Mennabroom
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Mennabroom is a small country estate with an historic farmhouse and three holiday cottages, situated on the southern edge of Bodmin Moor in South East Cornwall. The farm offers luxury bed and breakfast accommodation in the house and self catering in its three cottages. All are grade II listed and have been sympathetically restored, tastefully combining 21st century with 13th to 17th century.
Situated close to both the A30 and A38 makes Mennabroom ideal for both touring Cornwall and Devon. In this area there is plenty to see and do, the Eden Project and Lanhydrock House being close by. Both Padstow to the north and Fowey to the south are only short distance away, so there is plenty to offer couples and families.
Self-catering holiday cottages amidst the beauty of Bodmin Moor
Self-catering Cottages
The three holiday cottages have been converted from a substantial range of traditional stone outbuilding forming an L shape. The barns are grade 11 listed and date back to the 17th century. The barns have been sympathetically converted into three cottages offering modern comforts within traditional surroundings. Each cottage has its own outside sitting area with table and chairs. Beyond the car park there is a large shared grass area for games and relaxation with a barbeque area. Visitors are free to walk and explore the 40 acres here at Mennabroom.
Apart from the farmhouses two private two gardens, there are fields and deciduous woodland which is intersected by the River Dewey. This whole area attracts a wide variety of wildlife and provides beautiful peaceful walks. Please note that there are two deep ponds along the drive close to the waterfall, therefore children must be supervised at all times in this area.
We look forward to welcoming you to Mennabroom and if we can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact us.
The Byre
Sleeps 2
This is a cosy non smoking cottage for two people with one double bedroom. It has an open plan living area with a wood burner, well equipped kitchen, dining area and sitting room to relax in and take in the surrounding peace and tranquillity. It is ideal for couples and empty nesters. This cottage is fully central heated and the radiators are thermostatically controlled. Fuel and power is included. There are six steps down to the cottage and all the accommodation is on the ground floor. All the rooms have exposed timbers and have a cottagey feel.
Shorts breaks are available from 2 nights and weekly bookings are Friday to Friday.
The Shippon
Sleeps 2/4
This is a cosy non smoking cottage sleeping four people. It has one double bedroom and second bedroom with adult bunk beds. There are six steps down to the cottage and all the accommodation is on one floor. There is one step down from the entrance hall into the sitting room/diner. The kitchen is along the entrance hall next to the shower room and bedrooms. This property is ideal for couples, young families, grandparents and groups of friends. The cottage is fully central heated and the radiators are thermostatically controlled. Oil and power is included.
Short breaks are available from 2 nights and weekly bookings are Saturday to Saturday.
The Tallet
Sleeps 4/6
This cottage is a non smoking cottage and is approached by five steps up to the entrance into the upper floor being the living area to take advantage of the wonderful views. The bedroom area is on the lower floor down a staircase. It is ideal for families with grandparents and friends holidaying together. The upper floor is divided into three distinct sections, kitchen, dining room and sitting room. Downstairs there is one double bedroom with ensuite, one children's bunk bedroom and one twin bedroom and shower room. The cottage is fully centrally heated with thermostatically controlled radiators. Fuel and power is included. Short breaks are available from 2 nights and weekly bookings are Saturday to Saturday.
Access - Please see our Access Statement for full details
Self Catering Tariff
Mennabroom Cottages are let by our agents, Cottages4you. However, we are allowed a certain number of private bookings per year so it is well worth contacting us regarding availability and prices.
The Byre – from £191.00 to£504.00, 7 nights, changeover Fridays
The Shippon – from £223.00 to £660.00, 7 nights, changeover Saturdays
The Tallet – £267.00 to £927.00, 7 nights, changeover Saturdays
Short Breaks
In addition to the above, we are able to offer short breaks of 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, night duration depending on the time of the year.
» Booking Enquiries please contact us:
Telephone: 01208 821272
Email: enquiries@mennabroom.com
Gardens and views
Mennabroom is in an area of outstanding beauty whatever time of the year you visit you will not be disappointed.
The farm is surrounded by Bodmin Moor with its unspoilt windswept ancient landscape. Deep in history dating from the Neolithic and Bronze Age, the landscape is made up of craggy tors, small hamlets, and ancient woodland and fast flowing streams. This is most south-westerly tract of extensive upland moor in Britain.
At Mennabroom apart from the two private gardens and patio area close to the farmhouse reserved for our bed and breakfast guests, visitors are free to explore the surrounding 40 acres – our little piece of heaven. The area around the cottages and farmhouse are surrounded by mature beech and sycamore trees with the borders filled with many acid loving shrubs such as camellias and azaleas.
Around the back of the farmhouse garden on the cottage drive you will find the grade II listed colt run which is where they used to run the wild ponies off the moor to capture them, well worth a visit to see and transport you back to the 13th Century.
32 acres are laid down to pasture and currently we have a flock of sheep grazing. Our remaining land comprises of woodland, ponds, stream and river. An exquisite area of ancient deciduous woodland runs along the valley bottom and is intersected by the River Dewey. This natural conservation area provides delightful, peaceful walks and is a home to a wealth of wildlife. Approximately ½ a mile of the River Dewey runs through our land which eventually joins the Warleggan, an important salmonid spawning tributary of the River Fowey. At certain points along this stretch there are footbridges to enable you to cross the river.
Mennabroom currently has two deep unfenced ponds close to the drive on the opposite side from the waterfall. Care must be taken when close by and children must be supervised at all times. These ponds are fed by the stream crossing the drive and have brown trout in them. Beyond the ponds is the broadleaved ancient woodland through which the River Dewey flows. A feature throughout this woodland is the abundance of lichens and bryophytes. In the spring it is full of bluebells and orchids. Please keep to the meandering footpath so as not to disturb the flowers, bulbs and Royal ferns.
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How to find Mennabroom
Mennabroom is approximately 3 miles off the A30 on the south side of Bodmin Moor roughly mid way between Bolventor (Jamaica Inn) and St. Neot and a short distance from Colliford Lake. This gives Mennabroom a unique advantage in being easily accessible from the A30 and A38 for both the north and south coasts.
Please do not use satellite navigation as our drive does not appear on any route maps!
BY CAR
From M5, Exeter
Take the A30 heading south west signed Bodmin. After the Launceston turning still heading to Bodmin, pass the Jamaica Inn turning. Shortly after this, take a left turn signed Colliford Lake Park. Drive for 3 miles crossing over 4 cattle grids, (do not turn off to Warleggan), and just before the fifth cattle grid, fork right signed Mennabroom Cottages and Tamar. You will see the lane is marked unsuitable for HGV's. After approximately 25 yards, turn right at the Mennabroom sign, drive over the cattle grid and follow the drive to the farmhouse.
From A38 Plymouth
Take the A38 to Liskeard. From Liskeard continue in the Bodmin direction along the A38. Follow signs to St. Neot/Carnglaze Caverns. Drive through St. Neot and up Tripp Hill. Turn right at the first signpost to Colliford Lake. At next junction bear right and continue for approximately 2 miles. After the cattle grid signed Letter Moor, turn sharp left, signed Mennabroom Cottages and Tamar. You will see the lane is marked unsuitable for HGV's. After approximately 25 yards, turn right at the Mennabroom sign, drive over the cattle grid and follow the drive to the farmhouse.
BY TRAIN
Bodmin Parkway Station is ten minutes away by car and four hours from London Paddington. Cars can be hired from Enterprise Cars, Bodmin who will meet you at the station.
BY AIR
Newquay Airport is 45minutes by car
Plymouth Airport is 45 minutes by car
Exeter Airport is 60 minutes by car
Bristol airport is 2 hours by car
Ryan Air, Air Southwest, Flybe, Easyjet, Air Wales, British Airways and Skybus use the above airports.
Area & Attractions near to Mennabroom
Mennabroom is centrally located for exploring Cornwall and Devon. There are lots of interesting places to go and see. Situated close to the A30 (3 miles) and the A38 (4 miles) there is nowhere in Cornwall that you can't visit in a day, along with the best part of Devon as well.
Local places to go
St Neot village - This is our local village 2.5 miles away. Here you will find a well stocked village shop, a pottery, the Holy Well and The London Inn. The London Inn can be found next door to the church of St. Neot. It serves meals at lunch time and in the evenings, 7 days a week. The village was awarded Best Village in 2006.
The church of St. Neot is famed throughout the county for its stained glass. At least half of the glass in the fifteen windows, one of which was donated by an earlier owner of Mennabroom are from the 16th century and depicts the crucified Christ, various saints, and the story of St. Neot, (said to be only four feet tall).
Among the fine crosses in the churchyard is the shaft of one from the 9th century that is said to be the finest ornamented cross in Cornwall. Sunday service is at 11.00am.
»www.stneot.org.uk
Carnglaze Slate Caverns
These are manmade slate caverns deep under the hills of St. Neot, set in 6.5 acres in the Loveny valley. Open daily and used as a music venue in the evenings in its famous Rum Store which was used by the Royal Navy during the Second World War to store their rum.
Jamaica Inn
The inn is close by just off the A30 in the Launceston direction. This inn inspired Daphne du Maurier to write her famous novel of the same name. There is a museum mainly about smuggling and Daphne du Maurier. It is open all year round.
Bodmin Moor
The Moor is an unspoilt windswept ancient landscape punctuated with craggy tors, fast flowing streams, small hamlets and woodlands. It is an exciting place to explore and discover its fascinating history from Neolithic and Bronze Age times to the present day.
Fishing permits are available from Jamaica Inn for fishing brown trout at Colliford Lake (911 acres) and rainbow trout at Sibblyback Lake (140 acres). There is also a trout fishery at Temple.
Horse riding is permitted on the Moor and is available locally.
Walking on the Moor is a very popular pursuit. There are a wide variety of circular walks based on the Moor, as well as the famous circumnavigation of the Moor, the Copper Trail. A copy of which is in your cottage/room. We can store bikes and walking boots etc. if required.
Minions, Cheesering and the Hurlers are some 7 miles away and this is where you will find Cornwall’s highest pub and shop.
Dozmary Pool is the home of the Lady of the Lake from King Arthur’s time. This is close by, by Colliford Lake.
Walks further afield
Golitha Falls
Golitha Falls about 15 minutes away, is a beautiful river side walk along the upper part of the River Fowey where granite stones from the famous Golitha Falls which run through ancient woodland.
Looe via Talland to Polperro
Looe via Talland to Polperro along the SW coast path. Park at Hannafore Beach in Looe about 20 minutes away, and take the South Coast Foot Path, heading towards Polperro. Enjoy secluded coves, beaches and cliff top views.
There are also many stretches of the SW Coast Path both to the north and south of Mennabroom well worth visiting but too many too list.
Brown Willy
Cornwall's highest peak, Brown Willy via Rough Tor is about 20 minutes away. From Altarnum, head towards Camelford then look for the signs to Rough Tor. Park in the car park and head up Rough Tor and then onto Brown Willy. On a clear day you can see both coasts of Cornwall!
Places to visit within 20-40 minutes
Eden Project is well worth a visit for its amazing architecture, tropical plants and Education Centre. During the Summer Music Concerts are held here and in the Winter Ice Skating. Something for all the family, it is open all year round with a Cafe.
Lanhydrock, Bodmin, 8 miles is the nearest National Trust property. It is a fine country house, with formal gardens and woodland walks. Cafe and children's play area.
Cotehele, St Dominic, 18 miles is another National Trust property well worth a visit. It is a fine Tudor house and gardens.
A little further afield, about 46 miles is St. Michaels Mount, nr Penzance. This is a fairy tale castle on an island in Mounts Bay, reach at low tide on foot and at high tide catch the ferry across.
The Bodmin and Wenford Railway, is a must for railway enthusiasts, it is Cornwall's only standard gauge section of track still used by 50s style steam locomotives and offers a variety of trips and special events throughout the year.
Whilst in Bodmin which is a town of great historical importance with many interesting buildings and places for the visitor to explore. These include the 15th Century Parish church dedicated to St. Petroc, The Shire Hall built in 1837 to house the County Assize Courts and of course Bodmin Gaol. The town also boasts two museums, The Duke of Cornwall's Light Infantry Museum and The Bodmin Town Musuem.
Trips to the north coast
The north coast can be reached easily from Mennabroom. Padstow is about 20 miles away and is well worth a visit, though can get very busy during the summer. If travelling by car it is best to use the park and ride. The ferry from Rock which is just a short trip may be easier across the River Camel.
Rock is about 20 miles away, but is a good place to catch the passenger ferry to Padstow or to walk to the famous surfing beach at Polzeath.
Port Issac is about 21 miles and is a very interesting fishing village, made famous by the Doc. Martin series.
Going further up the coast, Boscastle is an interesting place to visit along with Tintagel and Bude.
Trips to the south coast
Fowey is about 18 miles from Mennabroom and has beautiful views across the river and out to sea. There are plenty of restaurants and shops and just the place for a Daphne du Maurier fan as she lived locally for a number of years.
Looe is a little closer and it is about 13 miles away. It can be reached by taking the train from Liskeard for a beautiful journey along the West Looe River. It is a working fishing port and if you want to go on a fishing trip for mackerel this is the place to go. There are numerous shops and plenty of good places to eat. Try Kelly's fish and chips on the quay.
Polperro is about the same distance and is a fishing village famous for its white cottages perched on the steep hillside leading down to the small harbour.
Places to visit within 60 - 90 mins
Further afield but well worth visiting are The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Newquay Zoo and thePlymouth Aquarium.
St. Ives and the Tate Galley are well worth a visit, though during busy times it is best to use the park and ride.
On the south coast there are many beaches well worth a visit and if you fancy a bit of theatre in the open air try The Minack Theatre.
This is just a small sample of what Cornwall has to offer. Please ask for further recommendations.