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Finest Retreats | Western Watch

Relax in your seaside retreat with stunning ocean vistas from the patio. Take home a memento of local art while you unwind in this beautiful coastal haven.

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Beach
Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop
3 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, WiFi, bed sheets
Exterior
Property grounds

Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

3 bedrooms2 bathroomsSleeps 6110 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Washer
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

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

Finest Retreats | Western Watch

Western Watch is a fabulous property located in the heart of Poldark country with incredible, 180-degree sweeping views out across the sea. Inside the bungalow, guests will love the characterful interiors with the vintage-style kitchen, original artwork adorning the walls and the cosy lounge with its wood-burning stove for the cooler autumn evenings. The owner is a local artist who displays her work around the cottage and which can be bought by guests - so you can take a memento home with you should you wish!

Both the kitchen/diner and the living room have concertina doors which open on to the patio and large garden which has the incredible sea views. The garden is enclosed making it an ideal property for guests bringing young children and/or pets. Guests will love sitting out of an evening and enjoying a glass of wine watching the sun set over the sea.

All three of the double bedrooms are located on the ground floor along with the family bathroom which has both a fabulous roll-top bath and a walk-in shower. There is an additional WC.

Guests can enjoy off-road parking with space for up to two cars, as well as wireless internet available throughout the property. Up to two well-behaved pets are welcome.

Western Watch is ideally located for West Cornwall’s incredible coastline and beaches. There are many pubs, restaurants and cafes within easy reach. Pendeen itself is a linear settlement, with an attractive church and an award-winning pub, the North Inn. There are plenty of pubs, restaurants and cafes within walking distance and every other Saturday there is a farmers' market in the centre of the town. Geevor and Levant Mines are popular tourist attractions only a short distance away.

The sandy beach at Portheras Cove is just down the road where the white lighthouse of Pendeen Watch stands on a headland overlooking the bay. The hidden beach of Portheras Cove was recently voted ‘Best Secret Beach’ by The Times newspaper and is an absolute gem within walking distance of the front door.

Property manager

Finest Retreats

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • WiFi available

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking includes off-street options
  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Toaster

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1.5 bathrooms
  • Shower
  • Towels provided
  • Toilet paper

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • Unit size: 1184 sq ft (110 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 5:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 9:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property at the number on the booking confirmation

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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

Property is also known as

Western Watch
Western Watch Incredible Sea Views Sleeping 6
Western Watch - Incredible Sea Views, Sleeping 6 Cottage
Western Watch - Incredible Sea Views, Sleeping 6 Penzance
325594

About the neighborhood

Map
Pendeen, ENG

What's nearby

  • Botallack Mine - 7 min drive
  • Cape Cornwall - 11 min drive
  • Land's End - 15 min drive
  • Minack Theatre - 19 min drive
  • Sennen Cove Beach - 26 min drive

Getting around

  • Penzance (PZC-Penzance Train Station) - 18 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 74 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sportsman's Arms - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪The Fountain Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Star Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jeremy's Fish and Chip Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Farmers Arms - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Finest Retreats | Western Watch pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Finest Retreats | Western Watch?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Finest Retreats | Western Watch?

Check-out is at 9:00 AM.

Where is Finest Retreats | Western Watch located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is within 1 mi (2 km) of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Portheras Cove, and Geevor Tin Mine. Boat Cove and Levant Mine and Beam Engine are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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Finest Retreats | Western Watch Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 14 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 14 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 14 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 14 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Britta H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful stay
Amazing
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Desiree L.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely location
nice location, lovely cottage, some details a bit dated, enough space for a large family, good place for a Cornish holiday, garden with a great view
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Jane Anne

We enjoyed a great 3 night stay at Western Watch
Exploring the coast path, Cornwall's Tin Mining history and discovering beaches and coves we've not been to before. Coming back to a warm, spacious, comfortable and stylish bungalow at the end of each day and waking up to views of the sea really made our holiday. Timber, our dog, really enjoyed racing around the garden too! Wish we had been able to stay longer. Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Hannah P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Amazing
The property is beautiful, the garden amazing, never change this .... easy to get to places .. amazing views, very picturesque, felt like home from home. To top it completely and i am being very very picking, some sissors, knife sharpener, and some sun loungers this would have been the cherry on the cake .. but we all loved it and are looking to book for next year. One other thing sofa looks perfect nit so comfy... thank you for letting us stay.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Deborah

First time at Western Watch
Beautiful Location, Stunning Views and great walks for the dogs. Very relaxing. We also met the owners of the property. They could see that we were having difficulty with the garden gates and we had 3 small dogs who could get underneath them. They very kindly fixed this problem for us by applying some wire to the bottom so that they could not get out. Overall a brilliant stay and will be booking for next year. Thanks Canovi Family Maybe a small washing line to hang washing to dry. We did use a clothes rack but had to bring it in when out as the breeze would blow it over

4/10 Poor

Marion S.

Liked: Cleanliness, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy
Needs to up it's game
This property was very expensive for what it is. The house gives the impression very much of being someones home or rather cobbled together holiday let. It was not equipped to the standard that one has come to expect from any holiday let. One white wine glass plus an assortment of others. No kitchen scissors and a jumble of other equipment. Whilst appreciating that the decor was supposed to have vintage appeal the overall effect was dated and Spartan and drab. The view from the kitchen was good but the garden was scruffy and unkempt as was the next door property which I understand is lived in by the owners of this property let. One pint of milk left for us on arrival ... mean we thought. We had spent the previous week in a Sykes holiday cottage at half the price and it was superb. This place needs to make more effort to justify it's price. The only positive thing I could say is that it's location is very good and so this meant that despite of the above we enjoyed our stay. If they wish to continue letting this property, (which I imagine anyhow is a temporary way of making money for the owners) I would suggest a complete update. The current reviews on your site are very misleading and whilst not wishing to be mean I would suggest that this is a more honest one.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Kim D.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Could so easily be 5 star
Needs a handyman , open the window in front bedroom curtain rail + curtain fall down door handles broken or just fall off, 2 dodgy lights + bulbs need replacing, grass needed cutting, trim in kitchen hanging off. + needs garden furniture, pricey
Stayed 12 nights in Jul 2024
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8/10 Good

Rebecca

Excellent base to explore the countryside
Beautiful location and views from the windows. Cosy log burner. More toilet rolls would have been appreciated, especially for 6 adults for a week. The water/heating system made a loud pitch sound once the pressure built up which was annoying, however the owners sister brother (who lived next door) came and flicked a switch and resolved the problem, but be good if that issue could be resolved as did disrupt our first few nights sleep.
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10/10 Excellent

Lottie

Beautiful location
The house is full of character in a stunning location. It is the ideal place to have a holiday with children and a dog. No bin bags were left for the bedding and the oven caused a few problems!
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10/10 Excellent

Martha

Martha
A great cottage with vintage retro interior. Sea Views and beautiful art work on the walls. We had a great Family holiday here.
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10/10 Excellent

Flavia

Flavia
We spent almost a week there, surrounded by amazing views from a peaceful cottage, immersed in the green of Cornwall countryside. Not too far away from the property there is a Spar and a couple of pubs. The closest beach, Portheras Cove, is roughly 1.5 miles away, a healthy 30 minutes walka 7 minutes drive, then another 7/10 minutes moderate hike on the southwest coast path to reach this hidden gem. The garden is immense and has great sea views, the bedrooms are really cozy, with very high standard beddings, overall very warm and comfortable. The kitchen is well equipped, with all the basics to cook some meals (oil, salt, pepper..), would have been nice to find some tea bags and coffee too. The utility room also offers a washing machine. We really enjoyed the cold evenings, watching TV on the cozy couch. It was like staying in our own home, in a beautiful countryside cottage, with sea views.
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10/10 Excellent

Michael

Michael
Pictures don’t quite do Western Watch justice. Furnished to an exceptionally high standard and with phenomenal views, we’ll definitely be looking to return in the future
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10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Vincent
Beautiful and charming house. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend it to others. The area is peaceful and picturesque, offering embracing tranquility
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10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Dominic
Thank you so much, we had a completely lovely break. Western Watch is just beautiful and very thoughtfully and tastefully decorated. It’s a great base for the area and the coast just at the end of the road is gorgeous. The local suggestions were also really useful. We will definitely be recommending and hope to come again.