The Firs - Bed & Breakfast in Cornwall
Riverside, Lelant, TR26 3DW, Cornwall
England,
Reino Unido
There's real warmth and a hint of romance in the air here. This attractive Edwardian villa was author Rosamunde Pilcher's childhood home, there are dreamy views of the garden from airy bedrooms, and Marie greets you with tea and cake.
Breakfast is served at a shared table overlooking the garden – with the sun streaming in through the huge bay window. It's a generous spread including fruit, yogurt, cheese and meats. Jams, marmalades and breads are mostly homemade and delicious.
Walk to the flawless sands of Porthkidney, spot the many birds on the estuary or play golf at the local course. Stroll down the terraced lawns and you'll reach a tiny station, hop on a clifftop train and enjoy one of the most scenic routes in the country. Eight minutes of spectacular coastal views later and you can be exploring the galleries and beaches of St Ives. Have a drink from the trolley in the evening then head out to a cosy pub.
Características
- Wheelchair access
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible.
- Limited mobility
- At least one bedroom & bathroom accessible without steps.
- Children welcome
- Suitable for guests with children aged 3 and over.
- No smoking
- Smoking not permitted anywhere in the property.
- Credit cards
- Credit or debit card payment accepted.
- English spoken
- Host speaks English, whether perfectly or not.
- Air conditioning
- Some, if not all, bedrooms are air-conditioned.
- WiFi
- Wireless internet access available.
- Pets welcome
- Please let the owner know if you want to bring pets.
- Public transport
- Within 10 miles of a bus/train station.
- Working farm
- Or vineyard.
- Owner has pets
- Animals living on the property.
- Swimming pool
- On the premises.
- Bikes available
- On the premises to hire or borrow.
- Tennis court
- On the premises.
- Vegetarian meals
- Available on request.
- Licensed premises
- Alcohol may be served.
- Cash only
- Credit or debit card payment not accepted.
- Dogs welcome
- Dogs welcome in some public rooms.
- Handpumped ales
- Pub serves four or more handpumped ales.
- Wine list
- Pub serves eight or more wines by the glass.
- Food all day
- Food is served all day long.
- Babies welcome
- Suitable for guests with a baby or toddler under 3.
- Hot tub
- Available to all guests, but may require booking.
- Garden
- Grounds for guests to explore.
- Breakfast
- Available, but may come at extra cost.
- Self check-in
- Guests can arrive here and check in independently.
- EV charger
- Electric vehicle charging point.
Local points of interest from Marie Britten:
Puntos de interés sobre la región de
Marie Britten:
- The Firs was the birthplace and childhood home of author Rosamunde Pilcher, OBE. Then called No. 2, The Elms, the house, beach and local area are clearly recognisable in her books which have sold 60m copies and been successfully televised across Europe.
- Enjoy all aspects of a Cornish holiday from this, the narrowest part of Cornwall. Here the rugged, sandy North is only 7 miles from the gentler, wooded South. The almost island-like location creates the famous, intense blue light and mild climate.
- Through the garden gate, the five beaches of St Ives are just 8 minutes on the stunning cliff-top train or 45 minutes on the coastal footpath. West Cornwall has 172 beaches but Lelant's dune-backed mile of golden sand is amongst Cornwall's quietest.
- An important part of contemporary art-making for over 120 years, West Cornwall is still home to a vibrant community of artists and craftspeople. Guests are encouraged to explore beyond Tate St Ives and visit the numerous workshops and galleries on offer.
- Climb Trencrom Hill behind Lelant, one of the few places in Britain where the sun both rises from and sets into the sea. With the greatest concentration of ancient sites in Europe, Penwith Peninsular has a landscape little changed since the Bronze Age.
- Spring brings a series of classical concerts at venues across the West Cornwall peninsular, performed by visitors to the renowned International Musicians Seminar. The IMS is based at Prussia Cove, a beautiful location steeped in smuggling and intrigue.
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Riverside, Lelant, TR26 3DW, Cornwall
