The property
Perfectly located for touring all of Cornwall and close to the beautiful Roseland Peninsula, this cosy yet spacious old detached cottage is set in the village of Probus, only six miles from the cathedral city of Truro.
You will feel at home immediately on entering this cottage, which is full of character with its beamed ceilings and small shuttered windows.
There are two well-furnished bedrooms here, with the double room featuring an antique-style king-size bed.
The ground floor is open plan, offering a well-equipped kitchen with a dual fuel range cooker, as well as sitting and dining areas.
There is also a relaxing day room, with a daybed looking out on to the patio.
Six steps lead up to the well-designed garden, with its pergola, palm tree and water feature, offering a variety of places to relax with a choice of tables and chairs, a bench seat and even a lounger for total relaxation.
The village of Probus has well-known and acclaimed restaurants, plus small shops and a good Cornish pub, and is only six miles away from the city of Truro, with its excellent shopping and variety of restaurants.
The Eden Project and Lost Gardens of Heligan are also both within easy reach.
Swallow Cottage really is the place for a relaxing holiday at any time of the year.
About the location
PROBUS
Truro 6 miles.
The pretty country village of Probus is set six miles out of Truro and is the perfect touring base for the west of the country, ideally placed for exploring the misty river creeks that lead down to the sea at Falmouth. Several gardens and stately homes are within a radius of ten miles, and the beautiful Roseland Peninsula, with its rocky headlands, quiet coves, pretty fishing villages and safe, sandy beaches, can be reached within ten minutes. If you love the countryside and being close to the sea, sailing and estuaries, this is the place. Attractions such as the Eden Project and the Lost Gardens of Heligan are easily reached, and the cathedral city of Truro offers winding lanes, historic buildings and plenty of shops, pubs and eateries.
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