The Bearoak Shippon, Michaelstow welcomes you into a wonderfully spacious, ground-floor cottage where vaulted ceilings and original features create an immediate sense of rural charm. The open-plan kitchen, lounge and diner is perfectly arranged for two, with a well-equipped kitchen allowing one to cook whilst the other relaxes by the cosy wood burner on cooler evenings. The comfortable sofa invites lazy afternoons curled up with a book, while the striking bathroom, complete with a rain shower over the bath and a heated towel rail, adds a touch of indulgent style to this already characterful retreat.
Step outside onto your own private patio, a peaceful spot furnished with seating and a barbecue, perfect for morning coffee or alfresco dining beneath open skies. Just off the living space, the bedroom offers a stylish and sumptuous king-size bed, ideal for long, lazy lie-ins with the Smart TV providing entertainment should you fancy a lazy morning. Private parking for one car is provided directly outside, meaning you can simply arrive, unpack, and settle into the slower pace of Cornish country life.
Picture mornings spent watching the mist lift over Bodmin Moor, a mug of tea warming your hands as birdsong drifts across the fields. Spend your days wandering ancient footpaths, cycling the nearby Camel Trail, or exploring Cornwall's rugged coastline before returning to the crackle of the wood burner. As dusk settles, relax on the patio with the barbecue glowing, the quiet countryside wrapping around you like a comforting blanket.
The Bearoak Shippon, Michaelstow sits deep within the tranquil Cornish countryside near St Tudy, perfectly placed for exploring the county's finest attractions. Tintagel Castle, with its legendary clifftop ruins and dramatic footbridge steeped in Arthurian legend, is just 11 kilometres away. Bodmin Jail (15 km) offers fascinating guided heritage tours and paranormal experiences within its atmospheric Georgian and Victorian walls. Families will love Camel Creek Family Theme Park (17 km), with its thrilling rides and animal encounters, while Blue Reef Aquarium in Newquay (31 km) brings you face to face with a dazzling array of marine life through its captivating underwater tunnels.
Venture further afield to discover more of the South West's treasures. Plymouth Gin Distillery (47 km) invites you to savour the rich heritage of gin-making through guided tours and tastings at this historic distillery dating back to 1793. The Milky Way Adventure Park in Clovelly (51 km) delights visitors with indoor and outdoor rides alongside its popular Bird of Prey Centre. Stithians Lake Activities Centre (55 km) offers a wonderful lakeside escape for water sports, fishing, and scenic nature trails.
Closer to home, the historic market town of Liskeard sits 23 kilometres away, perched conveniently between the wild expanse of Bodmin Moor and Cornwall's dramatic south coast. Meanwhile, Truro, Cornwall's elegant county capital, lies a 52-kilometre drive away, where you'll find a wonderful mix of independent boutiques, excellent restaurants, and the magnificent three-spired cathedral at its heart.
