TALA FORGE

BOYTON, LAUNCESTON, CORNWALL, UK, PL15 9RJ
Self-Contained annex converted from a Forge, sleeping 2 - 4, and open all year.
Contact Kay Collis Tel: 01566 772536, Mob: 07748093554
Email: ja.collis@virgin.net



Tala Forge is the single storey building on the left

SITUATION Tala Forge was once a blacksmith's workshop, is attached to Tala Park, a small traditional Cornish farmhouse. Both buildings are Grade II listed, dating from the 1600s and being full of character, with exposed beams and period features. From the windows of Tala Forge there are panoramic views across rolling countryside to the tors of Bodmin Moor. Tala Park and Forge are in a very secluded position down a leafy lane with no near neighbours on the edge of the small village of Boyton near the Cornwall / Devon border. Tala Forge has only recently been converted into an attractive and comfortable holiday home. It is ideal for a couple but will sleep up to 3 adults, or 2 adults and 2 children.

View towards Tala Forge

THINGS TO DO The surrounding countryside is very peaceful, beautiful and unspoilt, making it ideal for a relaxing holiday. Tala Forge makes an excellent starting point for touring North Cornwall, North Devon, the Tamar Valley area and the two fascinating granite moors (Dartmoor and Bodmin Moor). The Eden project is 40 miles away. The nearest shops and supermarkets are in the ancient town of Launceston (6m) with its Norman castle, sporting and leisure facilities, golf course etc. The beautiful North Cornwall Heritage Coast is not far away, with the nearest large sandy beach being at Widemouth Bay (11m). You can search for King Arthur at Tintagel, explore the lovely village of Boscastle or dine out on a terrace next to the sea at Trebarwith Strand. There is much to see and do.

The resort town of Bude with shopping, sandy surfing beaches, leisure pool and music / entertainment venues is 13 miles. For those who would like to try surfing, boards and wet suits are for hire and tuition is available at various beaches on the north coast. The Devon market town of Holsworthy (9m) is particularly unspoilt and on the Wednesday market day is bustling with rural characters, small shops and stalls.

If you would rather not cook the popular "Countryman" Inn (2m) offers excellent food and drink at very reasonable prices. Fishing of various types is available at a number of locations. For horse riders the local equestrian centre is ½m and their mounts can regularly be heard "clip clopping" past Tala Forge at various times through the day. They provide riding for all abilities and have an indoor school and off road course. Wildlife abounds in the area and visitors to the grounds and old barns of Tala Park include many birds such as swallows, buzzards, ravens, woodpeckers, and there are night time visits from owls, deer, foxes and badgers. On the Tala Water river ¼m below wild otters are sometimes sighted, but they are very secretive so to guarantee a view visit the Tamar Otter Sanctuary (3m). If you are interested in very unusual wild animals we can direct you to locations on Bodmin Moor where there have been sightings of the infamous "Bodmin Beasts", now officially accepted to be the descendants of escaped large cats who have bred in the wild and not figments of the imagination! (All distances are approximate.)

ACCOMMODATION

Open-plan Kitchen / Living and Dining room
with limed oak kitchen, built in fridge with freezer compartment, gas hob, and fan oven, microwave, kettle, toaster, 20" colour TV, large metal-action sofa bed, armchair, folding dining table and chairs, coffee table, electric wood burning stove effect fire and night storage heater.

Bedroom
with 4' 6" double pine bed, double wardrobe and chest of drawers, airing cupboard and night storage heater.

Shower Room
with cubicle, power shower, basin, W.C. and heated towel rail.

Small Lobby for coats, shoes, etc. Utility Room adjoining with washing machine, tumble drier, iron and ironing board and vacuum cleaner can be used by visitors to Tala Forge as required.

Outside is private off road parking for 1 or 2 cars, garden furniture and 2 ½ acres of gardens and paddock in which guests are welcome to walk, picnic or sunbathe. Stunning views across the fields can be enjoyed from this lovely location which also has the benefit of sunshine from sunrise to sunset, on fine days, as it is south facing.

Night Storage heating and gas for the Hob included. Other elecricity by £1 coin slot-meter (at cost rate). First £5 free which, with moderate use, usually covers stay.

Duvets, covers and sheets provided

Regret No Pets
No Smoking

PRICES

From £115 - £285 per week, Sat - Sat.
Deposit: £60 at time of booking, balance: 6 weeks in advance.
Provisional reservations held for 4 days.

Out of season Short Breaks by arrangement