Recommended by 'Which'
Member of 'Debrett's'
Accommodation in
Cornwall
4 Plume Award
The Eden Project
1hr 20min drive
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Beautiful Bedrooms
The Dining Room
2005
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Botallack Manor
Penzance
FEATURED AS 'NAMPARA' IN THE B.B.C.1 TELEVISION SERIES 'POLDARK' AND ALSO AS ROSLYN IN 'PENMARRIC'
Botallack Manor built in the 17th century is an attractive house of local granite. although over 300 years old it has all the comforts of a modern home, tastefully decorated and well appointed guest rooms (all with private facilities) have full central heating, colour televisions, hair dryers, shoe cleaning, tea and coffee making facilities, etc.
The breakfast menu features much local produce and offers well prepared generous portions.
Sample menu
Fruit Juice, Grapefruit Segments, Prunes, Various Cereals,
Fruits of the Season
Full English Breakfast
Poached Eggs on toast
Poached Eggs with Bacon
Beans on Toast
2 boiled Eggs
Scrambled Eggs with Bacon
Various Omelettes
Mushrooms onTtoast
Grilled tomatoes on toast
Kippers - plain or Marmalade glazed
Smoked Mackerel
Toast, Home-made brown bread, Home-made Marmalade and
Homemade Preserves
Tea and Percolated coffee
Botallack Manor has seen the tin mining industry rise, flourish and decline, although the local mine at Geevor still operates its excellent mining museum and is well worth a visit, as is the restored original Levant engine 1 mile away.
The Manor has witnessed the angry pelting of John Wesley by the villager of Botallack when he tried to preach from the garden wall and throughout the years has remained an active farm.
The lane past Botallack Manor leads straight to the sea, cliffs and moorlands and the famous Crowns
Engine Houses by the sea which makes this part of the coastline so attractive. In 1865 the mine was visited by the Prince and Princess of Wales (Later King Edward Vll and Queen
Aleaxandra).
Tel/Fax. +44 (0) 1736 788525
The famous Crowns Engine Houses at Botallack
Local
attractions:
| The area offers mile after mile of countryside allowing the most energetic walker all the freedom he desires. Sandy beaches and quiet coves abound. For the more adventurous, gliding, rock climbing, surfing, fishing, hang gliding and sailing are all available in the vicinity. The little hamlet of Botallack has the Queen's Arms Public House which offers good food and good hospitality, there are also a number of restaurants and other pubs nearby. St Just (1Mile) has all the facilities of a small town with the addition of an airport, (day trips to the Scilly Isles) whilst Penzance 20 mins drive away has a cinema, art galleries, museums, heliport for the Scillies and boat trips. Not forgetting the Scillonian Ferry, also with trips to the Isles of Scilly. St Ives (7Miles) a major resort with cobbled streets, art galleries including the Tate, craft shops of all descriptions, wide variety of restaurants, pubs, tea rooms and shopping with High street names. Choice of beautiful sandy beaches, expect the town to be very busy in high season. Lands End with it's magnificent sunsets is but 4 miles. Whether you have a lazy or energetic holiday, you will always be aware of the most wonderful views of the Atlantic with its constantly changing moods and colours. The Isles of Scilly can generally be seen 28 miles away and on really clear days the lighthouse can be picked out with the naked eye. All this will ensure that you return home after your holiday at Botallack Manor with many happy memories. |
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