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The barns at Hockadays were built in the 17th century and were used for farming purposes until 1986. They are situated at Tregenna, an attractive hamlet of some six properties. The village of Blisland is half a mile away. Currently, two small cottages have been created each suitable for couples. The cottages combine comfort with all the original character of the building including open beams, wooden lintels, small paned windows and cottage doors. The cottages are similar in size with a sitting room, separate kitchen, double bedroom and bathroom. Demelza cottage has the living room and kitchen on the ground floor with the bedroom and bathroom on the first floor. Rowella cottage is in reverse with the living room and kitchen on the first floor, the entrance being through the opening to the original hayloft. The fitted kitchens are pleasant and convenient to use and fully in character with the cottages. There is a full size cooker, microwave, refrigerator, spin drier, kettle, toaster, ironing board and iron. There is also a plentiful supply of cooking and serving utensils, wine and spirit glasses, matching dinner and tea service, together with stainless steel cutlery. Both cottages have fitted carpeting in the bedroom and all bed linen is supplied at no extra cost - cotton sheets and pillowcases - and beds made up ready for your arrival. The bathroom has an efficient fan wall heater and a dual voltage shaver point. The bath has an overhead shower and there is a thermostatically controlled immersion heater for supplying hot water to the bathroom and kitchen. Heating is by electric fan heaters and convector heaters with storage heating available on request.All electricity except storage heating is metered through a 50p coin meter. Blisland and surrounding area Blisland village is one of the most picturesque in Cornwall. The village green, the only one in the county, is flanked by Blisland Church (mentioned in the writings of Sir John Betjeman) with its brilliantly coloured Rood Screen and fine wagon roof. The award winning Blisland Inn standing on the edge of the green, offers a variety of good quality food. There is also a well stocked shop, internet cafe and post office. Being placed between the moor and the sea, Hockadays is well situated for walking, day touring and visits to the beaches. On remote Bodmin Moor and surrounding it are many charming villages and hamlets such as Altarnun, Advent, St. Tudy (birthplace of Captain Bligh of 'Bounty' fame) and Wenfordbridge. At Bolventor is the well-known hostelry Jamaica Inn. The North Cornwall coast is not far away. It is renowned for its impressive cliffs and short steep valleys leading to sandy coves and bays. There are excellent large sandy beaches at Trebarwith, Polzeath and Daymer Bay and a particularly splendid beach at Tregardock some three miles south of Tintagel. The coastal footpath is protected by the National Trust over long stretches at Port Isaac, Polzeath, Trebetherick and Tintagel. There are numerous other attractive coastal hamlets and villages you may wish to explore such as Port Quin, Port Gaverne, Padstow and Boscastle. Cornwall's rich heritage includes remains from the Neolithic Bronze and Iron Ages, early Christian Monuments and remains of the once great tin and copper mines. Visits can be made to Pencarrow, a large Georgian house still privately owned, or Lanhydrock House, a 17th century manor house owned by the National Trust. You may also wish to visit Tintagel Castle, romantically associated with King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table. The Eden Project is within easy distance. The nearby Camel Trail has replaced the old railway line as far as Padstow and provides a quiet and scenic route for walking and cycling. | |||||||||
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