The
Budock
Vean ∙ Falmouth ∙ Cornwall
A Magical
Welcome
to our Exclusive, Five-Star, Sub-Tropical Waterfront Estate
Probably
the Finest, Water-Side, Luxury
The Romance
Our fabulous, luxurious,
waterfront country house has a 200ft frontage to the Port Navas Creek an arm of
the beautiful
Our fabulous, Private Heated Indoor Pool and Spa with swim jets is invitingly positioned
in the, air conditioned, pool room overlooking the creek and there are also
opulent 14 jet, Jacuzzi-style, circular Whirlpool
Baths in two of the master en-suite bathrooms. Use of a challenging 18-hole Golf Course and Tennis
Courts are available (chargeable) at the adjacent hotel and the Fine Sandy Beach at Helford Passage is
an easy walk away. Between Easter and the end of
October, Complimentary use of one 14ft, 6 person Motor Boat is
provided for the duration of your stay or you can, of course, bring your own
boat or jet-ski and moor it to our quay. Explore the wonderful, Helford River
tidal estuary or cruise for lunch or dinner at one of the chic, creek-side
restaurants and pubs or simply just ‘mess about on the river’. With the ground
floor containing 1 en-suite bedroom, 3 further bedrooms and a separate
bathroom, The Anchorage is an ideal holiday venue for the disabled and people
with limited mobility.
The Anchorage is our family's much loved private holiday home, we
are not travel agents or tour operators nor do we own any other UK rental
properties and are proud to give personal, attentive service to our guests. We have put a lot of
thought and work into making our vacation country house as sumptuous and as
comfortable as possible and we do hope that you will decide to stay. Please do
note that The Anchorage is never
rented on a split basis and your reservation guarantees full, exclusive use of
the whole estate, house, pool, spa and facilities. All guests are supplied in advance with a copy of our detailed
‘Book of the House’ containing comprehensive information and advice to make
your holiday even more enjoyable. Additionally, we welcome you with fresh
flowers on arrival.
The Location
The Anchorage is situated on the private Anna
Maria Lane in the hamlet of Budock Vean, South Cornwall and is beautifully
positioned on the banks of the stunning Porth Navas Creek, an arm of the
fabulous Helford River tidal estuary. It lies close to Daphne du Maurier’s,
famous 'Frenchman’s Creek' and is just a few miles south west of the historic
The Accommodation
Downstairs
RECEPTION HALL: Oak flooring, Airing cupboard
with oil-fired boiler and hot water storage tank. 2 Cane chairs. Feature
hardwood doors to Lounge and Sunroom.
LOUNGE and SUNROOM: Open, log burning
fireplace, local stone faced hearth and wooden mantel. Oak-flooring with Rugs,
Leather sofas and chairs seating 20. 40 inch High Definition LCD TV and DVD/CD
player. Sky+ receiver and recorder. Portable phone. Sliding glass door to
terrace. 2 large picture windows with glorious creek views.
KITCHEN: Fully fitted with granite worktops
and all new appliances including a double oven, 4 ringed touch-control electric
hob, microwave, extractor hood and dishwasher. Double-bowl sink and drainer
with mixer tap.13 inch LCD TV and Radio.
UTILITY ROOM: Washing machine. Condensing
dryer. Large, American-style, fridge/freezer with ice and chilled water
dispenser. Stainless steel sink and drainer.
DINING ROOM: Tables and chairs for 20 and 1
infant’s high-chair. Oak flooring, Wine Cooler, Large sliding glass door to
terrace with glorious views of garden and creek.
GAMES ROOM: Oak flooring, Slate-bed Snooker
and Pool table, Xbox360 games console and games. 26 inch LCD TV. Cane sofa,
SHOWER/CHANGING ROOM: Matki power shower,
toilet and basin.
POOL/SPA ROOM: Indoor heated 20ft swimming
pool with 3 Swim Jets, separate Multi-station therapy spa. Full
air-conditioning. Large sliding glass door to terrace with glorious views of
garden and creek.
MASTER SUITE 4: One king-size bed, 2 bedside
tables and lamps. Built-in double wardrobe, mirror, dressing table and make-up
stool. One large wooden cot. One single fold-out bed. 32 inch TV. phone. Garden
and woodland view. EN-SUITE BATHROOM:
BEDROOM 6: One king-size bed, 2 bedside
tables and lamps. Built-in double wardrobe, mirror, dressing table and make-up
stool.
BEDROOM 7: Two single beds with bedside table
and lamp.
BEDROOM 8: Two single beds with bedside table
and lamp.
FAMILY BATHROOM: Matki power shower, toilet
and basin.
SEPARATE TOILET
Upstairs
MAIN LANDING: Leather chair and glass topped
cane table.
MASTER SUITE 1: One super king-size 6ft bed*.
One double sofa-bed. 2 bedside tables and lamps. Mirror, Dressing table and
chair. 26 inch LCD TV and DVD/CD player. Portable phone, Glorious,
double-aspect creek and woodland views. EN-SUITE BATHROOM: Fabulous circular,
14 jet, Jacuzzi-style, whirlpool bath, Matki power shower, toilet, basin set in
vanity unit. Towel-rail radiator.
MASTER SUITE 2: One super king-size 6ft bed*.
One double sofa-bed. 2 bedside tables and lamps. Mirror, Dressing table and
chair.
MASTER SUITE 3: One super king-size 6ft bed*.
One double sofa-bed. 2 bedside tables and lamps. Built-in wardrobe. Mirror,
Dressing table and chair.
BEDROOM 5: One super king-size 6ft bed*, 2
bedside tables and lamps.
*All super king-size
6ft beds are un-zippable to convert to 2 single beds.
Outside
THE SUN TERRACE: Large slate-flagged terrace
with 1 outdoor table, chairs for 16 and sun-loungers for 6.
OUTDOOR KITCHEN: Large gas-fired, barbeque
and grill.
GARAGE: Double garage
with powered roller door.
THE QUAY: 200ft long quay with dock, slipway
and moorings.
The Gardens, Woodland
and Grounds
The house is approached off an exclusive,
quiet, private lane serving only a few select residences and has its own
sweeping driveway leading down to the imposing entrance, double garage and
extensive parking area. The sub-tropical gardens and ancient woodland extend to
The Sporting Activities
There are numerous sandy beaches and coves
between The Anchorage and
The Eating Out
The Ferryboat Inn at Helford Passage can be
easily reached by walking, car or by boat and provides a wide range of bar food
in its lovely beachside setting. The Red Lion in Mawnan Smith is strongly
recommended for its excellent bar food. The Budock Vean Hotel has an excellent
restaurant and a lovely conservatory for lunch, be sure to try their speciality
Cornish dishes including oysters, beef and cheese. The Trengilly Wartha Inn near Constantine has
an excellent restaurant with a superb wine list, serves great bar food and acts
as our local off-license. The Shipwrights Arms across the river in Helford is
renowned for its superb steaks cooked by their chef on the outside grill and
The Sticky Prawn Restaurant in Flushing is highly recommended for seafood,
quaintly set on the quayside of this lovely fishing village.
The Places of Interest
There are numerous places of interest and
activities in the area for adults and children of all ages, including The Eden Project, The National Maritime Museum, The Flambards Theme Park, Roskillys Ice Cream & Organic Farm, The National Seal Sanctuary, The Poldark Mine Experience, The Goonhilly Satellite Earth Station Experience
and watching the fast jets and helicopters at RNAS Culdrose. The
Mediterranean-like south coast of
The Wildlife
There is a stunning variety of
birdlife to be seen along the creek including buzzards, cormorants, egrets,
herons, gulls, terns, dunlins, crows, rooks, ravens, kingfishers, owls and
ducks. Occasionally you may even see a seal or a dolphin. The creek is a recognised
nursery for young Sea Bass who can often be seen by our quay in the spring and
summer feeding in the warm, clear, shallow waters. The woodland is a haven for
badgers, foxes, squirrels and rabbits. Further information about the
spectacular local wildlife can be viewed on The Helford River and The Helford Marine Conservation Area websites.
The Journey
Major improvements to the M5 motorway and the
A30 expressway have made the car journey even easier with Bristol being a 2
hour drive, the West Midlands 3 hours and the South East 3.5 hours. Recent
improvements to the main rail line into Cornwall have also shortened journey
times and frequent, fast express train services to Truro are operated by First Great Western
and CrossCountry. You
can rent a car at Truro station (14 miles) or change at Truro onto the
‘Maritime Line’ branch train for the short journey to our local station at
Penmere (4 miles) and rent a car from there. Newquay Cornwall Airport (26 miles) has
enjoyed rapid growth and now features numerous destinations including London
(Gatwick), London (Stansted), London (Luton), Birmingham, Southampton,
Manchester, Leeds/Bradford, Isle of Man, Newcastle, Glasgow, Edinburgh and
Cardiff, Dublin, St Brieuc and Chambery in France, Dusseldorf in Germany,
Geneva in Switzerland and Reus, Gerona and Alicante in Spain. Private flights
may use Newquay Cornwall Airport or, by arrangement with the Royal Navy, the
Culdrose Air Station (8 miles).
The 2008 Rental Rates
06 Jun until 17
Jul £4000 per week, £3000 per 2/3 night break,
£3500 per 4 night break
18 Jul until 28
Aug £8000 per week
29 Aug until 18
Dec £4000 per week, £3000 per 2/3
night break, £3500 per 4 night break
19 Dec until 8
Jan £8000 per week
The Conditions
All weekly rentals and short breaks usually
commence Fridays at 4pm. However, variable arrival days and times are
available, please enquire for details.
The reservation deposit is 40% of the rental
rate and the balance is payable 3 months prior to the start of the rental.
The £1000 security deposit is payable with
the balance and is refundable within 30 days of the end of rental, subject to
inspection.
No smoking is allowed inside our home.
Pets will be considered on application at £50
each per reservation.
The Availability
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here for the Availability and Reservation System
The Payment Methods and
Refunds
Payment is accepted in £ sterling, US $
dollars or € Euros by bank transfer or by credit/debit card. Payment by Visa,
MasterCard, Discover or American Express is through PayPal and is subject to a
4% merchant fee that will be deducted from the security deposit. The
reservation deposit, once paid, is not refundable. Cancellation after the
balance has been paid and between 4 and 12 weeks prior to rental – 50% of the
rental rate refunded. Cancellation between 2 and 4 weeks prior to rental – 25%
of the rental rate refunded. Cancellation less than 2 weeks prior to rental –
no refund.
The Inclusive Items
A welcome vase of Fresh Flowers on arrival,
Between Easter and the end of October, use of one 6 person, 14ft motor boat for
2 days during weekend breaks and for 7 days during weekly rentals. Electricity,
Use of linens, towels (but please bring your own beach towels), cutlery and
crockery, Central heating oil, Water supply, Waste water disposal, House
cleaning and linen/towel change on departure (all rentals), Linen/towel change
every Friday (rentals of more than 1 week). Lawns and garden maintenance, Pool
and spa cleaning and maintenance.
The Extras
Additional motor boat rental between Easter
and the end of October at £90 per boat per day or £350 per boat per week.
Food and grocery provisions taken in prior to
arrival and put away in the fridge, freezer and cupboards.
Car rental
Private Catering and entertainment.
Extra cleaning and daily maid services
Push chair, high-chair and play-pen rental.
Use of the adjacent hotel’s golf course and
tennis courts.
The Guest Book
Ms
M-S. London, UK: “The Anchorage was wonderful; we
had a stunning weekend away. Thank you once again.”
Mr & Mrs R. Nottinghamshire, UK: “We had
a great time thank you very much!!....The Anchorage is certainly a top quality
venue.”
Mr & Mrs A. London, UK: “A restful and
comfortable break for everyone in the family…excellent facilities.”
Mr & Mrs S. Berkshire, UK: “...a hugely
enjoyable week at The Anchorage.”
Mr & Mrs R. Essex,
Mr & Mrs M. Surrey,
Mr
& Mrs B.
The Further Information
Please contact Steve
or Lesley at any time on:-
Tel:
01993 852652
Mobile
07515 881148
From
the USA Tel: 239-247-5847
Or by email: enquiries@helford-river-house.co.uk
The Gorgeous West
Facing Location
The Lawns and Terrace
The Beautiful
Slate-Flagged Terrace with Balustrades
The Magnificent
Terrace, Ideal for Sunbathing
The Fabulous Indoor
Heated Pool and Spa with Glass Doors to the Terrace.
The Massage Spa
The Stunning Early
Morning Summer Mists
The Glorious
Summer Afternoon Creek View
The Fabulous Creek
View from the Quay
The Quay with Slipway
The Magical
Waterfront Scene
The Creek View of
Port Navas
The Lounge and
Sunroom
The Lounge with Glass
Door to the Terrace.
The Oak-Floored
Hallway
The Upper Hallway
The Kitchen with
Granite Worktops
The Dining Room with
Glass Doors to the Outdoor Dining Area and Terrace.
The Games Room with
the Slate-Bed Snooker and Pool Table
Master Suite 1
Master Suite 2
En-Suite Bathroom to
Master Suite 2 showing one of the Two Jacuzzi Baths
Master Suite 3 with
Juliet Balcony
Master Suite 4
Bedroom 7
Ground Floor Plan
First
Floor Plan