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The Vean

The Vean
Caerhays, St Mawes, Cornwall
 Accommodating 16 Guests

The Vean is an elegant, recently restored 8 bedroom detached Georgian country house situated on the Caerhays Castle Estate on the south coast of Cornwall. The accommodation comes staffed with housekeepers and they will respect guest privacy at all times. The property holds a civil wedding licence.

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The Location

The House enjoys a private setting at the end of its own drive on the edge of the village of Caerhays, overlooking a secluded valley. The village lies at the top of the Roseland Peninsula between St Austell and St Mawes and is a 2.5 hour drive from Bristol. London is 5 hours. Inter-City trains stop at St Austell, 20 minutes away. Newquay Airport is 45 minutes and is served by regular flights from a wide choice of airlines including Ryan Air, Air Southwest, Air Arann, BMI Baby and Flybe. Helicopter transfers can also be arranged to The Estate through Castle Air, based in Liskeard.

The History

The Estate has been in the ownership of the Williams family since 1853. It was John Charles Williams who inspired the creation of the Estate’s famous gardens. He was an avid horticulturalist and plant breeder who financed and masterminded many plant hunting trips to Southern China from 1905 –1925. ‘J.C’ also had a similar passion for Camellias. The breed of x williamsii Camellias  take their name from  ‘J.C’s’ hybridisation work. The hybrids which he developed from the original plants he collected are now admired around the world. The Gardens are also home to the National Magnolia collection.

The Vean was originally built in the 1830’s as the village rectory. Sadly, it had fallen into a state of disrepair when it was sold by the Church of England to the Estate in 1948. Following the purchase, its condition continued to deteriorate and The Vean became derelict for a further 50 years. The House has now been painstakingly restored by Charles and Lizzy Williams, using the same footprint, architecture and original stone. The project took 5 years from inception and was completed in November 2006. Guests will be delighted with the results and Lizzy Williams’ exquisite use of colours and fabrics.

The Accommodation (16 guests)
The accommodation has been furnished with adult guests in mind, wanting a fully-catered experience. As such, it is not ideally suited to young children. If your party includes children under 12 years old, please contact us prior to booking so we can discuss your needs. 

Ground Floor:
  1. Entrance hall
  2. Sitting room with open fire, large screen Sky TV and DVD player
  3. Dining room with open fire and seating for up to 20 guests if required
  4. Drawing room with open fire
  5. Cloakroom with WC
  6. Utility room
The bedrooms have been individually designed with beautiful fabrics, antique furniture and high-quality bathroom fittings. Each bed is a 6’ zip n’ link, which can convert to 2 x 3’ single beds on request.

First Floor:
  1. 4 large double/twin bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms
Second Floor:
  1. 4 smaller double/twin bedrooms with en-suite bathrooms

The Grounds

The property has a south facing paved terrace with garden furniture to the front, making the most of the panoramic views. To the side is a lawned garden. Parents with children should be aware of unfenced drops and ledges. Guests will also be given access to selected parts of the Estate. There is ample parking.
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The Services

The following services are included in the rent:
  1. Breakfast
  2. Linen & towels
  3. Toiletries
  4. Utilities and logs (except phone)
  5. Daily clean
  6. Broadband connection in all bedrooms
  7. Free entry to Caerhays Castle Gardens
  8. Free entry to Porthluney Beach Car Park (owned by Estate)
  9. Free attendance to RHS recommended lectures (subject to availability)
  10. Discounts to visit other Great Gardens in Cornwall
  11. The Nare Hotel will provide a taxi free of charge to guests who pre-book lunch at either of their 2 restaurants.
Additional Services
The services listed below are available for an extra charge, subject to availability. Unfortunately guests do not have use of the kitchen as it is equipped for commercial catering. Home cooked meals can be prepared on request.
  1. Chef for formal dinners
  2. Packed lunches. Barbecues on Porthluney Beach
  3. Taxi services to and from St Austell train station or Newquay Airport
  4. Guided tours with driver
  5. Masseuse
  6. Beauty therapist
  7. Hairdresser
  8. Clay pigeon shooting
  9. Fly or sea fishing
  10. Stabling
  11. Marquee hire for wedding receptions and other events in the Castle grounds

Ten Things To Do
  1. Visit Caerhays Castle Gardens
  2. Spend a day on the family friendly Porthluney Beach (owned by the Estate)
  3. Visit Portholland, Pendower, Carne and Hemmick Beaches
  4. Visit St Mawes Castle and Pendennis Castle, Falmouth (both English Heritage)
  5. See the National Maritime Museum in Falmouth via the ferry from St Mawes
  6. Visit Lost Gardens of Heligan
  7. Visit The Eden Project
  8. Walk to St Anthony’s Head on the South West Coast Path
  9. Visit Trelissick Gardens (NT)
  10. St Ives and Tate Modern
Pubs & Restaurants

Restaurants:
  1. The Nare Hotel, near Veryan, 01872 501111
  2. Hotel Tresanton, St Mawes, 01326 270055
  3. The Old School House, Pentewan, 01726 842 474
Pubs:
  1. The Rashleigh Arms, Charlestown, 01726 73635
  2. The Kings Head, Ruan Langhorne, 01872 501263
  3. The Roseland, Philleigh, 01872 580254
  4. The Kings Arms, Tregony, 01872 530202
  5. The Rising Sun, St Mawes, 01326 270233
The Price

The following rents are for the whole property, inclusive of VAT and breakfast for stays up to 30th September 2008.

Nights
234567

Rent
£3,950
£4,950
£5,950
£6,500
£ 6,950
£7,500



Christmas & New Year
Christmas & New Year
£9,950
£10,500
£10,950


Restrictions
  1. As there are restrictions on young children at this property, please contact us prior to booking if your party includes anyone under 12 years old 
  2. Sorry no hen or stag parties
  3. Sorry no dogs or smokers
  4. Guests do not have use of the kitchen for meal preparation
  5. The minimum let over a Bank Holiday weekend is 3 nights
  6. The minimum let at Christmas and New Year is 5 nights

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