Stay in Alice’s Wonderful Westcountry Wonderland

March 2, 2010 - PRLog -- Throughout March and April the National Trust’s Anthony House, near Torpoint, will be putting on a range of Alice inspired adventures.  On weekends and bank holidays a series of Mad Hatter’s tea parties will take place, and on 16 March visitors can discover the rooms featured in the film, including Alice’s bedroom.  

And to cap - or should that be top hat - things off, from Friday 02 April to Thursday 09 April children can explore an elusive White Rabbit Easter trail around Anthony Garden where they’ll be enchanted by a larger than life caterpillar, a clock and even Alice herself; and where they can discover the natural beauty of a huge Cork Oak tree decorated with potion bottles, and a fantastic yew cone where they might even see the cunning Cheshire Cat – so don’t be late!

Alice in Wonderland goes on general release from 05 March.

Blue Monkey and Lyndale Cottage, just six miles away from Anthony House, are offering week-long stays until 27 March at a 20 per cent and 10 per cent discount, respectively.  Both are set in the pretty and historic Rame Peninsula fishing villages of Cawsand and Kingsand known for their colour-washed cottages, narrow streets, friendly pubs, restaurants and shops.

1.   Stay in the house where Lord Nelson danced his nights away – 20 per cent off
Blue Monkey is a beautiful Grade II 18th century house that has been lovingly refurbished to provide a luxurious stay for families, pets and holiday makers looking for a peaceful retreat.  

Blue Monkey was formerly the village pub known as "The Blue Anchor" and was regularly visited by Lord Nelson who could often be seen dancing the night away up in the first floor front room.   Its name derives partially from this period, but also from the time when the house was used as the cannon ball store supplying the fort; “Monkey” was the name given to the triangular formation made by the cannon balls when they were stacked, hence Blue Monkey.

Awarded the 4 Star-Visit Britain status, Blue Monkey comprises four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a pretty sun-trap garden (with BBQ) and a delightful open plan living/dining area with exposed stone walls, and a roaring open log fire.  As well as a complimentary bottle of wine on arrival, guests have free use of two kayaks, and the beach is only 30 metres away.
Blue Monkey sleeps eight and is available for a short break from 08-11 March, and for seven night stays from 14-27 March at the discounted rate.   A three night stay can be booked from £481 and for seven nights from £547 (saving £132, including discount), or £68.50 per person.  
http://www.bluechipvacations.com/holiday-cottages/kingsan...

2.   Kingsand cottage built from a shipwreck – 10 per cent off

Lyndale Cottage is a delightful Grade II listed cottage that is full of character and is situated on the beautiful and romantic Rame Peninsula, in the historic village of Kingsand.

The cottage is the second oldest in the village and was built from parts of a ship that had been wrecked on the Eddy Stone Rock.  It even has an original ship’s door in the house.

Inside, Lyndale has a cosy living area with a lovely wood burning stove and a second living area with access to a fabulous sun terrace and courtyard garden.  The traditional cottage kitchen is full of character with a beamed ceiling and its very own an Aga-style cooker.  Upstairs are three bedrooms, one of which has a feature four-poster bed that is set within a stunning beamed bedroom.

Lyndale Cottage sleeps up to six and can be booked for three nights from £390.  Seven nights can be booked from £496 or £83 per person (saving £53, including discount).  Available from 06 March-20 March at discounted rate.  
http://www.bluechipvacations.com/holiday-cottages/kingsan...

Other Blue Chip Vacations properties in Kingsand that have availability in March include the lovely Moonfleet:

3.   Moonstruck in Moonfleet – Kingsand, Cornwall
Moonfleet is an historic cottage set in the picturesque village of Kingsand.  It is deceptively spacious and has a beautiful garden at the rear as well as a spacious interior. Set in the heart of the village, the house is just a short walk from the beaches, local restaurants and character-rich Inns.

Inside, Moonfleet has an attractive open-plan conservatory/dining area, which has been furnished in keeping with the character of the cottage. It also has an additional living area with a TV and DVD player and ample seating for eight.  The kitchen has a traditional feel with a Rayburn oven and hotplate, and there are four pretty bedrooms, two of which have double beds.  And, French windows open out from the conservatory/dining area to a sunny secluded garden at the rear, providing a peaceful and private area for families to eat alfresco or for children to play in.
Moonfleet Cottage sleeps up to eight, and can be booked for three nights from £390.  Seven nights can be booked from £549, or £67 per person.  Available from 05-12 March, 15 March to 02 April and 09 April on.  http://www.bluechipvacations.com/holiday-cottages/kingsan...

Blue Chip Vacations also has a number of properties that are currently available close to Charlestown, near St Austell, which also feature in Tim Burton’s adaptation of Lewis Carroll’s classic tales.

4.   Pelican Cottage, Charlestown, Cornwall
Nestled in the village of Charlestown, Pelican Cottage offers a luxurious family friendly base to explore Cornwall.

Internally, the property has been furnished to a high standard in a contemporary style. Externally, the property boasts an enclosed garden complete with furniture and is within a short walk of the centre of the village.

Charlestown is situated near St. Austell and during years gone by was of great importance to the local economy as its port was used to import coal and export local China Clay. In the film the harbour, which provides a permanent berth for square-riggers, was used for the Dockers scenes where the production staff took over the small fleet of tall ships.

Pelican Cottage sleeps up to four and can be booked for seven nights from £399, or £99 per person.  Three night stays can be booked from £285.  Available from 14-17 March, 20 March to 16 April and 26 April on.

5.   The Briell, Charlestown, Cornwall - 10% per cent off

The Briel is a newly built, stone-clad, three bedroom house sleeping six.  Inside, it has a large living and dining area with French doors that lead onto a large garden at the rear of the property.  

The Kitchen is stylish with an ultra-modern high gloss black unit finish.  Upstairs, the master bedroom has a king-size bed and a Juliet balcony with views towards the sea.  The second bedroom has a double bed while the third bedroom has a zip and link bed enabling the room to be used for two singles or a double.

The Briell sleeps up to six and can be booked for seven nights from £460 (discounted rate, saving £49), or £77 per person.  Available from 13 March to 27 March at discounted rate. Available from 27 April at standard rates.  

Other properties in or close to Charlestown and the Eden Project include The Foundry Apartment, a two bedroom apartment that sleeps 4, which is available from £419 per week from 12 March.

Bookings can be made by calling Blue Chip Vacations on 0844 5612001 or by visiting www.bluechipvacations.com

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