Site manager discovers some of Duporth's history

A map of ‘Duporth Holiday Camp Estate' has been discovered at Midas Homes' Two Coves development in Duporth, near St Austell, and the company is appealing to local people in Cornwall for more information.

Robin Palmer, site manager for the development, found the map under the barns in Ye Olde Barn Bar of the former holiday park. Speaking about his find he said:

"It looks like a really interesting map, which we think dates back to the 1920s and it would be a shame not to know a bit about its history. If anyone has any information or photographs of the holiday camp in that era we would love to hear from you."

Midas Homes has recently opened two show homes at the development, a three bedroom home and a four bedroom house, both very different from each other. One is very striking with lime greens, chocolate browns, creams and bright pinks with contemporary dark wood furniture and the other is very coastal, decorated in whites, creams and duck egg blues.

Wayne Bennett, sales and marketing director for Midas Homes said: "The new show homes are really something and are definitely worth a visit."

He added: "The map is a real find; it has been framed and is on display in the sales and marketing suite for visitors to view."

Built on the site of the old Duporth Holiday Village in St Austell, Two Coves has direct access to Duporth beach and will comprise a mix of apartments and houses; surrounded by mature hedgerows and ancient woodland. There is currently a range of three and four bedroom homes available priced from £258,000 and Midas Homes is offering the opportunity for people to part exchange their existing home for a new home near the sea!

If you have any information on the map or holiday park, or for further information on the new homes development, visit the sales and marketing suite, off Duporth Road, Duporth, open seven days a week, 11am - 5pm, or log on to midashomes.com.