SORGENTE cottage has recently been completely renovated inside and out to a very high standard (2009), all modifications meet the relevant safety standards and building regulations and have reduced our carbon footprint in many areas of the redesign. This includes fitting double-glazed windows and doors, roof and wall insulation, and a Vilavent heat recovery system. Where possible we have returned to traditional skills and building materials that befit a property first built around 1850. We are pleased that we are able to offer accommodation more suited to asthma and allergy sufferers and have a strict non-smoking, no pets policy.

Accommodates four people with:
Living room
Kitchen / Dining room
Bathroom
Double bedrrom
Twin bedroom
Garden & BBQ area

The cottage is decorated with original art by local artists including paintings, photography and sculpture. More of which can be found at Artsake, but if you wish, you may also purchase some of the works in the cottage and take them away with you. Please contact us for details.

Heat recovery system
We added the luxury of a heat recovery system in the cottage which helps to meet targets of low energy consumption but also importantly keeps the home fresh and dry removing condensation and dust, ideal for those whose may have an allergy such as asthma. It automatically detects when there is steam in the bathroom and kitchen and continues to replenish the air until all damp has cleared. The renewed air, combined with fresh outdoor air, is then fed back into the two bedrooms. No more persistent condensation on the windows or steamy mirrors!
In the bedrooms you may notice the air flow only when someone uses the bathroom or kitchen. It automatically goes into high mode for a short time to clear the damp air. You can rest assured that it is clean healthy air which is circulated 24 hours a day, no need to sleep with the windows open anymore!

LIVING ROOM
To further enjoy this spacious area with wooden floor, 'house shoes' are provided for your comfort. A wood burning stove for those cozy evenings any time of the year, although not essential for heating in the summer months. During winter months this provides enough heat for the house even without the gas central heating! However, it needs feeding with logs regularly to keep it in. Dry seasoned logs acan be provided for your arrival, but we ask that you order them from the house keeper a few days before your arrival. We also provide a list of places where these can be bought locally. Other solid fuels such as coal, briquettes, coalite and the compressed woodchip-type logs etc., cannot be used.
Included are:
22" flat screen TV with DVD
Wharfdale stereo with iPod dock
Leather sofas
Scan Anderson 4.5 kW wood burning stove
WiFi broadband (ADSL).

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KITCHEN / DINING ROOM
Between the living room and the garden, the kitchen allows light to penetrate the whole ground floor through its large double glazed patio windows. Porcelain tiled flooring compliments the warmer colours of the deep beach timber used within the kitchen area, and the tiles in the garden barbeque area.
Most people realise tap water contains chemicals which have been added during water treatment or have leached from other polluting sources. So we have installed a filtration system with a tap for your convenience, no more buying bottled water! This Pozzani water filter removes up to 95% of most heavy metals, including lead, aluminium, iron, copper and cadmium, as well as removing up to 90% of dissolved organic material (such as pesticides, herbicides and oil residues). Chlorine removal is very good indeed (up to 99%), hence the water odour and taste is significantly improved.
Also included:
Microwave
Washing machine (energy A+)
Fridge with freezer compartment (energy A)
4 rack toaster
NB: All heating, cooking and hot water is on mains gas.

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BATHROOM
Sorgente is an italian word meaning SOURCE, usually used for water source but can also be used for the source of energy. Our bathroom was not the reason we chose this name for our holiday cottage but you'd be forgiven for thinking so! We have high water pressure and a large gas combi boiler that delivers copious amounts of water through our rain shower.

We added the luxury of a bidet and a bath large enough for two and to avoid using shower curtains. Tiled completely using italian porcelain adds to the luxurious experience, bathing not only in water but also in lots of light, including natural light from a large skylight window.

Due to the heat recovery system there are no noisey fans each time you switch on the light and no more steamy mirrors!

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DOUBLE BEDROOM
The master bedroom is situated at the rear of the property with two double-glazed modern windows over-looking the garden. The standard-sized double bed has a firm orthopedic-type mattress, and matching bedside tables and chest of draws with mirror. Lights can be operated from bedside too. The floor is of solid oak and feels great under bare feet, even in the winter, although the house shoes provided may be more your your liking.

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TWIN BEDROOM
Sorgente's twin room has two standard singles with luxury mattresses, ample storage space and access around the room. As with all the rooms, the floors are in natural wood, and in this case has been finished with bees wax, so it feels very smooth even under bare feet. With traditional box sash windows, recently restored using sound proofing and double glazing, you're sure to sleep snuggly at night. The generously sized bathroom is situated on the same floor between the two bedrooms for easy access.

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GARDEN
A cottage wouldn't be complete without a garden and ours can be a real sun trap. It has been rebuilt using traditional cornish hedging as the boundary walls. These are similar to dry stone walls because they use no mortar in their construction, although Cornish walls make use of the soil knitted together by the roots of wild plants and flowers. In our walls you will find many wild flowers and herbs, also useful in the kitchen!
The garden is on two levels and children should be supervised on the upper level. The lower part, paved in black limestone, is an ideal spot for barbecuing or hanging out any washing or perhaps your wet suits. You will find a storage box with garden and barbecue tools as well as extra camping chairs should you wish to sit in this lower area.

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