The Gate House
Enjoy long lounging evenings in front of the fire.
The beautiful kitchen ready for your stay.
This bedroom is just absolutely stunning (Bedroom 1).
Bliss...
The open plan living space is decorated with warm earthy tones.
Enjoy a glass of wine while you cook your loved ones a feast.
What a beautiful space to spend time together.
Enjoy The Gatehouse any time of year.
No detail has gone amiss at The Gatehouse.
The dining area is perfect for a delicious meal.
The perfect spot for alfresco dining on a balmy summers eve.
Can you hear this beautiful bed calling you for a good nights slumber (Bedroom 1).
Warm muted tones for a peaceful stay.
Bedroom 2 is just as luxurious and can be a super-king or twin beds.
The main bedroom oozes tranquility and luxury.
Lie in bed with the gentle breeze washing over you.
Bedroom 1 has a lovely ensuite shower-room
Time for breakfast in bed.
The family bathroom has a tub big enough for two.
The gorgeous gardens where you can sit and relax in the Cornish sun.
The children's play-area has a sturdy wooden play frame.
The shared swimming pool.
The communal tennis court and croquet lawn for outdoor fun.
The gym is located in the pool house.
The pergola is a lovely place to sit on a sunny day.
The 15m heated indoor pool is just a short walk away and has a colour-changing light system - fabulous at night!
The ornamental lake is full of pretty fish.
The gardens are oh so pretty.
The pool-house is just beyond the orchard and looks fabulous lit up at night.
Beautiful blossom in the orchard in springtime.
Cornwall's little city of Truro is within a short drive away too.
The sailing mecca of Falmouth is just a short drive away and has a plethora of independent shops, cafes and art galleries.
120 photovoltaic solar panels produce more than enough energy for all The Emerald's needs and the surplus is fed into the National Grid.
This is one of the fabulous beaches in Falmouth - Swanpool.
Hopping on the King Harry Ferry over to the Roseland is a fun trip.
Also a little further afield, you'll discover St Agnes, a vibrant and very colourful coastal village with a fantastic butcher, local craft shops, lots of delicious bistro's and cafés, and of course the fabulous beach that is Trevaunance Cove.
Why not venture a little futher and hire bicycles and ride from Wadebridge to Padstow on the infamous Camel Trail.

The Gatehouse

2826

5.3 miles N of Falmouth / Sleeps 4 + cot

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7 Nights from £909


Bedroom details

Bedroom 1

Super-king

Bedroom 2

Zip and link

Interior designed to create a relaxing and invitingly cosy Cornish bolthole. The Gatehouse is a beautiful single-storey detached property offering stylish accommodation for a small family or one or two couples. Set in a tranquil countryside location, yet within easy reach of the maritime town of Falmouth and the city of Truro and is dog friendly to boot.

The Gatehouse is part of The Emerald - an award-winning eco development - the surrounding five acres houses five eco holiday homes together with a shared gym and shared swimming pool (you can book a 1.5 hour session per day, the system is explained in the property), woodland walks and a very pretty ornamental lake. There is a tennis court with 'all-level' coaching available from an experienced national level player/coach (please book on-site on arrival). In addition, there is a dreamy new spa room offering CACI treatments which work to plump and tone the skin, as well as a bespoke massage service, both can be booked in advance of your stay. There is so much to do here, you may never want to leave.

The Gatehouse just exudes quality as soon as you walk in through the front door. With level access from the parking-area straight into the open plan living-room, notice the exposed wooden beams, the toasty wood-burner and gorgeous sofa which will tempt cosy nights in and perhaps a holiday movie night on the Smart TV or stream some relaxing music throughout the house using the iPod dock. The modern kitchen has fabulous limestone flooring with under-floor heating, granite work surfaces that sparkle and shine and a big island unit which is perfect for you to perch while your chef cooks you supper. We must not forget the all important espresso coffee machine, the delicious smell of fresh coffee might rouse you from your comfortable bed. French doors open onto a terrace that runs the length of the property and provides an opportunity to sit and gaze out over the lawns and orchard. A sunken path leads to the pool house beyond.

The muted-tones of the dreamy principal bedroom which oozes cocoon-like luxury has a super-king size bed and an en suite shower-room with under-floor heating and a spacious walk-in drench-head shower. Open up the small-paned French doors to the bubbling hot tub or enjoy a morning coffee on the south-facing terrace. Equally as lovely, the second bedroom in shades of Café au lait has 'zip and link' beds offering flexible accommodation, so ideal for both a couple or two sleeping separately. The gorgeous and indulgent family bathroom also has under-floor heating and a luxurious double-ended bath - the perfect way to relax at the end of a busy holiday day.

Within the acres of shared grounds is a solar farm which generates all the energy The Emerald needs. This award-winning development is the only truly zero carbon holiday destination in the country having been awarded Code 6 status, the highest possible grading for eco efficiency. There is also a useful Tesla charging point for electric cars here (please bring your own adaptor for other makes). The owners politely ask that you state on arrival if you plan to take advantage of this service and to pay them via cash or bank transfer before departure.

The Gatehouse is a cottage-style property, set slightly apart from the hi-spec, super-insulated cedar-clad properties Fern (2825) and its semi-detached mirror-image Cedar (2824) for couples, Coast (2822), Drift (2823) both accommodating six and Willow (2945) also just for two. The other properties are all accessible for wheelchairs, with level thresholds, ground floor bedrooms and double-width walk-in showers. Any family groups or larger parties can all be accommodated by booking adjacent properties for those special occasions - what are you waiting for?

With restaurants, shops and galleries five miles away in Falmouth or Truro, the superb north coast surfing beaches just 20 minutes by car and the gentler south coast within easy reach, this really is the ideal holiday Cornish destination for both the adventurous and those simply seeking some well-earned down-time.


Ground Floor

Open plan living-room with kitchen and dining areas. Smart TV and iPod dock. Electric hob, electric oven, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine/drier and dishwasher

Bedroom 1 with super-king double bed (6') and en suite Shower-room with shower, WC and wash-basin

Bedroom 2 with 'zip and link' (super-king or twin) beds

Bathroom with bath, hand shower attachment, WC and wash-basin


Other properties at this location: Coast (2822), Drift (2823), Cedar (2824), Fern (2825), Willow (2945), Juniper (3196) and Jasmine (3197).


Features

  • Dogs welcome (2 dogs only)
  • Travel cot and high chair
  • Arrive/Depart Friday
  • Short breaks available
  • Hot tub/Outdoor bath
  • Indoor swimming pool
  • Private parking for 2 cars
  • Superfast WiFi
  • No smoking
  • Pub .75 miles
  • Courtyard furniture
  • Electric CH and partial under-floor heating (geothermal)
  • Tesla charging point for electric cars at cost
  • Use of pool, gym and tennis court