The Eden Project 
a 20min drive

Lost Gardens of Heligan
a five min drive or a hours walk

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Ancient Shipbrokers

St.Austell

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The situation:
Ancient Shipbrokers is a fine old Victorian house built in 1841. It overlooks Pentewan Harbour and is only 250m from the long sandy beach, which stretches almost a kilometre in length. Facing due south, we get the sun all day long and offer a private garden for guests, shown below, which is sheltered from sea breezes by mature shrubs. We are very happy for you to sit in the garden with books, newspapers and a bottle of wine purchased elsewhere. We are not licensed! The house is decorated in Victorian style, with bold colours, and is furnished with antique furniture, giving a comfortable and relaxing welcome.

The Accommodation:
Just two rooms are available, the Pink room, double en-suite with antique brass bed, solid wood chest of drawers and antique wardrobe. Ample storage space is provided under the bed, which stands 1m off the carpet. The Blue room can be arranged either as a twin room with two 3ft beds or as a Queen bed. Ample storage is provided in solid wood furniture, with attractive traditional antique mirrors. Both rooms have fully tiled en -suite shower rooms with WC, washbasin and a 10.5 kw shower unit, which supplies lots of hot water at jet power! Kettles are provided for making tea; coffee, hot chocolate and fruit teas .You may use the fridge in the kitchen for storing cold drinks and bottles. A clock radio with CD player is provided in each room, together with a hand hairdryer and colour TV with VCR. We have a selection of popular family videos which you may use free of charge if the clouds come over!

Each bedroom has two full-sized windows from which to take in the breath-taking views out to sea. On still nights you can hear the waves breaking on the beach.
We have free parking within the village car park, which is only 20m from the house. Assistance with suitcases can be arranged as we are in an elevated position. Please ask. We are very willing to help with any special dietary or other needs e.g. assistance with luggage, booking taxis or tickets, refrigerating medicines or food and drinks for packed lunches and picnics.
 

Tariff : 4 Star Accommodation - Tariff from April 2007

With full English low fat (grilled) breakfast, or a lighter alternative of your choice, including fresh fruit, local honey and free-range eggs, organic and traditional cereals.


Double En-suite £59.00 per night
Twin En-suite £59.00 per night
One night only £64.00
Single occupancy £35.00 per night
Families with young children taking both rooms £100 per night
Families with teenagers taking both rooms £110 per night
One night only £ 120.00
There is no charge for cots, high chairs or babies.
Easy Multiplier Double or Twin Room
2 nights £118
3 nights £177
4 nights £236
5 nights £295
6 Days or More.
A small concession is given for longer bookings, for example;
6 nights £ 350
7 nights £ 400

Booking Enquiries please e-mail: wendy@shipbrokers.orangehome.co.uk

The Pink Room - Double en-suite £56 pn for two people inc breakfast.
- One night only £60 pn for two people inc breakfast.

The Blue Room - Twin/Queen en-suite £56 pn including breakfast.
- One night only £60 pn including breakfast.

Families, with children taking both rooms - £100 per night. One night only £110.
 

Breakfast : Choose from

Full English Breakfast - lean back bacon, pork sausage, egg, mushrooms, grilled tomatoes, baked beans (optional).

Lighter Options include any combination of the above, on white or brown toast , scrambled free range eggs ,boiled eggs, or poached eggs with soldiers.

Fresh fruit, organic and traditional cereals, selection of yoghurts, jams and local honey .

We also use Quorn sausages if requested. Jugs of orange juice and semi-skimmed milk are set out for guests self-service. Each serving for breakfast is cooked separately and is piping hot. Beware!

Vegetarian - please let us know in advance. Eggs are cooked in olive oil or poached. Perhaps you would like grilled tomatoes and lightly fried mushrooms on wholemeal!


The Location:
Ideally positioned only two miles from The Lost Gardens of Heligan and eight miles from the Eden Project, Pentewan is an historic village. For 50 years our house was the home of the Shipbroker who traded the cargoes of the Tall Ships, which tied -up along the harbour walls. The inlet is now freshwater and home to a family of swans, a multitude of ducks, and other wildlife.
The Ship Inn in Pentewan provides a good range of pub grub and a well-attended quiz on a Saturday night. We have a Post Office, and shop at the Mill Garage. An excellent restaurant named the Old School House specialises in local fish, locally farmed meat and vegetables, and should not be missed. Within 3 miles, the Polgooth Inn and the Kingswood Restaurant are also good eating-places .A friendly Tea Room is located in the Village Square.

Public transport is available from Pentewan Bus Shelter on a route, which travels between Mevagissey and Fowey, taking in Heligan Gardens and a connection to St Austell Railway station where connections are available to Eden and the rest of Cornwall!