Nestled within 17 acres of picturesque countryside and lush moorland in the heart of Bodmin Moor is Shallowbridge Farm, a luxury farmhouse in the quiet village of St Breward.
This spacious and contemporary property offers ideal holiday accommodation for a family or group of eight guests wanting to explore Bodmin Moor, as well as being within easy reach of both of Cornwall's magnificent coastlines.
There is off-road parking available on the gravel driveway at the front of the property, as well as a patio garden with furniture and landscaped gardens to admire.
Step inside the property and discover the stylish kitchen/diner, with stunning slate floor and underfloor heating, which is present throughout the ground-floor level of the property and adds to the cosy feel of the space, as well as a stunning granite fireplace housing a woodburning stove, a dining table that can seat the whole group to enjoy lovely meals together, additional breakfast bar seating at the island, where you can prepare your ingredients for a lovely home-cooked meal, and all of the appliances you could possible wish for, including a Rangemaster oven.
The sitting room has a lovely, homely feel, with soft grey carpet, a large corner sofa placed in front of the electric log effect fire, a pretty window seat in the alcove, looking out onto the countryside and a TV you can relax in front of to enjoy a family movie night.
There is a convenient utility room with a washing machine and tumble dryer, as well as a cloakroom, completing the ground floor layout.
Head upstairs to find four spacious, neutrally-styled bedrooms, with TVs, storage space and pretty countryside views, comprising one king-size double, two doubles and a twin.
There are two bathrooms you can prepare for each day in; a stylish family bathroom with stunning freestanding bath, overlooking the garden and countryside, and a walk-in shower, plus an additional shower room with walk-in shower.
Outside there is a patio area with seating at the front, where you can make the most of the glorious weather and enjoy an alfresco meal, with a landscaped lawn surrounding the property, as well as an external games room with table football, air hockey and other games guaranteed to keep you entertained for hours.
The village of St Breward rests on the fringes of Bodmin Moor, close to the River Camel, and offers a small selection of pubs serving food, and for something special, head to nearby Jamaica Inn, Cornwall's most famous smuggler's inn, made famous by Daphne du Maurier's novel of the same name.
Just 3 miles away you can find The Old Inn, a characterful, dog-friendly pub inviting you for your evening tipple or an afternoon meal.
Explore the picturesque moorland of Bodmin Moor, where you can see Stripple Stones, Hawks Tor, Trippet Stone Circle, hike Brown Willy and Rough Tor, stroll around Colliford Lake, head underground to explore the spectacular, man-made Carnglaze Caverns and not forgetting the historic ruins of Bodmin Jail.
Walkers and cyclists can join the popular Camel Trail, which encompasses Wadebridge on its route down to the sea at Padstow, a picturesque fishing port on the River Camel estuary, on the fringes of the Trevose Head Heritage Coast.
For a day by the sea, Tintagel on the north coast has a host of stunning beaches and coves with excellent surfing opportunities, as well as Tintagel Castle, the birthplace of King Arthur, Merlin's Cave, the National Trust's Glebe Cliff and St Nectan's Glen nature reserve.
Also take a visit to Davidstow with the wartime airfield and two war museums.
The idyllic south coast, with its delightful sandy beaches and quaint coastal towns and villages of Fowey, Polperro and Looe are within easy reach, as is the renowned attraction of Eden Project.
Shallowbridge Farm is a fantastic base for a rural Cornwall escape.