More about Geldenhuis (the location)

Location
The fishing village of Port Isaac nestles in a valley, bordered on one side by the sea, where crab and lobster is caught daily by the local fishermen and sold in the fish cellars on the beach. There is a partly rocky beach where children search for baby crabs. The village is located very near Rock with its sailing facilities and St. Enedoc Golf Course. Padstow, with Rick Stein’s popular seafood restaurant, is a ferry ride across the bay.

The cottage
Geldenhuis takes its name from the South African Goldmine that a local carpenter, Thomas Remick, travelled to with his brother at the turn of the century. His wife purchased the cottage with the money sent back from South Africa.
Geldenhuis is a traditional fisherman's cottage located in the centre of the village of Port Isaac. A minutes walk through the narrow lanes leads to the harbour protected by the original breakwaters which also has a fresh fish market run by local fishermen.
The cottages oldest parts date back to the 17th century when it was originally two cottages. Over the last four hundred years it has evolved and is now a fully equipped traditional cottage retaining the natural character with the addition of a conservatory.

Heating/hot water
The cottage is fully centrally heated. The open fire in the sitting room can also be used but please use smokeless fuel available in the village. An emersion heater provides hot water. The cost of all electricity and heating is included in the rental.

Telephone
A payphone is provided in the cottage.

Bedrooms / Linen
The cottage sleeps a maximum of seven people - 2 x double beds, 1 x twin beds and 1 x single bed. We provide two pillows, one duvet and bedspread per bed. Please take your own bed linen, towels and tea towels.

Pets
Pets are not allowed, on request.

Children
A cot and highchair is provided. Please take your own linen.

Cleaning
The rental includes the cost of the cottage being cleaned at the end of your stay. Please vacate the cottage by 10.30 am on the day of your departure.

Parking
Whilst you can unload your car outside the cottage, due to the narrow lanes it is not possible to park. Parking is available at the car park at the top of the village or on the road at the top of the hill. Both are approximately 200 yards away.

Availability
Please use the contact details below to check on availability.

Booking / Further Details
Please phone either Jacqui Elliott or Paul Williams on 01580 212 644 with your preferred week.

Alternatively e-mail jacquielliott@me.com

Payment
A 50% deposit is payable at the time of booking. The balance is due one month prior to your holiday, at which point we will send you details on how to find the cottage and where to collect the keys.

Geldenhuis (the cottage)

The cottage is entered through a stable door, which leads through to the kitchen/dining room.
The kitchen is spacious with the original slate floor. The kitchen units are brand new with a granite work surface, Rangemaster cooker, microwave, Bosch dishwasher, washing machine and fridge/freezer. The farmhouse pine table provides seating for up to seven people.
Steps lead down to the bright, south facing sitting room. This comfortably furnished room features a working Victorian fireplace, striped wood floors, beamed ceiling, LCD TV and DVD and a window seat. French doors from the sitting room lead into the sunny conservatory with a pretty iron table and six chairs and in turn out to the south-facing garden.
The patio garden is planted with flowers and shrubs and offers a secluded sunny area to sit outside and enjoy the view.
The first floor of the cottage comprises three bright bedrooms and a bathroom all with striped floors and bright rugs . There are two double bedrooms and a twin bedded room with a hand basin. All have wardrobes, chest of drawers or shelf space. In addition all the bedrooms have views of the village.
The large bathroom has a bath with a strong electric shower, heated towel rail, hand basin and toilet.
The stairs continue to the second floor and a single bedroom in the eaves of the roof with wonderful views over the village.