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Althea Library is a Grade II Listed Building, tastefully converted from a school / library and situated in the oldest part of Padstow, near the 14th Century Parish Church away from the bustle. It is a short walk from the harbour, shops and excellent restaurants. The present Althea Library was built by the Prideaux-Brune Estate in the 1800s. It was first used as the boys' school and later became the Sunday School, where the church parades congregated. They started their march from outside the Althea Library. A Miss Dresser started "Althea Library" in a cottage across the road and, on her retirement, the library was put into a Trust and transferred to this building as the town library. It ceased to be a library in the 1960s but retained its name. We bought Althea Library in 1995 from the Prideaux-Brune Estate and converted it to a family home. After the children left home, we decided to open it as a bed & breakfast. Jane was born in Suffolk, but moved to Padstow when she was three years old, her father being born and bred in Padstow. Geoff was born in Sladesbridge, 7 miles up river from Padstow, and it has been recorded that one of his forefathers, at the age of 55, was the owner of a river barge there in 1626. Despite not allowing guests' pets in the house, Geoff and Jane are animal lovers and support many animal charities. Facilities
We are open all year round and offer:
All have en-suite facilities (bath, shower, toilet and basin). All rooms are centrally heated and have remote control TV, tea and coffee facilities, clock radio, hairdryer, ironing facilities and silent mini fridges. NEW - All rooms now have free wireless broadband access available We have our own private car park for guests' use. We respectfully ask our guests to refrain from smoking in the house.
Take a look inside Althea Library Also view The Nook, our luxury bed and breakfast suite
We would also recommend Althea House, which is located adjacent to Althea Library and shares the same private car park. Althea House offers three luxury double rooms with ensuite bathrooms. The rooms have their own private lounges with large sofas, TVs, CD and DVD players. Breakfast is served in the privacy of your own lounge and includes an Aga cooked English Breakfast. Althea House has been awarded 5 Diamonds and a Silver Award by the ETC.
Neil and Emma Beare
We look forward to welcoming you to Althea Library.Back to top |
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