ROCK, PADSTOW & THE CAMEL ESTUARY

Fashionable Rock and a selection of spectacular beaches are within 10 miles as is a choice of golf courses. The Camel Trail for cyclists is 3/4 m and Eden Project is 15 miles. Easy access to A30. Croquet and playful dogs.

The Gardenhouse, in the grounds of Menkee, is one mile due east of St Mabyn village which has its own pub, shop and beautiful medieval church. Menkee is just to the west of the B3266 Bodmin to Camelford road and 3 miles from the A30 using the Helland turn off. It's set in rolling farmland with views towards the north coast.

There is a wide choice of food from pub grub to Rick Stein in Padstow (11 miles) and leisure centres at Bodmin and Wadebridge (5 miles). At Hengar (3 miles) there is a country club with tennis and indoor pool where visitors are welcome.

The SW Coastal pathway, Camel Trail, Bodmin Moor and Saints Way all offer varied walks. A full activity sheet with booking details for riding, golf and water sports is available on request. Asda, Tesco and Morrisons (five miles), garage shop ¾ mile and village shop 1½ miles.