Badham Farm: Larch Cottage
Looe, Cornwall, England
"Stunning detached cottage overlooking 2 acres of landscaped garden and a pine forest."
Things You'll Love
A safe and exciting place for children with a large play area equipped with swings, trampoline, climbing frame and pets corner with goats, ducks, rabbits, guinea pigs and chickens. Children can help feed the animals in the mornings and evenings.
Location
The sandy beaches and stunning coastal walks of the North and South Cornish coasts are easily accessible.
The fishing port of Looe with its family beach, diving and deep sea fishing trips and many good restaurants and old traditional pubs is only a short drive away (3 miles).
You can also take the railcar to Looe from Causeland Halt, close by Badham Farm, and travel along the picturesque Looe Valley Line down to the sea. The railcar service operates between Liskeard and Looe and stops on request at Causeland Halt, adjacent to the grounds of Badham Farm, making us directly accessible by train from any part of the UK. The service runs, in either direction, on an approximately hourly interval during the summer season. Guests can enjoy car free days out and use the train to visit many parts of Cornwall and ride on other scenic rail routes such as the Tamar Valley Line. Tickets are purchased on the railcar from the conductor and prices are very reasonable.
Celtic Cross at Cardinham, Cornwall Badham Farm is also a great centre for those who enjoy walking and rambling as the local area is steeped in history with a concentration of historic churches - some over 1000 years old. The Celtic influence can be seen all over South East Cornwall and you can enjoy walking in scented pine forests or along some of the finest coastal walks in England with spectacular views and usually a welcoming Inn at the end of your journey.
Bodmin moor, with its miles of beautiful rugged moorland and magnificent granite tors, is ideal for walking and horse riding and has a wealth of prehistoric remains, such as the burial chamber at Trethevy Quoit and ancient standing stone circles called The Hurlers near the old mining village of Minions where you will also find a fascinating Mining Heritage Centre in a partially restored engine house.
Owner's Description
This stunning detached cottage is set overlooking 2 acres of landscaped garden and a pine forest.
It is equipped to the highest standard with all the latest appliances. It has wide hallways and doorways and is suitable for less able bodied guests. There is level access all round and 2 car park spaces adjacent to the cottage.
* 26ft lounge/dining area with 8 seat dining table and double sliding doors to patio
* Digital TV, DVD, video and stereo for your entertainment
* Large dining kitchen with ceramic hob, oven and dishwasher
* Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer
* Master bedroom with built-in wardrobes
* Large en-suite with power shower and WC
* Bedroom 2 with twin beds and built-in wardrobes
* Bedroom 3 with twin beds and built-in wardrobes
* Luxury bathroom with WC, bath and separate power shower
* Wide spacious hallway
* Large patio with outside furniture and gas BBQ
* Full oil fired central heating
This is a truly magnificent holiday home for those who have a large family or for friends who wish to stay together. On request there is ample room for 1 or 2 cots or a spare bed.
No expense has been spared in making this a luxurious home from home. The magnificent setting and adjacent woodland walks make this a very peaceful and relaxing place to stay.
Things You Need To Know
Enjoy peace and quiet in individual cottages all with their own space or socialise in our fully licensed bar with other guests. We host quiz nights and Curry evenings as well as barbecues.
Directions
View MapFrom M5 / A38 PLYMOUTH
Follow the A38 Plymouth Parkway over the Tamar Bridge and through the Saltash Tunnel, to Liskeard.
Take the Liskeard exit from the A38, into Liskeard Town centre. Turn left at the first mini-roundabout in Liskeard, and then continue straight on at the second mini-roundabout towards Duloe and St Keyne, on the B3254.
In the village of St Keyne continue straight on where the main road turns sharp right by the church, following signs to the Looe Valley line.
Badham Farm lies approximately 1.5 miles down this lane, at the bottom of the hill, just pass Causeland Station.
Other Information
Badham Farm was once part of Prince Charles' Duchy Estate and is situated amongst delightful woodland in the Looe Valley. The grounds of 10 acres are peaceful and quiet and are bordered by a small stream.
There is a well stocked coarse fishing lake for those interested in the sport. If you are not a fisherman, you can just relax and watch the fish and many varieties of birds including buzzards, herons, kingfishers, wild ducks, wrens, jays, blue tits, finches and many kinds of dragon flies.
Spa and Gym
We are pleased to announce that our new Spa and Gym are open and available for use by our guests. We have a range of cardio-vascular equipment for use, and also a Jacuzzi.
The Jacuzzi has many different settings to give a large range of hydromassage with water and air jets at a comfortable temperature to ease away those aches and pains.
The facilities are available for our guests to use in privacy and can be booked for sessions of 90 minutes at a time. There is a TV and hifi system if you need to relax in the Jacuzzi, and there is a sophisticated underwater lighting system which enhances your experience. A great way to start your day with a gentle work-out and a lovely way to end the day with a long soak.
