THE THATCHED COTTAGES
Crackington Haven - Nr Bude - North Cornwall

Three delightful whitewashed thatched cottages
Sixty metres from sandy and surfing beach
Well equipped and charmingly furnished
Cottages sleep 5, 6 and up to 10
Stunning views of dramatic coastline
On the coastal path
Five minutes from excellent family pub
Available all year round

Steeped in history
The three thatched cottages are set in National Trust land in the peaceful village of Crackington Haven. Two of them are believed to date back some 500 years and were originally one dwelling known as a Cornish 'longhouse'. The third is a charming 'Enid Blyton' type house built in the 1930s. Crackington is an unspoilt cove, flanked by magnificent cliffs which are a mass of wild flowers in the spring and early summer. The Heritage coastal path runs by the cottages, taking the walker for as far along the coast as they can walk - with stunning views. Beyond the village the Eden Project and Padstow are only about 45 mins away.

Views across the valley and coast and incredible sunsets are just some of the pleasures enjoyed by guests staying in these cottages. If you enjoy shrimping in the rockpools, marveling at the fascinating geology of the local rock features, playing a game of beach cricket or spending an exhilarating time in the surf, you will love your stay in Crackington.

Charming cottages full of character
Thatchways, the Old Cottage and Pa's Cottage all have their own individual character but they are all tastefully decorated and kept in excellent condition. Each cottage has antique furniture, open beams, fitted kitchen with washing machine and fridge/freezer. Electricity is included. For kids wanting to let off steam or adults in need of a relaxing early evening drink all the cottages have the perfect retreat in their gardens which provide privacy and at the same time unrivalled views of the sun setting on the horizon.

Thatchways
Is the largest of the cottages and stands on the hillside above the village. It has been renovated over the last few years to provide every comfort for the discerning holidaymaker. It provides spacious and comfortable accommodation for ten people with five bedrooms, two bathrooms, an open plan living room with an attractive open fire a utility room and a large kitchen with rayburn and dishwasher. The cottage is ideal for summer and winter with full central heating and a cosy atmosphere provided by the owner's collection of pictures and local photographs.

Parking is available for two cars and a travel cot and highchair are available. Altogether the house offers the perfect combination of peace and quiet (no television or telephone to disturb you) with a high standard of comfort throughout.

Please note :- That the cottage is located 15 yards plus 56 steps up from the road, which provide the property with splendid views but the house is therefore unsuitable for the elderly and/or disabled'

Prices range from £400 in low season and from £1850 in high season

Email:   annkenrick@yahoo.co.uk   Tel:  0207 703 7226

Pa's Cottage - Sleeps 6
A slate porch leads to a spacious sitting/dining room with comfortable sofas beams and thick cob walls and an open fireplace.

The fully fitted kitchen has an electric cooker, dishwasher, fridge, fridge/freezer while a washing machine and tumble dryer are at the back. There is a loo downstairs and an outside shower for washing off seawater.

Upstairs there are three bedrooms, all with new cast-iron beds, two twin-bedded, both with high beamed ceilings and a double room with sea views. A bathroom and second loo are also upstairs. Outside there is a front and an enclosed side garden (other side of the footpath), which both have cliff and sea views. Central heating, electricity included; no TV reception, but VCR. Parking for two cars opposite house.

Prices range from £265-£340 in low season and from
£580-£850 in high season

Email:   hania@lovewalk.fsnet.co.uk    Tel: 07887 560 324

Old Cottage
Slate porch leads into a small living room with inglenook fireplace with wood-burning stove. Table, benching and chairs are under the window, which looks across the valley. Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave and washing machine. Original wooden stairs lead to three bedrooms with original wooden floors: two with two 3' beds and one with a double bed. Bathroom with toilet. Small sunny paved front garden with an elevated seat looking out to sea. Storage heating, electricity included; no TV reception, but VCR. Bed linen available for £25; parking available in car park 100 yards from the house.

Prices range from £200 in low season and from £450-£700 in high season

Email:  Matthew Dryden   matthewdryden@btinternet.com     Tel:  01264 720398

A wealth of local activities
These cottages are ideal for keen walkers with the coastpath running past the front doors and leading up to St Gennys Church. A network of delightful footpaths leads the walker past babbling streams, next to bluebell filled woods and down to the sandy beach. Here, at the Cabin, you can sip a cup of cappuccino, sample the local crab sandwiches and stem ginger ice cream and hire wetsuits and surfboards. Or, for sporty types, there are two tennis courts with unrivalled views over the beach and the sea. Beyond the immediate locality there are endless things to do. Bude, ten miles away offers a good range of interesting shops, big supermarkets, a cinema and an indoor swimming pool which is very popular with the children Trethorne Leisure Farm, twenty minutes away, has animals to pet, drop slides to scare you rigid and trampolines galore. Fishing trips are available in the pretty harbour of Boscastle. Other attractions include horseriding, cycling on the Camel trail, golf at Trethorne and sampling the culinary delights of Padstow.