... ¼ mile from the centre of Blisland is a beautiful place described in Country Life as ‘near perfect’. A lovely listed 17th cent. manor house (the owners’ home, used in the making of films) and, in its grounds, a long barn imaginatively converted into three cottages called Tom, Dick and Harry. The cottages share lawns (tables/chairs, a barbecue for each cottage) on three sides - one walled, one large with granite-pillared swing and trees. Beyond them, park-like field with massive plane tree slopes to stream (tiddlers) with island. In all, 30 acres (sheep, cattle) for exploring: woods with unusual trees, the remains of a Victorian water garden, grotto and Celtic crosses (medieval pilgrims en route to Falmouth, ship and Santiago de Compostela stopped here). Masses of space. Barn available for parties and weddings - ask us for details. 100 yard drive leads from a lane to the cottages (which are completely hidden from it). Barn with washing machines and tumble driers (extra), freezer. Spring water. No pets between 23 July and 3 September.

Harry, the largest and end cottage is ‘upside-down’ and split-level, and has a quite magnificent room upstairs - 42' x 17', all open-plan with high ceiling rising to apex, superb beams and other ancient timbers exposed, fitted kitchen (dishwasher, microwave, gas cooker, freezer) at one end, the rest living/dining room with huge stone fireplace (woodburner), tuned piano, CD player, door to large lawn, and big end window looking to trees, fields. Downstairs, three bedrooms: double (5' bed) with en suite bathroom (suite), twin, and room with bunks and single bed and French windows; shower-room and separate loo, both with washbasins; and slated hall leading to door to walled garden. TV/DVD/video. The great upstairs room won a commendation from the Cornish Buildings Group.

Each cottage has its own distinct character: nothing stereotyped. All relaxed, charming.