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Polwartha Farmhouse, Constantine, nr Falmouth

Available weeks are shown below marked in GREEN, while those marked in RED are booked and not available.

Dates shown in the chart are the commencement dates of each week.

House and Garden at Polwartha, Constantine, Falmouth, CornwallPolwartha is, with Badgers, just outside Constantine in famously attractive countryside, some five miles west of Falmouth. It's about half a mile from the Helford Estuary, and 400 yards from a country pub which has recently won three awards as the nicest in Britain. Not only are the surroundings picturesque, with access along winding “up and downy” lanes, but Polwartha is not far from many attractions and beaches. The adjoining lane on the line of an old Roman road crosses two old granite bridges, one last rebuilt in 1572 for the sum of £6.13s.4d. Polwartha was one of the oldest farming sites in the parish, at the head of the network of creeks leading to the sea.

Exterior rear of PolwarthaThe site is just below the crest of a hill with views over the steep wooded valleys to each side and the old tree lined green lane that used to be the main road south west leading down to the valley. The house, off a hard track from the road, is a handsome upright square house erected around 1910 with granite walls two feet thick, perhaps with some of the stone from the old house. Inside, the sitting room has a granite fireplace for wood and coal. Outside, there are lawns on two sides, a meadow to one side & out-buildings & Badgers about 80 yards away. There is plenty of garden and space for games.

Pots in the gardenPolwartha is comfortable, fully carpeted and regularly renovated. Downstairs the large sitting room stretches along one side of the house with open fireplace, TV and video. Beyond the dining room, the kitchen has dishwasher, modern units, electric cooker, microwave & a fridge/freezer. Upstairs are three bedrooms, a 5ft double bed, one with twin beds and a charming single, (the goose room) together with a fully tiled modern bathroom. Power shower over bath. Washing machine. A second separate WC is upstairs. A second washing machine with tumble drier is in a utility about 50 yards away, with a further W.C. and games room with pool table. This utility and games room is shared with Badgers. The house has telephone for incoming calls only.

There are lawns on both sides of the house, ample parking in the old farmyard and six acres of land (and perhaps some cattle) with the house. Barbecue. There are good views of the countryside. The house has oil-fired central heating to supplement the open fire for which there is plenty of wood. Dogs welcome.

 

Floor Plan of Polwartha Farmhouse

Polwartha Farmhouse floor plan
Polwartha, Constantine, Falmouth - sketch
OS Map Ref:
SW734289
House Ref #:
7
Sleeps:
5
Changeover:
Saturday

Prices for 2012:
Date £
Jan 7 to Feb 4 360
Feb 11 ** 402
Feb 18 to Mar 24 360
Mar 31 to Apr 7 550
Apr 14 360
Apr 21,28 500
May 5,12,19,26 500
Jun 2 ** 610
Jun 9,16,23,30 500
Jul 7,14 550
Jul 21 to Aug 18 820
Aug 25 505
Sep 1,8,15,22,29 490
Oct 6,13,20 490
Oct 27 ** 555
Nov 3 to Dec 15 350
Dec 22 720
Dec 29 790
** denotes Half-Term

 
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