Introduction
Talehay is a complex of four cottages and a farm house set around a large open gravelled yard accessed from a country lane.
- We have a website showing more details of the accommodation.
- Bookings/ enquiries can be made directly from the website via internet, email, by telephone or by letter.
- All guests are provided with written directions to the property.
- There is no public transport within easy walking distance. Guests will need their own car or be prepared to use a taxi. Looe railway station is 5 miles away while Bodmin station is 10 miles away. The nearest bus stop is in the village of Pelynt a 1-mile walk.
- More detailed information is contained in the “Welcome Folder”
Arrival & Car Parking
On reaching Talehay, guests will encounter a traditional farm gate. Talehay is clearly signposted from the lane. Guests should drive in and park in front of the main farmhouse. Each cottage has an allocated car parking space immediately adjacent, which will be pointed out upon arrival. The yard is laid to gravel, is level and provides ample room for turning and unloading. Access to each cottage is level with no more than one step.
External public areas
The majority of these are relatively flat and laid to lawn. The adjoining field has mixture of gentle gradients and slopes. Concrete paving to the front of the Owl and Barn Cottages may become slippery in wet weather. Care should be taking in adverse weather conditions.
property information
the owl
A two story stone built cottage with single door access in the front elevation. It is carpeted throughout.
Ground Floor:
Main Entrance
The door is 70 cm wide with wooden sill opening into an open plan kitchen/diner lounge with stairs close to the entrance rising to the first floor. The stairs are relatively steep, 70 cm in width maintaining 12 steps. Circulation round the stair is at its narrowest at 70 cm.
Dining Room and Lounge
It has a circular table and moveable chairs to seat 4 people. The table is 73cm high, and 100cm wide. There is at least 70cms of free space between the table and walls on both sides. The floor is a hard floor
The Lounge area contains a two seater settee and two arm chairs in light brown leather, a bookcase and occasional tables. There is a remote control TV, DVD video and a CD player. The floor is a hard floor.
The Kitchen
The kitchen is galley style to the rear of the cottage behind the stairs. It maintains a free standing electric cooker with double oven and 4-ring hob with overhead extractor located above. A fire blanket is attached to the wall. A washing machine/ drier, and a fridge with freezer compartment are all plumbed in underneath the work surfaces. A microwave is also provided. Work surfaces are 92cm high and 60cm deep. All kitchen utensils, crockery etc are stored in under-unit or wall cupboards.
The kitchen has central spot lights which are operated from within the kitchen. The floor surface is lino, and there is excellent contrast between work tops, wall units and floor.
First Floor
Stairs rise to a narrow landing of 80 cm in width off which are located a separate bathroom and two bedrooms.
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1 contains a 5ft double bed, a wardrobe rack, a chest of drawers and bedside cabinets with reading lamps. The central ceiling light has a switch by the door. Bedroom 2 contains 2 single beds, a chest of draws and bed side cabinets with reading lamps.
Bathroom & Toilet
The bathroom is accessed from a door 67cm wide by 190cm high. It contains a bath (side height 58cm), wash-hand basin (height 84cm) and toilet (height 42cm). There is a radiator to the right of the basin. Free space is 65cm x 95cm.
Floor surfaces are lino with non slip mats.
the barn
A two story stone built cottage with single door access in the front elevation. It is carpeted throughout.
Ground Floor:
Main Entrance
The door is 70 cm wide with wooden sill opening into an open plan kitchen/diner lounge with stairs close to the entrance rising to the first floor. The stairs are relatively gentle with half landing, 70 cm in width maintaining 12 steps. Access to the stair is immediately on your left once through the entrance.
Dining Room/Lounge
It has a circular table and moveable chairs to seat 3 people. The table is 73cm high, and 100cm wide. There is at least 80cms of free space.
The Lounge area contains a two seater settee in brown leather, a bookcase and occasional tables. There is a remote control TV, DVD video and a CD player. The floor is a hard floor with rug.
The Kitchen
The kitchen is adjacent to the entrance. It maintains a free standing electric cooker with double oven and 4-ring hob with overhead extractor located above. A fire blanket is attached to the wall. A washing machine/ drier, and a fridge with freezer compartment are all plumbed in underneath the work surfaces. A microwave is also provided. Work surfaces are 92cm high and 60cm deep. All kitchen utensils, crockery etc are stored in under-unit or wall cupboards.
The kitchen has central spotlights, which are operated from, within the kitchen. The floor surface is tiled, and there is excellent contrast between worktops, wall units and floor.
First Floor
Stairs rise to a open plan bedroom off which is a separate on suite bathroom.
Bedrooms
Bedroom contains a 5.5ft king size double bed, a wardrobe, a chest of drawers and bedside cabinets with reading lamps. The central ceiling light has a switch at the bottom of the stair and by the bathroom door.
Bathroom & Toilet
The bathroom is accessed from a door 67cm wide by 190cm high. It contains a bath (side height 58cm), wash-hand basin (height 84cm) and toilet (height 42cm). There is a radiator to the left of the bath. Free space is 65cm x 95cm.
Floor surfaces are lino with non slip mats.
The Coach
A single story stone built cottage accessed from a single concrete step to a single door set in the front elevation.
Ground Floor:
Main Entrance & Hall
Entrance door open into a small square hall (100cm x 100 cm) with further inner door into the living accommodation. Doors are 70 cm wide. A cupboard to the right of the entrance houses the washer/dryer and shelved storage for hoover. The inner door opens into a rectangular kitchen/lounge/diner off which is a doorway to the single double bedroom with on suite.
Dining Room and Lounge
It has a circular table and moveable chairs to seat 3 people. The table is 73cm high, and 100cm wide. There is at least 80cms of free space. The floor is carpet.
The lounge area contains a two seater settee and an arm chalr in light brown leather and occasional tables. There is a remote control TV, DVD video and a CD player. The floor is hard floor.
The Kitchen
The kitchen area is to the left of the hall door in a galley style. It maintains a freestanding gas cooker with double oven and 4-ring hob with overhead extractor located above. A fire blanket is attached to the wall by the hall. A fridge with freezer compartment is located underneath the work surface. A microwave is also provided. Work surfaces are 92cm high and 60cm deep. All kitchen utensils, crockery etc are stored in under-unit or wall cupboards. The kitchen has central spotlights, which are operated from, within the kitchen. The floor surface is a hard floor, and there is good contrast between worktops, wall units and floor.
The Bedroom
The Bedroom contains a 5.5ft king size double bed, a wardrobe, a chest of drawers and bedside cabinets with reading lamps. The central ceiling light has a switch as you enter the bedroom.
Bathroom & Toilet
The bathroom is accessed from a door 67cm wide by 190cm high set to the right of the bedroom doorway as you enter It contains a bath (side height 58cm), wash-hand basin (height 84cm) and toilet (height 42cm). There is a radiator to the left of the entrance. Free space is 75cm x 95cm.
Floor surfaces are lino with non-slip mats.
the lodge
A single story cottage with rendered elevations accessed via a single concrete step to a single door set in the front elevation. The Lodge cottage is a studio layout with large open plan area accommodating kitchen, lounge/dining, bedroom with separate bathroom.
Ground Floor:
Main Entrance
Entrance door is 70 cm wide and opens directly into the kitchen area
The Kitchen
The kitchen area is to the right of the entrance door in a galley style. It maintains an electric oven and 4-ring hob with overhead extractor located above. A fire blanket is attached the wall by the hall. A fridge with freezer compartment is located next to the work surface. A microwave is also provided. Work surfaces are 92cm high and 60cm deep. All kitchen utensils, crockery etc are stored in under-unit or wall cupboards. The kitchen has central spot lights which are operated from within the kitchen. The floor surface is tiled, and there is excellent contrast between worktops, wall units and floor.
Dining Room and Lounge
Immediately adjacent to the kitchen is the lounge/dining area. It has a square table and 2 moveable chairs to seat 2 people. The table is 73cm high, and 70 cm wide. There is at least 80cms of free space. The floor is a tiled floor.
The Lounge area contains a two-seat settee in dark brown leather and occasional tables. There is a remote control TV, DVD video and a CD player. The floor is carpet.
The Bedroom area
The Bedroom area is delineated from the rest of the studio by a single step which runs the width of the cottage. It contains a 5.5ft king size double bed, a wardrobe with two draws, a chest of draws and bedside cabinets with reading lamps.
Bathroom & Toilet
The bathroom is located to the rear of the kitchen and accessed from a door 67cm wide by 190cm high set to the right of the dining area. As you enter it contains a bath (side height 58cm), wash-hand basin (height 84cm) and toilet (height 42cm). Free space is 65cm x 95cm.
Floor surfaces are lino with non slip mats.
contact information
Address: Mr & Mrs Dennett, Talehay, Pelynt, Nr looe Cornwall PL13 2LT
Telephone: 01503 220252
Email: infobooking@talehay.co.uk
Website: www.talehay.co.uk
Hours of Operation: Open all year.
Emergency number: 01503 220252