OUR ACCOMMODATION IS ON THE SPECTACULAR NORTH COAST OF CORNWALL, IN THE LOVELY UNSPOILT VILLAGE OF ST AGNES.

We offer Half Board or B&B accommodation and during 2010, our "fully inclusive" week long walking holidays (some people actually come for two weeks) will range from £505 per person (B&B) to £770 per person (luxury hotel, with dinner, bed and breakfast) - but are typically more like £650 in high summer for a very good quality hotel. You can choose to stay in a private cottage or modern village home B&B with a family, when the rates vary from £505 to £630 per week, which obviously includes the walking holiday as well...

Whatever your choice, you will find yourself a short walk from splendid cliffs and beaches and the charming North coast village of St Agnes. This is the fictional village of 'St Annes' which Winston Graham wrote about in the popular "POLDARK" novels and T.V.series and is situated some 8 miles west of Cornwall's charming cathedral city of Truro, where the trains from London arrive.

The National Trust own large tracts of the local landscape, including the prominent 700 foot high St Agnes Beacon - with stunning views all over mid Cornwall and up and down the spectacular north coast. From here, one can see all the way down the north coast - past Godrevy Lighthouse where Virginia Woolf found the inspiration to write "To The Lighthouse" - to St Ives and beyond, and up the north coast to Trevose Head and its lighthouse.

As usual, you have a choice of accommodation and individual descriptions follow.

Cleaderscroft Hotel http://www.cchotel.fsnet.co.uk/

A warm and friendly welcome awaits all visitors to The Cleaderscroft Hotel, which was reopened in the summer of 1995 following extensive renovations - well received by the many guests who have been tempted to stop and enter since. Once the family home of the locally renowned Hancock family, Cleaderscroft was originally known as "Coulterville", after George Coulter Hancock - one of the largest landowners in St Agnes during the latter part of the last century. Indeed, amongst the many properties owned by GCH, was St Agnes Beacon itself! Coulterville became home to his eight children and one of his sons, “GCH the second”, started a family law tradition and became, for a period, the Official Receiver for Cornwall.

The elegant, stone Victorian building stands in the heart of picturesque St Agnes. It is conveniently situated on the coastal road through the village, where many varied outlets, hostelries and galleries are a few minutes walk away, with the beach and cliffs some 10-15 mins walk down the wooded valley lane.

The accommodation is provided in generous sized rooms (two with four poster beds) - all with private facilities and colour television. Public rooms comprise lounge, small bar, two dining rooms and a small games room. On offer also, is more "family orientated" accommodation - either fully serviced in the two room family unit, or self catering in the ground floor family apartment. As the property was originally a Gentleman’s residence, the rooms which have been decorated in period style have a homely, rather than a hotel feel - a characteristic which has been maintained during the renovations.

The present owners, Ted and Jeannie Ellis, spent several years living and working abroad and many of the results of their souvenir hunting can be seen displayed both in the public rooms and the guest bedrooms. The generous breakfasts are tailored to suit guest’s individual needs and the evening meals are always prepared from fresh ingredients calling on recipes from home and abroad. Frequently on offer is fish of the day which is locally caught. The hotel operates a no smoking policy throughout.

If you particularly like being close to the shops, pubs, and other local facilities and have a sense of humour, then this might be your choice. (Ted and Jeannie are very convivial!)

The Beacon Country House Hotel   http://www.beaconhotel.co.uk/

Although a little more expensive, The Beacon Hotel does not always charge a single room supplement to our guests. This is a licensed 2 star private hotel, situated on the southerly slopes of St Agnes Beacon, just outside the village of St Agnes. It stands in extensive grounds of 2 acres and enjoys one of the more spectacular vistas in the area.

The panorama encompasses a wide sweep of countryside, from St Austell and Bodmin Moors in the east, to the blue waters of the Atlantic, past Godrevy Lighthouse to St Ives in the west, some 13 miles distant - "as the crow flies."

The 11 bedrooms are all tastefully furnished and appointed, all with "en-suite" facilities. Each room has colour television, direct dial telephones, tea and coffee making facilities and a standard of comfort commensurate with their AA 2 star rating. Both the dining room and lounge take full advantage of the view. Great pride is taken in the cuisine, which offers the very best of English dishes, presenting a varied menu making full use of fresh local produce. There is also an extensive wine selection available with dinner.

The three lounge areas are spacious and offer great comfort, where you may enjoy a quiet moment or two, or even take your "after dinner" coffee - and perhaps watch a little television. For your convenience, the whole hotel has been designated as non-smoking and has Wi-Fi access. The well stocked bar is a pleasant place in which to relax in the evenings.

During the lighter months, it is quite feasible to take a stroll in the evening up to the top of St Agnes Beacon (10 mins) via the nearby footpath. From here, really spectacular views of the sunset can be observed. Also, the village, cliffs and Chapel Porth beach are all about 15-20 mins walk away. If you would like to be in a nice quiet location, with great panoramas and very comfortable rooms, then this might be your choice of accommodation.

St Agnes Hotel, Churchtown   http://www.st-agnes-hotel.co.uk

Providing for travelers since the 1780's, St Agnes Hotel lies in the heart of the village, right opposite the parish church, with it's fine spire. Under new ownership since Sept 2009, Bill and Di will welcome you to their hostelry. On the ground floor is a traditional and popular village pub and a lovely restaurant - and upstairs, on two floors are six guest rooms. Meals may be taken at the bar or in the restaurant.

Rosemundy House Hotel   http://www.rosemundy.co.uk/

This hotel is the largest around St Agnes and is situated close to the village centre, yet within a quiet and wooded valley with lovely gardens. It has a heated swimming pool too. Sometimes (but not always), larger groups stay here, so if you like to have people around you and enjoy good buffet dinners, this may be a good option!

Aramay Boutique B&B   http://www.thearamay.com/

4 stars. For a little more class and style, situated in a quiet location close to the village centre, yet within easy walking distance of the beach, Aramay has five guest rooms, each with flat screen television, tea and coffee making facilities in each room and Wi-fi freely available. Fine cooked breakfasts and friendly owners. See what Trip Advisor says: http://tinyurl.com/yeurfqs

The Malthouse B&B, Peterville  http://www.themalthousestagnes.co.uk/

This friendly and slightly funky B&B is sitauted right in the heart of the village and is very close to several good eating places. It's owner Diana Bushe welcomes her guests as part of the family. One room is en-suite and the others share a communal bathroom. Sometimes, it's possible to have dinner with Di's family in an informal setting. Become a part (if just for a week!) of a well known and popular family.

Trevaunance Cottage B&B http://www.trevaunancecottage.co.uk/

If you would like to stay with a friendly local family in a typical cottage style B&B, then Trevaunance Cottage is in a lovely quiet location, just 5 mintutes walk from the beach at Trevaunance Cove. There are several good pubs and restaurants within easy walking distance + a traditional fish and chip shop. There are two large rooms, both with en-suite facilities (with bath not shower). One room is a twin bed room and the other is a double. There is also a single available with the twin room, for anyone who brings a friend or child (shared bathroom).

Kimberley B&B   http://www.kimberleybedandbreakfast.co.uk

Kimberley is a newly built home, located to the west of the beautiful village of St Agnes. It is situated 400m from the local shops and the coastal path around Cornwall, and only 500 m from St Agnes main beach at Trevaunance Cove. It is also only about 1 mile from the top of the promiment St Agnes Beacon. Kimberley offers 4 spacious double bedrooms, one with an en-suite and the others each having their own private bathrooms opposite the room. One room is a twin. Neil and Sue will make you very welcome in their lovely modern home.

Atlantic Mews B&B   http://www.stagnesholidays.co.uk/Index-3.html

Carol and Tony will look after you in their lovely modern home and offer 2 very well appointed and modern double rooms.These may be had with a single supplement too. Quiet location about 10 mins walk from centre of village.

If you take the B&B option at any of the above, you would obviously need to go out each evening to a local pub or restaurant for a meal. However, this option can be considerably cheaper if you only take small evening meals. There are several very good options in St Agnes, including good restaurants, a traditional fish and chip shop, several fine pubs and a tapas bar.

We know that the place you stay in during a walking holiday - and the welcome and cuisine you receive there is almost as important as the walking itself. Consequently, we are very careful to have as our partners, places that truly complement our local knowledge and guiding services! We know that wherever you choose to stay, you'll be very well looked after.

Detailed prices .... please contact us for our 2010 fully illustrated Electronic Brochure, with the rates and latest availability.