Launceston holiday cottage rental, Launceston Town with walking, log fire, balcony/terrace, rural retreat, TV, DVD

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Forge Cottage (cottage)

Home description

Forge Cottage is found at Ta Mill, a secluded rural hideaway nestling in a peaceful hollow of 45 acres on the fringes of Bodmin Moor. Surrounded by rolling countryside, it is an idyllic place in which to relax and unwind. This tranquil setting offers an escape from the pressures of everyday life in a quiet ambiance where nature thrives. Magnificent birds of prey can be seen swooping down the valley and nesting swallows are spotted in every corner. Ewes and lambs gambol in the surrounding fields and you can get close to new born lambs in Spring. A babbling brook meanders through the grounds, past the peaceful duck pond and into the pretty copse. Delight at the discovery of 2 wildlife ponds as you wander along the peaceful nature trail.

Secluded garden	Comfortable living space with wood burner
Dining area	Master bedroom with exposed wooden beams

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The West Country / Cornwall region

Ideally situated for touring Devon and Cornwall, Ta Mill is approx. 50 minutes from Exeter, so why not enjoy a short break for a therapeutic experience ‘away from the madding crowd’ any time of year. You will be within easy reach of the dramatic Heritage coastline of North Cornwall and the untamed beauty of Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor. Explore the hidden coves and pretty fishing villages including Port Isaac and Padstow. Visit the timeless harbour at Boscastle or the mystical castle of King Arthur at Tintagel. Relax on a sheltered sandy beach or take in the stunning views as you follow the coastal path from Bude to Padstow. Enjoy the world famous Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan or visit the wealth of National Trust houses and gardens in the locality.

Launceston / Launceston Town area

Within 10 miles
•Boscastle and Tintagel – explore the picturesque village of Boscastle with cottages dating back to the 15th Century and stroll along its timeless harbour. A few miles down the coast lies Tintagel, said to be the birthplace of King Arthur, which boasts superb walks with numerous pubs along the way.
•Tintagel Castle – a land full of mystic and legend, discover for yourself the rocky headland of Tintagel with King Arthur’s castle.
•Crackington Haven – its dramatic cliffs draw many tourists to this lovely spot, close to ‘High Cliff,’ Cornwall’s highest point. While you are there visit nearby hamlet St Gennys and the tiny historic church which has amazing views to Lundy Island.
•Bodmin Moor-Explore the crags and combes of Bodmin Moor. Scale the heights of the rugged but beautiful peaks of Roughtor or Brown Willy for a kestrel’s eye view of the moor. Look out for rare plants such as bog orchids and coral necklace and marvel at her mysterious 4000 year old Stannon or Trippet stone circles.
•Trethorne Leisure – great entertainment for children and adults alike, Trethorne Leisure offers something for the whole family.
•Tamar Otter Park – the Otter Park and Wildlife Centre allows visitors to not just otters (made famous by the legendary Tarka), but also deer, wallabies and many species of birds while walking through the woodlands.
•Launceston Steam Railway – step back in time and visit this historic railway, museum and gift shop. Buy a ‘Day Rover’ ticket that will allow you to travel in open or closed carriages around the Kensey Valley and with a train every 50 minutes, there is plenty of time for a picnic stop on route!
Within 20 miles
•Port Isaac – another beautiful and historic coastal village that offers fantastic walks along the coast or allong the steep and narrow streets.
•Bude – Sandy beaches, stone breakwaters and the canalside walks make this an all weather destination with evening concerts and mouth-watering restaurants.
•Golitha Falls – a famous beauty spot on the edge of Bodmin Moor, best seen between April and July.
•Pencarrow – this magnificent house boasts 50 acres of stunning gardens designed by Sir William Molesworth between 1831 and 1855.
•Lanhydrock – this stunning Victorian country house is National Trust owned and provides a great day out for visitors of all ages.

How to get there

Exit the M5 just after Exeter and join the A30 towards Okehampton. Continue on this dual carriageway for approx. 45 miles until you pass Launceston. When you see signs for Launceston, look out for the exit onto the A395, signpost Camelford and North Cornwall.

Activities near Launceston

Facilities

Further details indoors:
Everything you need for a relaxing break in beautiful surroundings in North Cornwall. Forge cottage offers three bedrooms- two doubles plus a bedroom with 3 singles leading off the second double bedroom. Beds are made up for your arrival. There is a bathroom with a shower over bath downstairs and a separate wc upstairs. Wonderfully comfortable open beamed lounge with log burner and spacious dining area in fully fitted tiled kitchen make this an attractive and homely cottage which is very popular with our guests. The forge has a secluded sheltered garden with original stone walling surrounding a lawn area with mature shrubs.
* attractive open-beamed lounge with wood burner
* large kitchen/dining area with dishwasher and tiled floor
* bathroom with shower over bath downstairs
* further w.c. upstairs
* storage heater in lounge and kitchen

In addition, for the larger party, Ta Mill House offers 4 en-suite bedrooms and sleeps up to 9- see tamill.co.uk for details.

Further details outdoors:
* Enjoy the secluded garden and patio area - excellent for a summer barbecue

Ta Mill accommodation is set in a peaceful hollow of 45 acres. A babbling brook meanders through the grounds, past the wildlife pond and continues along the picturesque nature trail, which is a DEFRA assigned access, recognised for its archaeological interest and unique setting. This nature trail leads you through a beautiful valley of dramatic stone outcrops and blossoming gorse. In the Spring, the bright yellow gorse and white blossom of the blackthorn contrast with the stunning grey slate rocks. Later in early Summer the hillside is adorned with purple foxgloves. Indulge your imagination as you absorb the natural beauty and unique tranquility whilst you wander along this unspoilt haven for nature where you can glimpse magnificent birds of prey, flocks of lapwing and much more. After nearly half a mile of wending stream you will be delighted at the discovery of another wildlife pond, playing host to a wealth of pondlife, including dragonflies, striking turquoise damselflies and swallows as they dip and dive across the shimmering water.

Other facilities include a pitch 'n' putt course set in an acre of meadowland and games room with gym equipment.

Further details

Weekly bookings or short breaks - any day start for 3 or 4 nights out of season.

Ta Mill House also available - sleeps up to 9- 4 bedroomed house

Conditions

Sorry, no pets.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
	31 Oct 09	19 Dec 09	318£ 318	6060	8080	3 Nights
xmas/new Year	19 Dec 09	5 Jan 10	795£ 795	0-	0-	1 Week
Jan bargains	5 Jan 10	6 Feb 10	356£ 356	6767	8989	3 Nights
Half term	6 Feb 10	20 Feb 10	405£ 405	7676	101101	3 Nights
	20 Feb 10	27 Mar 10	380£ 380	7171	9595	3 Nights
Easter	27 Mar 10	10 Apr 10	625£ 625	117117	156156	3 Nights
Spring deals	10 Apr 10	15 May 10	558£ 558	105105	140140	3 Nights
	15 May 10	29 May 10	610£ 610	114114	153153	3 Nights
Spring bank holiday	29 May 10	5 Jun 10	754£ 754	141141	188188	3 Nights
Early summer	5 Jun 10	26 Jun 10	645£ 645	121121	161161	3 Nights
Eary summer	26 Jun 10	10 Jul 10	767£ 767	144144	192192	3 Nights
Summer	10 Jul 10	17 Jul 10	795£ 795	149149	199199	3 Nights
Summer	17 Jul 10	24 Jul 10	845£ 845	158158	211211	3 Nights
High season	24 Jul 10	28 Aug 10	995£ 995	187187	249249	3 Nights
August bank holiday	28 Aug 10	4 Sep 10	690£ 690	129129	172172	3 Nights
Early autumn	4 Sep 10	11 Sep 10	640£ 640	120120	160160	3 Nights
Early autumn	11 Sep 10	18 Sep 10	580£ 580	109109	145145	3 Nights
September breaks	18 Sep 10	2 Oct 10	500£ 500	9494	125125	3 Nights
October bargains	2 Oct 10	23 Oct 10	465£ 465	8787	116116	3 Nights
Half term	23 Oct 10	30 Oct 10	533£ 533	100100	133133	3 Nights
Nov/Dec deals	30 Oct 10	21 Dec 10	368£ 368	6969	9292	3 Nights
Xman/New Year	21 Dec 10	4 Jan 11	810£ 810	152152	202202	3 Nights

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.

Ta Mill House (sleeping 9) also available - see tamill.co.uk for details

Peak Price for Ta Mill House is £1379, still available for August 2009

Short breaks available

* 3 or 4 nights- price shown-Fri- Mon (3 nights) or Mon-Fri (4 nights)

* 2 nights- 55% of weekly rate

Guestbook for Forge Cottage

“Peaceful setting in beautiful landscape- ideally situated on Cornwall-Devon border, a good place to explore both counties”

“had a brilliant time, beautiful location, thankyou very much”

“a great place to relax and well located for touring area”

“Such a relaxing and tranquil place. We had a very comfortable stay. Thankyou so much- would recommend Ta Mill to anyone” Christy, High Wycombe

Availability

See below for next 9 months' availability - to see the next 24 months click here

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