Holiday Cottages in Devon & Cornwall
Living down here in Cornwall, it’s easy to forget that some people go away for their holidays. When you have countless beaches, great countryside and fantastic towns and villages to visit I wonder why people would go anywhere else. Then I remember that not everyone is this lucky, and indeed some people live in an area they would love to escape from! I was chatting to someone at a meeting this morning who works for a local transport hub. I was asking him how the current flights situation was affecting his business, and he stated that he felt it was having serious implications, that may well result in some companies closing down. Obviously this is not good, but there have been some definite advantages, especially in this neck of the woods and especially if you are in a business related to the tourist industry. It would appear that peoples buying habits have changed and there is a lot more last minute activity occurring. This is due to people having booked holidays abroad that they now can’t take so quickly look for an alternative. A hotel manager I was talking to said that he was recently at 100 per cent occupancy during a period he would normally be only half full. He said, if he had a bigger hotel, he could have filled that too.
The south west, especially Devon and Cornwall are in a great position to take advantage of this situation. I have noticed recently the increase in people and cars on the road, and even the usually sleepy village where I live seems to be bustling at the moment. All the holiday lets are full, and I’m sure if more were available they would be full too.
If you had a foreign holiday booked and now can’t go, I wouldn’t hang around. Get your holiday in the south west booked quickly, as my analysis of the numbers indicates another bumper year. If you don’t book your holiday cottage in Devon soon, you’ll miss out.
So for those of you looking for holiday cottages, here are a few that might take your fancy.
Tree House, Doddiscombsleigh
As its name suggests this beautifully constructed Green Oak timber framed house built in 2007 oozes immense character and appeal. Vaulted ceilings, exposed beams and trusses in every room, together with a bespoke hand crafted oak kitchen, granite work tops and oak floors enhance the natural rustic style of this lovely light and spacious property. The open plan design of the living space creates a relaxing atmosphere, where guests will enjoy family or social occasions around the large oak dining table.
Swallows Nest, Luppitt
Luxury 5 star, ‘Eco’ barn conversion, situated in the heart of Devon’s most beautiful countryside. Wild swimming, unpolluted night skies, excellent local food and summer festivals are just a taste of what awaits you at this luxury 5 star ‘eco’ retreat. Swallows Nest, once a derelict milking parlour has been transformed into a stylish holiday cottage with zero carbon footprint.
Penthouse, Carbis Bay
Recently featured in the Cornwall Life magazine, The Penthouse is a very special property. Little else can rival its unique position in an elevated vantage point above Carbis Bay beach and the coastal footpath in the crescent of St Ives Bay. The vista from this top floor penthouse is unbeatable, stretching from the famous resort town of St Ives and encompassing panoramic sea views across the expansive bay to Godrevy Lighthouse.
Castle Gate, Praa Sands
Step back in time to the days of knights and battles where Castle Gate was once a Gate House with gun loops dating back to 13th century. Now retaining Ancient Monument status it has been painstakingly and lovingly restored by the current owners to provide accommodation of tremendous character and charm. Solid wood floors, beams and exposed granite stone feature throughout this three storey building that has been sensitively furnished to accentuate its medieval style.
