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Located in Portreath, Cornwall, Squirrels View is an elegant and spacious two-bedroom apartment that can accommodate up to four people. The apartment boasts stunning views over the garden in the valley and features an open plan living room with a comfortable leather suite, TV, and DVD player. The fitted galley kitchen is equipped with modern appliances and a cozy pine dining area. The bathroom includes a Japanese half bath with an over-bath electric shower, sink, and a separate toilet.
Guests staying at Squirrels View can enjoy the heated swimming pool with a fantastic telescopic enclosure and a hot tub with massage spa jets. The facilities, including a gazebo dining area, loungers, barbecue, and children's play area, are exclusively for the use of the six apartments on the property. The games room offers entertainment with pool and football tables. Bassets Acre, where Squirrels View is located, is a grand Victorian villa set in an acre of sub-tropical gardens, just a short walk from Portreath's sandy bay, harbour, pubs, shops, and restaurants.
Portreath, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, is surrounded by National Trust land and offers various activities such as swimming, surfing, canoeing, fishing, and surfing schools. The village has shops, cafes, and pubs with outdoor eating areas, as well as a golf course, riding stables, and other recreational facilities nearby. The village's rich industrial history, including tin streaming and mining, can be explored through footpaths and cycle tracks. Portreath's history dates back to the 15th century, with the name meaning "sandy cove," and its development as an important port for the copper ore industry in the 19th century.
The village of Portreath lies within the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and is known for its sandy beaches and surfing opportunities. The area has a rich history, including the construction of a harbor and the development of tramroads and railways to support the mining industry. Today, the remains of these transportation systems form part of the Mineral Tramways Coast to Coast, a long-distance cycleway and footpath. Additionally, Nance Wood, located south-east of the village, is designated as a Site of Special Scientific Interest for its unique biological characteristics, including rare plant species like Irish spurge.
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