... a mile from Yeolmbridge, of it private farm drive, is Cullacott, considered by English Heritage 'the most important medieval house in Cornwall', unique in its preservation, Grade I listed. Built in the 1400s, it was embellished by the Tudors, including with wall paintings (damaged but still fascinating), and has a medieval Great Hall rising two storeys high to its roof. Till 1700 the farmhouse of wealthy families, it became a farm-worker's cottage, even a stable. Neglect spared it dreadful improvements'. With help from English Heritage, the owners, whose farmhouse is 200 yards away, have sensitively restored it and it is listed in Simon Jenkins'England's Thousand Best Houses'. They have also very carefully divided the house into two cottages - the (original) Long House and the Tudor Wing. The house stands square-on to the cobbled former farmyard. On its other side, a long terrace (tables, chairs) and big garden (pictured above right - lawn, flowers, pear tree) with long lovely views down over the ownersfarm which you are welcome to wander down to woods and the river where you can fish for brown trout and salmon and the hardy bathe.
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Guest's Initials: HMK |
Date of visit: 01/10/2009 |
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Cullacott is a place in a million, if you are looking for five star accommodation with all mod cons not for you, but if you want history this building oozes the past and a place to stay that is well priced, peaceful, views to die for and a fantastic place to spend a week or two. Mr D & Mrs J Moore |
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Guest's Initials: HMK |
Date of visit: 01/08/2009 |
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One of the best holiday cottages we have stayed in. It's an amazing building and the owners were very welcoming and helpful. We hope to visit again! |
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Guest's Initials: H |
Date of visit: 01/06/2009 |
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A real step back in time - a wonderful property! Never before have we spent the first day on holiday just exploring the house. Helpful Holidays lived up to their name, and the owners made us feel completely at home. Will definitely be returning. |
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Guest's Initials: J |
Date of visit: 01/04/2009 |
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4th stay is home from home without the 21th century |
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Guest's Initials: HMK |
Date of visit: 01/04/2009 |
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With its uneven floors, eccentric stairs and late medieval wall paintings the Long House is ideal for those who like their holidays to be a bit different. If you are into Time Team etc you'll love this. |
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Guest's Initials: BF |
Date of visit: 01/09/2008 |
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Thank you, once again you have provided a perfect holiday place. the owners were delightful and very helpful the property was delightful, and we chose the best week in Cornwall for the weather. Thank you for the trouble that you take over making everything so easy. |
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Guest's Initials: H |
Date of visit: 01/11/2010 |
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Excellent holiday - pleased to return again. |
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Guest's Initials: H |
Date of visit: 01/10/2009 |
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| Cottage Review:
Cullacott is a place in a million, if you are looking for five star accommodation with all mod cons not for you, but if you want history this building oozes the past and a place to stay that is well priced, peaceful, views to die for and a fantastic place to spend a week or two. Mr D & Mrs J Moore |
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Guest's Initials: H |
Date of visit: 01/08/2009 |
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One of the best holiday cottages we have stayed in. It's an amazing building and the owners were very welcoming and helpful. We hope to visit again! |
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Guest's Initials: J |
Date of visit: 01/06/2009 |
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A real step back in time - a wonderful property! Never before have we spent the first day on holiday just exploring the house. Helpful Holidays lived up to their name, and the owners made us feel completely at home. Will definitely be returning. |
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Guest's Initials: M |
Date of visit: 01/04/2009 |
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4th stay is home from home without the 21th century |
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Guest's Initials: H |
Date of visit: 01/04/2009 |
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| Cottage Review:
With its uneven floors, eccentric stairs and late medieval wall paintings the Long House is ideal for those who like their holidays to be a bit different. If you are into Time Team etc you'll love this. |
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