Buttervilla Cornwall B&B
"What a lovely place to unwind & relax. A lot of work goes into making people feel this comfortable! Thank you x "
Angela & Tony - West Midlands, August 2009
"Lovely, cosy bedroom, wonderful soft towels and scrumptious home grown, home-made food, we'll certainly be back again! Highlights were Freathy beach all to ourselves and Cawsands village - marvelous! "
Kate, Simon & Alice - Berks, July 2009.............more
Its early February and the first snowdrops and daffodils are pushing upwards. After a very cold winter the first signs of spring are a heartwarming sight. We are busying ourselves decorating and tidying the grounds ready for the new season. Port Eliot House and its Grade One listed gardens which is just a mile up the road opens soon, a must visit location for Buttervilla guests. Returning recently to Cornwall from visiting our daughter in Australia we realise just how lucky we are to live in such a beautiful location. Cornwall is so special, with some of the best walks, views, food and countryside to be found anywhere in the world, its good to be home. 
Here at Buttervilla organic B&B Cornwall we exist in a bubble of peacefulness, just a short drive from the South Cornish coast and the fishing villages of Cawsand, Kingsand, Looe, Polperro and Fowey. The Lost Gardens of Heligan, The Eden Project, the historic houses and gardens of Port Eliot, Lanhydrock, Antony, Edgcumbe, Cotehele, Buckland Abbey and Saltram are all nearby.
With a wealth of glorious beaches, beautiful woodlands, historic houses, interesting towns and quaint fishing villages on our doorstep Buttervilla is the perfect place to relax and eat well
The Telegraph - 22nd July 2009
"Some of our freshest, funkiest hotels are found on the Cornish coast. Lesley Gillilan, author of a new guidebook, delivers her verdict on six of them "
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The South Cornwall coast
We have fifteen idyllic acres with great views over some exceptionally beautiful rolling countryside. Buttervilla an eco-friendly, Soil Association Certified organic farm, fully equipped with modern conveniences is a very special place to stay.
A peaceful corner of our 15 acres, perfect to sit and take in the glorious views.
We always use local seasonal produce for our award winning breakfasts, much is home grown and home made, or sourced from the finest local suppliers. In season fresh strawberries and raspberries are from our own kitchen garden, along with our sought after heirloom 
tomatoes, which we grow especially for Jamie Oliver's Fifteen Cornwall restaurant, a guaranteed treat for your taste buds at breakfast. Gill bakes the bread, makes the granola & yoghurt, the jam comes from our own fruit and our rare breed hens lay the eggs. Yummy!
We are situated on the historic and beautiful 3,000acre Port Eliot Estate. The House and gardens in nearby St Germans have the rare distinction of both being awarded Grade 1 status. Buttervilla and Port Eliot have both been featured recently in the Times & Telegraph. You can read the Times feature here - "Discover Cornwall's forgotten corner" and the Telegraph here
There is so much to see and do in this beautiful corner of Cornwall. 
The walking is world class, with stunning coastal views. Maybe take lunch at a pub or cafe in one of the quaint villages dotted along the coast path. Or head for the gloriously uncrowded beach
at Whitsand Bay, a five-mile stretch of golden sand. Or just take it easy, stroll around one of the local seaside villages, watch the day roll by and poke around in the little art and craft shops. Then after a busy day exploring, followed by a delicious meal at one of our local restaurants, slip into a comfy bed back at the peaceful Buttervilla for a relaxing sleep and be woken by birdsong rather that cars and people rushing around, just right for that relaxing short break.
Our rooms are spacious, en-suite, have solar heated spring water showers and
very comfortable double beds. Organic teas and ground coffee,
digital tv channels, free broadband wi-fi access, local maps, books and
restaurant lists are all supplied in your room.
We can offer advice on places to visit, the local festivals & events, the best restaurants, point you in the direction of those special walks and print a map to guide you to those hidden beaches. Our local knowledge, gained from being born and having always lived in this area assures that you experience the best Cornwall has to offer.
2009 Taste of the West Hospitality Gold Award for Cornwall
We have been awarded the Gold Award having been awarded the Bronze for the past two years. Making us Taste of the West's top B&B in Cornwall. 
Taste of the West, established in 1991, with His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales as its patron is the regional food and drink trade organisation for the South West of England. Taste of the West works to develop the region’s exceptional regional food and drink industry.
As well as winning the Gold we were the highest points scorer in the county making us a contender for the overall winner in the South West.
Here's our feedback from the judges of the TOTW Awards:
- The service is very friendly, helpful and attentive.
- Good use of fresh produce from local suppliers, with home-made jam, and bread.
- The menu offers lots of choice with lots of organic natural produce.
- The room was quiet, spacious with a very comfortable bed and great food.
- The power shower was hot and lovely, and the room was very clean and fresh.
- The atmosphere is very quiet and peaceful, definitely somewhere to go to relax.
Improvements:
- There is nothing to change. It offers great organic food in peaceful surroundings with friendly owners.
I hope these comments are of use to you, and congratulations on your gold award.
Kind Regards
Caroline Blount
BBC Countryfile Food Hero's for 2009 - September2009
Robert Hocking your host at Buttervilla B&B has been selected as one of twenty BBC Countryfile Food Hero's . Details here .
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Buttervilla in the press:
The Telegraph 22nd July 2009
"Some of our freshest, funkiest hotels are found on the Cornish coast. Lesley Gillilan, author of a new guidebook, delivers her verdict on six of them "
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She Magazine - November 2007
The 10 Best Super B&B's
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Guardian - May 2008
"A room in a new wave B&B is basically as good as, or better than, a hotel room - at half the price. The great B&B revolution - For elegant accommodation, look to the new breed of homely yet stylish British bed and breakfasts, says Sally Shalam"
Buttervilla has been selected by the Guardian as one of the best B&B's for food
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The Guardian Travel - September 2007
Five Best ...Organic restaurants
A great accolade as we can only seat a maximum of 6.
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The Sunday Telegraph Travel- August 2007
Where to Stay in South East Cornwall
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Buttervilla support SAS (Surfers Against Sewage)
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Cornwall Celebration of Food magazine - Sept 2007
Where to Stay
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Buttervilla Farm appears in the Sawday's guide and website. Read what Alastair Sawday writes about Buttervilla Farm here »
"What a lovely place to unwind & relax. A lot of work goes into making people feel this comfortable! Thank you x "
Angela & Tony - West Midlands, August 2009
"Great base to explore! Quiet and wonderfully relaxing, they'll have to restart my heart again to get me back to work "
Gary & Emma - Staffs, August 2009
"Peace and serenity by the bucketful. Wonderful place to relax. Lovely corner of Cornwall, we will be back to explore. Great bed & breakfasts! Thanks Gill & Robert."
Anita & Roger - Bristol, June 2009
"A harmonious and sustainable environment. Cornwall, the U.K and
the world needs more places and people like Gill & Robert (& cats)
Delightful - wish we were staying longer! We will come again!!"
Gill & Pete, Wiltshire
"What a fantastic spot with wonderful views, so peaceful & relaxing! Great breakfast, definitely worth a 2nd, 3rd and 4th visit! and in a lovely part of Cornwall which we had not discovered before."
Lisa & Kevin, Rugby
"Little patch of paradise ! Lovely cosy place - very welcoming people
We will be back !!"
Jan & Terry, Oxfordshire
"What a lovely farm with amazing scenery. The room was cosy
and comfortable (slept like a log) Definitely coming back in the summer!
Oh yea the hospitality was excellent!!."
Mel & Nick, Hampshire
"Just as lovely the second time around,. A wonderful escape !."
Mel & Will, Kent
"Simply Heavenly, so peaceful, we will be back."
Ivy & Gerald, Somerset
"What a lovely place... very homely and comfortable. An opportunity
to escape the city in a genuinely peaceful space."
Odile & Dylan, London
"A lovely location for the first night of our honeymoon. The house and grounds are wonderful and the breakfast yummy! Thanks for your hospitality."
Mark & Clare, West Midlands
"Came for 2 nights, stayed for 5, could have stayed forever
A complete chill-out zone. Thank you so much."
Kate & Tony, Worcester
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We feature in Alastair Sawday's Special Places to Stay Guides:
Devon & Cornwall, British Bed & Breakfast and new for 2009
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