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Colquite Estate

This very spacious, detached property, converted from a 200-year-old barn, with grain silos 8 yards (toddlers beware!) occupies a peaceful setting on the owners’ 1500-acre working arable farm and pheasant shooting estate. Very attractively furnished and well equipped, it boasts eight en-suite bedrooms, two sitting-rooms, a games room with open fire and pool table, and its own garden with children’s play area – making it the ideal choice for three or four families wishing to holiday together.

Clay pigeon shooting is available by arrangement, with fishing on site (permit required). The farm is centrally located in the beautiful Camel Valley – a haven for nature lovers and fishermen, cyclists and riding enthusiasts, close to the wild expanse of Bodmin Moor.

An ideal base from which to tour, The Shooting Lodge is convenient for the North and South Heritage Coasts of Cornwall, where to the north, the picturesque fishing villages of Port Isaac and Boscastle, and the old port of Padstow are within easy reach. To the south is the harbour town of Fowey, and the charming villages of Looe and Polperro, each with narrow, winding streets full of fisherman’s cottages and intriguing tales concerning their smuggling past.

Partly isolated from the rest of the country, until the railway crossed the River Tamar in the 1860s, this region has retained a wealth of antiquities. For historic days out, St Breock Downs Monolith and the Nine Maidens, Pencarrow House and Restormel Castle, and Lanhydrock (NT), with its 450-acre grounds, are nearby. Whilst a little further afield, scholars of myths and legends will find enigmatic Tintagel Castle – said to be the birthplace of King Arthur, a mystical delight. Ancient Wadebridge (4 miles) offers a sports centre, swimming-pool and tennis. Shop 1½ miles, pub 3 miles.

Large hall with slate floor. Spacious, comfortable living room with open fire and dining area. Additional sitting room with open fire. Large, well-equipped fitted kitchen with two electric cookers. Utility. Separate toilet. First floor: Three double bedrooms, each with en-suite shower room and toilet. Three twin bedrooms, and two further double bedrooms (one with extra double bed, for +2), each with en-suite bathroom, shower attachment and toilet. All bedrooms with TVs.

Open fire and wood-burning stove – initial fuel inc, thereafter avail locally.

History

The ancient and historic Colquite Estate can be dated back at least to beyond the doomsday survey when its owner then was Robert, Count of Mortain. The greatest landowner in Cornwall and second only to the King of England. Its ownership can be traced from the present day with unusual continuity and clarity.

Location

Colquite is located 7 miles from the north Cornish coast and 4 miles from Wadebridge. Colquite is a five minute drive from the A30 which now provides excellent access to Exeter, just one hour’s drive away. In Exeter there is a 125 rail service to London which takes approx 2 hours. This service can also be picked up at Bodmin Parkway which is the nearest station to the Estate – Bodmin to Paddington is a 4 hour journey. The airport at Newquay is approximately a 20 minute drive from Colquite and provides domestic flights to Gatwick Airport which is roughly a 75min journey. Transfers can be arranged to and from the Estate but should be booked before you arrive.

Holiday

Colquite Estate is a holiday letting company in Bodmin, Cornwall. At our historic site in the heart of Cornwall, we offer a luxury country escape with a range of activities. In The Shooting Lodge, we can sleep sixteen people in comfort, and regale guests with its period charm. Our Game Larder Cottage is a converted and modernised barn, ideal for newlyweds, while Oak Dene is a charming holiday cottage a stone’s throw from Bodmin itself, and has a huge garden with beautiful views.
Our activities include participation in our famous day shoots, which take place in our wonderful wooded valleys, where there is an abundance of birdlife. Trout and salmon fishing is also an option on our three-mile stretch of river, and we can provide you with a day license and advice upon arrival. Our Estate Grounds also play host to field archery, where you can join our local archery club upon request. Horse-riding in the countryside is another option for those who want to see the sights. If outdoor pursuits don’t appeal, we also have an indoor games room in The Shooting Lodge to keep you occupied. This ancient venue is very special and we want to share it with you. Our venue is perfect for events and retreats, and we feel that the setting is perfect. We collaborate with local contacts that help us host your event, to ensure that it is a magical experience for all.

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