Rose Lodge

Rose Lodge is an immaculately presented property, spacious and bright, tastefully furnished and well-equipped. Godolphin Cross is a secret gem of a location just inland from the golden sands and stunning beach at Praa Sands and within easy reach of the delights of Porthleven, Mounts Bay and the Lizard. Rose Lodge is a bright and spacious property set in the grounds of the owners' house next door but with your own private entrance and outside space. The modern decor and tasteful furnishings create a lovely environment with large windows, wood flooring and quality fittings. There is a south facing patio garden with views across the owners' land towards a tranquil pond. The perfect venue, in this peaceful corner of Cornwall, for exploring the delights of Mounts Bay and the Lizard peninsula. Rose Lodge is situated just outside the quiet hamlet of Godolphin Cross and is a couple of miles inland from some of the south coast's best beaches. Praa Sands is south facing, sandy and has lifeguard cover during the season. It can have quite large waves and is frequented by surfers when the conditions are right. The main Helston - Penzance road provides good access to all modern amenities and tourist attractions from St Michael's Mount to Flambards with a wealth of pretty little bays, promontories and traditional fishing villages. Accommodation Ground Floor: Enters into the kitchen area of a spacious open plan ground floor with fully fitted units and appliances. Further in is a bright, airy, double aspect, living / dining area with comfortable sofas, dining table and chairs and large flatscreen TV. Door to large family shower room with walk in shower, WC and hand basin Stairs leading to: First Floor: The stairs open on to a small landing area that has doors leading to the two bedrooms; Master bedroom has a 5' double bed, storage and dormer window with rural views. Second bedroom with twin 3' beds, storage and a dormer window with rural views. Exterior: There is parking on the drive for 2 cars in front of the property. To the rear is a small patio garden with table and chairs, bench, charcoal barbecue, and drying line. The garden is fenced but is not completely secure. Facilities & Services There is an electric heating system with thermostatically controlled radiators throughout. The kitchen has a range of cupboards & work tops. There is an electric oven and hob, a microwave, toaster, kettle and fridge & freezer. There is a washing machine. (Drying line in the garden) The sitting room has a digital TV & Bluray DVD player. There is a sound dock. There is an iron & ironing board, a hair dryer. There is unlimited WiFi. Miscellaneous Electricity, heating, bed linen and towels are included but you will need to provide your own beach towels. There is parking available for 2 cars on the drive. Regrettably there is no smoking. There is a cot and high chair, available upon request. General Booking Information Arrival / Departure is normally a Saturday. Short breaks are available during quieter periods. £200 pre-authorised to your credit or debit card as a security deposit is required. Praa Sands in the South West of Cornwall is located between Helston and Penzance. The town contains many facilities including a shop, pub, post office and Praa Sands Gold Club. The nearest large supermarket is Morrisons towards Penzance. The extensive beach stretching from Rinsey Head to Hoe Point is extremely popular with the whole family, Prussia Cove, Perranuthnoe & Marazion are the nearest beaches, all within a few minutes drive. When the North Coast is 'blown out' you will find the surfers flock to Praa Sands for its powerful waves coming straight in from the Atlantic Ocean. Just inland from the beach is Pengersick Castle which dates back to the Bronze Age. Nearby Helston is famous for its Floral Dance in May, a day when the whole town stops and dresses up for the days many dances through the streets. From Penzance you can take the Scillonian for a day trip to the picturesque Isles of Scilly, well worth a visit if you have never been. 10 minutes down the road lies Marazion famous for St Michaels Mount, home to a medieval castle and a working local community. St Michaels Mount is accessible by causeway at low tides, or by boat. The castle is leased from the National Trust by the St Aubyn family who reside at the property maintaining and working the grounds. Rose Lodge is only 3 miles from the beautiful beach and surf at Praa Sands and about the same distance from Rinsey's rocky cove (NT). Prussia Cove film set for 'Ladies in Lavender' and Godolphin House (NT) of 'Poldark' fame, are nearby. Four miles away is the market town of Helston, full of Cornish history and tradition, with its Furry dance in early May. For children of all ages there is Flambards Theme Park next to Culdrose Air Base famous for many air sea rescue missions. There are sights to be seen around Goonhilly Earth station where the large dish Arthur is now a listed building. Try your hand at riding a 2 wheeled Segway. These together with the Seal Sanctuary at Gweek and the nearby coastal village of Porthleven provide any holidaymaker with a wealth of interesting visits. Only 7.5 miles away is the lively town of Penzance where the Scillonian offers trips to the Isles of Scilly. St Ives is only 14 miles away on the north coast with its beautiful bays and artistic areas. Rose Lodge is central for the areas and villages of the Lizard, Helford, Land's End and Mousehole. Facilities for golf, sailing, course and sea fishing are all available within a few miles. You can take country and coastal walks or visit local country pubs for well-priced meals or shop in the local super stores at Helston and Penzance. There are a wealth of gardens to explore. The mines at Lelant, Geevor, Bottalack and Poldark are a short drive away. The Minack Theatre and Porthcurno beach are well worth a visit. There are world famous art galleries at St Ives and Newlyn.