The property
This spacious semi-detached house is set in the village of Delabole, in the heart of King Arthur Country and is close to Tintagel and the ancient market town of Camelford.
You will sense the homely feel immediately when you enter the house which is full of character, offering perfect family accommodation as a base for touring Cornwall, especially the rugged north coast.
There are three large bedrooms, two of which are on the first floor with a family bathroom, and one is located on the second floor, along with a shower room.
The comfortable living room has a lovely open fire and is ideal for both dining and relaxing.
The well-equipped kitchen leads through a conservatory out to a large enclosed garden, perfect for relaxing after a great day out.
The village of Delabole lies within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which enjoys the same status and protection as a national park.
Being in the heart of the village a very short stroll brings you to the village pub, The Bettle and Chisel, a listed inn with a comprehensive menu offering locally sourced food and local ales.
The well-known Smugglers Fish and Chip shop is a popular place to stop after a long day spent on the beach.
Also a lovely half mile walk away is the Poldark Inn on the cliffs, and a 10 minute drive or a 45 minute walk, will get you to Trebarwith Strand.
This has a stunning beach with great surf and small cafe and shop.
It also has the Port William Inn, a traditional smugglers haunt, which does amazing food in a stunning setting overlooking the sea.
There is an incredible number of stunning beaches within 20 minutes’ drive, offering a wide variety of surf and sea based activities.
There are also many walking opportunities close by and the wild surfing beach at Tregardock, a 40 minute walk away, is well worth seeing.
Also within easy reach are Tintagel with St Nectan's Glen and King Arthur’s Castle, Port Isaac (Doc Martin), Boscastle and Padstow, as well as the cities of Truro and Plymouth both being about 45 minutes away.
This superb house is an ideal base with spectacular countryside, cliffs, beaches, historic fishing villages, tin mines and adventurous activities all close by.