Bell Cottage is a period-style single storey cottage built in 1997 as an extension to The Bell House, which is reputed to have been the refectory of a monastery originally on the site during the 12 th Century. The cottage has recieved a 3-Star Grading under the VisitBritain inspection scheeme.

Situated on the outskirts of the ancient town of Penryn, the cottage is approached through the lovely parkland setting of Kernick (which means “Little Corner” in Cornish). The cottage is set within an old walled garden which has been developed into a courtyard of attractive character properties overlooking formal flower beds and a pretty central fountain. The location is peaceful, quiet and traffic-free.

Upriver from Falmouth, Penryn was given its Charter in 1259 and flourished as a busy port in Tudor times, exporting granite from quarries at nearby Mabe until the last centry. The old character of the town has been preserved with some fine Georgian buildings, cobbled square and many winding opes (alleyways).

The busy port of Falmouth, with its glorious sweeping bay (one of the world’s largest natural harbours), long seafront and excellent sandy beaches is about three miles away. Henry VIII built Pendennis and St Mawes Castles in the mid 16 th Century on opposite sides of the Fal Estuary to protect the anchorage which, today, is one of the great sailing and watersports centres of the world and is home to the highly acclaimed National Maritime Museum.

The cathedral city of Truro, with its popular shopping streets, narrow opes and imposing Georgian buildings, is about 10 miles away. Many of Cornwall’s picturesque fishing villages, unspoilt coast and countryside, historic houses and beautiful gardens are within easy reach – including the spectacular Eden Project.