Self catering Lerryn. Self catering in Fowey & The Eden Project

Self catering in Lerryn The Creek Sleeps 4 + Cot Please check website for pricing & availability £585 to £785
Friday is changeover day. The Creek is available from 4pm on the day of arrival and departure time is by 10am. Absolutely no smoking, nor animals.

The Creek is in the heart of the ancient village of Lerryn, overlooking the tidal river (a tributary of the River Fowey) and the Stepping Stones that appear at low tide. With woods on both sides of the river there are beautiful walks all year round, which are believed to be the inspiration for Kenneth Grahame’s “Wind in the Willows”.

Lerryn is five minutes from the ancient Stannary town of Lostwithiel and ten minutes from Fowey, the well known harbour town. It is ideally situated for visiting the Eden Project, the Lost Gardens of Heligan, the Maritime Museum in Falmouth, the Tate at St Ives and Padstow. There is a pub in the village and the fabulous Lerryn River Stores (and Post Office) selling everything from washing powder to award winning sausages. The Creek forms part of one of the oldest buildings in the village. Its front door leads upstairs to the large, slate floored, open plan sitting room, allowing you to cook while enjoying the view. If it’s not your turn to cook, you can lie in front of the log burning stove, before laying the table. The sitting room leads to the balcony (which overlooks the river) with its table, parasol and directors chairs. The kitchen has a ceramic hob, with an electric oven, a microwave, dishwasher and everything you might need in the cupboards (hopefully).

There are two wonderfully comfy sofas, the TV has a built in DVD, and there is a radio / CD, both of which are digital. The washing machine / tumble dryer, iron and ironing board are downstairs in the scullery cupboard. The Creek has two bedrooms, both with bathrooms. One is adjoining, with a wonderfully powerful shower, the other bedroom has French Windows that open on to the balcony. Both bedrooms have king size beds and plenty of room for the travel cot. The sheets, from the White Company, are the most fabulous Egyptian cotton percale (the duvets, pillows and towels are all the White Company too). You will find a sewing kit and hairdryer in both chest of drawers. It is sparkly clean, parking is meters from the door and once inside you will find soothing muted colours, slate floors and deep, deep sofas. It will be a hard choice - will it be hiring a kayak to go to Lostwithiel for lunch and then back for an ice cream, or if you are lucky enough, it may pour with rain, giving you the chance to lie back, watch a film or the view, or take life’s greatest luxury, an afternoon snooze if the birds will let you. Then maybe drag yourself out for supper.