353 - Gingerbread Cottage - Gweek

'Gingerbread Cottage' at Gweek, Cornwall is a grade 2 listed, thatched character cottage which has recently been sympathetically renovated by the owners. It is one of the most photographed buildings in the area and only a few yards from the head of the creek. Just five minutes walk from the local Premier supermarket, post office and famous 'Gweek Inn' public house.

Entered via the original arch doorway into a small lobby area with space for coats and boots and a bookcase with a selection of books and DVDs. The handcrafted kitchen has a slate floor and is very well-equipped, having electric oven and 4-ring ceramic hob with extractor over, combi microwave with grill, fridge with freezer compartment and a small inglenook fireplace with a 'real flame' electric fire. At one end of the kitchen is a dining table and chairs.

The small lounge is beautifully furnished and consists of two comfortable armchairs with coffee table, LCD TV with freeview and DVD incorporated and real flame electric fire. The ground floor bathroom is all brand new, having laminate flooring, bath with electric shower over and matching toilet and handbasin with a shaver socket adjacent.

A winding staircase leads from the lounge to the upstairs bedroom and dressing room. With 5' king-size bed, bedside tables and lamps, double wardrobe and large chest of drawers. and hairdryer.  A feature, deep-set window has been turned into a seat and there is another comfy chair in the dressing room providing a quiet reading space.

The emphasis throughout the renovation has been on quality. From the Laura Ashley interior design to the kitchen appliances, even the bedlinen, no expense has been spared.

Outside there is off-road parking for one car and at the rear is a steep, terraced garden with flower beds, lawn, patio and decked area with table and chairs. Heating throughout is by modern storage radiators. Rental includes bedlinen, electricity, heating and towels. Strictly no smoking. One dog will be accepted by prior arrangement at £25 per week.

There will be a charge of £20 per week for electricity between  November 2010 and March 2011 (with the exception of Christmas bookings).

There will be a charge of £20 per week for electricity from 8th January to 26th March 2011 and between 29th October and 24th December 2011.

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Rental Rates - Band H

11/09/2010 to 18/09/2010 £356	18/09/2010 to 25/09/2010 £334	25/09/2010 to 23/10/2010 £255	23/10/2010 to 30/10/2010 £286
30/10/2010 to 18/12/2010 £222	18/12/2010 to 01/01/2011 £428	01/01/2011 to 08/01/2011 £449	08/01/2011 to 26/03/2011 £233
26/03/2011 to 09/04/2011 £275	09/04/2011 to 16/04/2011 £300	16/04/2011 to 30/04/2011 £300	30/04/2011 to 28/05/2011 £275
28/05/2011 to 04/06/2011 £397	04/06/2011 to 25/06/2011 £343	25/06/2011 to 09/07/2011 £374	09/07/2011 to 23/07/2011 £397
23/07/2011 to 30/07/2011 £510	30/07/2011 to 27/08/2011 £531	27/08/2011 to 03/09/2011 £510	03/09/2011 to 17/09/2011 £374
17/09/2011 to 24/09/2011 £351	24/09/2011 to 22/10/2011 £268	22/10/2011 to 29/10/2011 £300	29/10/2011 to 24/12/2011 £233
24/12/2011 to 31/12/2011 £449	2011-12-31 to 2012-01-07 £449