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Pretty Cottage with Large Garden Near Sandy Beaches, Cornwall, England.

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Beach
Exterior
Outdoor dining
TV, fireplace, DVD player, books
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop

Reviews

9.6 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Fireplace
    Fireplace
  • Dryer
    Dryer

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Pretty Cottage with Large Garden Near Sandy Beaches, Cornwall, England.

Our cosy house is situated in the peaceful village of Gwinear, on top of a hill surrounded by farmland. There are distant views of St Ives and the bay from the garden and first floor of the house. The nearest beaches are a 7 minute drive away (3 miles). At one end of St Ives Bay there are vast sandy beaches with sand dunes and at the other there are the National Trust beaches of Godrevy and Gwithian with sand, rocks, lighthouse and a seal colony. There is excellent surfing with lessons, boards and wet suits for hire. The village store/newsagents and a pitch and putt course are one mile away. There are plenty of places to visit nearby. Picturesque St Ives and breathtaking St Michael’s Mount are only 10 miles away. You will also have easy access to beauty spots on the Lizard, Mousehole (16 miles), Porthcurno (20 miles), Lands End (20 miles)and Cape Cornwall (20) Zennor (13) The Eden Project is about 40 minutes drive. Penzance is (12 miles), Mousehole (16 miles). There are three golf courses within a 30 minutes drive.

Property manager

Christine Yeates

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking
  • Car recommended

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Electric kettle
  • Spices
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Paper towels

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided
  • Soap

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Dining room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV with cable/satellite service
  • DVD player
  • Video library
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Firepit

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Service animals only (pets not allowed)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Gravel flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No elevators
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Local meal delivery service
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • In a rural location
  • Near a health or beauty spa
  • Near a hospital
  • Near a zoo
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Golfing on site
  • Bicycle on site
  • Boat on site
  • Kayak on site
  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Rock climbing nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Winery tours nearby
  • Windsurfing nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Theme parks nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit
  • Deadbolt lock

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit, and a deadbolt lock
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

Property is also known as

Cottage In Gwinear Near Hayle St Ives Cornwall England

About the neighborhood

Map
Gwinear, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • St Ives Harbour - 15 min drive - 14.7 km
  • Tate St. Ives - 16 min drive - 15.3 km
  • Carbis Bay Beach - 20 min drive - 12.4 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 21 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Porthmeor Beach - 37 min drive - 15.3 km

Getting around

  • Hayle Station - 8 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Trevaskis Farm - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Balti King - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Copperhouse Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The TERRACE - ‬5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pretty Cottage with Large Garden Near Sandy Beaches, Cornwall, England. pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Pretty Cottage with Large Garden Near Sandy Beaches, Cornwall, England. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pretty Cottage with Large Garden Near Sandy Beaches, Cornwall, England. ?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pretty Cottage with Large Garden Near Sandy Beaches, Cornwall, England. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from Trevaskis Farm and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Upton Towans Beach. Paradise Park and JungleBarn and Country Skittles are also within 6 mi (10 km).

Pretty Cottage with Large Garden Near Sandy Beaches, Cornwall, England. Reviews

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Pieter V.

Liked: Cleanliness
Cozy cottage
Cozy place with great views from the garden. Christine is a very helpful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Becky H.

Liked: Cleanliness
A lovely cottage with a homely feel
A group of friends down for a sports competition in Redruth. Communication from the owner was fantastic with any questions answered very quickly. We didnt really explore the area but the location was exactly what we needed for getting to Redruth. Facilities in the house were good and it was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

Liked: Cleanliness
Fabulous home from home
Cosy but lots of space Everything you would need away from home Super comfortable beds Ducks and geese at the end of a very pretty garden We had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Truly beautiful and spacious cottage, everything was just right. If we return to Cornwall, we would certainly stay here again if possible. Chrissy was very easy to approach through VRBO, all information was given to us before our stay. Sue's just a lovely lady, introduced herself and was only across the road if we needed anything. Which we didn't as everything we needed was at the cottage. Thank you Chrissy and Sue
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
I will definitely go back again, beautiful though out ..very clean, everything there u need . She's very nice as well
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maureen m.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cosy cottage
Really lovely, homely cottage with beautiful garden which was great for just sitting & reading in. Quiet location but within easy reach by car to busier spots. St Ives is picture postcard perfection, with lovely beaches, cafes, restaurants & shops. The beaches nearby at Gwithian are fab for walks & splashing in the waves under the watchful eye of the lifeguards, with a couple of great cafes for lunch too. We took a longer drive to Lizard Point one day and walked a bit of the coastal path which was stunning. Penzance feels more like a working town, we enjoyed walking along the seafront, having coffees & pottering about the shops before doing a fairly stressful but picturesque drive round the single track coast road.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kristin J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Charming and perfectly-located Cornish hideaway!
What a lovely cottage! The photos do not do it justice--big spacious double bedrooms with very comfy beds and a cute single, two roomy living rooms both with ample seating and cosy log burners, a delightful garden and wonderful artful details throughout (hues of blue everywhere: from the selection of mugs on the wall, dishes in the cupboard, simple framed postcards, and stacks of books on the bedside tables which are also all cleverly sea or sleep-themed) made it a wonderful space for our group of 5 plus our labrador. The location is just brilliant too. Gwinear is a quiet traditional local village perfectly located just a few minutes up the hill and seemingly miles away from the traffic. Within a ten minute drive you have access to stunning coast with walks to and beyond Godrevy Lighthouse where you can spot seals (recommend the National Trust cafe in the car park) and to the Upton Towans Nature Reserve with its fantastic network of dunes (free parking and great for dogs and kids!) leading to the three miles of gorgeous unspoilt beaches of Hayle/Upton Towans. So many other beautiful spots in SW Cornwall are within an easy drive as you are beautifully positioned to reach either coast. We had a fab day out exploring St. Michael's Mount and the coastal villages along the way to the magical Minack Theatre (Penzance, Newlyn, Mousehole) where we bundled up and enjoyed the first of the season's productions. Another day we hiked around the whole end of the Lizard Peninsula rewarded with glorious scenery, pasties at Kynance Cove and cream tea at Lizard Point--very easy hike, just the bit from Church Cove (darling!) along to Marconi's Wireless Hut, the RNLI station (very cool!) and back to the Lighthouse is steep in parts. We thoroughly enjoyed St. Ives too with its lovely galleries and shops--and one day my husband took the kids out on a fishing trip and brought home mackeral for dinner! My husband and I also tackled the Zennor to St. Ives section of the SW Coastal Path--3-4 hours of breathtaking views and a very good leg workout! We have come home refreshed and inspired by all the beauty of Britain--a wonderful pick-me-up after the long grey winter! Thank you Chrissy!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great for our post-Christmas time in west Cornwall
Very nice, liked all the rooms and the enclosed garden, though this was a bit cold for December, but fine for the little dog. The cottage was warm, was impressed with the storage heaters, and the front room could easily heated in the evening with the dinky log burner. Everything you needed was there. Very handy for Hayle (shops, takeaways) and the nearby coast and also for venturing further afield. Suited us fine for spending time with the family who'd congregated in the area for a post-Christmas get together.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Brilliant :)
nice
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Doreen W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy holiday
Very good and had a lovely week, lovely Outlook and the garden was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect Location
We had a really lovely holiday here, our thanks to Chrissy for providing such a great place to stay. The location is spot on and ideal for those lazy days to relax and enjoy the wonderfully kept garden and beautiful surroundings beyond; or for exploring this stunning part of Cornwall. Our stay was made smooth from booking to arrival with great comms from Chrissy, Sue & Scott. The cottage is just right and deceptively larger than it looks, and is homely and a pleasant place to be. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

karen w.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely holiday cottage good location
We have had a wonderful stay here having 5nights, the cottage is lovely, clean and comfortable home from home The interior design of the cottage is lovely.and garden superb and a real bonus with stunning views Sue and Scott were helpful offering information of where to go and made us feel really welcome The local pub was lovely and the owners really welcoming and helpful Would definitely return we really enjoyed our holiday
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lesley H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Comfy place for a short stay.
Sweet little cottage with a very nice enclosed garden, well equipped and in a good location for accessing some great places. Only downside was that the bathroom and toilet are downstairs so if you need the loo at night the stairs can be tricky if you’re a bit less mobile. Otherwise a lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022

10/10 Excellent

Colin W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Could not ask for more!
From the time of booking, communication and details were excellent. The cottage is lovely, comfortable and nicely decorated. It is in a quiet area, but conveniently close to Hayle and beaches. It has a nice garden area and parking. Everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021

8/10 Good

Phil S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Half term break
Clean, cosy and warm, full of old character and charm. Pub a cross the road is very friendly and serves great food. Close to all the Cornwall attraction.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jane D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Happy Hayle Holidays
We had such a great time staying at Chrissy’s cottage, perfect for seeing the beautiful west Cornwall countryside and coastline. All comms beforehand went smoothly, Sue looked after our check-in with a warm and friendly greeting, both gave great tips on places to see, walks and local hospitality, just not enough time to fit it all in so will just have to visit again!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Claire H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great location and very relaxing
Situated just a few miles from Hale and St Ives made this property perfect for our needs and meant driving was kept to a minimum. Nice, unassuming location on a quiet street with amazing views out the back of the property where rolling countryside and the Atlantic were on view to greet you each morning with a few geese in the adjoining field in the foreground! Nice big, long garden to chill out in and enjoy the views. Very relaxing lounge at the front of the property with comfortable furniture. And having the pub practically opposite the property just capped it all, emphasising the great location. Would we go back? Most definitely a "Yes".
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Neil O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Recommended
Chrissy's cottage is just what we were looking for, just far enough out of town to be quiet but still really easy access to the local amenities. It's deceptively spacious too. We enjoyed a variety of beaches within a half hour drive, from surfing ones like the Towans and Portreath to the north and SUP friendly ones like Long Rock to the south.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Ian G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Would recommend to others
Great for us, the property is nice and cosy, but plenty of space and kitted out with everything you need. Decent pub within yards of the front door and only a short drive to one of the best beaches in the country.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gyles T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely cottage stay
Lovely cottage , perfect for us and two teens , great communication throughout from Chrissy and great check in and out with sue , lovely spot ideal base for exploring Cornwall , beautiful view from the bottom of the garden …will definitely be renting again
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katia P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely quiet village and very friendly locals
Chrissy and Sue were very welcoming and accommodating. The cottage is quiet and cozy, and quite roomy.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Lucie D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely, cosy cottage
Me and my family had a great time here. It’s a lovely cottage, we would definitely recommend it and hope to return ourselves at some point. Communication with Chrissy was easy and everything was very straight forward.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great little find. Away from the bustle but easy to access everything.
Lovely little cottage a mile or so away from the nearest town/store. Very cosy, has everything you need. Relaxed and simple. Very chilled.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Paul L.

Liked: Cleanliness
Quiet & relaxing getaway.
Great countryside location, local shops and beauty spots easily accessible. Quiet, friendly neighbourhood!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Mary Ann D., Nottingham

Liked: Cleanliness
Nice family holiday home
We had a pleasant stay and the house is clean and most of the things you need are provided. The owner and property manager are both helpful. Definitetly we’ll consider coming back to this place next time we visit Cornwall.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021