DOUBLE VISION

Cornish Gems o ers a handpicked collection of over 200 beautifully appointed properties. Here are two to whet the appetite

Cornish Gems is a leading independent holiday home company, based in Cornwall, trusted to deliver memorable holidays, in quality properties and incredible locations.

Two elements of their business has caught our eye recently: Extraordinary Gems (the portfolio’s very best homes, perfect for group gatherings and celebratory stays) and Eco-conscious Gems (a new collection for 2023), and we decided to visit one of each.

Starting with the Extraordinary, Molesworth Manor, located near Padstow, welcomes guests following an extensive two-year restoration which transformed the 17th century manor house into a luxury Cornish hideaway. Nestled in the attractive hamlet of Little Petherick, close to the popular coastal town of Padstow, the property is a beautifully appointed retreat, with eclectic interiors (designed by Woodford Architects) o ering a blend of contemporary finishes with character features. Sleeping 14 guests in seven en-suite bedrooms, each with its own signature style, the Manor also o ers a luxurious wellness suite – complete with two cedar clad six-seater hot tubs, a Finnish sauna, cold bucket drench, fitness studio and relaxation rooms, and an open-plan kitchen (with a beautiful De Vol Kitchen). Then there is Bosavallam, a beautiful new luxury eco-build that sleeps two and is designed for couples, set within a Cornish orchard – a rural hideaway with impressive sustainability credentials. Bosavallam, which means house in the orchard in Cornish, appears as though it’s perched between the trees. The low-carbon design has a green roof, solar panels, its own filtered water from an on-site bore hole, electric car-charging, and a clever water source heat pump that cools in the summer and heats in the winter. The property holds a Gold Green Tourism award, there are on-site Cornish bees (with the owners harvesting their own honey), and guests are greeted with all locally sourced Cornish goodies and wildflowers, grown on site in the owner’s flower garden.

Large glass panels let in natural light and views of nature flood into the inside space. The interiors are a hand-curated mix of reclaimed and refurbished oneof-a-kind furniture pieces (sourced from local antique shops, or salvaged), teamed with luxury amenities and all mod-cons. And Bosavallam comes complete with an outdoor nickel rolltop bath, so you can soak alfresco admiring the nature all around.

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