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Heligan within a short drive


Eden Project within a short drive

Residential Painting Holidays
Constance wood is a well known artist with gallery exhibits both in London and the South West.
 is now offering residential painting and/or drawing holidays in Cornwall staying in the artists magnificent Grade 11 listed home.
For details of the course click here


The entrance hall


The Dining room

The Old Rectory
 St Mewan
St Austell
Cornwall
PL26 7DP
Tel. 01726 77057
Fax 01726 77019
Mobile 07769828913

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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 Accommodation
Two twin rooms both have en-suite facilities.
Linen and towels provided by 'S.W. Linen Service'.
Spacious dining room, Full board, meals are simple and nutritious and everyone eats together, wine or mineral water is supplied with the meals.  Guests have the option of dining out if they prefer (own expense).  No take-away meals, or alcohol wll be permitted in the rooms.
There is a "no smoking" policy within the main house.
Guests access to rooms at all times
There are no facilities for pets.
Children are not catered for.
Tariff:
£550 per person
Travel Insurance is adviseable
Credit cards accepted            
Parking: Private Parking for guests is provided within the grounds.
Opening dates : All Year 
Booking :   Contact proprietor Mrs C Wood
Tel: 01726 77057
Fax: 01726 77019
Mobile 07769828913
Comfortable  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


The Garden 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

For photographs of local views and beaches click here

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

Your hosts 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