Little Bosvethan

Little Bosvethan is a spacious, well proportioned, two-bedroom apartment located above the main house, Bosvethan and set in a peaceful location in open countryside. The location is just a ten minute walk to the beautiful village of Mawnan Smith and a footpath leads you to the popular sandy Maenporth beach and further scenic coastal walks. You'll find some stunning walks, gardens and places to eat or visit within easy reach and there's everything you need if you want to cook for yourselves. Comfortably accommodating two adults & two children (not suitable for children under 5 years of age), or a further one to two adults in the second bedroom, there is a large double bedroom with ample storage space, bedside units and chest of drawers. There is a smaller bedroom with two single beds & open plan living and dining area, fully fitted and kitted out kitchen, main bathroom & en-suite to the main bedroom. Off-road parking and private garden area. The apartment is self-contained, so this is all yours for the duration of your stay, along with parking space and a private garden area for alfresco dining or drinks at sunset. A BBQ, seats & cushions are provided for guests' use. Little Bosvethan has its own private entrance with stairs to the dining mezzanine which leads through to the kitchen, living room & separate bedrooms. The owners live nearby and are on hand to help with any queries and may be able to accept food deliveries on your behalf by prior arrangement. If we're not around, there's a choice of numbers to be able to get in touch with us. Do just ask if you have any questions at all. We will be as flexible as possible regarding booking periods, so do get in touch and we'll see what we can do. Cornwall is the most perfect place to holiday in the UK, as the county with the largest amount of coastline and an area of outstanding natural beauty. Its folk are friendly and food the finest. Its a fair drive but its worth it when you get here and you'll begin to relax as soon as you arrive. Come rain or shine, there's plenty to do, with beaches galore, a host of National Trust properties, museums, and a lively festival culture. Little Bosvethan is located 3 miles out of Falmouth, Mawnan Smith is a pretty little crossroads village with thatched cottages and inn. The village itself has an attractive 15th century church which overlooks the mouth of the Helford River. In times of war the church tower provided a useful lookout post, its position also made it a useful daymark for sailors. It is thought the Smith part of the name is derived from the fact that being on a relatively busy crossroads the town had four blacksmiths at one time tending to the passing pack horses. There was in fact a smithy (Dryden James) working in the village up until 1994 Mawnan Smith is perhaps best known for being located close to two of Cornwall's great gardens - Trebah and Glendurgan. Just to the west of the village is the National Trust owned Glendurgan Gardens. Created by the Fox family the 1820s, the sub-tropical gardens are in a wooded valley which runs down to the Helford river at Durgan. The gardens contain many fine trees and exotic plants along with the laurel Heade Maze which was constructed in the 1930s. Not more than a couple of miles to the south is the equally spectacular Trebah Gardens. The 26 acre ravine garden is packed with sub-tropical plants and is sometimes referred to as the 'Garden of Dreams'. Again, the work of the Fox family, this time Charles Fox. The land originally belonged to the Bishop of Exeter but was purchased by the Fox family in 1831. Fox's creation took over 100 years to reach maturity by which time the Second World War had begun and the garden fell into ruin. It was not until the 1980s, when Tony and Eira Hibbert bought Trebah that the restoration began. After almost 20 years work the garden was returned to its former glory and is now rated amongst one of the finest in the World. Public transport is available locally although buses are not too regular so the use of a car is recommended noting its rural location. Off-road parking is available and most parts of Cornwall can be reached within an hour from here. This is the perfect place for those wishing to explore the area, that want to have the convenience of self-catering within close proximity to fantastic gardens, riverside pubs and access to the well-known South West Coastal Path. It's also just a 15 minute drive to the popular seaside town of Falmouth. The local area has lots to offer, whatever your interests. The towns of Falmouth and Penryn offer an array of independent boutiques, art galleries, coffee shops, delis and restaurants to suit all tastes and budgets. In Falmouth you'll also find cinemas, watersports, fishing trips, golf, the National Maritime Museum and ferry trips across to St. Mawes, Flushing or Truro. Other nearby activities include horse-riding and cycling. The local towns play host to festivals and regattas throughout the year, whether celebrating the Oyster season, sailing, the arts or local fayre. In the Summer, the annual Falmouth Week celebrations draw big crowds for music and entertainment, fancy dress and marching carnivals, local food and drink and even red arrows and dragon boat racing.