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Here you will find a listing and description for each of the cottages available. To get more details on a particular property simply click on the link at the top of the page. This will take you to the cottage of your choice. When visiting our cottage you can be assured of a comfortable and relaxing holiday in the lovely olde-worlde village of Crantock. Our tariffs, which include electricity, are stated with the cottage information. |
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Lanherne Cottage |
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Acquired by us in December 1998, this lovely Grade 2 listed cottage is located in the village conservation area and is ideally suited for exploring the many delights of the Cornish coast and countryside. During the winter of 1999/2000, major improvements were carried out both internally and externally. The cottage comprises a living room with TV, Video and DVD player, kitchen/dining room, three bedrooms, one double with TV, one twin with en-suite shower room and a third with full-size bunk beds. The family bathroom has WC, basin and bath/shower. The fitted kitchen is fully equipped with an electric cooker, 'fridge, freezer, washing machine, microwave and toaster. This cottage also has full oil-fired central heating and a multi-fuel stove in the open living room fireplace. There is a garden with picnic benches and chairs, and a parking space. There is also a travel cot and high chair. Location and History Some four miles from Newquay centre, the cottage is located in the heart of the village, beside the church and approximately six hundred yards from Crantock beach. There has been a church on this site since the twelfth century or earlier and the present building contains a beautiful rood screen. There is an ancient stone coffin in the churchyard and behind the church the old village stocks can be found. The village also contains some pretty thatched cottages, including the famous Old Albion Inn. The full history of Lanherne cottage and neighbouring Church Cottages is not known but we understand they have had many different uses over the years, including a schoolhouse and a poorhouse. The most well-known fact locally is that they were once a bake house for the monastery which stood on or near the site of the church. There is an old bread oven still to be seen in the fireplace in Lanherne's living room. It is also true (and I can vouch for this myself) that the smell of freshly baking bread could often be detected late at night! A former tenant of Lanherne Cottage remembered being woken up by the smell. She went downstairs to investigate and found that her oven, although switched off, was warm, despite the fact that she hadn't used it that day! General Information Shops There is a small general store in the village, which also contains a Post Office. Alternatively, Morrisons have a large supermarket on the edge of Newquay about three miles away. Beaches
Beautiful Crantock beach is about six hundred yards from the cottages. It is ideal for surfers, bathers, walkers or just sunbathers. The warm water of the Gannel Pools at low tide is a favourite with children. However, swimming in the Gannel at other than low tide is very dangerous because of strong currents. The beach is patrolled by lifeguards during the Summer months. There is a beach cafe and ice cream hut but these are only open during the season. Should you wish to take your car, the beach is preceded by a large National Trust car park. At low tide, in the season, you can cross the Gannel to Newquay by footbridge (at Fernpit or Penpol) and at high tide by ferry. Lovely Porth (or Polly) Joke beach is not far away - signposted from West Pentire, but there is no nearby car park nor are there any beach facilities. Of course the many lovely sandy beaches of Newquay are also within easy reach. Pubs The famous thatched Old Albion is almost adjacent to the cottages and also the more modern Cornishman. Both serve food throughout the season (and also at some other times) and there are various entertainments on some evenings. Some other favourites of ours are The Smugglers Den at Trebellan (Cubert), The Falcon Inn at St Mawgan, The Miners Arms at Mithian (near Perranporth) and The Shipwrights Arms at Padstow - take the coast road for a lovely evening drive with spectacular views. Cafes/Restaurants The Cosy Nook tearooms in the village serve delicious lunches and cream teas. At nearby Cubert, The Anvil Grill offers an extensive menu at reasonable prices. This is fully open during the season. |
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Mrs J Fox Tel 0161 748 7650 or e-mail us |
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