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The School House in Bodmin

Found in the charming, small village of St Mabyn in the heart of the Cornish countryside is this lovely two-bedroom, terraced cottage, The School House. Perfect for a couple or a group of four with their canine companions to spend a wonderful holiday full of local walks, touring adventures and trips to the coast as well as a visit to the nearby Cider Farm where you can find freshly made Cider and apple juice.

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Enjoy returning to the comfort of The School House after a busy day, sinking into one of the sitting room sofas with the woodburning stove adding warmth in winter, you can flick on the TV and switch off. Head through the amply-equipped kitchen to find all you need for preparing your favourite home-cooked treats, with an electric oven and hob, fridge and a handy dishwasher all at your fingertips. Discover a delightful bedroom on the ground floor, home to two single beds which can be linked together to be a king-size on request should your group require it, served by the ground-floor shower room, making it great for those who prefer not to tackle the stairs. Couples are sure to love the beautiful master bedroom, reached via the attractive open-tread spiral staircase, bringing you up to characterful A-frame beams, Velux windows with views to the moors, a double bed; with a TV for lazy mornings and your own en-suite shower room to freshen up in. Just minutes away on foot are the village amenities, with a community run shop and Post Office providing access to all of the essentials, whilst the The St Mabyn Inn & Restaurant is a wonderful local, serving seasonal and locally sourced dishes along with thirst-quenching local ales. The School House is perfect for bringing your dog on holiday with you thanks to the excellent access to the local fields and countryside, with a footpath close by to hop on and begin exploring and a warm outside tap to wash the dogs off after. Take a trip to the grand Georgian house of Pencarrow House & Garden, home to a notable art and antiques collection as well as beautiful formal gardens, perfect for an afternoon outing. For spectacular views of the countryside take a journey along the Camel Train a 18 mile multi-use route with minimal traffic, smooth and level surface this route follows an old disused railway line that linked London to the Southwest within a 5 minute drive of the property. Head into Bodmin Moor and discover endless natural beauty with Cardinham Woods, Lavethan Wood, Hawks Tor, King Arthur's Hall and Golitha Falls being just a few stunning places to head to on your adventures. Spend a day on the coast at Polzeath Beach, a popular spot for surfers and families with plenty of shoreline to spread out on, taking a stroll along the South West Coast Path to Pentire Point and The Rumps where you might spot seals and peregrine falcons. Head North along the coast to Port Isaac, Just over 7 miles from the property this charming fishing village is home to Doc Martin the BBC series and has a welcoming feeling from the vibrant community that live here. This picturesque fishing village is filled with traditional white washed cottages and windy roads that lead to the harbour with much of the surrounding area being considered an Area of outstanding natural beauty and is a perfect way for the family to spend a glorious summer afternoon. A short car journey take you to the Elizabethan quay at Boscastle is day not to be missed, surrounded by steep cliffs this unspoilt harbour village filled with lovely tea rooms and traditional stone built cottages and shops with much of the land in and around Boscastle owner by the National Trust with walks to suit everyone from a stroll around the harbour or a longer coastal walk and Valency Valley there really is something for everyone Enjoy a wonderful stay exploring Cornwall from The School House.

Perfectly positioned for enjoying the delights of both the coast and countryside is the village of St Mabyn, sitting just under five-miles from the beautiful Bodmin Moor. The village is home to its own community shop as well as The St Mabyn Inn, a traditional and friendly pub. Nearby is Pencarrow House & Garden, a grand Georgian house with a notable art and antiques collection, perfect for an afternoon outing. Walkers can enjoy the vast expanse of the Bodmin Moors whilst beautiful scenery is waiting for you along the South West Coast Path too.

7-Day Forecast

Make the most of your holiday by considering the weather! The 7-day weather forecast for Bodmin is detailed below.

Thu 21st Rain and snow 5°C 0°C 19mph 22.4mm 999mb
Fri 22nd Rain and snow 7°C 3°C 19mph 3.4mm 1,013mb
Sat 23rd Moderate rain 15°C 6°C 34mph 21.0mm 998mb
Sun 24th Heavy intensity rain 15°C 9°C 33mph 37.4mm 994mb
Mon 25th Light rain 10°C 9°C 22mph 5.9mm 1,004mb
Tue 26th Moderate rain 13°C 8°C 27mph 9.6mm 1,004mb
Wed 27th Light rain 11°C 9°C 27mph 4.4mm 1,009mb

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