surfers, and the rock pools exposed at low tide draw families and nature lovers of all ages to this lovely spot. The cool little café here serves a tasty brunch or lunch including some great seafood.
Widemouth Beach
(12 miles)
(2)
Three miles south of Bude, Widemouth Bay Beach is a long, open bay that’s popular with families and surfers, while at low tide there are hundreds of rock pools to explore. It’s a wonderful place to learn to surf or body board thanks to fantastic conditions and lots of local surf schools in the surrounding area. There’s free parking at both ends of the bay as well as viewing points. Dogs are welcome throughout the year on the south section of the beach, otherwise known as Black Rock, but on the northern part there are seasonal dog bans. It has a wild feel to it, which adds to its appeal, and there is lifeguard cover in the summer, but nonetheless do be careful when swimming.
Lovely clean beach. Dogs enjoyed it!
May 2017
Lovely clean beach.
May 2017
Strangles Beach
(12 miles)
Crackington Haven
(12 miles)
(5)
At the end of a narrow valley, surrounded by towering cliffs, backing into the village of Crackington, Crackington Haven Beach offers shelter from the elements but only by comparison to the exposed coastline. The beach is all rocks and shingle, and has a seasonal ban on dogs from Easter to October. There’s parking at the beach, so remember to take cash for pay and display, and there are two cafes, a pub, surf hire and toilet facilities close by. There’s also lifeguard cover in the height of summer.
Lovely location on a sunny day.
October 2023
Nice little cove beach area outstanding sunsets
August 2023
Fabulous beach between dramatic cliffs. Great for body boarding.
April 2023
Nice rugged beach for exploring and playing.
April 2022
Lovely cove and beach, ample parking and facilities with a great café and pub. Beach is predominantly stones - which are beautiful and unique - life guard on duty and big waves - some care needed in the sea with seaweed and some dips - well worth a visit.
August 2019
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