Anneth Lowen is situated on the outskirts of St Ives, in an area of outstanding natural beauty. It enjoys a large garden, with mature trees and a wildlife pond, as well as stunning rural views. St Ives is a bustling harbour town, famous for its glorious beaches, fabulous restaurants and, of course, The Tate Gallery.

The cottage is within minutes walk of a local pub, should you wish not to take the 15 minute walk down into the town. Within 15 - 20 minutes’ drive you will find everything from surf schools to Marks and Spencers, wonderful farm shops and golf courses.

The coastal path is likewise practically on the doorstep and there are also rural walks and horse riding! There is a whole host of tourist attractions in the area (Paradise Park, National Seal Sanctuary) and further afield (The Eden Project, Scilly Isles), to keep old and young entertained alike.

Interior:

Anneth Lowen has a 27ft living room / dining room with an inglenook at one end, with a handsome, working woodburner. The furniture is in leather and dark wood ensuring comfort and luxury. The TV has a Freeview box and there is also a DVD player and a CD player/radio. This room leads to a porch and outwards into the large, delightful garden.

The kitchen is very well equipped, with everything from a microwave to a baby bottle steriliser! You will find every utensil you need to make fresh scones, bread or chocolate cake, as well as pots and pans. There is a range style cooker and an upright fridge freezer. The kitchen leads through to the utility room, which contains a washing machine, tumble dryer and dishwasher for your convenience. There is also a downstairs toilet.

The hallway has a large under-stairs cupboard, which is useful for shoes and coats, as well as being home to the vacuum cleaner, ironing board and iron. The stairs lead up to...

The master bedroom, with a 5ft double, wide slate windowsills and a view over the garden. A twin room, with landing wardrobe, also looking out through a sash window over the garden. A further, single room. A large family sized bathroom, with free standing, double ended, rolltop bath, washbasin, loo and separate, spacious, corner shower cubicle with powerful shower!

The double garage has been converted into a games room - ideal for teenagers and adults alike. It contains a 6ft pool table and table football.

Exterior:

The large, private, delightful garden is mostly laid to lawn, with shrub boarders and mature trees. It has a large picnic table positioned to catch the sun. There is parking for 2 cars on the driveway, which is accessed directly from the lane on which the cottage sits.

** We will consider a different start / end date for Christmas and New Year, please ask.

Bed linen and bath towels are provided, please bring your own beach towels.
Note that there are steps both inside and outside the property and because of the wildlife pond, small children should be supervised in the garden.
Maximum occupancy is 5 adults/children plus one baby in a cot. A highchair and stair gates are provided for use by guests.
No smoking and no pets please.

20% deposit required at time of booking, balance 6 weeks prior to arrival. Separate refundable breakage deposit cheque required for £150, will not be cashed, and will be returned within 3 weeks of departure, subject to satisfactory property inspection.

Sept 11 – “Fantastic stay in a very lovely cottage! Great Location!”

July 11 – “We have fallen in love with this cottage. Don’t want to go home!!!”

Apr 10 – “The house was ideal and it was great to have a big garden for the little one to run around in.”

Nov 09 – “A fantastic cottage – spacious, clean, comfortable, warm and well equipped. We enjoyed using the fire each night. Very sad to be leaving.”

July 09 – “The cottage is home from home.”

May 09 – “Great cottage in a perfect location.”

Sept 08 - "A lovely spacious warm cottage. Loved the pool and table football. Also a beautiful garden and fountain at top corner. I'm sure we'll be back again soon.

May 08 - "This house was the best accommodation I ever had. Lovely, spacy, comfortable and a place of peace and calm in the evening!"

Though weather can never be guaranteed, if it is sunny anywhere in the UK, it's Cornwall! Cornwall is famous for it's wonderful beaches as well as great restaurants, with Rick Stein and Jamie Oliver both choosing the region to showcase their talents. There is a real variety of attractions and sporting activities to suit all...

• the Eden Project
• a day out by helicopter or seacat to the Isles of Scilly
• theme parks
• the coastal path
• quality golf courses - links and parkland
• surfing - great waves for experts and fun lessons for beginners!

St Ives itself has become particularly famous since the arrival of the Tate Art Gallery in 1993. The town now boasts many great restaurants and coffee shops as well as the traditional Cornish pasty makers! It is easy to spend literally days on the fabulous beaches (St Ives has 5 and there are many more within a short drive) or rambling through the cobbled streets and harbour, marvelling at the town's offerings and maybe picking up a souvenir or two, a surf board, or even a designer outfit.

There are lots of attractions to interest the younger members of the family - Paradise Park has many wonderful birds as well as a huge indoor play area in case of rain! The St Ives railway chugs along the coast with stunning sea views. St Ives also has a Leisure Centre with a swimming pool and a gym with amazing views of the town. You will find a multitude of leaflets at the cottage when you arrive to help you plan your stay.

There are watersports in St Ives and in the surrounding area, from jet skis to surfing. There is also horse riding, golf and lots of walks and cycling - coastal and rural.

Considering how geared up for tourism St Ives is, it is amazing that the atmosphere is still very quaint and relaxing, with a slower pace of life - ideal for a real escape from everyday bustle!

Walking, cycling, horse riding, golf, watersports, surfing, beach, countryside.

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Getting to Anneth Lowen is very easy by car, just a few miles from the main A30 road through Cornwall (directly off M5). If you are flying to the region, then Newquay International Airport is only around 40 minutes drive, with car hire available at the airport - there are often cheap flights into Newquay during the summer season, particularly with Airsouthwest