Situated just south of Wadebridge, North Cornwall, there is a treat in store for visitors to this really delightful detached and totally refurbished part eighteenth century stone Cornish cottage. The period character has been carefully retained and features lots of beams and tasteful attractive soft furnishings. Set in a secluded wooded valley with peaceful views and surrounded by large enclosed landscaped gardens, Hay Cottage not only provides exceptionally high quality and comfortable accommodation, but is ideally placed to explore the North Cornwall Coast with its breathtaking views, magnificent sandy beaches and excellent surfing and body boarding opportunities. Within 15 minutes of the cottage is the beautiful Camel estuary, fringed with unspoilt sandy beaches that open out to the superb horseshoe bay at Polzeath where the Atlantic rollers provide great surfing; or take the ferry from Rock to Padstow and indulge in cream teas or sample fine fare at renowned seafood restaurants. There are bracing cliff top walks from Pentire Point to Port Isaac; and the Camel Trail for cyclists is less than a mile from the cottage which links Bodmin, Wadebridge and Padstow. All this just a few minutes from the cottage!

'An absolutely beautiful house - we're all utterly spellbound! A much needed peaceful retreat set amidst beautiful surroundings and spectacular views. We couldn't be happier we found this perfect, perfect house.....when can we come back?' July 2011.

'A lovely stay in this beautiful cottage and gardens. Enjoyed the wildlife including pheasant and partridge amongst many others in the orchard garden.' June 2011 

Accommodation
The front door opens into a boot room with plenty of room for cloaks, wet suits and wellies. Washing machine and tumble dryer. Cloakroom with basin and WC. Door into a superb slate floored well-equipped kitchen/dining room with warm yellow walls and fine oak units. There is a granite topped central island, four oven Aga with twin hobs and warming plate, a double Belfast sink, dishwasher, microwave, large fridge/freezer and dining table with chairs and built-in seating to seat up to 10. Door to the gardens. Two steps up to the snug sitting room with pine floor, rug, large hearth with magnificent granite lintel and inset with gas woodburner, sofa, armchairs and flat screen TV with Freesat, DVD/video & children's board games and puzzles. Access to the gardens and turned stairs lead up to the landing. Double bedroom with a handsome 5ft bedstead, fitted wardrobe and en-suite shower room with large rose head shower, hand shower, basin and WC. Pretty twin bedroom with angled beams and attractive soft furnishings, 3ft beds with drawers beneath. Family bathroom with bath, hand shower, basin and WC. Children's room with set of 3ft bunk beds and a 2ft 6in pull-out truckle beneath.

Outside: A private drive, shared with one other property, leads to the cottage where there is parking for four cars. A path winds to the front door extending from which is a handsome terrace, part bordered by trellis panels, a great spot to enjoy al fresco meals and the views. Table and seating for eight. Steps down to a lower enclosed lawn. At the side of the cottage is a level lawn complete with arbour and a meadow beyond, fringed with trees. At the other side of the cottage is an enclosed newly planted orchard that extends around the side of the cottage to the front lawns.

Included: Bed linen (not towels), travel cot, high chair, booster seat, portable stair gate and summer electricity .
Heating (gas central heating) from end September to Spring Bank Holiday £30 per week.
Pets Yes. Low and mid season only.
Parking for up to four cars in designated parking bays off the drive.
No smoking.
Telephone: Honesty box for UK landline calls. Wired  Broadband with plenty of points throughout the cottage. 
Beaches Porthilly Cove at Rock 6 miles. Daymer Bay 7 miles. Hayle Bay at Polzeath 7 miles. Harlyn Bay near Padstow 9 miles.
Shops, restaurants, pubs in Wadebridge less than a mile, 10 minutes walk. Tesco supermarket 1 mile.
Padstow 7 miles. 
Property: Self-catering holiday cottage.