Experience - The Area... Fourways is a traditional semi-detached Cornish self-catering cottage set in the heart of this quiet rural village with a wonderful Farm Shop providing the basics. There are many beaches including Marazion, Praa Sands and Perranuthnoe all within a very short drive to Fourways and perfect for a day at the beach. Country Skittles is on your doorstep, a firm family favourite, with indoor skittles, games for children, restaurant and a bar. Hayle, the local town is a nine minute drive and sits in an important RSPB wildlife Estuary. Hayle has a supermarket, range of shops, restaurants and bars scattered around the Estuary and harbour area including award winning Cornish pasties at Philps bakery and Hampson's butcher as well as the amazing ice cream at Mr B's ice cream parlour. There are activities for all ages with skittles & karting, golf, Paradise wildlife park and three miles of sandy beach with surfing at Gwithian. Many of the iconic locations used in the Poldark series are within driving distance from Hayle so get you map out and plan your own Poldark trail. West Cornwall has plenty of activities, sights, attractions and beaches to keep you entertained on your family holiday. If you are wanting to spend your day's on the beach you are spoilt for choice with Perranuthnoe, Praa Sands, Marazion, Hayle and St Ives all within a 20-minute drive. St Ives & Marazion are only a 20 and 10 minute drive respectively where you can wander the narrow streets, explore the shops and galleries and take a break in one of the many cafes. If you enjoy the water then take a boat trip from St Ives to catch some mackerel for your supper, spot some seals or take a trip to Godrevy Lighthouse. St Michaels Mount is an attraction not to miss, perched on a small tidal island overlooking Mounts Bay is St Michaels Mount steeped in history, walk across the causeway at low tide or crossing by boat you will discover the medieval pathways, sub-tropical gardens and castle walls. West Cornwall has 43 miles of the South West coast path from St Ives round to Marazion to explore where you will see some simply breathtakingly beautiful coastline, so bring your walking boots and plan you routes. The Minack Theatre 17 miles, Falmouth Maritime Museum 18 miles, Eden project 44 miles are just some of Cornwall's well-known attractions for you to visit on your great Cornish holiday. There are many National Trust places to visit in West Cornwall including Godolphin House, Trengwainton Gardens, Porthcurno, Cape Cornwall & Botallack. There is nothing not to love about Fourways near Hayle, this home from home tucked away in this wonderful part of west Cornwall. Families will not be short of things to do on your summer holiday whatever the weather. Stay - The Accommodation... A level path to the front door opens into this cosy cottage self-catering cottage with a comfortable carpeted sitting room to the left with a beamed ceiling, open fireplace, two leather sofas, a television with SKY and window seat overlooking the front. A second carpeted sitting room is to the right with a beamed ceiling, L-shaped sofa in front of the central fireplace with a wood burning stove (not in operation) and a window overlooking the front also with SKY tv. The sitting room opens into a fitted kitchen with a vinyl floor, built in electric oven with four ring ceramic hob, small fridge (large fridge/freezer in utility room), dishwasher & Nespresso compatible coffee maker overlooking the garden at the rear. You will be greeted on arrival with a tasty welcome pack including homemade elderflower and a scrummy cake. From the kitchen there is a step down into the dining room with a wood floor, large dining table with chairs and french doors opening out to the south facing garden with views to Godolphin Hill in the distance. From the second sitting room a step up to a doorway opens into the utility room with a washing machine, separate drying machine, large fridge/freezer and some storage with a games cupboard. A further step down takes you to the shower room with a vinyl floor, a step up into an electric shower and separate W.C with a small basin. From the front door a traditional staircase with ten steps takes you up to the first floor landing off which are four comfortably furnished carpeted bedrooms all with a step up or down to access them. A kingsize bedroom with a kingsize bed, storage and views over the south facing garden and a double bedroom with a standard double, storage and views over the south facing garden are the rear of the property. There are two twin bedrooms at the front both with standard single beds, storage and windows overlooking the front. A family bathroom W.C with corner bath and electric shower over, basin and vinyl floor complete the accommodation. Heating by one night storage and portable oil heaters. At the rear of the property is an enclosed south facing garden with a sliding gate at the end to the driveway providing a safe environment for the children to entertain themselves and for the family to enjoy eating outside. A large gas BBQ is provided. Parking for two cars on the pavement (owned by property) at front and an additional 2 spaces on the drive at the end of the garden.
Pets information:
£30 per pet per week taken after booking has been confirmed
Pets - allowed
Having booked your holiday the Agent Cornish Traditional Cottages will process and confirm your booking, the travel directions and arrival information will be sent to you. The travel directions will provide you with the details of the owner / housekeeper and instruction on who to contact a few days before your holiday to make the key arrangements. You will also be given the details of your point of contact should you have any questions or issues whilst on holiday.
