Wake up to uninterrupted, panoramic countryside views as far as the eye can see in one direction and views straight across to St Michael's Mount and the sea in the other. Conveniently located on the A30 Coast to Coast road just outside St Ives, close to Hayle, Mounts Bay (St Michael's Mount is clearly visible from the windows!) and Penzance, you will find Hufflepuff Lodge attached to The Old Schoolhouse in Whitecross. Hufflepuff lodge is fully equipped with the complete Sky Movies & Sky Sport packages, plus super fast Infinity broadband catering for rainy days or just chillax days. Conversely, you will also find a selection of beach equipment, body boards and toys provided for you to enjoy on sunny days! The open top bus in high season (closed top at other times) stops right outside Hufflepuff Lodge to St Ives, Hayle and Truro in one direction or to Mounts Bay, Penzance and Mousehole in the other. The Lamb & Flag Pub with it's excellent restaurant is only a 12 min walk down the hill and often hosts music evenings, BBQs and other events throughout the year. The Star inn, an award winning pub and home of the Penzance Brewing Company, is only a short walk in the other direction, as is a fIsh & chips shop, Spar shop for provisions and Post Office. With many award winning beaches within very close proximity, such as Carbis Bay, St Ives, 3 miles of stunning golden sands at Hayle, Gwitian, Marazion, Praa Sands, Peranuthnoe just to name a few, you'll be absolutely spoilt for choice. Beat the crowds at high season by walking down to St Erth Station where you can get on the famous Lelant to St Ives train and enjoy the breathtaking views on that scenic journey around the bay. Easy access to the South West Costal path and there are lots of footpaths and Geocaching routes to enjoy right on the doorstep. The Tate Gallery, Sculpture Gardens and fabulous tea rooms are within easy reach and the stunning open air Minack Theatre, Lands End experience, Flambards and the Eden Project are just a short drive away. For those who love to shop, Truro is only 20mins away with all the big names you'd expect to see in any large city. It holds it's Farmers Market on Saturday mornings and Penzance has a Farmers Market on a Friday. Hufflepuff Lodge is ideally situated as a convenient base for easy reach of all of the best that beautiful West Cornwall has to offer.
