This 15th-century manor house, with its own pretty garden, has tremendous character, a friendly atmosphere and is extremely well furnished. The spacious beamed sitting room is set on the first floor to take full advantage of the wonderful coastal views. Attached to Manor Cottage but completely self-contained, it enjoys a picturesque setting on the green, in the peaceful Cornish hamlet of West Pentire – only 300 yards down a cliff path from acres of clean golden sand . Children and adults alike can sample the delights of rock pool fishing, exploring caves or surfing. By hiring a pony, it is possible to ride cross-country to the beaches of Porth Joke and Holywell, without the need to cross any roads.
Set in the heart of National Trust land, the property is surrounded by magnificent walking country, and is an ideal base from which to explore Cornwall’s splendid countryside and unique history as well as its magnificent coastline. The immediate area is renowned for its superb sandy surfing beaches, punctuated by craggy headlands. Perranporth is 10 miles to the south, famous for its drifting sands which have twice buried the church. Lifeguards patrol the wide sandy beach in summer, and surf boards and wet suits can be hired by the day. Further along is St Agnes with its superb coastal views, while to the south lies Truro, the unofficial capital of Cornwall, offering good shops and restaurants, a splendid cathedral and The Royal Cornwall Museum with extensive displays of the county.
The historic and family friendly Bowgie Inn is adjacent and offers a wide selection of food as well as local beers and ciders, and sports fans can enjoy Sky coverage. A general store can be found nearby, and Crantock village and its shops are only 1 mile away. The lively resort of Newquay, with its cliffs honeycombed by numerous caves, is 5 miles across the estuary to the north. Public swimming pool with slides at Hendra Caravan Club about 10 minutes’ drive. Shops 1 mile.
The Manor House is perfectly located for a big family who are active and want to explore the surrounding countryside. The property is interesting and very comfortable. The only down side is the low ceiling in the dining area which resulted in several head injuries. We would also have appreciated either a larger TV or a second set - not that we spent a lot of time in front of the TV. However our visit did coincide with a big soccer match which not all wanted to watch. We were disappointed that we could not recycle anything. Everything went in the bin. We would also have appreciated a few more toilet rolls since the nearest shop is not within walking distance. We enjoyed the gardens, and made use of the large ball BBQ. It is alongside the Bowgie pub which is currently undergoing renovation but will be a good place for lunch once the work is complete. There is also a cafe bistro opposite which serves excellent food. We would definitely look at re-booking next year.
After ten plus years of going to this fabulous place I will be booking for next year, I think that says it all!
We were so excited when we booked this house overlooking the sea and next door to a pub! Unfortunately the house didn’t live up to our expectations 🙁 The view from the living room was spectacular but the house itself was not! The low ceilings left it’s mark on all of our group, the bedrooms were dingy and the house wasn’t big enough to house 13 of us and 3 dogs. The pub next door was being renovated and the bedroom with the balcony couldn’t be used to sit out on as the builders were directly outside . There was no immediate amenities and the walk to the beach was long and incapeable for older persons . Overall we were all disappointed with the house and wouldn’t visit again
Interesting house, great location. Downside are the low beams in the dining area which was an issue for taller guests.
We booked the Manor House for a family reunion and we had the best of times in this wonderful place. All the bedrooms are very comfortable and lots of bathrooms all with good showers. A huge dinning table seated all of us and in the well equipped kitchen we cooked lots of lovely meals. A comfy upstairs lounge with amazing view - a wonderful place to sit and relax. A beautiful garden too with comfortable garden furniture - we had a home from home. Thank you.
Our stay January, 2020
Quiet nice place to spend your hollidays