A beautiful family-friendly 'home away from home' providing luxurious holiday accommodation for 8 guests + 2 babies in Wadebridge, North Cornwall.
Perfect for multi-generational holidays, Hillcote has the wow factor in abundance with ornate period features and luxurious furnishings. It is extremely well equipped as guests’ needs have been carefully considered. It has an enclosed garden and decking area with private off-road parking for 2 cars. Wadebridge town centre is only a 5- minute stroll, with all the amenities this vibrant town has to offer.
Space
An elegant period property which has been thoughtfully renovated and refurbished in 2022 using sustainably-sourced materials to provide luxurious, comfortable and well-equipped holiday accommodation.
Guests needs have been carefully considered with those extra touches added to ensure your stay is a truly relaxing experiencs.
Ground floor
On entering the house from its private driveway, the enclosed lobby area has plenty of room to store coats, shoes and wellies. It has two large sitting rooms, a spacious kitchen and a luxurious dining area seating 8.
The stunning drawing room has comfortable seating for eight, a smart TV, original fireplace and a piano for family sing-songs. The sitting room also seats eight with sumptuous sofas, original fireplace, Sky Glass TV with Sky sports package. Please note the fireplaces do not support open fires.
The kitchen is packed to the brim with quality appliances and equipment to make cooking and dining a truly luxurious experience. This includes induction hob, microwave, double oven, large fridge/freezer, toaster, Nespresso coffee machine, food processor, hand blender, milk frother. Music can be streamed using google nest devices in the sitting rooms and kitchen/dining area. The central heating is controlled using a hive system. Double doors lead from the kitchen dining area on to a decking area and garden.
Bedrooms
There are four spacious bedrooms. There is a large master superking on the second floor with its own ensuite bathroom, walk-in wardrobe and balcony with views of Wadebridge. On the first floor are three further bedrooms, two of which are large superking/twin bedrooms; and the third is a twin with bunks, equipped with full size single mattresses so perfect for children or adults alike. All mattresses are luxury hand made in the UK and have dual firmness in the master bedroom and purple bedroom.
Bathrooms
The master ensuite bathroom has double sinks, WC, a rainfall and a handheld shower attachment. The family bathroom has a very large bath, separate shower area, WC and basin.
Garden
The house benefits from an enclosed garden, overlooked from a tranquil and private decking area, a lovely space to sit and relax. The garden has a charming wooden playhouse and slide, a patio with dining table and chairs for 8, BBQ, external shower (available in Spring/Summer) and garden hose for rinsing wetsuits and muddy paws. If you’re lucky enough to stay at this wonderful house in the spring or summer, the two magnolia trees in Hillcote’s back garden are truly stunning!
Outbuilding
The outbuilding provides storage for bicycles, wetsuits, body boards and surfboards. There is also a selection of outdoor toys and games. The outbuilding also has an additional WC/basin.
Parking
There is private off-road parking for two cars on the drive at the front of the house. Further on road parking is available if needed at the bottom of the drive.
Family friendly
It is a wonderful place for children and for families to enjoy. High quality baby and toddler equipment is provided and there are plenty of beautiful wooden toys, games and books to suit all ages.
Furniture has been sourced with rounded edges where possible which is more child friendly and large or heavy pieces of furniture and TVs have been discreetly bolted to walls for child safety. Bespoke hand-made wooden stairgates can be closed at the top and bottom of the magnificent stairwell. Family friendly equipment includes: 2 x travel cots and mattresses, 2 x highchairs, baby-bath, toddler step, 2 x toddler bed rails, toddler cutlery and dinnerware.
Dog friendly
Two well behaved dogs are very welcome. Dog bowls and mat, dog treats and dog towels are provided. A dog crate (size xl) and dog mattresses are also available upon request. There are plenty of lovely dog walks to do from the house including the Camel Trail which is only a 5 minutes walk away.
What guests say:
“We loved it. It's a beautifully presented, luxurious property in a great location. Easy access to many fabulous beaches (Trevone was our favourite) and of course benefits from all of the amenities of Wadebridge itself. Look forward to returning and would definitely recommend.” Mrs Edwards
“A gorgeous property with everything you need to make your getaway feel extra special. A real home-from-home place with the type of attention to detail we haven't really seen in other properties. The owners clearly have spent great time and expense to create Hillcote and it will certainly be the first place we check availability on again next time we are travelling in this beautiful part of the country.” Mr Shea
Things to do
The house is just a short walk from the centre of Wadebridge, a vibrant town that is located on the tidal River Camel. There’s plenty for the whole family to do in Wadebridge with many independent shops, a cinema, parks, playgrounds, leisure centre with swimming pool, tennis courts, football pitches, cricket ground, green bowls and a large selection of coffee shops and restaurants.
Wadebridge is an ideal base to explore North Cornwall and is in easy reach of popular destinations such as Rock, Polzeath, Port Isaac, Trevone, Padstow, Newquay and Bodmin Moor. A short drive from Hillcote will take you to some of the best bathing beaches in the county such as Trevone, Daymer Bay, Constantine Bay, Harlyn and Trebarwith Strand.
There are plenty of local attractions for families to enjoy on both sunny and rainier days such as Newquay Zoo and Newquay Blue Reef Aquarium, Camel Creek Adventure Park, Bodmin and Wenford Railway, Lanhydrock National Trust estate, Cardinham Woods, The National lobster hatchery at Padstow, Kidzworld Cornwall and many more.
The house is also the perfect base to hire bicycles, or walk the fabulous Camel Trail, which takes the route of the old railway line that runs from Bodmin to Padstow. If you want to bring your own bikes, there's plenty of storage space.
