Bal Cottage lies on the edge of the Penwith Moors in West Cornwall

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A stone building with a garden in front, including potted plants and yellow flowers.
A rustic kitchen with wooden cabinets, a stone wall, and a dining table with chairs.
An outdoor patio with a wooden table and chairs surrounded by lush greenery and purple flowers.
A rustic kitchen with a stone wall, wooden furniture, and a brick fireplace.
A wooden staircase with a railing, a bookshelf filled with books, and a brick wall.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.

Popular amenities

  • Barbecue
  • Internet
  • Refrigerator
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Garden

Explore the area

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Penzance, Cornwall, England
  • Place, Men Scryfa
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Men-an-Tol
    ‪18 min walk‬

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Double Bed

1 half bathroom

Shower room

Shower only

Toilet

Toilet

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

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About the area

Penzance

Located in Penzance, this cottage is in a rural area. Wharfside Shopping Centre and Trevaskis Farm are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Cornwall National Landscape and Marazion Marsh. Consider Acorn Theatre for a night out or Penzance Leisure Centre if you're travelling with kids. Take the opportunity to explore the area for water adventures such as surfing/body boarding.
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Penzance, Cornwall, England

What's nearby

  • Men Scryfa - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Men-an-Tol - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Penzance (PZC-Penzance Train Station) - 12 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 57 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Farmers Arms - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪The Tinner's Arms - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Gurnards Head - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Pirate Inn - ‬13 min drive
  • ‪The Longboat Inn - ‬12 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Bal Cottage lies on the edge of the Penwith Moors in West Cornwall pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at Bal Cottage lies on the edge of the Penwith Moors in West Cornwall?

As of 4 Nov 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Bal Cottage lies on the edge of the Penwith Moors in West Cornwall on 13 Nov 2026 start from AU$718, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Bal Cottage lies on the edge of the Penwith Moors in West Cornwall?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Bal Cottage lies on the edge of the Penwith Moors in West Cornwall?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Bal Cottage lies on the edge of the Penwith Moors in West Cornwall?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Bal Cottage lies on the edge of the Penwith Moors in West Cornwall located?

This family-friendly Penzance cottage is located in a rural location, within 1 mi (2 km) of Cornwall National Landscape and Men-an-Tol. Chun Castle and Madron Well are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 10 out of 13 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 13 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 0 out of 13 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 13 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.8/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

9.4/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Wonderful place to stay while in Cornwall. Proper cottage away from any hustle and bustle. Jenny is wonderful host. We will be back :)
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2026
Response from VrboOwner on 7 Sept 2026
Many thanks for your review Brooke, and so glad you enjoyed your stay. Thank you all for taking good care of Bal Cottage. You are welcome again any time Best wishes Jenny
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic cottage, beautiful views

We all enjoyed our break in the wilds of West Cornwall. The hosts live next door but we hardly noticed them, the only sounds were birds singing. Jenny was happy to help in any way she could, including lending us large towels as I had forgotten to pack mine. All 3 generations of my family were happy with the cottage and enjoyed the break.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 5 June 2023
Many thanks for your review, Liz , for being great guests and for leaving Bal Cottage so clean and tidy. We're glad you all enjoyed your stay. Location, environment and nature are what Bal Cottage is all about. We really enjoy hosting visitors and are always happy to help with anything or give space for privacy, as required.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cosy secluded Heide-away in rough but grand landscape

Nicely restored old cottage "at the end of the world" with beautiful view of Mount St Michael in the distance; wonderful, friendly, environmentally conscious and helpful hosts, couldn't have been any nicer; comfortable beds, cosy living room upstairs, somewhat slow shower. The location is a bit exposed to winds, but I personally like that and all windows were tight. Nice walking opportunities, everything else accessible with a 15-25 min drive, be it shopping locations, restaurants, stone-age structures, beaches or absolutely beautiful coastline and cliffs. Thank you so much, Jenny and Douglas!
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Rustic cottage in remote location with wonderful views

Overall we enjoyed our stay - the surroundings of the cottage are beautiful and we enjoyed some long walks in the local area. Even though the next town is only a couple of miles away, it's quite a trip due to the overall conditions of the roads. The cottage is lovely but very rustic and somewhat dated.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stunning, remote location

Really charming cottage and beautifully located on the remote Penwith Moors. The drive up the extremely narrow roads are worth it for fabulous views across the Moors, punctuated by the mining ruins and a stunning vista over Mounts Bay. Really cosy property and it was almost a shame not to have had colder weather so we could have enjoyed the wood-burner! Fabulous, accommodating, friendly and helpful hosts. We'll look to return again!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Bal cottage.

Perfect little location for a relaxing break. Bal cottage has amazing views and is ideal for a base to explore West Cornwall.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing time

Renting this property was an amazing experience for me. Contact with the owner is nice and easy. We have to change the date of our booking and Jenny was so helpful during that process. The cottage was clean and tidy, full of necessary equipment. Check in and out process was super easy. The owners ate friendly and helpful all the time. Strongly recommend this place😀
Response from VrboOwner on 29 June 2021
Many thanks for reviewing Bal Cottage, Aleksandra. We're glad to that you enjoyed your time here. I tried to leave you a review but it wouldn't work! Anyway, we would like to thank you for taking good care of the cottage during your stay and leaving everything in good order. You are welcome again any time. Douglas and Jenny, Ding Dong Cottages
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful Stay

Had a lovely time in this charming cottage set in a stunning location. The hosts were excellent and very helpful. Can’t wait to visit again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Cozy and lovely atmosphere

Nice and cozy place with amazing hosts. Worth the stay!
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2020
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Sweet cottage, fantastic views and location.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2020
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great location

Fabulous location on the moor- perfect for walking and cycling around the peninsular. The house was comfortable and it was refreshing to have eco friendly products to use.
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2020
Thank you Sally and thank you also for taking good care of Bal Cottage during your stay. You have captured exactly our raison d'être: to share a comfortable and homely space with those who also share our love of our environment, locally and further afield.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing location

It's all about the location - an amazing spot on the moors of West Penwith. Cute miners cottages with stunning views from large upstairs living room. Only downside was bedrooms being a bit small and a touch damp.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2020
Response from VrboOwner on 4 Aug 2020
Thank you Jamie, and thank you also for your appreciative comments in our visitors' book. Location and environment is central to our offering. When we built up the cottage from a ruin, we made a decision to locate the bedrooms downstairs and keep them small in order to create a light and spacious living area upstairs. As they were always intended as guest bedrooms, we thought they did not need to be very big. We must make that clearer in our description.
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

magical place

The photos and description do not do this place justice. The cottage is very spacious with complete cooking facilities, spectacular views, and charming furnishings and decoration. The location is where the magic lies. The surrounding moor is beautiful, mysterious, potentially deadly...everything a moor ought to be! There is at least 3 days worth of great walking straight from your doorstep, and many great SW Coast Path sections are within driving distance. A piece of advice if you dislike driving on the tiny lanes: by going into Penzance (~15 minutes by car) you can access the First Bus network which gives you buses at least every hour to all the walking places. Ding Dong makes an excellent base for exploring everything from St. Ives to Marazion.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019
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