Heligan within a short drive

 


Eden Project within a short drive


The Old Rectory
 St Mewan
St Austell
Cornwall
PL26 7DP
Tel 01726 77057 or mobile 07593 918919.
constance.firefly@yahoo.co.uk

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The Situation
The Old Rectory is in a quiet hamlet of St Mewan on the outskirts of the market town of St Austell.
The house is a Grade II listed building that offers a very high level of accommodation in a welcoming and relaxing atmosphere.
The Old Rectory is set within its own grounds. All rooms face South West with views over mature formal gardens and the rolling Duchy countryside beyond.
 
The gardens

The beautiful hall and dining room

The Accommodation
We have a "non smoking" policy within the house and grounds.

  • Rooms - 1 double and two twin rooms (tea trays, complimentary magazines and toiletries are included)

  • Views - all rooms are South facing and have beautiful views over the gardens and countryside

  • Tariff - from £30 per person per night (two sharing) inclusive of breakfast which is served in our spacious comfortable dining room. A choice of full English, Continental or Vegetarian breakfast is available. (free range organic eggs from our lovely girls - chickens that is!)

  • Extras - Afternoon Tea can be taken in our Old Rectory gardens (weather permitting) or in the dining room (Home-made cakes or scones of course, with Cornish clotted cream and home made jams. A variety of teas always available)

  • Parking: Private Parking for guests is provided within the grounds.

  • Opening dates: Most of the year

  • Email: constance.firefly@yahoo.co.uk

  • Reservations/enquiries: Constance on Tel 01726 77057 or mobile 07593 918919.
A typical en-suite bathroom
An example of one of our bedrooms


Directions
Take the A390 west from St Austell towards Truro. Approximately 1/4 mile from the town take a right hand turn signposted St Mewan the turning being alongside St Mewan school.
Proceed to a right hand junction and turn up the hill towards St Mewan church.
The Old Rectory is opposite the church.
Our entrance is around the left hand bend at the top of the hill.
We look forward to your company and feel sure that you will enjoy your stay.

WISHING YOU A SAFE JOURNEY


Part of the large gardens and View

Local attractions:

Within a short drive:

The Eden Project
Lost Gardens of Heligan
Lanhydrock House
Trewithen Gardens
The fishing port of Mevagissey
The Tall Ships at Charlestown
The picturesque port of Fowey (lovely walks/craft shops/boat trips)
Numerous sandy beaches
A choice of three 18 hole golf courses
The market town of St Austell - good shopping/multi screen cinema/swimming baths/tennis courts/etc
The city of Truro - magnificent cathedral and shopping. (Scenic boat trips to Falmouth)
Numerous country pubs and restaurants
Lovely walks

Virtually anywhere in Cornwall can be reached within an hour. This is an ideal Touring base.

The National Maritime Museum
St Ives - beaches, art galleries including the Tate
Falmouth - sailing and beaches
Penzance - day trips to the Scilly Isles
Numerous private and National Trust houses and gardens

We are very familiar with Cornwall and will be happy to recommend places of interest.
 


Pictures of The Lost Gardens of Heligan, Cornwall

The Eden Project

The Lost Gardens of Heligan