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| Widewalls
Barn is situated in a private and peaceful setting on the southern
edge of Bodmin Moor. This area of outstanding natural beauty,
with its granite tors and panoramic beauty, is ideal for those
interested in walking, cycling and natural history. It is also
perfect for those who enjoy peace and tranquility. |
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self-catering accommodation is in a single-storey barn.
It has stunning views, ample parking and a garden complete
with patio furniture and barbeque. "Roughtor",
in all its magnificence can be seen from the double
bedroom, with patio doors opening out onto the garden
overlooking our fields and the surrounding moor.
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| At Widewalls
Barn the comfortable furnishings are country cottage style, consisting mainly
of traditional antique pine. The atmospheric lounge / diner has ample seating
arranged cosily around a multi-fuel stove and the TV and Video. In addition, the
barn has full central heating and a well-equipped kitchen that offers microwave,
dishwasher and washing machine / dryer. | | Electricity
and linen are all inclusive but please bring your own towels. A cot and high chair
are available on request. The barn is available for bookings all year round and
for short breaks out of season. Please note that Widewalls Barn is non-smoking. |
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help you make the most of your stay on beautiful "Bodmin Moor", here
is a small overview of what is immediately accessible from you cosy Cornish cottage.
Historical sites, including ancient Cairns and the remains of stone a hut circles
are all within walking distance. If you look across the moor from here, you are
able to see Stannon stone circle, which is actively used by Druids and white witches.
There are spectacular views from "Alex Tor" and "The Candras",
from where you can continue to King Arthur's Hall. Make up your own mind if he
actually held meetings with his knights here, or whether it was an ancient market
place. No one really knows. Choose between discovering the open moorland or strolling
the network of quiet lanes and footpaths around the unspoilt countryside. A peaceful
riverside pathway can reach the quaint town of Camelford and there is also an
interesting walk around the nearby mining village of St. Breward. "Brown
Willy", Cornwall's only mountain, and its dramatic neighbour, "Roughtor"
can be accessed on foot or, alternatively, there is a National Trust car park
at the foot of Roughtor from where you can contineu to walk on to Brown Willy
and the popular "Jamaica Inn" if you are very energetic. Some areas
of the moor are suitable for mountain bike riding, and, in addition, our farm
is situated along the "National Cycle Route". Fishing, golf and horse
riding facilities are also nearby. | | Places
of interest to visit include Tintagel, home of the legendary King Arthur and the
remains of his clifftop castle. The diminutive beaches and coves around this coastline
are popular with surfers and sunbathers alike. Neighbouring Boscastle is a village
set in a beautiful valley, whose natural harbour and breathtaking clifftop walks
have inspired the likes of Thomas Hardy. | | Port
Issac, the picturesque fishing village that provided the backdrop to the film
"Saving Grace" is well worth a visit. Padstow or "Padstein",
as it has been coined, is another popular fishing village, home to Rick Stein's
bistro and restaurant (advance booking a must). It is possible to cycle here along
the "Camel Trail" from Wadebridge, where nikes can be hired from "Bridge
Bike Hire". Alternatively, you can hire them from nearby East Rose Farm and
then join the Camel Trail at Poley's Bridge, just outside of St. Breward. |
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are many National Trust properties nearby. Lanhydrock House, just outside of Bodmin,
is a favourite. Further afield you will find the remarkable St. Michael's Mount,
Trelissick and many others. There are also many beautiful Gardens to visit. "The
Lost Gardens of Heligan", Trewithin-Glendurgan, Trevarno and Pencarrow House
are but a few. And lets not forget the innovative gardens of the Eden Project,
a mere 25 miles from here. Bodmin Moor is surprisingly central, and being close
to the A30 makes it easy to access more southern areas of Cornwall. "The
Minack", a breathtaking open-air theatre chiselled into teh cliffs near Land's
End is well worth the drive. You can precede an evening performance with a tour
of the picturesque Lizard Peninsula or Land's End itself. |
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the thumbnails below to see some views of Widewalls Barn |
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view | Rear
view | Bedroom |
Lounge |
Bathroom |
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Proprietor
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Pauline
Metters |
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Address
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Widewalls Farm
Bodmin Moor
Advent
Camelford
Cornwall
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To
see a map, click the postcode
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PL32
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Telephone
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01840 211 284 |
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Email
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widewalls@idnetfreemail.co.uk |
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Website
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www.widewalls.co.uk
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| Directions
from M5 |
Past
Exeter, take the A30 towards Launceston turning right at Kennards
House on the A395, eventually joining the A39 to Camelford.
Just as entering Camelford after the 30mph sign, turn left.
Go through the hamlet of Tregoodwell, down the hill and over
the bridge at the bottom. Continue on to the next crossroads
and turn right signposted Advent. Go over the ford at the end
of this road and follow on past the small Chapel and telephone
box. On the next bend you will see the entrance to Widewalls
Farm on the left. Drive down the long lane to the bottom.
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