Cornish cottages for Daphne Du Maurier Festival

With a packed line up of artists including a host of famous celebrities, this year’s Daphne Du Maurier Festival promises to be the best yet.

Oscar-winning lyricist Sir Tim Rice, scientist Professor Robin Winston, best-selling novelist Robert Goddard, former chief political correspondent and Strictly Come Dancing star John Sergeant, world famous percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie and Inbetweeners comedian Greg Davies are just a few of the many celebrities who will be taking to the festival stage in Fowey from 12-21 May.

No less compelling are people like Gareth Neame, Executive Producer of ITV’s Downton Abbey, who will be talking about making the hit series, renowned political strategist Alistair Campbell, Irish folk singer Cara Dillon and comedienne and Grumpy Old Woman Jenny Eclair.

For those wishing to make the most of all that the Festival offers, Cornwall’s Cottages have a range of fantastic and affordable holiday homes, available for weekly or short breaks, that are perfect bases from which to visit Fowey and to explore the rest of Cornwall.

Wisteria is located in the delightful old fishing village of Gorran Haven and can be rented out on a weekly, short break or bed and breakfast basis. With one double bedroom, en suite shower room and a kitchenette, this studio apartment can be booked from Thursday 12 May – Thursday 19 May 2011 at a cost of £350 or a short break can be booked from £25-£30 per person.
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Overlooking Whitsand Bay, Eddystone is a stylish apartment that boasts sea views from the living room and exterior decking area. Close to the beach in the quiet coastal village of Downderry, this apartment has a double bedroom and a single room with bunk beds perfect for a young family or a couple wanting a relaxing break. A week’s stay from Thursday 12 May – Thursday 19 May 2011 costs £327.57 or a short break can be booked from £237.30.
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For character and charm, look no further than Lowenna Cottage in historic Mevagissey. Located in the heart of the famous harbour village with easy access to pubs, restaurants, shops and places of interest, this comfortable property has beamed ceilings in its living areas and has one double room with an additional single bed and one twin room. Up to 2 well-behaved dogs are welcome and a stay from Saturday 14 May – Saturday 21 May 2011 is only £399 or a short break can be booked from £299.25.
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Ideal for a larger group, Terra Nova is a delightful four bedroom Cornish stone cottage located in a peaceful hamlet just outside of Gorran Haven. Sleeping 8 in two double rooms and two twin rooms, the property features beamed ceilings in the spacious living areas, a wood burning stove and a south-facing garden. Up to 2 well-behaved dogs are welcome and a stay from Saturday 14 May – Saturday 21 May 2011 costs £699.
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For more information please visit: cornwallscottages.co.uk