Holiday Reviews
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North Cornwall luxury organic accommodation, independent reviews
 Reviewed 3 Jan 2008 by Charlotte Huntly |  |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Walking on the beach on New Year's Day.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Book the full B&B with dinner. It's excellent value and quality with a lovely selection of organic wines. Ask to look round the organic garden.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Yes. They grow all their own veg and cook according to the season. Other things they source as locally as possible.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
It was a superb New Year break.
| Reviewed 1 Jan 2008 by Vikki Clamp | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The entire organic experience is one that you won't forget. The house is beautifully restored, and set in some of the finest countryside in the UK. We stayed for two nights and enjoyed every minute. Gill, Neil and their staff are the most wonderful hosts and you get a real sense of belonging from the moment you walk in. We were particularly pleased to be staying in the Lundy Room, which is tastefully decorated and has fantastic sea views. And the real star of the show... the lovingly restored Victorian plunger bath which, together with the complimentary lavender oil, makes a long soak after a hard day's walking a real treat.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
Take plenty of exercise after breakfast and before dinner to make room for the culinary delights that await you. I recommend the goose... in fact I recommend anything that's cooked here! Truly magnificent! If you get the chance, take a tour of the grounds with Neil and you'll soon understand the love and attention that's put into creating your meals. And you'll pick up some great tips on growing organic produce too.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
There's a bit of a clue in the title when it comes to talking about how much this holiday impacts on the environment. 'Organic' here goes far beyond food. The bed linen is organic cotton, as are the toiletries. Everything is focused around sustainability; your bath water is solar heated, and there are log fires in each of the reception rooms. Local people are employed in every part of the operation, and local suppliers provide all of the fine organic produce that isn't grown or reared on site.
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Whether you've already set the organic wheels in motion, or you're still trying to work out what organic actually means, this is a truly inspirational holiday. You don't have to be an organic freak to enjoy this accommodation. If you're interested in learning about how food really should taste, meeting some interesting people and taking it easy in beautiful, relaxing surrounding, this is the holiday for you.
| Reviewed 5 Nov 2007 by Greg Harris | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
Having our own private candlelit dinner in the restaurant. It just happened no other guests were staying that night and we had the whole restaurant to ourselves. And the food was fantastic as well!
2. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Most (probably all) of the vegetables came from the garden, and most other produce seemed to be local so it was certainly a CO2 friendly experience. Also, all food served was organic.
3. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
Excellent. A lovely place to stay in a beautiful part of the world. Friendly hosts, a beautiful room and fantastic food - what more can you want!
| Reviewed 1 Oct 2007 by Julie Gates | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
The warm greeting, fabulous accommodation and excellent food.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
You need to be aware that this farmhouse is on a main road so perhaps not suitable for those looking to get away from it all. However, the Coach house accommodation at the back is well insulated from the traffic noise and it did not bother us at all. If you like your accommodation to be modern - ask for the Coach house.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Absolutely, this B&B is completely organic and the produce is from local providers as well as their own well stocked gardens.
| Reviewed 4 Sep 2007 by Nicky Anastasiou | |
1. What was the most memorable or exciting part of your holiday?
This B&B is the perfect place for good food, superb accommodation and brilliant breakfasts! Really handy for visiting local beauty spots including the Eden project. Tastefully restored stable with top quality fittings and fixtures, comfortable beds and a delightful lounge with wide screen TV and chilled drinks.
2. What tips would you give other travellers booking this holiday?
If you want child free -this offers it! Also a B&B that provides a good 3 course evening meal -places are limited so best to book. It is situated on the main coast road so great for access but if you want to get away from traffic noise this can be heard at peak times when sitting out on the patio. Didn't bother us as we were out during the day. Good insulation meant we were not disturbed at night.
3. Did you feel that your holiday benefited local people, and minimized impacts on the environment?
Food at this accommodation is fully organic using both home grown and local produce and items in the bathroom are organically sourced. The dressing gowns were welcomed!
4. Finally, how would you rate your holiday overall?
For our long Bank Holiday weekend it ticked all the right boxes.