Barn Owl
This traditional farmhouse is spacious and comfortable. There are french doors leading straight onto the lawn from the two main bedrooms. Ideal accommodation for any large family with the added bonus of private gardens and plenty of fresh air! The accommodation comprises of olde worlde style lounge with colour TV and open fireplace. The kitchen/diner features an electric cooker, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher. Upstairs there are two double bedrooms, a twin bedded room and a bedroom with bunk beds. There is a bathroom with bath, fitted shower, toilet & WHB. There is also a separate toilet downstairs.
This is a single story cottage with a sunny open plan design lounge/kitchen diner with an open fire and colour TV. French doors lead from here to sun-room and onto a patio. The kitchen area has an electric cooker, fridge/freezer and microwave. There are 2 bedrooms, a double and a twin. Bathroom with bath, fitted shower, toilet and WHB.
This semi-detached cottage of open plan design lounge/diner features traditional stone exposed timber, restored pine furniture, a woodburning stove and colour TV. The modern kitchen area has an electric cooker, microwave and fridge/freezer. Upstairs two double bedded rooms and a twin bedded room. Bathroom with bath, fitted shower, toilet and WHB.
This semi-detached house has a one plan kitchen/diner with dishwasher, electric cooker, microwave and fridge/freezer. The dining area has a large window over-looking the garden. Beyond is the lounge with granite fireplace and woodburner. Leading off is a small double bedroom, a bathroom with bath, shower, toilet and WHB and a storage clothes hanging area in a lobby between. Upstairs is a twin bedded room with views to the countryside and eventually the sea. One bunk bedded room, one double bedroom with views to St. Ives, a bathroom with toilet, bath, tiled shower & WHB. Another flight of stairs lead to an attic bedroom with double bed and a velux window. (Please not these steps are very steep and are not suitable for the elderly, young or anyone with a mobility problem).
Hillhead is positioned at the end of a private country
lane and is set on a hillside with panoramic views of the
surrounding countryside, Carn Brea Hill and the sea in
the distance. The area of Carn Brea is rich in history,
dating back over 5000 years to prehistoric settlements in
the form of neolithic hut circles, iron age hill forts &
tombs and more recent, amidst giant boulders, a small
medieval castle, (seen right) used as a restaurant. Now it
is a conservation --world heritage designated area for its
tin & copper mining history. Below Hillhead runs the
mineral tramway used in the past for transporting the tin
ore and now part of an extensive footpath, cycle-path
and bridle way network, recently resurfaced &
improved. The peaceful setting is an ideal base from
which to explore West Cornwall. Close by is St. Ives, a
picturesque haven for artists, the market town of
Penzance with St, Michaels mount, the natural harbour of Falmouth and the city of Truro, famed for its
cathedral. Coastal beaches are but a short drive to the north or south coasts. The Animals
The field in front of the farm has stables with some
small farm animals, kept as pets, and ponies. Ed &
Ellen, the caretakers/owners, enjoy sharing the animals
with the children who join in with all the rituals of
talking to the pigs and 'mucking out' in the morning to
feeding and brushing in the evening, after which, in
return for their help, they all have a pony ride.
For those interested in:
Local walking trails run below Hillhead.
Also, Ed & Ellen are quite knowledgeable about Cornwall having lived at Hillhead for 20 years and are happy to go for walks with their guests (with of course a scenic tea-room or pub at the end!) to show them the spectacular scenery of Cornwall's coasts & estuaries.
Visits to sacred sites, holy wells, ancient churches, and Standing stones can be arranged with the possibility of 'having a go' at dowsing for leylines (earth energy lines) that usually run through these ancient sites.
Mountain bikes with helmets & maps can be hired to explore the mineral tramway trails, and an easy cycle ride to Portreath beach can be enjoyed.
The equestrian centre nearby (10 mins walk from Hillhead) organizes short hacks & day-rides through open hills & woodlands to the beach, all year round. Novice & nervous riders a specialty.
Excursions into tin-mines and demonstrations of the journey from rock to metal can be arranged.
Tai-chi, Reiki, Kinesiology, Acupuncture, Faith healing, colour-therapy, and creative painting treatments/classes can be attended close by.
Famous surfing beaches like Porthtowan, Gwithian & Newquay are 15-20 mins drive away. For wind surfers there is also Stithians lake, the most consistently windy inland ware in England, located 150 meters above sea level.
PS. The owner is fluent in 4 European languages.
All cottages: colour. TV, Microwave, Fridge/freezer, dishwasher in BOC & KC. Duvets & spare blankets, NSH's, Garden furniture & BBQ. Inclusive in the price for each cottage:
Sheets & pillowcases (your bed is made on arrival).
Use of laundry house (wash. mach. & tumble dryer)
Coal & logs.
Cleaning after your stay.
Cot/highchair/video on request.
Toy box in each cottage.
Pets are welcome.
Private parking.
The only extra is electricity, by meter reading.
Delivery of organic foods/veg & oak smoked fish/chicken.
