The Boathouse, Little Petherick is a characterful detached cottage offering a welcoming retreat for up to eight guests. The charming kitchen, with timber beams and an oil-fired Aga, provides an inviting hub for preparing meals. A breakfast table offers informal dining, whilst the ground-floor shower room houses the washing machine. Two inviting lounges create distinct spaces, one warmed by a stone fireplace with a wood burner and Smart TV, the other perfectly positioned for peaceful creek views.
Step outside to discover two outdoor spaces. The enclosed front terrace, with outdoor furniture and BBQ, offers the perfect setting for alfresco dining and relaxation. Beyond the house lies an enclosed garden with gated access directly to the creek, providing an extraordinary opportunity for kayaking and paddleboarding. The property features four beautifully decorated bedrooms: a double with TV, a children's bunk room, a twin, and another double. Three bathrooms include one with a freestanding roll-top bath and twin basins.
Imagine waking to soft sunlight streaming across the creek. Sip your morning coffee whilst planning your day's adventures, whether paddling on glassy waters, exploring hidden coves, or wandering woodland trails. As evening falls, relax on the terrace with a good book and the gentle lap of water as your soundtrack, whilst stars emerge over the tranquil Cornish countryside.
The Boathouse, Little Petherick is perfectly positioned to explore North Cornwall's finest offerings. Padstow's bustling harbour and celebrated seafood restaurants await just three kilometres away. Discover Tarquin's Gin Distillery in St Ervan (4 km), where handcrafted gins inspired by the Cornish coast offer unique flavours and fascinating distillery tours. For family entertainment, head to Camel Creek Family Theme Park or The Tide Climbing Centre, both within five kilometres. The Blue Reef Aquarium in Newquay (15 km) showcases an impressive array of marine life through interactive exhibits and captivating underwater tunnels. History enthusiasts will relish Bodmin Jail (20 km), where guided heritage tours and paranormal experiences uncover stories of Georgian and Victorian crime and punishment. Further afield, Jamaica Inn at Bolventor (27 km), an ancient smuggling inn on atmospheric Bodmin Moor, offers delightful dining experiences and the chance to experience the atmosphere that inspired the author Daphne du Maurier to write her famous book named after the place.
For the culturally curious, Tate St Ives (51 km) overlooks the Atlantic Ocean in spectacular fashion, showcasing work by notable Cornish artists alongside the esteemed Tate collection in a stunning modernist building that seamlessly integrates with the rugged coastline. The gallery features rotating exhibitions and houses works by artists who were drawn to St Ives' unique light and landscape. Meanwhile, Poldark Mine & The Cornish National Heritage Collection (47 km) invites underground exploration of Cornwall's celebrated mining heritage through authentic 18th-century tin mine workings, complete with underground guided tours, vintage machinery displays, and interactive exhibits that bring Cornwall's industrial past to life. The historic Bude Canal (53 km) provides guided walks featuring sea locks, wharves, and preserved artefacts, offering visitors the chance to explore this remarkable feat of 19th-century engineering that once connected inland Cornwall to the sea.
The charming fishing village of Port Isaac, just a 12-kilometre drive away, has been immortalised by the television series Doc Martin and captures the essence of Cornish coastal heritage with its picturesque harbour, traditional slate-hung cottages, and narrow winding streets that tumble down to the sea. Visitors can explore the tiny harbour where local fishermen still land their catch, browse quaint shops selling local crafts, and enjoy fresh seafood at waterfront restaurants. In contrast, Redruth is 37 kilometres away and offers a completely different experience as a vibrant market town with a thriving creative arts scene, surrounded by beautiful countryside that provides endless opportunities for walking, cycling, and horse-riding adventures through historic mining landscapes and rolling hills.
