Pengelly Manor

Offering country living at its best, Pengelly Manor is a stunning detached manor house, situated near to the peaceful hamlet of Linkinhorne on the doorstep of beautiful Bodmin Moor and equidistant to the north and south coasts of Cornwall. Lovingly restored and with fabulous gardens, Pengelly Manor is the perfect holiday retreat for a family gathering or a group of friends looking for a Cornish getaway.

From the moment you drive down the sweeping drive you will be instantly captivated. Dating back to the early 1700s, Pengelly Manor is a very special place, with original features including slate floors, oak beams and some low ceilings throughout the ground floor. Sympathetically furnished with grace and style, there are two sitting-rooms, the charming drawing-room decorated in soft creams and browns and the elegant larger sitting-room with fabulous feature inglenook fireplace and wood-burner to keep you warm in cooler months. Next door, the games-room has a three-quarter size snooker table, perfect for after dinner entertainment. Steps then lead to the dining-room, where the original granite salt troughs from bygone days make a striking feature beneath the bench seating. The contemporary kitchen is a dream, fitted with old pine and cream units, polished granite worktops and a warming electric AGA (the main cooking appliance, although a combination microwave is also provided). A central island provides the perfect spot for guests to sit and chat with the chef. A handy separate utility-room is home to the washing machine and microwave and there's a cloakroom with WC and wash-basin too.

Climb the stairs to the first floor where you will find five charming bedrooms, all beautifully styled with elegance and grace. Bedroom one has a fabulous carved four-poster bed, like something out of a fairy tale, and beautiful furnishings to match plus a handy sofa making this room feel like a suite. Bedroom two is a delightful double room with king-size bed and a sitting area, perfect for a holiday read. This room also has an en suite shower-room. Pretty bedroom three has a wrought iron bed frame, king-size bed and finished with lovely linens, whilst bedroom four is a twin-bedded room, ideal for either children or adults. Please note that bedroom five is accessed through bedroom four the perfect option for a small family. Bedroom five has a beautiful carved bed and pretty outlook. The family bathroom on this floor is quite special, with plenty of wardrobe space and a lovely roll-top bath, perfect for a long soak after a busy day.

Outside you will find the most magical gardens with beautiful lawned areas, trees, shrubs and two wildlife ponds (please supervise children). This vast area is perfect for letting the family dogs and kids to let off steam whilst the grownups enjoy the blissful views from the patio or sun loungers. A specially created outhouse (affectionately known as the pig shed) provides shelter from the suns rays and the opportunity to dine al fresco from dawn until dusk. Let the holiday begin at Pengelly Manor!