The Accommodation
Holiday Cottage perfect for two or up to six persons. Helford River, South West Cornwall
ROCK COTTAGE
Sleeps up to 4 Adults + 2 Children maximum.
Dog accepted if there are no more than four persons in total
Rock Cottage is beautifully appointed with high quality furnishings and appliances throughout. It is fully equipped, maintained to our very high standards with BT Superfast Fibre Broadband. There are three bedrooms, which includes the separate Garden Room.
Whatever the season, the house is welcoming, warmed by radiators in every room and set up with all you need for a comfortable and relaxing stay. You will find Rock Cottage appealing, with attention to detail in all rooms, your beds made, and personally prepared for you.
For an infant we can supply FOC a travel cot (0-2 years old), highchair and a changing mat as well as a baby-sized buoyancy aid. Please bring cot bedding.
Rock Cottage sits on a promontory and has unfenced grounds which are unsuitable for the infirm, unsupervised children and an untrained dog. The interior is not suitable for disabled persons who are unable to climb stairs or for children under 5 years.
FEATURES & FACILITIES
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The oak entrance/exit door leads into the Hall. On the left is the newly fitted contemporary styled Kitchen/Diner with its magnificent view of the garden and Mawgan Creek. Looking eastwards it catches the morning sunlight; our guests spend hours mesmerised at the ever-changing tidal scenery whilst noting the myriad of bird life which arrive to feed on the mudflats at low tide.
The small walk-in pantry is perfect for storing your weekly shop whilst the kitchen is fully equipped with:
- AEG steam oven
- Ceramic halogen hob
- Microwave
- 60/40 fridge/freezer
- AEG washer/dryer
- Bosch dishwasher with smart technology
- Solid beech dining table seating six persons
- Large picture window
All appliances have been carefully thought out to make your mealtimes an easy experience. You will find the china, glassware, cutlery and kitchen equipment clean, unbroken and ready for use. Whether you choose to sit at the beech dining table or are busy at the kitchen sink, there is a wonderful view.
Conveniently situated off the entrance hall is the new luxury fitted Bathroom which incorporates electric and thermostatically controlled under floor heating.
- Large bath
- Overhead electric shower
- Vanity unit
- WC
- LED lit wall mirror
- Tall towel drying radiator
- Shaver & electric toothbrush socket
- Opening windows
- Bath mats
- Luxury toiletries
The bathroom also serves guests using the Garden room. For stays longer than one week, towels are changed at no extra cost.
Off the hallway is the warm, comfortable and carpeted beamed Sitting Room. We have been careful to retain its original character, but mindful of our guests' needs in today's modern world.
There are the original thick cob walls with window seats complemented by cushioned seating to match the suite of soft furnishings. The large centuries old stone inglenook houses a copper canopy over an electric wood burning effect stove, and the fireplace is enhanced by fire dogs and original netted glass fishing floats.
- Comfy large sofa with two armchairs
- Flat screen Smart TV
- IPod dock music system
- Dvd player
- Table and chairs seats four persons
- Oak sideboard with games, puzzles, jigsaws, binoculars and tourist information.
- Soft wall lighting and a ships lantern together with oil paintings, pot lids and original quirky alcoves, decorate the walls.
- Large collection of local books, novels, maps, DVDs and CDs are there for your entertainment.
- The wooden open tread staircase, with its short wall mounted handrail, leads to the landing and two bedrooms.
Along the landing are two bedrooms, both are very well furnished with comfortable beds and high quality mattresses to ensure a great night's sleep. The polished wooden floors are complemented with soft rugs and pitch pine doors.
- There are wonderful views of the Mawgan Creek from both bedrooms
- Triple aspect Master Bedroom
- King size antique brass bed (5ft)
- Black-out blinds
- Oak dressing table with mirror
- Oak chest of drawers and small built-in wardrobe
- Bedside tables are 'Mouseman' Yorkshire oak
- Glass rechargeable LED table lights.
- Dorma/Sanderson bed linen with sumptuous pillows and Egyptian cotton sheets.
- Hairdrier.
Adjacent is the recently refurbished Young Person's Bedroom.
- Two wooden full length 2'6" wide beds.
- Oak chest of drawers
- Bedside table lamp
- Variety of books suitable for children.
- The airing cupboard, housing an electric immersion heater, is off this room.
NOTE: When a booking is for just two persons, only the king size bed in the Master Bedroom will be prepared unless at the time of booking, a different arrangement is requested.
To save on costs, we do not prepare beds in excess of the number of persons booked. Any request to do so will incur an additional charge of £25 per single bed and £40 for a large double in the Garden Room.
The Garden Room was originally part of an adjacent cottage but was adapted many years ago into a third bedroom to accommodate adults or older children.
This spacious, newly carpeted room, is about three metres from the main building and is comfortably furnished.
- Two 3ft wide zip and link beds
- Double duvets provided for adults
- Super king duvet when beds linked
- White Shaker style combination wardrobe with drawers
- Dressing table and chair
- Large wall mirror
- Bedside cabinet
- Reading lights and table lamps
- Hair dryer
- 40" wall mounted television.
- Rest up in the easy chair with foot stool and watch the tide come and go.
The large picture windows offer a fabulous view of the garden and the river beyond.
NOTE: This room will be set up with two single beds. When requested by a couple at the time of booking, they will be arranged as super king size. The key is not provided unless the room is being slept in.
BOAT: For guests who wish to explore Mawgan creek and its tributaries, our sturdy 3.5M length rowing dinghy is provided in the rent.
- Private foreshore
- Jetty
- Boat is suitable for up to four persons
- Moored on a running line
- Life jackets in many sizes provided
- Crabbing lines & bucket
- Fishing for Grey Mullet, Sea Bream and Sea Bass plus flat fish from foreshore
- Storage space for kayaks, canoes, paddle boards
- Boat is available, subject to the weather and tides, from Easter until late October.
Access to the boat may be unsuitable for some. However, we have made it easier by building some steps in the garden before a steep grassed slope which then leads by a few stone steps (with roped rail), and to the large wooden landing/jetty. To reach Peggy you will need to descend further to the foreshore; a solid handrail is provided and she is moored to a post fixed to a running line and is accessible for use at high tide.
The foreshore is muddy and not advisable for walking. We do suggest wellington boots are worn. Use of the jetty and boat are at your own risk.
We provide a tide table and generally the creek has 3+ hours of water either side of high tide, and except for a small inaccessible channel, it drains completely.
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