Pendavey Lodge, Sladesbridge welcomes you through an open-fronted garage housing a table tennis table and generous storage for bikes and surfboards, leading into a practical utility area with fridge/freezer and additional freezer. The beautifully presented open-plan kitchen / diner features a traditional AGA alongside electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, and dishwasher, with ample space for family meals around the dining table. The light-filled lounge beckons with comfortable seating, a warming wood burner, and French doors opening to the garden, while a charming snug accessed via its own French doors offers a second TV / DVD and sofa bed for flexible sleeping arrangements.
Stepping outside, an expansive cottage garden surrounds the property, featuring a spacious lawn, patio area with garden furniture and barbecue, children's climbing frame, and the star attraction: a private hot tub with stunning countryside views. Two cosy bedrooms provide peaceful retreats, comprising a spacious king-size room and a flexible twin, served by a modern shower room. A washing machine and tumble dryer sit conveniently in the garage alongside an additional WC, while ample off-road parking directly outside completes this wonderfully equipped retreat.
Imagine waking to birdsong across open countryside, then setting off through the owner's fields to join the Camel Trail, cycling gently alongside the glittering estuary to Padstow's harbourside restaurants. Spend sun-filled days discovering first-class surfing beaches along the dramatic Atlantic coast, then return to slip into the bubbling hot tub as the sun sets over rolling Cornish hills. Light the wood burner as evening draws in, perhaps challenge the family to table tennis, and toast another perfect day in this beautiful corner of North Cornwall.
Pendavey Lodge, Sladesbridge offers superb access to North Cornwall's most captivating attractions and stunning coastal scenery. Bodmin Jail in Bodmin (7 km) brings Georgian and Victorian crime and punishment vividly to life through guided heritage tours, spine-tingling paranormal experiences, and thoroughly engaging interactive exhibitions within this atmospheric ancient jail. Trevibban Mill Vineyard in Tredinnick (9 km) presents a picturesque vineyard and orchard where guided tours and wine tastings unfold against a stunning backdrop of Cornish countryside, perfect for discovering local viticulture. Wheal Martyn Clay Works in Carthew (16 km) reveals fascinating insights into Cornwall's historic china clay industry through beautifully preserved machinery and exhibitions set within attractive parkland, whilst the Lost Gardens of Heligan in Pentewn (25 km) enchant visitors with their magical garden restoration, diverse plant collections, thriving wildlife habitats, and meandering walks through this captivating blend of natural beauty and Victorian heritage.
Venture further afield to uncover even more of Cornwall's treasures. The Bude Canal in Bude (46 km) offers fascinating guided walks led by the Bude Canal & Harbour Society along this historic waterway, showcasing remarkable sea locks, traditional wharves, and beautifully preserved canal artefacts that tell the story of Cornwall's industrial past. Walking the Rame Head Heritage Coast near Rame (47 km) rewards visitors with a spectacular circular walk around dramatic Rame Head featuring breathtaking panoramic coastal views, a fascinating medieval chapel, and the evocative remains of a historic gun battery. The Cornish Seal Sanctuary in Gweek (54 km) provides a heartwarming haven for rescued seals and other marine life, where interactive experiences and educational displays combine with stunning coastal views to create truly memorable encounters.
The picturesque fishing village of Port Isaac lies just under 10 kilometrers away, where traditional cottages cluster around a scenic harbour and narrow streets reveal charming shops and excellent restaurants, familiar to many as the filming location for the beloved TV series “Doc Martin”. Meanwhile, Truro sits 32 kilometres from the cottage. Cornwall's elegant cathedral city combines magnificent Gothic architecture with contemporary shopping, excellent dining from waterfront restaurants to cosy cafés, and regular farmers' markets celebrating the finest local produce.
