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Cornwall LivingIssue #133

Escape to the country

Located in a secluded spot in the Cornish countryside, there is no better place to relax than Retallack Resort & Spa.

Retallack Resort & Spa is a five-star, Visit England credited self-catering holiday village, with Swiss style lodges and unique boutique-barn accommodation. Offering everything from one-bedroom, self-catering lakeside apartments to six-bedroom barns, and sleeping up to 12 guests, there truly is room for the whole family. Set within 150 acres of countryside, incorporating three lakes, this multi-generational, action-packed nature and wellness retreat offers the ultimate enjoyment for young couples, families, or celebratory groups of all shapes and sizes.

It’s a site that more and more prospective holiday home owners are falling in love with, especially those who visit regularly and are seeking something a little more permanent.

Effortlessly stylish and surrounded by countryside, with some perched on the banks of the lakes, each barn provides a space that’s designed for time spent together. Picture living spaces with sink-into sofas, cosy bedrooms for snuggling down in, deckings perfect for gazing up at the starry night sky.

Water sports are on offer all year round with children booked on to the FlowRider or Aqua Park after school, or surfers wanting to practice their skills on the guaranteed wave. Plus, the water sports team is also known for their Flow Shows at peak times, demonstrating their daredevil skills and stunts to spectators who will kick back with a drink or a meal – it’s great family entertainment.

There’s also a beach café down at the lake for those that would rather spectate than get wet, and the indoor pool with sauna and steam room is perfect for those looking for something a little less action packed. For couples and groups of friends looking for relaxation, a trip to the spa for a massage or treatment is just the thing, or maybe mum needs a couple of hours to herself after a busy day.

So, whether it’s taking a dip in a hot tub on the roof top terrace, breakfast on the decking overlooking the countryside or sitting with a book and a cooling drink as you listen to the sounds of the lake, there is a barn for everyone – ranging from two and three-bedroom options, right through to those with four and and even six!

When the day’s end finally rolls around, Retallack’s exceptional accommodation provides a welcome and luxurious retreat. And whether you’re choosing to stay there yourself, or to let it out to guests, what we’re sure you’ll find is that a holiday home purchase here is an investment that yields dividends well beyond the monetary.

RETALLACK RESORT & SPA
Winnards Perch, St Columb Major TR9 6DE
0330 053 7000
www.awayresorts.co.uk/parks/cornwall/retallack/

 

Sample Menu

Starter

Today's soup, Chough Bakery bread - £5.00
Pressed ham hock terrine, pickled onion rings & apple chutney - £7.00
Ballotine of slow-cooked duck & prunes, deep fried yolk & pickled mushroom - £7.00
Whitebait, lemon & dill mayonnaise - £7.00
Smoked mackerel paté, apple jelly, pickles & toasted sourdough - £7.00
Goats cheese tartlet, beetroot, caramelised red onion & chilli jam - £6.00

Main

‘The Lookout’ cheeseburger & chips - £11.00
Grilled 8oz rib eye steak from our local farmer in Redruth, mushrooms, tomato & peppercorn sauce - £19.00
Roast chicken breast, pancetta, pearl barley risotto & hazelnuts - £14.00
Pan fried local hake fillet, clams, celeriac & kale - £14.00
Newlyn beer battered fish & chips, mushy peas & tartare sauce - £12.00
Indian spiced butternut squash & lentil curry - £10.00
Add tofu, chicken or prawns - £4.00

PIZZA
Margherita
Mozzarella, tomato & oregano - £7.00
Pianta
Mushrooms, artichokes, spinach, chilli & pine nuts - £9.00
Diavolo
Spicy sausage, chorizo, jalapenos & rocket - £9.00
Pollo Ad Astra
Cajun chicken, peppers, red onion & garlic oil - £9.00
Romana
Tomato, mozzarella, capers & anchovies - £8.00
La Reine
Proscuitto, mushroom & black olives - £8.00

Dessert

Dark chocolate, hazelnut torte, mascarpone & poached pear - £7.00
Apple and ginger cake, toffee sauce & Cornish clotted cream - £6.00
Cinnamon brûlée, blackberries, lemon curd & crumble - £6.00