Welcome to Lower Penvose - Roseland Peninsula

'Lower Penvose (above) is a small farmstead situated 1/2 a mile from the beach at West Portholland (above). It comprises a farmhouse with a traditional stone built barn converted to provide a delightful holiday home in a rural open setting surrounded by unspoilt countryside and lovely views.

The Granary, which faces South, is approached from the garden, up the original stone steps that led up to the upper floor of the barn. The front door opens into a large L shaped room comprising sitting, dining and fitted kitchen area, a light and sunny room with truly lovely views over the garden and countryside to the cove. A small lobby leads to the shower room and WC. One bedroom faces south to the cove and has a double bed. The other looks onto the courtyard and has 3ft bunk beds.

The Gardens
Penvose is approached from a little used lane through a gate into the courtyard, once the old farmyard. Parking for The Granary is on your right. The South facing garden fronting 'The Granary' has a large lawn and flowering shrubs, there are swings, garden seats and a picnic bench and barbecue. The garden is very peaceful and there is no traffic noise here. Next to the parking area, on the ground floor of the barn, there is a utility / games room, comprising washing machine, tumble dryer, clothes airer, pool table which doubles as a table tennis table, small library, and puzzles games and toys, for all ages, indoors and out.

Facilities
Colour TV - Full Central heating included - all beds with duvets - bed linen included - electric blankets on request. - electricity by £1 slot meter - use of automatic washing machine - garden furniture - barbecue - ample parking - pets by arrangement - (dogs £10 per week) - towels provided at £5 per person per week - put-u-up bed available - extra persons at £20 per week.

'The Granary' is warm comfortable and homely. It is equipped and furnished to a high standard to ensure that you not only enjoy your stay but will want to come back to this lovely part of Cornwall, as a lot of our visitors do.

Penvose and Portholland
Penvose, until twenty five years ago, was a tenant farm on the Caerhayes Castle Estate, once home of the ancient Trevanion family. In 1860, the estate was sold to the Williams family, who transformed the castle grounds and the hills behind into a beautiful woodland garden that is world-famous among horticulturists. The Williams' still live in the Castle and run the estate, which is largely why, in contrast to much of Cornwall, Portholland and the surrounding area remain much the same as they were 100 years ago.

The Roseland Peninsula
The Roseland Peninsula on the South Cornwall coast, is cut off from the rest of Cornwall by the River Fal which has to be crossed at Tregony Bridge. The Peninsula is characterised by its unspoilt villages and hamlets, streams and creeks. The soft and verdant countryside boasts a wealth of wildlife.

There are sandy beaches, rock coves and beautiful walks along the coast or inland, where from early spring to late autumn cliffs and hedgerows abound with wild flowers. In winter the coastline is majestic and awesome as it bears the brunt of winter gales and crashing seas.

The Roseland is the ideal place for those who want to get off the beaten track, away from it all and enjoy the best that Cornwall has to offer.

Local Amenities:

• East Portholland (1 mile) - Lovely beach, parking, phone box and public loo.
• Veryan (½ miles) - Church, post office and general store, excellent pub and local craft centre, watermill and tea room.
• Portloe (½ miles) - Working fishing cove, tiny Church, hotel, pub, post office and shop with adjoining tea room and restaurant.
• Bessy Beneath (2 miles) - Garage, Spar shop and newspapers. Open late and on Sundays.
• Tregony (4 miles) - General store, post office, buses and pub.
• Truro (15 miles) - Historic Cathedral City. Excellent shops, large and small, cathedral, museum, swimming pool.
• St Austell (15 miles) - Claypits market town, usual shops, swimming pool and leisure centre. Also very interesting museum, Wheal Martyn, of the china clay industry and locality.

Eating Out:

• All local pubs serve good food. Several hotels serve lunch, tea and dinner. Plenty of tea shops. Ask the Bennetts for specific recommendations.

Beaches:

• West and East Portholland (¼ mile). Shingle at high tide. Lots of sand at low tide when the two beaches become one. Very safe bathing, public loos. Plenty of parking.
• Caerhayes, Porthluney (2½ miles). Big sandy beaches, beach cafe, shops and public loos. Plenty of parking.
• Pendower and Carne (3 miles). Big sandy beaches, public loos and plenty of parking.

Things to see and do:

• Numerous well-known and lovely lesser-known gardens and houses including Heligan. National trust properties. River, sea and fishing trips. Horse riding, sailing, wind-surfing, etc., fishing. China Clay Museum, Truro Museum and Eden Project. Plus numerous other attractions, details of which are provided in each flat; with a special wet weather section for children.

From Exeter to St Austell via Bodmin or Plymouth. At St Austell take the Truro road (A390) and after passing Hewaswater turn left for Tregony (B3287). Continue through Tregony to the bottom of the hill then left onto St Mawes road A3078). Follow this road for about 2 miles, then when you come to the petrol station and general stores on your left, take the left fork for Veryan. Go past the first left turn, and take the second left by the campsite (signposted Portholland). Take the next turn right and go along and down and around and down until at the bottom of the valley you will see a lane on your left marked Higher and Lower Penvose, take this lane and you will find us at the top of the hill.

The blue marker on the Google map indicates our approximate location. Use the '+' and '-' buttons near the top left of the map to zoom in and out. Use the arrow buttons or click and drag to pan around.

Dates	Granary
April 4th - April 18th		£250
April 18th - May 23rd	(£260)	£290
May 23rd - June 6th	(£285)	£300
June 6th - July 18th	(£300)	£315
July 18th - Sept 5th		£415
Sept 5th - Oct 3rd	(£270)	£320
Oct 3rd - Dec 19th		£190

(Discounted prices for couples only in brackets)

5% reduction for one party renting both properties. One third of rent due within 7 days of booking, remainder to be paid 6 weeks before the start of the holiday, unless otherwise arranged.

• Dogs by arrangement only at £10.00 per week.
• Towels provided at £5.00 p.p. per week.
• Extra guests only by arrangement with us.
• Visitors should not arrive before 3.30 p.m. and vacate the cottages by 10.30 a.m.
• Any special requirements then ask us and we'll try to oblige
• Please make cheques payable to: R.E.& A.Bennett

If you would like further information about Lower Penvose Cottages or to check availability please contact Ben & April Bennett using the following contact details.