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Why The Barn, Ashton?

• Location: A coastal retreat, close to Porthleven, a vibrant harbour village with abundant restaurants, pubs, shops, and markets. The sandy beaches of Rinsey Cove and Praa Sands are nearby.
• Accessibility: Conveniently situated halfway between Penzance and Helston, providing easy access to St Ives, Lands’ End, Falmouth, and the Lizard Peninsula, all within a 30-minute drive.  When you return there is safe, off road parking for several cars.
• Spacious: Single-level property with ample space for the whole family to spread out. Large open-plan sitting and dining area perfect for family gatherings. Good WIFI available for staying connected.
• Large Garden: Ideal for children, with a flat, secure, mostly lawned area for them to play while you pack the picnic bags.
• Dog Friendly: Perfect for furry friends, with plentiful walks, a dog-friendly beach close-by, and easy access to the coastal path. Secure garden allows you to relax without worry.
• Convenience: Well-equipped kitchen and charcoal BBQ for home cooking. There is a pub within walking distance, and Porthleven, is just a 5-minute drive away, offering delicious food options to dine in or take away.

Your Ideal Coastal Retreat

Beach days aplenty! Imagine starting your mornings with a leisurely breakfast in the garden before heading to nearby Praa Sands. This mile-long stretch of family-friendly sand offers easy parking and convenient amenities. Explore rock pools, ride the waves, or simply soak up the sun with a picnic packed full of Cornish goodies.

When you’re ready for adventure, set out to explore the Lizard Peninsula. Discover tranquil estuaries, rugged coastlines, and family-friendly attractions like the Seal Sanctuary and Flambards theme park. In the evening, experience the charm of Porthleven. Enjoy a drink at The Ship, savour a delicious meal at Kota Kai, or grab a mouthwatering pizza from Nauti (be sure to treat yourself to a Roskilly’s ice cream while you’re there!). And don’t forget to join in the thrill of harbour jumping at high tide – don a wetsuit and follow the locals’ lead for an unforgettable experience! If this is your idea of a perfect Cornish holiday, then The Barn, Ashton is your ideal coastal retreat!

Accommodation

The Barn is found in Ashton village, set back, well off the main road in a peaceful location but within easy reach of Porthleven, Helston, the gateway to the Lizard peninsula and Penzance, an historic harbour town and gateway to the rugged Lands’ End peninsula.  There are footpaths accessible from the house for a morning stroll with your dog, sandy beaches within a mile and all the major attractions within a 30-40 minute drive.  The Barn is a great base for exploring the whole of West Cornwall.

The Barn lies within easy access of Rinsey, a stunning headland with a gorgeous, dog friendly beach. From Rinsey you can pick up the wonderful south-west coastal path. Head east to Porthleven and onwards to the Lizard or west to the mile-long sandy beach at Praa Sands and on via Prussia Cove to Marazion and St Michael’s Mount.

The property is set within a large wooden fence making the garden secure for pets and young children. Ample parking for several cars.  There is a large, flat garden mainly laid to lawn, with a terraced patio at the front of the house. There is also a gravel patio area to one side of the house. Behind the house is a large agricultural building, utilised for daffodil pickers in the winter months and occasionally vegetable pickers Spring/Summer.

Access to the property is through a door at the rear, leading straight in to a large open plan living and dining area.  Useful hooks for coats and storage for outdoor equipment can be found by the front door.  To the left of the hallway is a separate utility room with sink, washing machine and drying rack.

The bright kitchen is a good size and well equipped; with large fridge / freezer, single electric Neff oven, ceramic hob, Neff dishwasher, microwave and plenty of space for storage.  The living area is a large room with full height vaulted ceiling; dining table and chairs for six people, comfortable leather sofa and three further armchairs, there is also a wood burner for use on colder nights and large smart TV.  There are double French doors opening out onto the patio and lawned garden.

The bedrooms are found to the back of the property, with a large family bathroom with full sized bath, separate shower enclosure, basin and WC.  There is a bright double bedroom with double bed, bedside tables, set of drawers, TV and door leading outside. A twin room with two single beds and hooks for storage.  At the end of the house is the master bedroom with wooden framed double bed, bedside tables, cupboard, chest of drawers and a TV.  There is a small ensuite with shower enclosure, basin and WC.  There is a patio door from the master bedroom leading to a further gravelled patio area which gets the morning sun so perfect for a leisurely breakfast.

The garden wraps around three sides of the property with the lawned area facing south at the front; mostly laid to lawn with pretty dry stone walls, large wooden fence and pretty garden tubs.  There is a picnic style garden table and two further outdoor chairs, a BBQ and tub at the back of the property for washing out sandy wetsuits.

Your Reviews

“The house is private and super quiet yet you are minutes to supermarkets and lovely pubs and Porthleven. Very spacious yet cosy, stunning garden where you can appreciate the milky way in the still of the night!” Eleni – August 2023

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Good Wifi, Smart TV’s, Bed Linen, Towels and Beach Towels provided. Price includes: electricity, central heating, full clean before and after your stay.  Fully equipped kitchen, with fridge and freezer, microwave oven, washing machine.  Two bathrooms (one ensuite), three bedrooms, sleeping Max 6 people.  Non-Smoking. Dog Friendly (max 3 dogs unless by prior arrangement). Pub within walking distance, Shops in Porthleven a 5 minute drive. Fully secure garden.  Arrival / Departure: Friday, but off-season we can flexible, short breaks of 5 nights also permitted. Plenty of Parking.

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FEATURES

• Sleeps 4
• Spacious open plan ground floor
• Master bedroom with balcony overlooking sea
• Magnificent sea views across Mounts Bay
• Small private terrace area
• Can be rented with the House for larger parties
• Dog Friendly

DESCRIPTION

A contemporary style cottage, comfortably sleeping 4 people, with incredible sea views.  Beautifully presented with spacious rooms and small private terrace.  The ideal choice for family, couples, walkers, surfers and dog owners.

Carn Du Cottage is located in an elevated position above Mousehole in Cornwall with stunning views over Mounts Bay.  It is next to the magnificent Carn Du House and can be rented with the house or separately, both properties retain a great deal of privacy.  The cottage is set on the hill outside Mousehole but within walking distance to the village. The front facing rooms have panoramic views of the Atlantic from Penzance, Mount’s Bay and the Lizard to the rocky coastline stretching west towards Lamorna and Land’s End.  Mousehole described by Dylan Thomas as “the loveliest village in England” is a traditional, picture postcard Cornish harbour with small sandy beach ideal for little ones at the far end.

Mousehole is made up of winding streets, alleyways, old net lofts, art galleries, gift shops and several very good pubs, restaurants and cafes. There are many sandy beaches nearby, Porthcurno and Sennen to name but a few. The larger historic town of Penzance is 3 miles away with a wider range of shops, supermarkets, leisure centre, outdoor lido, pubs and critically acclaimed restaurants. The Scillonian ferry runs from Penzance to the stunning Scilly Isles.

Accommodation

The front door leads into a large open plan kitchen area; the kitchen is well equipped with single oven, electric hob, dishwasher, washing machine and plenty of cupboard space.  There is a good sized dining area with dining table and chairs for six people and a wood burning stove.  The dining area leads via one step down into a good sized sitting area with large picture window maximising the incredible view.  Comfortable seating for 4 people, TV and DVD player, wifi broadband.  Patio doors lead to a small gravelled, private terrace to the side of the cottage.

Upstairs there is a family bathroom with large bath and shower over, WC and basin.  There are two bedrooms, the main bedroom has a balcony to the front with a table and chairs to enjoy the stunning view.  The main bedroom has emperor bed and cupboard for storage, the second bedroom has a superking bed, wardrobe and chest of drawers.  Both rooms have lovely sea views and beds which can be split into two singles if required.  The cottage can be let with the house, if let separately there is no access to the swimming pool.

Facilities and Services

Inclusive electricity, Heating provided via efficient storage heaters,  WiFi broadband. The house is fully cleaned before your arrival and all bed linen, towels (not including beach towels) and the final laundry are included in the price. Initial basket of logs provided in the winter.

Miscellaneous

Parking for 1 car. Garden furniture and barbecue. Shops , Pub & small beach in Mousehole 0.5 miles away. Welcome basket on arrival. Pets welcome by prior arrangement. Carn Du Cottage is a non-smoking property. Arrival/Departure : Saturday#

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Cornish Cottage in Mousehole

• Close to Centre of Mousehole Harbour
• Beautiful Sea Views
• Off Street Parking Space
• Private Secure Garden
• Pub, Restaurants & Walks on your Doorstep
• Wood Burner
• Sleeps 6,
• WiFi Broadband
• Dog Friendly (Secure Garden)

DESCRIPTION

Mousehole Cottage is a beautiful Cornish cottage, with lovely sea views and private parking. The cottage was built in traditional style in 2008 and is located just off the main Parade so no need to negotiate the narrow streets of Mousehole but still only 60 metres from the harbour. Well appointed and beautifully furnished this cottage offers a high standard of accommodation for 6 people in this sought after location. The cottage is surrounded by a compact, private and well-maintained garden with large garden table and chairs with sea views.

Mousehole, described by Dylan Thomas as “the loveliest village in England” is a traditional, picture postcard Cornish harbour with small sandy beach ideal for little ones at the far end. Mousehole is made up of winding streets, alleyways, old net lofts, art galleries, gift shops and several very good pubs, restaurants and cafes. There are many sandy beaches nearby, Porthcurno and Sennen to name but a few. The larger historic town of Penzance is 3 miles away with a wider range of shops, supermarkets, leisure centre, outdoor lido, pubs and critically acclaimed restaurants. The Scillonian ferry runs from Penzance to the stunning Scilly Isles.

Accommodation

Ground Floor: Entrance door into a hall with large cupboard and hooks for coats. Through to a well furnished sitting room and dining area with beautiful sea views from the double aspect windows, two large comfortable sofas, wood burner, digital flatscreen TV with freeview channels and DVD player. At the back of the living room is the dining area with table and chairs for 6 people. At the rear of the cottage is the well appointed kitchen with built-in double oven with halogen hob and extractor hood, fridge/freezer, washing machine and dishwasher, plenty of shaker style cupboards and granite worktops. There is a small WC and basin off the kitchen.

First Floor – The master bedroom with double white wrought iron bed has some of the best views in the cottage, dual aspect across the bay to St Michael’s Mount and St Clements Isle, with built in cupboard, chest of drawers and bedside units. The twin bedroom, also dual aspect has two single beds and built in cupboard with shelves and hanging space. The third bedroom is a bunk room with 3ft white bunk beds and small chest of drawers. Family bathroom with bath, mira shower over, basin, WC and towel rail and further sea views!

Outside is a gravelled garden area surrounding the house with garden table, garden chairs, 2 basket style chairs , BBQ and washing line.

Facilities and Services

Inclusive electricity, Central heating (winter only), WiFi broadband. The house is fully cleaned before your arrival and all bed linen, towels (including beach towels) and the final laundry are included in the price. Initial basket of logs provided in the winter.

Miscellaneous

Garden furniture and barbecue. Shop 0.1m. Pub 0.15m. Beach 0.15m. Pets welcome by prior arrangement. Mousehole Cottage is a non-smoking property. Arrival/Departure Friday

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Holiday Cottage in Mousehole

• Spacious & Stylish Property with Pool
• Tucked Away Location but Easily Accessible
• Walking Distance to Mousehole & Coast
• Use of Shared Pool, Mini Tennis Court
• Walking Distance to Pub
• Dog Friendly – Walks in all Directions
• Large Master Suite on Ground Floor

DESCRIPTION

The Summer House is a unique property, offering guests a luxurious home from home experience. This beautiful holiday cottage is located above Mousehole, a beautiful harbour village, just a few miles from Penzance. The Summer House offers the ideal combination; a secluded oasis of tranquillity but easily accessible for exploring the whole of this incredible part of Cornwall.  The large surfing beaches of Sennen, Hayle and Praa Sands are all within 30 minutes.

Turning off a small lane leading into the village, you arrive in a large, gravelled driveway. Peace and tranquility surround you as soon as you step out of the car, the driveway being concealed with plentiful bamboos and planting.  There is parking for two cars.  The concealed front door is down a few steps and leads into a spacious hallway plenty of storage space and a separate WC. The ground floor is predominantly open plan, with light flooding in from the wall of large glass sliding doors along the back, which lead to your private garden. There is a defined comfortable sitting area with two sofas, armchair and squashy bean bags, with a large wall mounted plasma screen.  A dining area with good sized table and seating for six people. Towards the back is a beautifully designed kitchen with plenty of storage, granite work surfaces, Belfast sink and island with three stools.

Master Suite – situated on the ground floor. The bedroom is large with king size bed and a small sofa. The bed is a beautifully comfortable and  can be split into twins if necessary (must be agreed in advance). There are double glass patio doors leading out to the decked area and garden. At the back of the room is an ensuite shower room with double sized steam shower enclosure, WC and basin.  This room is ideal if you are a multi-generational group and require a suite on the ground floor.

A wooden staircase leads from the kitchen area to the first floor:

The Family Suite – an open plan room with a clever layout to create two distinct sleeping areas. To the right of the staircase is an area with two single white wooden beds and a large dressing mirror. To the left of the staircase is the spacious main sleeping area with a large super king wooden sleigh bed with hanging space behind, bedside tables, and a large wall mounted plasma screen. There are patio doors leading out from the room onto the first-floor balcony with views of the private garden, shared family garden and swimming pool. There are sun loungers on the balcony for full relaxation! At the far end of the room is a large, beautifully presented family bathroom with freestanding bath, WC and basin, the perfect place to relax after a busy day exploring!

The private garden is accessible via the glass patio doors in the living area, it is mostly laid to lawn, with flowerbeds and a good-sized decked area immediately outside the doors. The owners are happy to allow guests access to a small sized grass football pitch, which can become a tennis court in the summer, this is accessed via a small gate from the garden.  At the front of the property is the “Drying Room”, a large utility room with washing machine, tumble drier and plenty of space to store bikes, wet suits, surf boards and other beach stuff.  If you have an electric vehicle, you can run a charging cable from the Drying room but this needs to be agreed with Karen and John during your stay.

Swimming Pool
Between the Summer House and the main family house is a stunning outdoor “infinity” style swimming pool which the owners are happy for guests to use respectfully. The Pool is heated from Easter to End of September.

Karen and John are the incredibly welcoming owners of the Summer House and absolutely encourage the guests to make full use of all the shared facilities.

One dog is welcome at this holiday cottage in Mousehole, but must be agreed in advance and guests should be aware that Karen and John have two gorgeous beagles living with them in the main house.

Amenities

Parking for two cars, guests are asked to park considerately. Good Speed Wifi, Plasma TV, Bed Linen, Towels and Beach Towels. Price includes electricity, central heating, full clean before and after your stay.  Fully equipped kitchen, washing machine and tumble drier.  Max 6 (4 Adults Max plus 2 Children).  Non-Smoking. Dog Friendly Cottage (Max 1 Dog unless by prior arrangement). Non Smoking Property.

Availability – Short Breaks Available, 5 Night Minimum Stay; Changeover Day is strictly a Friday in Peak Season.

Please Note
“Cherry Meadow is a full-time family home, anyone booking The Summer House is asked to complete a booking form, only guests named on the booking form are allowed at the property. This is primarily due to insurance reasons but also keeps both Cherry Meadow and The Summer House the havens they were designed to be. Any alteration to this rule is at the discretion of the owners, Karen & John. Thank you for your respect in this matter.”

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Why Porth Nanven Cottage?

• Location – an easy walk to both St Just, a vibrant market town, and the coast, with a cove only a stroll away and footpaths in every direction from your doorstep.
• Accessibility – Porth Nanven Cottage is the perfect base for exploring the area, St Ives, Porthcurno, Lands’ End, Sennen and Penzance all within a short drive. With safe parking for one car (two by agreement).
• Comfortable – chic yet cosy space, with two comfortable bedrooms, each with bathroom; big squashy sofas to curl up on, dining area and if you must stay in touch, high speed WIFI.
• Tranquillity – peaceful valley location with easy access to beaches, restaurants and attractions.
• Dog Friendly – It’s dog heaven, with walks in all directions and a safe, private garden for that early morning sniff about.
• A warm welcome – the owners are next door to help if you need them, they are also happy for you to help yourself to their glorious vegetable garden.

Your Retreat: Explore, Relax and Unwind

Imagine spending your days exploring the breath-taking beauty of the wild, rugged landscape of West Cornwall, walking to Lands’ End or Zennor.  Balance that with lazy days on nearby sandy beaches, such as Sennen or Porthcurno or find a lesser-known cove, such as Porth Nanven or Nanjizel, sunbathing and riding the waves.  Returning to a clean, comfortable and stylish Cornish cottage where you can kick back and unwind, with a glass of something in the private garden. Then head out to St Just, Mousehole or St Ives for dinner to sample the vibrant Cornish culinary scene. If this is your idea of a perfect Cornish holiday, then Porth Nanven Cottage is your ideal choice.

Accommodation

The cottage is snuggled tightly into the hillside and is approached down a track in magical Cot Valley, which is an area of outstanding natural beauty. Located in the far west of Cornwall between Cape Cornwall and Lands’ End, the valley stretches down to the sea and Porth Nanven Cove which is sandy at low tide. The market town of St Just is nearby with a selection of independent shops, a small co-op, butcher, veg shop, moomaid ice cream and coffee shop and a number of good pubs.  If you need a larger supermarket, the historic coastal harbour of Penzance is 15 minutes away.

You enter the cottage up a path from the parking space, the front door is along the side of the property opening into a small hallway with hooks for coats. To the left is the newly installed kitchen, with plenty of cupboard space, large range cooker with ceramic hob, washing machine, dishwasher, large retro style fridge / freezer and microwave.  The kitchen leads through to the spacious, open plan, triple aspect living and dining area, there are large windows looking out over the valley and French doors leading out to one part of the garden; the result, a bright and airy space with views over the garden. At one end of the room is a large comfortable sofa, coffee table and a smart TV, in the dining area there is a further sofa, armchair, small dining table and two benches. An ideal room for relaxing after a strenuous coastal walk or surfing at nearby Sennen Beach! On the other side of the cottage are two double bedrooms; the master has a comfortable super king bed and ensuite shower room with basin, shower and WC.  The second bedroom has a double bed, cupboard and chest of drawers; both rooms are adorned with crisp white bed linen. There is a separate family bathroom with bath and shower over basin, towel rail and WC. You will find painted wooden floorboards and beautifully decorated rooms throughout the cottage.

There is space to park one car at the front of the property and the ability to park a second car by arrangement if required. To the front of the property is a gravelled area with garden table and chairs and a charcoal BBQ.  There is a further garden area to the side of the property with patio directly outside the living room, the remainder laid to lawn and abundant flowerbeds. There are footpaths directly outside the cottage leading onto the coastal path and down to the sea, Porth Nanven House is next door, where the owners Emily and Alex live,  but the cottage remains private with a secluded garden; perfect for couples or a small family.

Cot valley is absolute heaven for dogs with abundant footpaths, a stream leading down to the cove and footpaths in every direction; so we encourage all dog-owners to bring their beloved pets on holiday with them, they will thank you for it!

Your Reviews

“A lovely property in a very peaceful, remote location. Ideal base for exploring west Cornwall and some lovely walks literally on the doorstep. We had a very enjoyable and relaxing week there.” Helen – August 2023.

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FAQ’s

Shops & pubs found in St Just 2 miles away. Pets are welcome by prior agreement, we charge a pet fee of £25 per pet.  The garden is relatively secure but we cannot guarantee it is totally dog-proof. Porth Nanven Cottage is a non-smoking property. Arrival/Departure: Friday, but off-season we can flexible, short breaks of 5 nights also permitted. Fast fibre-optic WIFI, Smart TV, central heating. Dedicated parking space for one car, second car by prior arrangement.

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FEATURES

• Sleeps 4
• Two bedrooms
• Large Family Bathroom
• Allocated parking
• Fully equipped kitchen
• Large sitting room with wood burner
• Separate garden + patio area to back
• Wifi broadband
• Superb base for exploring West Cornwall

DESCRIPTION

Deceptively spacious and beautifully presented. 2 Trevarrack Row is a Victorian mid-terraced house in a small village just outside Penzance. It is located on a quiet residential street within walking distance of both the historic Cornish town of Penzance and the quiet, pretty village of Gulval.

The property is ideally located for access to the A30 and all that West Cornwall has to offer. Penzance is a bustling coastal town packed full of history. Boasting a Promenade, Penlee Park, Morrab Tropical Gardens, a leisure centre, plenty of shops, supermarkets, cinema and newly refurbished Victorian open air lido. Within a 20 minute drive are the stunning beaches of Sennen Cove, Porthcurno and Praa Sands. Picturesque Mousehole and the fishing harbour at Newlyn are  a 10 minutes drive. Historic St Ives 30 minutes and Truro only 40 minutes away, making this a perfect base for exploring! The main village of Gulval is just a short walk up a footpath to the left of the house; it is a quiet, pretty village with church, pub and beautiful views over Mounts Bay.

2 Trevarrack Row is a beautiful light and spacious family home; it has been presented to a high standard, retaining all the character features, including a wood burner and wooden floors

Accommodation

Small entrance hallway with space for shoes, boots and hanging coats. The inner hallway door leads into a bright and spacious sitting room. The sitting room has plenty of comfortable seating for 4 people, wood burner, built in cupboards housing a selection of games and local information. Sky TV, DVD player and wifi broadband are all available. There is a lovely window seat to the front and wooden floors throughout the ground floor. The sitting room leads into a beautifully presented kitchen with dining area to the left and kitchen area to the right. The kitchen is fully equipped with slimline dishwasher, single oven with electric induction hob, large fridge with small freezer compartment. To the back of the dining area are doors leading out to the small east facing private patio area, suitable for a BBQ after a long day on the beach!

On the first floor are two good sized bedrooms. The master bedroom is at the front of the house with large windows with views over the village and out to the fields beyond, white metal king size bed and plenty of storage space. There is a second twin bedroom with two single metal framed beds and storage space. At the back of the house is a good sized family bathroom with large power shower and separate small bath (ideal for bathing children!), double sink and cupboard housing washing machine.

To the front of the property is a small front garden with bench, established flower bed and lovely pots. There is also a separate garden opposite the house with parking space in front. The garden is ideal for relaxing in with a glass of wine after a busy day’s exploring!

Facilities and Services

The house is fully cleaned before your arrival. All bed linen, towels (including beach towels) and the final laundry are included in the price. Wifi broadband is available.

Miscellaneous

Allocated parking space, garden table, chairs & BBQ. 2 Trevarrack Row is in a great location and would make an ideal base for both families and couples alike. Village shop and pub walking distance, Larger supermarket and beach (Long Rock) also walking distance. Arrival / Departure: Saturday.

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