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rezare
farmhouse b&b
property
description: Rezare
Farmhouse is a traditional 17th century Cornish farmhouse situated in a
quiet, peaceful hamlet within the Tamar Valley, on the Cornwall / Devon
border, midway between Dartmoor, Bodmin Moor, and both coasts. We
provide comfortable, characterful bed and breakfast accommodation with
an emphasis on good food. Although no longer a working farm, the
surrounding area is entirely agricultural, and is generally overlooked
by traditional holiday traffic, which means that although we are within
very easy reach of many interesting places to visit throughout Cornwall
and Devon , you can leave the crowds behind you and return to the peace
and quiet in the evenings.
The
house itself is full of character, with many original features still in
place. The main section was built some time in the mid - late 1600's,
with two extensions added during the Georgian era. It was constructed in
the same way that most traditional Cornish farmhouses of the period
were, with a mixture of slate, granite, and whatever other stone was to
hand being used for the walls on the ground floor, cob (mud and straw)
on the first floor.
Breakfast
and evening meals are served in the characterful dining room, dominated by the large fireplace
which features two clome ovens; clay domes that were buried in the
stonework and used to bake bread and pastries, and the welcoming wood
burner, lit most evenings from the Autumn through to Spring. This room also doubles as the
guests' lounge, with several comfortable arm chairs and antique wooden chairs to choose from.
We
enjoy living where we do, and try to give a true flavour of the area
that guests are
visiting, by buying whatever we need from local producers first and
foremost, and fair-trade if this is not possible. By doing so we hope to
support and encourage awareness of the tremendous
variety of quality produce on our doorstep.
accommodation:
Although
you will be staying in an old, period property, this doesn’t mean you
will be sacrificing modern comforts. The
very thick walls of a traditional Cornish farmhouse coupled with good
insulation and efficient heating make for a lovely, cosy environment to
stay in
.
Our principle aim is that you should feel able to relax entirely during
your stay and so our rooms ( two doubles, one twin and one single )
contain touches of luxury in the important areas, and are furnished to a
high standard with
very comfortable beds and practical antiques. Most rooms have
views across open countryside to Kit Hill and the Inny and
Tamar
Valley
.
The
beds in all of our rooms have simple, sturdy wooden frames with high
quality individually pocket sprung mattresses, all the bed linen is 100%
Egyptian cotton, the blankets are beautifully soft pure
virgin wool, and we offer both goose feather and down, and
non-allergenic pillows. Each bed is also covered with one of Nanette's hand-made quilts.
Each
room has ensuite facilities which comprise either a shower or bath (or
both, in the single room), with handmade soaps and a selection of high
quality toiletries, radiators with individual thermostats, plus of
course a television and a selection of fairtrade teas and coffee, and
Furniss biscuits. Guests have free access to our secured wifi network from all bedrooms. Ironing
facilities and a hairdryer are available upon request. Well behaved dogs
are welcome.
Guests
are encouraged to separate out any recyclable waste materials, and to
let us know if towels haven't been used during their stay.
excellent
breakfasts: Breakfast makes use of the fact that
Launceston has an excellent butcher who make their own delicious
sausages and cure their own bacon. Pure apple juice is produced from
fruit grown within a three mile radius of the house, eggs come from our
own chickens, we bake fresh bread daily, make our own fruit compote,
yoghurt and granola, and have a range of home-made preserves.
As well as the traditional full English breakfast we offer alternatives
such as kippers, or smoked salmon and scrambled eggs.
evening
meals: Food plays a big part in our lives (Nanette cooked professionally
until we opened the B&B), and we are keen to use and promote the
many excellent meat, fish,
vegetable and dairy producers in this area. Our own
vegetable and fruit garden which we garden following organic principles,
an area we are still learning about, provides a reasonable proportion of what we need throughout the year.
Seasonally
inspired three course evening meals are available most nights. The
menus, which change daily, feature ingredients that speak for themselves, cooked simply and with care, with the minimum of fuss. We are
licensed, and stock only locally produced, award winning wines, beers
and ciders.
surroundings:
Walking
: there
is great
variety in the immediate and wider areas for walkers. From quiet river
walks along wide estuaries and through steep wooded
valleys, up to the
vast, open, craggy expanses of Bodmin Moor and
Dartmoor
, and out onto the spectacular coastlines of the north and south coasts,
all within easy reach.
Cycling
: the
Tamar
Valley
is full of small, quiet country lanes that connect many delightful
villages, hamlets and historical sites, offering everything from
flat(ish) easy riding, through to demanding steep inclines.
Fishing
:
The river Tamar and its tributaries are a breeding ground for Salmon,
Sea Trout and Brown Trout. Beats along beautiful stretches are
accessible through a number of associations or clubs.
Historic
houses & gardens : There
are lots of National Trust properties, private houses open to the public, and gardens nearby, all with their own
character and points of interest.
location:
Plymouth is
the nearest train station, about 20 miles away. The number 76 bus (
Plymouth to Bude) stops at the station, and can drop travellers at the Springer Spaniel Pub, Treburley, approx ¾ mile from us.
We can collect from this bus stop.
We are ¾ mile off the A388, halfway between Launceston and Callington.
The A388 connects Launceston and
Plymouth
, so you could take either the A30 around the northern edge of
Dartmoor
and head south on the A388 from Launceston, or take the A38 around the
southern edge of
Dartmoor, and head north on the A388 after crossing the River Tamar at
Saltash.
There are many interesting things to do and see within a short to medium
drive from our property; most of
Cornwall
and
Devon
are easily accessible. It is worth pointing out that if you are reliant
on public transport, although local services are generally
very good, connections between areas can make longer journeys quite time
consuming, so careful planning is recommended.
prices:
B&B
: £38 per person per night.
Seasonally
influenced three course evening meal : £21 per person.
contact
details:
Nanette
and Anthony Manning
Rezare
Farmhouse, Rezare, Launceston, Cornwall
,
PL15 9NX
01579
371214
email:
info@rezarefarmhouse.co.uk
website: www.rezarefarmhouse.co.uk
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