LODGE BARTON, St Keyne, Liskeard

LODGE BARTON is set in a peaceful valley edged by woodland, near St Keyne, Cornwall, yet it is just two minutes drive into the delightful market town of Liskeard.

The cottages have been converted from stone barns. They have exposed beams, whitewashed stone walls and high ceilings. There is a woodburner in each cottage, easy to work and cosy in the evenings. Owl Cottage (sleeps 5), has oak floors and Kettle Cottage (sleeps 2+2), has tiled floors, covered with lots of pretty rugs. The feeling created is light, luxurious and relaxed.The English Tourist Board have awarded us a "Commended" on their 3 Keys Rating, which indicates a high standard.

The valley is flanked by woodland and the fields edged by the Looe River. Lodge Barton is set back, and hidden along a quiet country lane. Guests are welcome to explore the farm, fields, orchard and woodlands, or just relax and enjoy the countryside.

The cottages are within easy reach of Looe, the pretty bustling fishing village with its popular beach. We are just 1 mile from the nearest shop and 6 miles from the nearest beach.

There are many other beaches, National Trust beauty spots, and opportunities for recreation in the neighbourhood, for example:

• Coves and Beaches: at Lantivet and Lantic Bays; Lansallos, with its smugglers' church hanging over the rocky coves and beaches below.
• Eden Project: the awesome tropical and mediterranean biomes area must for anyone interested in plants.
• Historic sites: the ancient stone circles at Minions on Bodmin Moor; National Trust properties nearby include medieval Cotehele, and Lanhydrock with its Edwardian Country house grandeur.
• Walks: the coastal path (our nearest point starts between Looe and Polperro); we also have woodland walks on our doorstep. Go walking through hedgerow tunnels and cornfields to the beaches at Lantivet and Lantic Bays. Walk or go pony trekking on wild and beautiful Bodmin Moor.
• Rivers and lakes: visit Golitha Falls, where the Fowey River runs through beech woods, with waterfalls, and trout and salmon; or enjoy the sailing, windsurfing and fishing at Siblyback Lake.
• Railway: take a ride on the delightful single-track Liskeard/Looe railway, which winds along the leafy river valley to the sea at Looe.
• Leisure facilities: Liskeard has a leisure centre and swimming pool with excellent facilities.

Further details, brochures, maps etc. from:

Rosanne and Michael Hodin
Lodge Barton Farm
Liskeard
Cornwall PL14 4JX
Tel: 01579 344432

Email: lodgebart@aol.com