Calamansac (Sail Loft)

Calamansac forms the western headland of Port Navas Creek overlooking the Helford River. The houses stand in 50 acres of meadow garden and woodland, remarkable for spring flowers. The woods drop down to Port Navas Creek to the east and Helford River to the south and west. It is secluded, 7 miles from Falmouth and close to the village of Port Navas.

Access is by a steep private road, about half a mile long, leading from the centre of the village.

Calamansac provides a unique opportunity for launching dinghies at all states of the tide and in any weather. There is a road through the wood to a slipway and a safe anchorage with a lock-up boat house for storage of gear.

Sail Loft, purpose-built, is designed to maximise enjoyment from the 1st floor living accommodation of the superb view of the river to Merthen Woods, towards Polwheveral and Frenchman's Creeks. There are walks through Anemone and Bluebell woods, Camelia, Hydrangea and Rose plantings.

The house is heated and hot water provided by oil fired boiler with alternative heating for the living room by clearview wood-burning stove Oil fuel, logs and electricity are all included in the letting charge A telephone is in the entrance lobby.

Free Membership of Port Navas yacht club where meals are also available, is included. Trengilly Wartha is within 2.5 miles and serves very good food.

Boat owners and hirers please contact booking office for information and tariffs.

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Accommodation

Level access over bridge from car park to front door.

HALL : Telephone, drying cupboard and dogs' cot under table.

SHOWER ROOM/UTILITY ROOM : (suitable for wheelchair users) is equipped with WC, shower, wash basin, heated towel rail, washing machine and drying racks.

LIVING AREA : The Kitchen, divided from the dining area by a serving counter, is equipped with 4 ring / 2 oven electric cooker with smoke canopy and extractor fan, fridge/freezer, microwave, toaster, dishwasher and heated towel rail. Dining area seats up to 8.

The SITTING AREA : focuses on the wonderful view, comfortably furnished with sofa and arm chairs, wood burning stove, TV and DVD player. There is a sofa bed in this room which can be made up in preparation for guests who are wheelchair restricted or of limited mobility.

GROUND FLOOR

BEDROOM 1 : Double bed, wardrobe, dressing table, stool and mirror. Superb view of the Helford River.

BEDROOM 2 : Single bed, wardrobe and bedside table.

BEDROOM 3 : Twin beds, generous cupboards and bedside table.

TWO BATHROOMS : Each with W.C, wash basin, bath with shower & screen and heated towel rail.

Guest Comments...

"The property in absolutely perfect for holiday living - we loved the consideration for Murphy (the dog). All in all - we just LOVED it!"

"Once again we have had a wonderful week at Sail Loft - it truly is a magical place and we look forward to another week next year."

"This is our 3rd stay at Sail Loft in 4 years. It is excellent and well appointed."

"Just a note to say how much I have enjoyed staying at the Sail Loft. The surroundings are beautiful and the Sail Loft itself is very comfortable. Have had a lovely stay."

"To everyone who has made our stay such a memorable experience - a big THANK YOU! We hope to come and stay again next year."