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	Lower Dutson Farm	Launceston Self Catering Click here to return to the accommodation in Launceston menu
	Launceston Cornwall PL15 9SP Tel/ Fax 01566 776456
	The Situation
	Situated on the Devon & Cornwall border midway between Dartmoor and the Cornish moors and an ideal base for Touring both counties. The original farmhouse dates from the 17^th century but modernisation over the years has ensured that it has enjoyed the benefits of modern comforts and amenities, whilst retaining the character and charm of the traditional Cornish long farmhouse. The Broad family have worked this 180 acre farm since 1897 consisting of cattle, sheep and a few hens. Children love to watch the farming activities, especially at lambing time in early Spring. Guests are welcome to walk around the pretty course fishing lake, and along the River Tamar which borders three of the farms fields. You may even see Kingfishers, herons and buzzards or wild deer (there are even some white deer).
	The Accommodation
	“Top End” Our self-catering accommodation is part of the farmhouse but entirely separate from it, having its own front and back doors – leading to a lawn where children can play. The kitchen is fully fitted with; electric cooker, microwave, automatic washing machine, tumble dryer, fridge, toaster, iron and ironing board. A good range of crockery, cutlery, saucepans and other kitchen equipment. There are plenty of work-tops, base and wall units. The living room has an old granite fireplace, colour television and three piece suite. Books, toys and puzzles for that rainy day. There are two double bedrooms and a twin room, two bathrooms, one with shower and one with bath. Electricity by £1 coin meter. Storage heaters and bed-linen inclusive Towels available for hire. Ample Parking. Sorry no pets. Also available on the farm and popular with guests: “Meadow Cottage” Double glazed throughout The Accommodation is spacious with three bedrooms, a double room, twin room and a third with double and bunk beds with cot. There is also a bathroom with airing cupboard. Second toilet and shower downstairs. The kitchen is fully fitted with dishwasher, microwave, fridge, freezer, electric cooker, toaster and automatic washing machine. The back door opens out onto the lawn and where there is ample Parking. A gate leads into the meadow where guests are free to wander around the farm, with its lake and riverside walks. The second room has a snooker table and few toys, games and books for the odd rainy day!! The third room has a three-piece suite and colour television with an open fireplace featuring an original clome oven. From this room a door leads onto the patio with a barbecue and picnic table where there are pleasant views of the Tamar valley countryside with Dartmoor in the background. The cottage is about 300 metres to the three-quarter acre lake and approximately 300-400 metres further along to the river Tamar, which winds it’s way about half a mile alongside the farm, where herons and kingfishers are often seen.. We assure you we do our best to welcome you with clean tidy accommodation and try to answer any questions you may have about the area. Fishing price inclusive with cottage for two rods. Electricity is by £ coin meter, but the five storage heaters are included in the price of the cottage. Bed linen and towels are not included. Pet by arrangement.
	Parking: Private
	Opening dates : All year
	Booking : Contact proprietor - Mrs Kathy Broad
	Tariff : From £120 to £350 per week. (inc. fishing) (To confirm booking a deposit of half is required)
	Telephone: Tel/Fax 01566 776456

	Local attractions:
“Fishing” - Guests who would like to include some fishing during their holiday will find unique opportunities with our ¾ acre lake, established in the 1960s. Stocked with a variety of fish including tench, bream, golden orfe, rudd and carp (crucian mirror and common), many of which weigh into double figures and for which there is no closed season. The stretch of the River Tamar has a few deep pools and is noted for its salmon fishing. There are also trout, dace and grayling. There is a garden /angling centre with cafe 300 yards up the road where fishing licences and a good selection of fishing tackle and bait can be purchased. Fishing price ;inclusive with self-catering : 2 rods. An excellent base for both Cornwall & Devon. Ideal for visiting North and South Coasts, Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor. Launceston, which is the ancient capital of Cornwall, is also known as ‘The gateway to Cornwall’. It has a Norman Castle and an interesting South Gate arch. There is an 18 hole golf course; a leisure centre with swimming pool; riding stables, Steam Railway and Tourist Information Centre all within three miles of the farm.. There is also an Otter Park (Where you can see otters ‘in the wild’) and Trethorne Leisure Farm nearby. The area offers a wealth of family Inns, excellent restaurants and clotted cream teas. You are assured of a warm and friendly welcome at Lower Dutson Farm. The proprietors will be only to pleased to recommend local places to visit and restaurants and Country Inns for that quiet meal or drink.



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