Unique Self Catering House On South Bank Of Helford River Near Frenchman's Creek, Sleeping 2 To 10.

Unique Artists retreat exceptional location south bank of Helford River near Frenchman's Creek. Magnificently situated house, 200 metres waterfrontage, Quay, Slipway, Mooring. 4 acres, secret woodland gardens, glorious views and seclusion. Sleep 2 to 10. Tremerlin is a 2 storey property dramatically sited above the river and enjoying spectacular views. A covered veranda and open deck offer the possibility of dining outside and contemplation of glorious sunsets. This dramatic site is surrounded by National Trust woodland and is accessed by a woodland drive leading down to the I920's house overlooking the timeless river Helford. A cobbled courtyard with B.Q. Facility enables parking and garaging within a few feet of the house & veranda. From the house secretive pathways lead away from open flat lawns to glades of magnolia, camellia and honeysuckle festooning ancient oaks. Past woodland ponds & tree ferns the property enjoys a slendid quay and slipway of ancient ganite. An ideal setting for small boat sailing and exploring the shoreline and tributaries of the Helford River. The accommodation can sleep 10 as a whole or alternatively the main house, sleeping up to 7 may be let separately from the lower apartment, which sleeps up to 3. There is also an exceptional little riverside studio that may be included by arrangement. Please note that there is no telephone, video or television (though an aerial socket is provided) and bed linen is not provided. Pets by arrangement, no smoking in the house, changeover Friday afternoons. Tremerlin is artistically furnished in eclectic and cosy style with a kitchen and open plan living area with fabulous river views and includes a further sofa bed in a side room. There is also a sun room and utility area with table tennis table and facilities for drying clothes etc. Heating in the house is provided by night store heaters and a large wood stove in the living room area, an Aga augments the heating in winter. The rambling and comfortable interior is being gently refurbished bit by bit with an abundance of old pine, blue slate and loose rugs on clay tile and wood floors. A pantry by the kitchen houses fridge, freezer & washing machine & ironing board. There is a dishwasher in the kitchen as well as electric fan oven, gas hob and electric kettle. Water heated by electric immersion tank. Good firm beds are provided with pillows, bedspreads and duvets and a high chair and cot are available.

The lower floor apartment comprises a large double bedroom, a living room area with sofa bed and an open plan kitchen and dining area all with beautiful river views. The bathroom with roll top bath has a shower over as well. The covered walk way outside leads to a secretive deck area set amongst Camellia’s and roses offering outside seating overlooking the river. The apartment is recently refurbished in elegant style with straightforward contemporary fee to it yet offering some antique furniture and an excellent large double bed. There are French double doors opening out on the patio and deck. There is lots of great local activities to do such as exploring rock pools, beaches, sailing, fishing, bird watching, coastal walks, golf, sub tropical gardens. Easy days outing to Tate St Ives, New Falmouth Maritime Museum, Scilly Isles, Eden Project, Historic Houses Etc. Local access to cinemas and theatre, excellent restaurants, good pubs and superb organic farm shop.