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Sennen
Penzance
Cornwall
TR19 7AD
Tel/Fax. +44 (0) 1736 871757
e mail: mayonfarmhouse@hotmail.co.uk
www.mayonfarmhouse.co.uk

The Situation
Mayon Farmhouse is a family run guest house, which was built in 1851 and was originally a large mixed farm with land reaching out towards Lands End and down to the cliff tops at Sennen Cove. Once used as a meadery it has since been converted into a spacious and comfortable home with a wealth of original features.

Very beautiful and comfortable bedrooms

The Accommodation
Our pretty rooms have either en-suite or private shower rooms, sea views or beautiful sunsets over the countryside. All have colour television, tea and coffee making facilities with biscuits and central heating.
A large comfortable visitors sitting room makes a relaxing retreat with woodburning open fires offering a warm welcome for those romantic winter breaks.
A spacious dining area with a wide choice of delicious Aga cooked breakfasts.

The four poster bed

Sample menu:  
Selection of fruit juices, cereals, homemade muesli, locally produced yogurts and fruit salads from the serving table.
A cooked breakfast including a choice of any of the following:
Bacon, sausage, mushrooms,
grilled tomato, baked beans, fried bread,
fresh farm egg.
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Boiled free range eggs with hot buttered toast
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Locally produced kippers
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Smoked salmon and scrambled eggs
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Kedgeree
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A choice of
toasts and homemade marmalade and jams
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breakfast and speciality teas, freshly brewed coffee, hot chocolate
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Where possible our produce is either home made or locally produced in Cornwall.
Vegetarian and special diets can be catered for.

Picnics and packed lunches available by prior arrangement and ideal for Minack visits or coastal walks.

The conservatory is available for guests use. The garden beyond the conservatory has tables and chairs for use on sunny days, and where afternoon Cornish Cream Teas can be served.

Mayon Farmhouse is strictly a non smoking establishment.

Children from the age of 8 years welcome.  

Special events (Birthdays, Wedding Anniversaries) : if you would like us to help you arrange something special just ask and we will be only too pleased to help

Parking: Extensive parking. Undercover storage for bikes.

Opening dates : All year 

Booking/Enquiries:  Click here or Contact proprietor Mrs Janet Mitchell
e mail: mayonfarmhouse@hotmail.co.uk
Tel/Fax: +44 (0) 1736 871757
www.mayonfarmhouse.co.uk

Tariff :
Double with Four poster bed and sea views, Double with King Size bed  and distant views of Lands End, Family Suite with double and twin beds and wonderful country views. Rates from £33 p.p.p.n

The Minnack Theatre

Local attractions:

The West Cornwall coast offers some of the most spectacular walking in the British Isles, the coast path undulating from the towering granite cliffs to tiny coves and fishing villages. All year round there is much to attract those interested in wildlife, from the little alpine plants thriving among the rocky outcrops to the variety of sea birds, both native and those visiting during the winter months, sometimes quite by accident having been blown of their natural course. Knowledgeable enthusiasts keen to impart information to those interested man an R.S.P.B. lookout at Lands End.
The farmhouse is situated close to the coastal footpath, it is just 1½ miles level walk to Lands End, and a 10 minute walk to Sennen Cove beach. This has rock pools, a beautiful sandy beach and some of the best surfing in Cornwall.

There is a wide variety of local restaurants catering for all requirements from family meals to romantic evenings for two. Booking is essential for some venues during busy summer months.


Horse riding - a less energetic way to see the countryside the Lands End Trekking Centre only half a mile away offers riding for all levels of experience including half day and pub rides. Booking is essential during the summer months, and we are happy to make these arrangements for you.

Golf - the Cape Cornwall Golf and Country Club only 5 miles away at St Just is one of the most dramatic settings in the South West. 

Minack Open Air Theatre - is just 4 miles. (see under attractions on front page of this web site)
Lands End Aerodrome - 4 miles. Scenic flights and day trips to the Scilly Isles
Zennor - a picturesque little village on the coastal footpath. Good pubs and amenities.
Sennen Cove - all amenities including excellent Cornish Craft shops

Touring
St Ives - 16 miles. a major resort, good beaches, shopping, galleries, including the Tate.
Penzance - 9 miles. St Michael's Mount. Ferry and helicopter to Scilly Isles.
Truro City - 45 mins drive. Excellent shopping, cathedral and boat trips on the river Fal.
Lizard Peninsula - 45 mins. Numerous coves, villages.
Falmouth - 1 hours drive. The sailing capital of Cornwall. Excellent scenic boat trips on the river Fal and to St Mawes.
The Eden Project - Cornwall's latest major attraction is 1 hour 15 mins



Sennen Cove
Sennen Cove beach, excellent surfing and sand, just a 10 minute walk away