The package
When choosing your self catering holiday in Cornwall we believe it is the little things that can make all the difference. For your comfort and convenience, Rosehill is pleased to offer the following as part of our standard service:
- All bed linen is provided.
- All towels are provided (not beach towels).
- Logs,kindling,firelighters and matches for the log burner are provided free of charge.
- Electricity is included.
- Cots and high chairs are provided free of charge. Please advise at time of booking.Bedding for cots is not provided.
- A complimentary starter pack is provided, includes:
- Tea, coffee, sugar sachets.
- Salt and pepper
- Dishwasher tablets
- Washing powder
- Washing up liquid
- Toilet rolls
WI FI
Each Lodge is equiped with Broadband Access via a Wi Fi link.
Bedrooms/bathrooms
All bedrooms can have either a double bed or twin bed combinations. Please advise your choice at the time of your booking. All double beds are 6ft and single beds are 3ft. Each lodge has a en-suite bathroom (with shower) to the master bedroom and the main bathroom has a bath with shower over. All bathrooms have extractor fans, heated towel rails and heated mirrors.
Kitchen
The kitchen is equipped with: dishwasher, washing machine/dryer, oven, hob, kettle, toaster, fridge, freezer, microwave, extractor fan, granite worktop, extensive cutlery, crockery and cooking equipment.
Porch decking area
This area houses a table and chairs, outside heated drench shower and outside store for beach equipment, wet suits etc.
Main decking area
The lounge leads on to the main decking area. This area houses a table and chairs to seat 6 persons and a Hot Tub Spa for 4 people. It has decking lights and is glass covered so you can eat el- fresco even when it rains. This decking looks on to your garden area which has a picnic table and barbecue.
Lounge
The lounge has a log burning stove, samsung widescreen LCD TV, DVD player/recorder, coffee tables, leather chairs and sofas. The lounge features wooden structural beams, low energy down lighters and a deep pile rug.
Heating
Water heating is mainly provided by an electric emersion heater. This is backed up by a solar water heating panel. Space heating in the lodges is provided by instant heat electric wall heaters as well as the log burner. It is not necessary to light the log burner in order to achieve a comfortable temperature. The lodges are extremely well insulated. It is our policy to purchase green tariff electricity when it is available.
St Piran's Lodge
Please see details of St Piran's lodge on the seperate page.
Car Parking
Car parking is close to your lodge in designated parking areas.
Facilities close by and transport
Nearest shops can be found within the village of Porthtowan. This is for grocerries, surf equipment, surf lessons, beach eqipment etc. There are restaurants, cafe's, bars and pubs as well as a hair salon. The village can easily be reached on foot and will take about 5 to 10 minutes. The closest bus stop to your lodge is literally 100 mtrs away and buses can take you to surrounding villages, St Agnes, Redruth and Truro.
The beach
Porthtowan's beach is a Blue Flag beach. This is awarded for exceptional beach and water quality. The beach is patrolled by life gaurds during the high season periods. The beach has great surf and is home to the annual "Cornish and Open" surfing competition. The beach is sandy and has many rock pools to explore.
The only extras you need to be aware of are:
1. Each lodge has a standard telephone line. We believe our rates are set low and are reasonable. Call charges are displayed in each lodge. Call charges must be settled on your departure.
2. Broadband access is available in each lodge via a "Wi-Fi hot spot”. This allows you broadband access to the internet from anywhere in the lodge or in the garden area. The service is provided direct by Wi Fi Spark. Wi Fi Spark's website. Fees are payable direct to Wi Fi Spark. Rates are: 1 hour £2.99, 3 hours £6.99, 1 day £7.50, 1 week £12.50, 1 month £19.99.