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Contact:- Tim or Elaine on 01579 384392 or 01752 848981, or e-mail kindredspirits@blueyonder.co.uk
A warm and friendly welcome awaits you from us, Tim and Elaine at the Olive Tree. We‘ve been here for just over a year now and it’s been a very interesting one! We’re not that good at this internet business but despite that have been welcoming guests from all over the world so we must be doing something right - some have even been back for a second time! We are conveniently situated just over the Cornwall / Devon border, ideal for a stop over should you be heading for west Cornwall, although we feel that this is a lovely unspoilt part of the county that has plenty to offer, so don’t plan to rush through.
The chicken which were originally free ranging all over the place now have their own area just so that we have some plants left in our part of the garden! To begin with they all stayed together in a flock but then became more adventurous and starting exploring the field behind, the road in front and some of the neighbours’ gardens along the road. If that wasn’t bad enough, I couldn’t get Tim to do any work because he was out constantly counting them!
Tim was a farmer for many years and can wax lyrical on the subject for many hours should you wish him to - he can be very interesting, honest! If you don’t wish to listen to him, come and relax with a session of massage or reflexology in my treatment room, situated peacefully away from the house.
He’s not meant to be farming here but has managed to collect a few ewes along the way. I was told off for saying they were pregnant, apparently “in lamb” is the correct term….! So, four ewes and six lambs were fine, then when I wasn’t paying attention one day he brought home six orphan lambs which we had to feed all day and all night! Some guests think they were lucky to have the opportunity to help bottle feed the lambs, the truth was that we were delighted to have an extra pair of hands, or two, or three! All are now thriving and the night feeds are over I’m pleased to say, thank you to everyone who got involved!
We thought we had plenty of parking for everyone but the fence for the field was put up just a few feet too close to the house (I won’t say by who!) and the occasional guest with a large car struggled to turn around (I won’t mention the lovely young lady from London who managed to hit the house in her Nissan Micra!) This situation has now been remedied in a big way. Tim’s moved the fence back and curved it around so that we now have a potential one way system with the garage acting as a roundabout! I did put my foot down to prevent him from putting up arrows and “no entry” signs so that everyone drives around in the same direction - I think he was joking. So we now have loads of parking and it’s easy to get in and out!
We have a donkey sanctuary just up the road. Not close enough to hear though....!
So what do we offer to make your stay with us a special one?
The Olive Tree aims to be a haven of peace and relaxation suitable for couples and friends. Set in an acre of secluded gardens backing onto farmland, peacefully located between the rugged beauty of Bodmin Moor and Dartmoor, and on the edge of the Tamar Valley, an official Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, we are ideally located for exploring Devon and Cornwall, whether it be the prestigious Eden Project, seaside resorts and fishing villages such as Looe and Polperro, walking on the moors, exploring local cycle trails, visiting famous market towns such as Tavistock and Launceston, or even a day's shopping at Plymouth's new shopping mall or the National Marine Aquarium.
Enquiries are welcomed from people with disabilities as our three en-suite bedrooms are all situated on the ground floor with level easy access from the car parking area.
Dogs are welcome free of charge. Camelot Kennels nearby provide day care for £6 should you wish for a dog free day at any point.
Wireless broadband is available in all rooms, so if you really can’t manage without your laptop, bring it with you.
We offer basic camping facilities in our field behind the house, you may come into the house for a shower or treat yourself to a breakfast cooked by Tim!
See the next page “About our service” for more of what we offer and read what guests have said about us!
The Olive Tree is suitable for guests who are without transport or prefer a "greener" holiday. There are abundant scenic walks in the immediate vicinity and we are a mile from bus routes which take you to Liskeard, Tavistock, Launceston and Plymouth. The Tamar Valley line, regarded as one of the most beautiful in the country has trains operating between Gunnislake (5 miles away) and Plymouth. This can be linked in with ferry transport on the Tamar river.
Contact Tim or Elaine 01579 384392 or 01752 848981 or e-mail kindredspirits@blueyonder.co.uk
The Olive Tree, Maders, Nr. Callington, Cornwall PL17 7LL
Directions - M5 to Exeter, A38 to Plymouth, continue on A38 over Tamar Bridge into Cornwall (signposted Liskeard), about a mile over the bridge you come to a big roundabout, turn right on the A388 signposted Callington which is about 10 miles away. Stay on the A388 as you go through Callington (signposted Launceston), as you come up the hill out of Callington you will pass the Community School on your right and then see a telephone box on the left and a left fork in the road signposted Maders. Just after a mile along this road you will come to the hamlet of Maders and the Olive Tree is the second house on the right hidden behind the cream wall and hedge, turn up the driveway at the far end of the hedge and we'll put the kettle on!
One site to look at for further accommodation is
http://www.ClickBedAndBreakfast.co.uk/ or if you have a dog, www.petholidayfinder.co.uk ***
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