Some excerpts from the website of Nanplough Farm that might be useful
NANPLOUGH FARM COTTAGES clustered round a central
courtyard, are part of the original farm. Exposed beams and rendered walls retain the character of each comfortable, tastefully decorated and well appointed property. They're centrally heated (except Woodpeckers which has convector
heating) and well insulated, with fitted
kitchens,
bathrooms, colour
TVs,
videos and
radio CD players. You'll find plenty of sun-traps around the outdoor heated
swimming pool [in season],
patio and lawn, there's a children's play area and a
games room with table-
tennis and
snooker. Your beds will be made up and there'll be a welcoming
tea tray when you arrive. Sleeps 2. + 2 £236 - £525 per week. Eight granite steps lead to this 1st floor cottage. The open plan
lounge /diner has the benefit of far reaching country side views with the high beamed ceilings adding to the feeling of spaciousness. There are two comfortable settees, nest of tables,
TV,
Video and Cd /
Radio player and an oak effect Dining table and chairs. The galley style
kitchen is fully fitted with washing machine, microwave, electric cooker and hob,
fridge, toaster and kettle. Along the hall, the
bathroom has a
bath with
shower over,
toilet and wash basin with shaver light. The large
family bedroom has a 4ft 6in double bed and full size bunk beds, with a double wardrobe 4 drawer chest with
mirror and two 3 drawer bedside tables with lamps.
Central heating and electricity are included. Sleeps 4. + 1 £308 - £770 per week. The French doors lead into the large sunny
lounge with a three-piece
suite. There is a
TV,
Video and Cd /
Radio player,
coffee table and also a nest of tables. Three steps lead down to the large
kitchen / diner equipped with washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, electric cooker and hob,
fridge/freezer, toaster and kettle, with seating provided by an oak finish corner bench unit, chair and table. Door to
courtyard. Upstairs there are
two bedrooms and a
bathroom.
Bedroom one has wooden beams, velux roof light and two smaller windows, a 4ft 6in double bed, 3ft single bed, double wardrobe, built in cupboard, four drawer chest and two bed side units with lamps, dressing table and stool.
Bedroom two is beamed and has 2x 3ft single beds, 2x four drawer chests, dressing table, stool and bedside drawer units. A wardrobe is provided on the landing.
Bathroom has a
bath with
shower over,
toilet and wash basin with shaver light
Central heating and electricity are included. Sleeps 6 £376 - £940 per week. This is the largest cottage, accommodating up to 6 people. French doors lead from the
courtyard into the spacious and comfortable
lounge with three and two seater settees and an arm chair. There is a
TV,
Video and Cd /
Radio player,
coffee table and also a nest of tables. Four steps lead down to the large
kitchen / diner equipped with washing machine, dishwasher, microwave, electric cooker and hob,
fridge/freezer, toaster and kettle. Seating provided with an oak finish corner bench unit, chairs and table. Door to
parking area. Upstairs there are
three bedrooms with a
bathroom.
Bedroom one has wooden beams, a 4ft 6in double bed, double wardrobe, four drawer chest with
mirror and two bed side units and lamps.
Bedroom two is part beamed and has 3x 3ft single beds, double wardrobe, four drawer chest, dressing table, stool and a bedside drawer unit.
Bedroom three has wooden beams a 3ft single bed and a four drawer chest. Large
bathroom has a
bath with
shower over,
toilet and wash basin with shaver light.
Central heating and electricity are included. Sleeps 2 £220 - £470 per week. Detached cottage for two, overlooking the
swimming pool and valley beyond. On entering Woodpeckers you go up three steps into the open plan
lounge / dining /
kitchen area. It has Comfortable seating, electric cooker and hob, microwave,
fridge, toaster and kettle,
TV,
Video, Cd /
Radio player and a pine dining table and bench. [Washing machine and tumble dryer are available in the
laundry room]. The
bedroom has a 4ft 6in double bed two bedside units with lamps, chest of drawers with
mirror and a built in wardrobe, en-
suite shower,
toilet and wash hand basin. Oil filled electric radiator for
heating and electricity are included. Fitted
kitchens - include electric cooker, microwave,
fridge, kettle and toaster.
Bathrooms have
baths with fitted
shower (Woodpeckers has en-
suite shower only). Cots and highchairs - Available on request - for a small charge. Bed linen - The beds will be made up ready for you. Linen is included in the price and we can provide towels at a small cost. Electricity
heating - are included.
Laundry room - There's a fully-equipped
laundry room with washing machine and tumble-dryer, and there's an outside clothesline.
Enclosed outdoor heated
pool [in season], with large BBQ and
patio area. We recommend the use of disposable BBQ.
Games room with Table
Tennis and a small
Snooker table, pay
phone and information area. Play area with swings. Washroom with washing m/c and tumble dryer. Mature
Gardens with rural aspect. Access to 2 footpaths. Within a short distance there is Horse riding,
Golf, Diving and Surfing. ONE OF the beauties of Nanplough is that we're perfectly placed for touring. So you can fill each day with new activities, or there again, you might want to simply stay and. Set yourself up for the day with a pre
breakfast stroll and you might meet a few of our long-term residents: pheasants, squirrels, foxes and badgers or maybe have a dip in the
pool!. You'll find plenty of sun-traps around the
patio and lawn, there's a children's play area and a
games room with table-
tennis and
snooker. Activities for all the family. After
breakfast you may be heading for the coast path or the beach at nearby Poldhu or Dollar Cove, where 2 tonnes of dollars were lost in a shipwreck in 1785 and never found. There are fishing
trips, riding, good surf and
golf all close by. Children will love the Seal Sanctuary at Gweek, or Flambards the largest theme park in Cornwall, if you can drag them away from our own play area and
swimming pool! When the sun sets, it's time to reflect At the end of your day, take a bottle of wine and relax by the
pool. This is the time to reflect on the day's activities and pick up some ideas for the morrow... The Eden Project, St. Michael's Mount, Land's End, St. Ives, fresh crab sandwiches at Cadgwith Cove...
Nanplough is located in the secluded and picturesque village of Cury, nestling in the
quiet countryside between the historic town of Helston and the village of Mullion. Nanplough is an excellent base from which to
tour Cornwall. Within easy exploring distance you'll find breathtaking Kynance Cove, the harbours of Mullion and Coverack, the beautiful Helford River and the drama of Lizard Point. The famous maritime and shopping
centres of Falmouth, Penzance and Truro are just half an hour's drive away. The fabulous Eden Project, Cornwall's brightest attraction is just a fifty minute drive away. Poldhu Cove - an attractive west facing cove close to Nanplough Farm. Sandy beach, with easy access from adjacent car park. Mullion - a picturesque little coastal hamlet with a very attractive harbour, owned by the National Trust. There is a small, harbourside, beach accessible at low tide only. The harbour is a five minute walk (down an incline) from the small carpark. The Lizard - England's most southerly point. Park in the village, and browse in the local
shops which sell a variety of ornaments and jewellery made from the local green serpentine rock. Then follow the path to the light house and Lizard Point, where you can relax in the local cafes, admire the stunning views and watch the seals basking in the surf below. Coverack - An attractive fishing village on the eastern fringe of the Lizard Peninsula, overlooking a small sand and rock beach - mainly accessible at low tide. Penzance - Long sandy beaches, sub-tropical
gardens, historic buildings, a busy working port, superb promenade (the only promenade in Cornwall) and charming shopping streets, Penzance has enormous appeal. Easily reached by road and with helicopter and ferry links to the Isles of Scilly. There are charming Regency squares and
terraces as well as charming Victorian buildings including the Market House and St John’s Hall, which houses the Royal Geological Society Museum. St. Michael's Mount - Dominating Mounts Bay- rising almost 230 feet from sea level to the tower, chapel and battlement of the castle. Approximately 500 yards offshore the Mount is reached by a walk way or by small ferry boats which ply between Marazion and the Mount's harbour at high tide. The grandeur and wealth of history of St Michael’s Mount, with its fairy tale castle, make it a unique attraction in Britain. An island at high tide, from the great flood in 3000 BC, the Mount is now a treasure of the National Trust. It features a harbour,
shops and a
restaurant, The Sail Loft. Truro - Situated halfway along the length of Cornwall and mid-way between the country's north and south coasts, the city of Truro has developed into Cornwall's
centre of administration, as well as touring and holiday
centre. Excellent shopping in streets that mix both historic and modern designs effortlessly. Home of the Hall for Cornwall and a magnificent Cathedral. Falmouth - Famous for its beaches and castle and infamous for its smugglers and pirates - Falmouth and Pendennis Castle (built by Henry VIII) has protected the deep water and sheltered anchorage of the Carrick Roads since Tudor times. Playing and relaxing on the resort's four main beaches of Gyllyngvase, Castle, Swan
pool and Maenporth is a true delight. Feel the sand between your toes as you stroll along these wide expanses, cleansed daily by the ebb and flow of the Atlantic. This is surely the perfect arena for sunbathing, swimming, sandcastle building or simply forgetting the rest of the world exists. Along the waterfront from Falmouth's main shopping streets, which link to the quays through narrow alleyways and opes, is the site of the new 'National Maritime Museum Cornwall' which opened to the public in 2002. St. Ives. - For those visiting Cornwall for the first time, the pretty town of St. Ives should definitely be on the agenda. St. Ives is one of Cornwall's jewels - set in a stunning location, surrounded by a beautiful coastline and rugged moorland. The town has four magnificent beaches, set around a small, but busy harbour. St Ives is a world famous art
centre attracting artists because of the good natural light and is dotted with art galleries and
studios, including the. the Barbara Hepworth Museum at the Trewyn
Studio and
garden which were her former home. Life revolves around the harbour and the fishing trade helped it grow to prosperity. Much of that atmosphere is retained in the narrow alleyways and cottages of Downalong area. Lands End - One of England's most famous attractions, complete with clifftop walks, multi sensory theatre, working craft displays, animal farm, adventure play area and minature village. National Seal Sanctuary, Gweek - The largest seal santuary in Europe - rescuing grey seal pups and returning them to the wild. Spacious outdoor
pools, underwater observatory, play areas, children's farm and gift
shops. Goonhilly Earth Station - The World's largest
Satellite Earth Station with purpose built visitor
centre. The EdenProject A 'must visit for every visitor to Cornwall'. See the stunning Tropical and Mediterranean Biomes. The Lost
Gardens of Heligan Restored by Tim Smit (of 'Eden Project fame) and friends.