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Padstow, Cornwall, England
Number of guests
Sleeps up to 16 (13 adults + pullout beds)
Property description
Camel Quarry House is a fantastic six-bedroom, three-storey house on the banks of the Camel Estuary. Close to several beaches, and with views across the water and countryside, it offers a rare opportunity for 16 friends to enjoy a big house of striking, contemporary architectural design in one of the most sought after parts of Cornwall.
The house reeks of chic, and has been decorated to exceptionally high standards. The rooms are big, mainly double aspect and flooded with natural light, and are equipped with every distraction imaginable, from widescreen LCD TVs to surround sound music and a large playroom/gym.
A big group can hire this house exclusively and feel thoroughly spoilt. The property is reverse style, with the principal living area on the second floor in order to gain maximum benefit from the views. Outside, a large, beautifully landscaped private garden terrace, designed by Chelsea Flower Show Gold medal winner, Mary Reynolds, has a cedar hot tub, fire pit, patio burners, a barbecue and a large table for 20. The house has its own private mooring on the River Camel, and a surf shower for rinsing off after a day at the beach.
Children are extremely welcome here, though please note that there are many steps within the property and it is close to the Camel Estuary.
Location
Moments from the Camel Trail on the north Cornish coast, halfway between Padstow and Wadebridge. Guests can walk or cycle to either, both of which offer great shopping and dining. Wadebridge is marginally closer for shops, The Quarryman pub etc. There are no near neighbours and no passing traffic, so guests are guaranteed complete privacy and seclusion.
Airport: Newquay (11 miles)
Station: Bodmin Parkway (14 miles)
Accommodation
A glass-roofed porch leads to the entrance hallway on the ground floor. Here you’ll find a living/media room with a very large widescreen TV, a DVD player and music system. There’s a triple ensuite bedroom (with three single beds) and a further twin room on this floor, as well as a laundry/store room with integral wet room. Steps lead down to the large playroom/gym which contains a Nordic ski machine, Nautilus treadmill, rowing machine, punch bag and further TV/DVD player, as well as a shower room.
The four double bedrooms on the first floor all exploit the fantastic views, and no guests will feel compromised as they are all beautifully decorated. The very generous master bedroom is worth a mention for its spacious walk-in wardrobe, large ensuite shower room and stand-alone bath in the bedroom area.
The second floor is virtually devoted to one very large living space with a fully fitted kitchen, walk-in fridge, two dishwashers, oven and five-burner hob. A large, contemporary dining table and chairs seat 14, next to the big lounge area with its wood burning stove and four-speaker music system (iPod compatible). From up here there are breathtaking views and access to the terrace.
Facilities
The whole house is heated by underfloor central heating and powered by geothermal energy. Hot water is provided by solar panels with immersion back up.
There is plenty of parking space. WiFi Broadband connection is available throughout
Housekeeping and a grocery delivery service are available by arrangement. The house is self-catering, but catering or chef services and a maid service are available.
Pets can stay at the owner’s discretion.
Please note that this is a non-smoking property.
Area
The Camel Estuary is home to some of Cornwall’s most popular coastal towns and beaches.
Padstow is a colourful working harbour which has become one of the top places to visit in Cornwall. Pretty medieval houses line the harbour and there is an eclectic mix of galleries, shops and restaurants. Most famous is the family of Rick Stein businesses, which include The Seafood Restaurant, St Petroc’s Bistro, Stein’s café, Stein’s Patisserie and Deli and a fish and chip shop.
Foodies will be in heaven with the funky English diner Custard, swanky dining at No 6 Restaurant as well as a great range of local bakeries selling the traditional pasties and cafes where you can enjoy a Cornish cream tea while you watch the action round the harbour. Padstow is also great for shopping with independent shops as well as leading brands such as White Stuff and Seasalt. Bin Two wine merchants have an outstanding range of wines, champagnes and spirits and are handily located in the centre of town.
Hire a bike and enjoy the gentle Camel Trail cycle path through Wadebridge and across to Bodmin which is 17 miles in total but you can cheat and just do a short return trip to Wadebrige along the beautiful Camel Estuary. Take a ferry trip across to Rock for watersports and a visit to the burial place of Sir John Betjemen at St Enodoc church. Golfers will find courses at nearby Trevose and St Enodoc at Rock which both have great coastal views from the green.
There are plenty of little places to explore around the Camel Estuary including the pretty villages of Little Petherick and St Issey who boast three pubs each serving great local food, antique shops, a willow workshop in the old mill and a trout farm between them. Tucked away in a valley where the river flows out into the Camel Estuary, these villages are great for walkers who can follow the Saints Way, an ancient footpath linking Padstow on the north coast of Cornwall to Fowey on the south coast.
Padstow is surrounded by some great sandy beaches, all within a few minutes’ drive, including Daymer Bay which is dog friendly all year round, as well as Trevone and Hawkers Cove. The town itself is just 45 minutes drive from the Eden Project and 15 minutes by car from the bustling market town of Wadebridge.
Prices
One week: £5,000 year round.
Weekends: £4,000.
Contact the property owners
Phone: +44 (0) 1637 861241
Fax: N/A
Please note that you cannot rent this property directly from The Big Domain. If you wish to rent Camel Quarry House, or would like to enquire about availability, please click on the Contact the Property Owner button above, and use the form provided to contact the owner directly.
