Self Catering Lerryn. Self Catering Lostwithiel. Cornwall. Holiday Accommodation in Lostwithiel

Tansy - Lerryn

TARIFF 2009

Week Commencing Tariff

Self Catering Cottage in

Lerryn - Lostwithiel

sleeps 4 people

At last the building work is finished and Tansy is ready for its first visitors. Throughout the fourteen months of renovation work on this 18th century riverside cottage, we have been determined to keep the charm and character of the old building, whilst ensuring that it has every comfort for 21st century living.

The cottage is fully insulated to the latest standards and has under-floor heating, making it a cosy place to stay in summer or winter.

The plumbing and wiring is all new and an en-suite shower room leads from the main bedroom. The existing downstairs bathroom has been completely re-fitted and behind it a utility room has been created, housing a washing machine and tumble drier.

The biggest change has taken place in the front of the house. This had to be completely rebuilt and the removal of a wall has enabled us to create a spacious living/dining room containing a fully equipped kitchen.

The kitchen has an electric cooker, microwave, fridge, dishwasher, Belfast sink, granite worktops, plenty of cupboard space and stunning views of the river.

The dining table is under the other window, enabling river and bird watching and eating all at the same time! The room also contains a large, comfortable sofa - creating a very sociable space for relaxing, chatting or watching television.

The sitting room in Tansy is a perfect retreat. Situated in the oldest part of the cottage, its character is enhanced by the low-beamed ceiling and window seat.

It has comfortable seating, another television, Nintendo Wii, a DVD player and plenty of DVDs, books, games and magazines. With the lamps lit and the velvet curtains drawn, winter evenings can be very cosy.

Upstairs, the main bedroom has a 5ft king-size bed and the smaller second bedroom has two singles. Again, comfort has been a priority.

Bedding from The White Company is Egyptian cotton and the pillows and duvets are non-allergenic. It is possible to lie in the double bed and see the river and the woods, watch the light on the water and observe the ducks, swans, egrets and the occasional cormorant - all without having to get up!

Outside, in the slate paved garden, you sit just a few metres from those same riverside views; watching the boats as the tide ebbs and flows.

Only a minute from the cottage is the well-stocked village shop and just up the road is the Ship Inn with its restaurant, its sunny garden and its log fire in winter.

From the slipway just along from Tansy, Encounter Cornwall offers canoe and cycle hire - with a 20% discount being given to guests at Tansy, encouraging you to set off to explore the river and lanes of this beautiful county.

There is free parking, both in the village car park and directly outside Tansy (although it is well to be aware of the occasional very high tide, which comes across the road to the foot of the garden wall!)

Lerryn is well positioned for those wanting to visit the South or the North coast of Cornwall, Bodmin Moor, the Eden Project and the many renowned Cornish gardens. Equally, you could forget all about driving and just enjoy being here…

(Sorry, no smoking and no pets)