Perched on the beautifully maintained grounds of the popular Honicombe Manor Holiday Resort in Cornwall, is this delightful reverse-level lodge, Lavender Lodge.
Set over two floors and sleeping up to six guests, Lavender Lodge is an idyllic family getaway where guests can enjoy impressive countryside views from their private balcony, as well as a variety of on-site facilities including an outdoor swimming pool and gym, available for you to use at no additional cost.
Approaching the property through the 20 acres of countryside in the designated Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, you will find convenient parking spaces in the on-site car park, before taking the short stroll to your new home away from home.
Be welcomed into the charming lodge, which has been refurbished to offer high quality fittings and amenities, where you will discover three tastefully decorated bedrooms on the ground-floor, the first being a king-size which benefits from an en-suite bathroom, and two additional twin bedrooms, ensuring a functional layout for you and your guests.
Enjoy freshening up in the walk-in shower before joining your guests for an evening of fun and board games.
Enjoy a morning coffee on the private patio and drink in your lush countryside surroundings.
Climb the stairs to the superb open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with balcony, where you can whip up culinary delights for your guests in the well-equipped kitchen, settle down to tuck-in to your tasty home-cooked meal, before retiring to the spacious corner sofa to enjoy your favourite film on the DVD player or log into your own streaming service like Disney+, Amazon prime & Netflix on the smart TV.
On warmer evenings, take advantage of the lovely dining table on the balcony, where you can treat your party to an alfresco meal in the heart of nature.
Explore your surroundings where you will find a host of activities right on your doorstep, with a free permit included in the rental, you can take advantage of the leisure facilities all year round.
The site offers both an indoor and outdoor heated pools, where you can cool off on a summer's day, along with a gym, outdoor chess, and tennis courts, before celebrating your win with a drink at the on-site bar.
Spend your days enjoying the facilities, playing with the children and making memories, you will hardly be able to tear yourself away!
You will also find a restaurant on site so you can skip the kitchen for the evening and enjoy a delicious meal out.
When you are ready to explore a bit further, venture out of the holiday park to the nearby market town of Callington, which has a small selection of shops and eateries and whose skyline is dominated by Kit Hill, the highest point in the area which has magnificent panoramic views of across south-east Cornwall and Plymouth Sound at its top.
The city of Plymouth rests just a scenic car journey away; here, you can relish in a relaxing river cruise while admiring the unbeatable scenery, before stopping for a meal to fuel your next excursion in one of many pubs and restaurants.
Adventure seekers will not be left short in the area, with the Tamar trails within easy reach, strap your mountain bikes to the car and make your way to the trails for an action-packed day.
If that is not enough of a thrill for you, head to Adrenaline Quarry and take part in a world of outdoor adventure such as zip wires, go karting, open water swimming, and you can even try your hand at axe throwing and the inflatable course in the AquaPark!
Just a little further is the town of Tavistock, where you can take a leisurely stroll through Tavistock Sensory Garden, visit the Robey Trust which is a charitable organisation committed to the preservation and restoration of steam and other historic engines, or sample the local delights at the Stannary Brewing Company who serve fresh beer brewed on-site and delicious home-cooked meals to go alongside.
Take the scenic drive to Launceston, well-known for its remarkable English Heritage Castle stemming from the 13th century, here you can expect a history exhibition as well as charming picnic area to enjoy lunch on the go.
Venture to the impressive National Trust site of Lawrence House, a museum filled with interesting artefacts that explore the town’s local history as well as its links to Australia.
Just a short drive from here will take you to Cotehele House, another fantastic National Trust property, home to a Tudor house and a working mill, set amongst perfectly-manicured gardens and grounds for you to discover.
Perfect for making memories, Lavender Lodge will have you returning to Cornwall year after year.
