Acorn Cottage

Acorn Cottage is a beautifully furnished and well equipped cottage of considerable charm. With a little help from Laura Ashley, the owners have created a real 'home from home', a very comfortable and cosy retreat and the perfect property for a couple or small family. Set in the peaceful village of Mylor Bridge, over-looking the playing fields and creek, the cottage is an ideal base from which to explore the areas many attractions.

Mylor Bridge is surrounded by trees at the head of Mylor Creek, one of the many arms of the Carrick Roads, the deep water anchorage around Falmouth. Needless to say, Mylor has excellent facilities for yachtsmen with Mylor Yacht Harbour at nearby Mylor Churchtown, located in an easterly direction at the head of Mylor Creek. The yacht harbour offers many facilities to include pontoon berths and swinging moorings with immediate access to the Carrick Roads.

Mylor Bridge village has many local amenities catering for day to day shopping needs, including a Post Office, stores with delicatessen and off-license, newsagents, hairdressers, butchers and a playing field (directly opposite Acorn Cottage) which includes a park area with swings.

The delightful waterside public house and restaurant, the Pandora Inn (a medieval thatched pub in a lovely location next to Restronguet Creek which serves a good range of imaginative food from sandwiches up with fish a speciality) and the more local Lemon Arms are 15 and 5 minutes walk, respectively. Just over a mile away is Tregew Farm with the superb Long Close Farm Shop (see links for more details). Approximately 15 minutes' walk along narrow country lanes will take you to Weir Point where there is a peaceful, safe and secluded shingle beach. The lovely, sandy beaches of Falmouth are a 10 minute drive away.

Mylor Yacht Harbour also offers sailing schools, boat hire, two excellent restaurants, a café and chandlery. Mylor parish church of St Melanus was founded in 1130 and contains the graves of many of the skippers of the packet boats that sailed the world delivering mail to the colonies.

The area offers many great rural or waterside walks and the towns of Penryn (about 2 miles) and Falmouth (about 3½ miles) provide a wide variety of eating establishments and a good selection of shops. Cornwall's capital, the cathedral city of Truro (about 8½ miles) provides a more comprehensive range of facilities including a cinema and theatre.

PLEASE NOTE: Acorn Cottage has undergone complete refurbishment by the new owners. The kitchen, flooring and all furniture throughout the property are NEW for the 2008 season.

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Accommodation

Front door to Sitting Room : lit beautifully from the large bay window, this cosy room is tastefully furnished and includes comfortable 2 seater sofa and two chairs, window seat, shelved alcoves with books/DVD's, TV with FreeView and DVD player, wood/multi-fuel burner and door to

Kitchen/Diner : with a good range of fitted units, integrated electric oven and hob with extractor unit, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing/drying machine, dishwasher and dining table with four chairs. A stable door from the kitchen leads out onto Rose Hill.

First Floor

Bedroom 1 : A lovely light sunny room with comfortable and attractive double bed, pretty feature fireplace (decorative only) fitted hanging/shelved space, dressing table and bedside cabinets with bedside lights.

Bedroom 2 : Two comfortable single beds, fitted hanging/shelved space, dressing mirror, bedside drawers with lamps.

Bathroom : with modern white suite comprising of bath with electric shower over and glass screen, hand basin, heated towel rail and wc.

Outside : The front door leads to an attractive modern garden with brick paved pathway, graveled areas, raised beds and attractive seating. A BBQ is provided for guests use. Steps then lead down to a parking area suitable for 2 cars. Directly across the road is a large playing field which is bound to appeal to the younger members of the party! PLEASE NOTE - Dogs are not permitted on the playing field but there are lovely riverside walks locally - please ask us for further details.

Guest Comments...

"What a lovely cottage and beautifully fitted out - everything we could possible need was here. A great week - in spite of the weather - thank you!"

"What a brilliant cottage - we found it so relaxing - we entertained various relatives who live nearby and they also were impressed. Looking forward to a return visit later in the year - thank you!"

"Two words - simply stunning! Acorn Cottage is absolutely gorgeous and the setting couldn't be better. We have enjoyed a fabulous week and can't wait to come back. The village shop and butchers are highly recommended."

"Great cottage, really well equipped, lovely setting. The weather has been mostly kind and we have enjoyed BBQ's most nights. Phoebe, our dog, has had a great week with lots to explore - she is going home for a rest after so much walking!"

"We have had a lovely week here - why aren't all holiday cottages like this? So comfortable and thoughtfully designed, we had to make a great effort to go out!"