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Frankaborough Farm Cottages
A warm, friendly welcome awaits you at our traditional working beef, sheep and dairy farm close to the Devon/Cornwall border. The 260 acre farm is in a beautiful quiet rural location, but easily accessible from the A30 (5 miles).
Accommodation:
The cottages sleep up to 6 people and are fully equipped with excellent furniture, TV, DVD and video players. Bed linen is provided and the beds are made up prior to arrival. Kitchens include integrated dishwasher, fridge and microwave, oil fired central heating plus wood-burner in the lounge. Garden / patio with furniture and barbecue.
Frankaborough Cottage
An imaginative barn conversion at the end of a quiet lane across a courtyard. 3 levels with wooden floors - ground floor lounge / dining / kitchen. Double bedroom with en-suite shower room with toilet and bath. Bathroom with 3/4 bath, shower, toilet and basin. First floor 2 bedrooms, one double with basin, one twin with basin.
The Old Shippon
Semi-detached barn conversion with accommodation for 4-6. Ground floor lounge / kitchen / diner, cloakroom with toilet and basin. First floor bathroom with shower and bath, toilet and basin, 2 bedrooms one double, one twin.
The Old Dairy
Semi-detached barn conversion with accommodation for 4 - 6. Ground floor lounge / kitchen / diner, cloakroom with toilet and basin. First floor bathroom with shower over bath, toilet and basin. 2 bedrooms one double, one twin.
Electricity and heating included in the rent
Ample car parking
Laundry room available
Cot, high chair, babysitting by arrangement
Beauty therapy available if required
Pets catered for
Situation:
The historic town of Launceston with shops and castle is 7 miles away, and Holsworthy, with its weekly pannier market and cattle market is 10 miles. Ashwater (4 miles) has a welcoming public house with excellent food, a post office / general store and a local butcher. Bude, with its famous surfing beaches, supermarkets and restaurants is 18 miles. Most of the resorts of Devon and Cornwall, including Banstaple and the cities of Exeter and Plymouth can be reached within an hour.
Things to do:
The area around Frankaborough Farm offers many beauty spots and attractions to visit including Lydford Gorge, Cotehele House, Castle Drogo and Lanhydrock House. For the energetic there is walking on Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor, wind-surfing, sailing, and fishing at nearby Roadford Lake, golf or horse riding. There are also cycle routes along several disused railway lines. Further afield are the Lost Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project. And of course you will also be able to enjoy the traditional everyday working life of the farm.
Accommodation Information
- Number of Rooms/Units:
- 6
| Room / Unit Type | Capacity | Room / Unit Tariff* |
|---|---|---|
| Frankaborough Cottage | 6 | from £225.00 |
| Frankaborough Cottage | 6 | from £225.00 |
| The Old Dairy | 4 | from £225.00 |
| The Old Dairy | 4 | from £225.00 |
| The Old Shippon | 4 | from £225.00 |
| The Old Shippon | 4 | from £225.00 |
* As a guide, prices are per room per night for hotels, guest houses, B&Bs and serviced apartments and per week for self-catering accommodation.
Note: Prices are a guide only and may change on a daily basis.
Road Directions
From the A30, take the green sign for Broadwoodwidger, Stowford and Bratton Clovelly. Turn right over the A30 and continue for approx 5 miles until you come to a T junction. Turn left, then take the second left at Dubbs Cross signposted to Lifton and Cross Green. Drive 1 mile and we are the first lane on the left, third house in, through the wood gate.
Public Transport Directions
From Exeter/Plymouth Train Stations
Exeter is 40 miles and Plymouth is 30 miles.
No direct buses. However buses from either Halwill Beaworthy (7 miles) and Launceston (7miles).
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Facilities
Provider Preferences
- Farm
- In countryside
- Midweek breaks
- Weekend breaks
Children & Infants
- Accept children (Minimum age) - 0
- Facilities for children
Parking & Transport
- On site parking
Leisure Facilities
- Health/Fitness/ Beauty Facilities - Beauty therapist on site offering varied treatments ie acryllic/gel nails, massages, body wraps and aromatheraphy.
Payment Methods
- Daily rates available
Room / Unit Features
Frankaborough Cottage
- Barbecue - 0
- CD Player - 0
- Central Heating - 0
- Colour Television - 0
- Dishwasher - 0
- Drying Facilities - 0
- DVD Player - 0
- Freezer - 0
- Ironing Facilities - 0
- Microwave - 0
- Non smoking units - 0
- Pets Accepted - 0
- Radio - 0
- Real log/coal fire - 0
- Telephone - 0
- Video - 0
- Washing Machine - 0
The Old Shippon
- Barbecue - 0
- CD Player - 0
- Central Heating - 0
- Colour Television - 0
- Dishwasher - 0
- Drying Facilities - 0
- DVD Player - 0
- Freezer - 0
- Ironing Facilities - 0
- Microwave - 0
- Non smoking units - 0
- Pets Accepted - 0
- Radio - 0
- Real log/coal fire - 0
- Telephone - 0
- Video - 0
- Washing Machine - 0
The Old Dairy
- Barbecue - 0
- CD Player - 0
- Central Heating - 0
- Colour Television - 0
- Dishwasher - 0
- Drying Facilities - 0
- DVD Player - 0
- Freezer - 0
- Ironing Facilities - 0
- Microwave - 0
- Non smoking units - 0
- Pets Accepted - 0
- Radio - 0
- Real log/coal fire - 0
- Telephone - 0
- Video - 0
- Washing Machine - 0
Establishment Features
- Garden/patio for guests' use
- Launderette
- Linen available free of charge
- Linen provided
- Linen provided for overseas visitors only
- Welcome single sex groups, eg stag/hen parties
Specialist Features
- Special provisions for cyclists
- Special provisions for walkers
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