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Bishops - Thurdon

TARIFF 2008

Prices range from £360 - £810 per week Parking for 2/3 cars. Travel cot & high chair available. Saturday changeover. Linen & towels provided (please bring your own beach towels). No pets. No smoking.

Self Catering Holidays
in the Bude Area

Thurdon near Bude, North Cornwall

Bishops sleeps 6 people

• Converted Grade II listed chapel
• Quality in Tourism 4 star rating
• Complete privacy.
• Triple aspect gothic windows overlooking both farmland and garden.
• Within walking distance of Tamar Lakes.

Built in 1840 as a Wesleyan Methodist Chapel, this grade II listed chapel was converted into living accommodation in the 1980's. At the end of 2006 it was fully renovated to provide exceptional three bedroom detached holiday accommodation for up to six people.

ACCOMMODATION

Three bedroomed accommodation with two bathrooms.

The main bedroom has a double bed, wardrobe, drawers, bedside tables and flat-screen TV with a door leading onto the sun patio.

The twin bedroom is off the lounge area and has two single beds with storage cupboards and original gothic windows, one of which overlooks farm land.

The third bedroom leads off the main bedroom and has bunk-beds and flat-screen TV. It has its own en-suite bathroom with shower, WC and basin, fully tiled throughout with granite floor. A stable door leads out onto the sun patio providing access back into the house through the kitchen or lounge door to provide complete privacy, no need to disturb guests in the main bedroom.

The raised lounge has a large welcoming woodburner for those winter breaks although the house also has full central heating, in addition to the warmth provided by the Aga. Triple aspect gothic windows some of which are original overlook the surrounding farmland. The dining table is situated overlooking the lower kitchen level. Two large leather sofas offer comfort for all and a carved double settle contains storage space for box games. A gothic door with shutters leads out onto the garden.

The newly fitted bespoke kitchen has an electric Aga, electric hob, microwave, toaster, fridge and access to a freezer, plenty of cupboard space and granite work surfaces. All utensils required for full catering for up to six people are provided. French doors lead out to the sun patio and garden.

The new large family bathroom offers a separate shower cubicle, bath, WC and basin with a granite floor. A gothic window overlooks the lane.

The south facing garden has a pathed sun patio offering complete privacy and a lovely sun trap, steps lead up to the lawned garden overlooking farmland. Garden furniture, barbeque, and a gas patio heater provide everything one needs to enjoy the outdoor life in this tranquil rural retreat.

The steps leading to the raised lawn and the bunk bedroom are a little steep and children should be supervised.

BUDE & NORTH CORNWALL

The chapel is situated in Thurdon, North Cornwall, two and a half miles from Kilkhampton on the A39 (the Atlantic Highway).

The chapel’s tranquil setting has excellent walking and bridle paths from the doorstep. Within three quarters of a mile are Tamar Lakes. The upper lake offers water sports including windsurfing and sailing, childrens activity / summer schools, fishing, footpaths and a cafe open March until October. The lower lake is a beautiful bird sanctuary with bird watching hides.

There are several sheltered beaches in the area, Sandymouth being the nearest, only 6 miles away. Bude and Widemouth offering some of the finest surfing in the UK are within 9 miles.

Kilkhampton the nearest village has two pubs, a butcher, post office, two convenience stores, a fish and chip shop and a Chinese take away.

Being situated on the border of North Cornwall and Devon, the chapel is in a fantastic position for exploring both Devon and Cornwall. Whether you are looking for family fun and activities, or peace and tranquillity the Chapel provides the perfect location.