Family-oriented cottage with garden & terrace | Pet-friendly

Launceston 0.8 miles. A contemporary detached barn conversion situated off the beaten track on a non-working farm on the woody slopes above Launceston, this cottage provides a light and airy holiday retreat with some dramatic views of Dartmoor National Park towards Brentor. Furnished in a comfortable modern style, this Launceston cottage still gives a taste of rural living. The spacious open plan living area of this Launceston cottage has large patio doors opening to the landscaped terraced garden, where there is a pleasant terrace to sit and unwind. Alternatively, take a walk through the pretty, private woods surrounding the farm. For a refreshing drink, the picturesque Eliot Arms is 2 miles from this Launceston cottage, situated in the centre of the Cornish village of Tregadillett. This rural cottage near Launceston provides an excellent base for touring in the region as it is within a short distance of Bodmin Moor, Dartmoor and the north Cornish resorts at Bude, Widemouth Bay, Boscastle and Tintagel. The beautiful National Trust Lydford Gorge is within 20 minutes' drive of this Launceston cottage, as is Cornwall's premier tourist attraction, the Eden Project. There are many attractions in the area including Launceston Castle, the steam railway which chugs through the glorious Kensey Valley, the Tamar Otter & Wildlife Centre, as well as two golf courses within three miles. A Launceston cottage in a country setting, with access to loads of activities.Launceston is situated on the Devon and Cornwall border and is dominated by the ruins of a Norman castle which sits high above the town. Launceston also offers wonderful architecture including exquisite Georgian buildings. Just three miles away is the Tamar Otter Park and taking a trip on the steam train from Launceston through the beautiful Kensey Valley on a 5 mile round trip is essential. Other places to visit are the stunning Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor and with delightful seaside towns nearby, Launceston is a perfect base all year round.