Description
This striking Port Isaac sanctuary lies along a pretty lane in the heart of the village. Three stories of Cornish stone and slate are cocooned by glossy emerald creepers which turn to flame red in autumn months. From the top floor, enjoy far reaching views across whitewashed cottages and crooked chimney pots towards the beach. Skip down the hill to the harbour for a morning dip and on your way back, pop into one of the charming cafes for a fresh coffee or an ice-cream parlour for a post-swim sugary snack.
Inside Valencia House, thick stone walls licked with the chalky tones of Farrow and Ball frame the modern-day luxuries. This calming colour palette is sure to soothe the soul as you slip into holiday mode. Built by a merchant sea captain in the 1800s, you will discover character around every corner from the endearingly sloped walls and the welcoming window seats to the cast iron bath tub from his ship in the master bedroom. A crackling log burner and an extensive library are on standby for those rainier days and upstairs, a nickel slipper bath tub is calling out to be filled with bubbles.
A glossy red Aga takes centre stage in the traditional kitchen where toasty slate flagstones and a sunny window seat create the perfect ambience for whipping up holiday breakfasts. An elegant dining room sits alongside. Open the door to the tiered patio and enjoy your morning coffee al fresco as the palm leaves above sway in the breeze. Soak up the rays from the comfort of the sun loungers as your canine companion plays on the lawn below. Spend evenings curled up in the cosy lounge which provides the setting for family movies and board game tournaments.
As eyelids grow heavy choose from two floors of blissful bedrooms. Upstairs, the sumptuous master bedroom has dual aspect views across the village to the sea, framed by decorative fronds of ivy blowing in the breeze outside. The spa-like en-suite comes complete with a dreamy freestanding bathtub and walk in shower with a porthole window looking skywards. The second bedroom boasts a striking nickel bathtub and the third is finished in the dreamiest tones of blush. Three cosy bedrooms on the lower ground floor include a king-sized bed and two single rooms with views across the garden.
Bedrooms
- Bedroom one (master) has a king-sized bed, chest of drawers, armchair, partial sea views and en-suite with bath, shower, hand basin and WC.
- Bedroom two has a super-king bed, built-in wardrobe, armchair and en-suite with bath, shower, hand basin and WC.
- Bedroom three has a king-sized bed, built-in wardrobe and partial sea views.
- Bedroom four has a double bed and clothes storage.
- Bedroom five has a single bed and clothes storage.
- Bedroom six has a single bed and clothes storage.
Inside
- Well-equipped kitchen with Aga, microwave, fridge-freezer, toaster, kettle and Sage bean to cup coffee machine (coffee beans provided).
- Utility in outbuilding with washing machine, tumble dryer and fridge.
- Iron and ironing board.
- Smart TV with Sky.
- Bose speaker.
- Log burner (starter pack of logs provided).
- Radiators.
- Travel cot (measurements 105cm long x 65cm wide (linen not supplied)), highchair and stairgate (available on request).
- Downstairs WC.
- First floor shower room with hand basin and WC.
- Books.
- Wi-Fi.
Outside
- Tiered patio with dining table, chairs and sun loungers.
- Lawn
- Gas barbecue.
- Outside lighting.
- Outside shower.
- Parking for one car.
Accessibility
There are steep steps from the parking area down to the front door with a handrail. Inside, the living spaces and WC are located on the ground floor. The family shower room is located up one flight of stairs. Bedrooms one, two and three are located on the top floor. Bedrooms three, four and five are located on the lower ground floor. The garden is tiered with two flights of steps.
