Truro holiday apartment rental with walking, TV, DVD

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Chapel Hill (apartment)

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Chapel Hill is situated within the stunning city of Truro. A walk away from the shops and train station with the local bus routes to take you almost anywhere.

(Pictures of the property to follow during August 2007)

The Apartments	Truro at night
View from back garden	View from the front

To see more photos please visit http://www.holidaylettings.co.uk/32915

The West Country / Cornwall region

The bustling cathedral city of Truro is a city for all seasons and for all interests. From the flowing rivers to the picturesque Georgian streets, the 18th and 19th century town houses and the magnificent Victorian Cathedral that dominates the city there is something for everyone. Truro derives its name from the Cornish Tri-veru, meaning three rivers, and developed as a tin port between the Truro River and the rivers Kenwyn and Allen. Today the city is the centre for tourism, commerce and administration for the county of Cornwall and its unique past makes it very special.

The History of Truro:
There has been a town here since the 12th century when Richard Lucy, Chief Justice of England in the reign of Henry II, built a castle at the top of what is now Castle Street. Remains of the castle were found during excavations for the cattle market that was held there until recent years. It is now the site of the Courts of Justice, the County Courts for Cornwall.
By the 14th century Truro was an important inland port and one of the five stannary towns in Cornwall. Copper and tin were assayed and stamped here twice a year and then shipped from the port. The Black Death arrived in the late 14th century and with death and a mass exodus the town was neglected. This was resolved by a petition to Parliament which excused residents from paying rent.
Elizabeth granted Truro a charter in the 16th century that brought self government. A Mayor could be elected. Truro at this time also controlled the port of Falmouth and was a thriving place.
The Truro mint was set up by the Royalists during the civil war in the 17th century but they eventually surrendered at Tresillian, just outside Truro, in 1642 and Prince Charles fled via Falmouth.

In both the 17th and 18th centuries Truro was quite industrialised with tin smelting, an iron foundry, pottery, a tannery and carpet and wool making. The rivers were essential to all this industry, and it would have been a busy place.
However, it was in the 18th and 19th centuries that Truro flourished. Tin prices increased and wealthy mine owners built elegant town houses. Truro was called the London of Cornwall and the Assembly Rooms on High Cross, with a theatre as well, were the centre of this high society. The Bishopric of Truro Bill, passed in 1876, brought the first Bishop, Edward White Benson, to Truro in 1877. It was he who decided that the people of Cornwall deserved their own cathedral. Queen Victoria also granted Truro city status in 1877, three years before the laying of the cathedral's foundation stones. The cathedral was built on the site of the 16th century parish church of St Mary the Virgin and uniquely retains its parish church status with the Dean of the Cathedral also Rector of the Parish.

Local bus services take you to the Eden Project at St Austell.You are a walk away from the bus and train services that opens up the whole of Cornwall to you.

Truro area

Truro Museum, The County Hall hosting many events, Indoor bowling and a whole host of other attractions.

Woodland and City walks close to the apartment, you can jump on a local bus to St Agnes and walk the breathtaking coastal paths.

Only 7 miles away from the beach and sea, boat trips from Truro down the river Fal into St Mawes and Falmouth.

During the year Truro has many European Markets, Live bands and events in the Parks. For eating out you will find that we have Itallian Restaurants, Nepalese cusine, Indian restaurants along with many traditional food. The Pubs in the city most serve bar food and real ales.

You can also watch the many festivals and Carnivals. We have the festival of lights late in the year which is a moving experience with all the local school children getting involved.

How to get there

Air South West flying to and from Cork,Dublin and Belfast City. Other places are Bristol, London Stansted, Gatwick, Manchester, Leeds/Bradford, Edinburgh, Isles of Scilly and Zurich.

Trains to Truro station.

Car hire companies at the airport and Truro

Activities near Truro

Facilities

Further details

Well behaved dogs allowed

Conditions

A well-behaved dog is allowed but sorry, no cats.
Strictly no smoking inside the property.
A breakages deposit of £100 required on arrival, to be refunded within two weeks of your departure (subject to satisfactory property inspection).
25% of rental fee due six weeks before your stay to secure booking.
There is a Launderette approximately 50 yards away from the property, they do service washing if needed.

Rental rates

Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
August/September 4th	1 Aug 08	4 Sep 08	595£  595	0-	0-	1 Week
October	1 Oct 08	1 Nov 08	395£  395	0-	0-	1 Week
November	1 Nov 08	1 Dec 08	295£  295	0-	0-	1 Week
December1st /21th	1 Dec 08	21 Dec 08	295£  295	0-	0-	1 Week
January 2009	4 Jan 09	1 Feb 09	595£  595	0-	0-	1 Week
Febuary 2009	1 Feb 09	28 Feb 09	595£  595	0-	0-	1 Week
Christmas & New Year	22 Dec 09	4 Jan 10	750£  750	0-	0-	1 Week

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
Special rates for early Christmas and New Year bookings.
Reductions available on mid-week bookings - please enquire for details. Please ring 07855 145942 or evenings 01872 560120

Guestbook

Had a fantastic time, Truro is a beautiful city. Mr & Mrs Baker Clacton-on-Sea

2007 Aan &Yvonne Brown Wigan Lancashire, thank you for a smashing time we really loved Truro and enjoyed sitting in the garden with the chuch bells ringing will be back next year. Thanks

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Name:	Janice Caine
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