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A beautiful, dog-friendly holiday home with magnificent views of two coastlines

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Balwest Cottage, Praa Sands. Ground floor: The perfect spot come rain or shine
Balwest Cottage, Praa Sands. A superb holiday retreat situated in the beautiful countryside
Balwest Cottage, Praa Sands. Ground floor: Conservatory looks out onto the large garden
Balwest Cottage, Praa Sands. Ground floor: Lots of space for everyone to sit comfortably
As small as Porthlevan is, you'll still find plenty to do
Reviews
8.6 out of 10 Excellent
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51 sq m

Popular amenities

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Check out the area

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Praa Sands, Cornwall
  • Popular LocationSt. Michael's Mount11 min drive
  • Popular LocationPorthleven Beach15 min drive
  • Popular LocationCarbis Bay Beach28 min drive
  • AirportPlymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)120 min drive

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Deck or patio
Garden

About this property

A beautiful, dog-friendly holiday home with magnificent views of two coastlines

Balwest Cottage is a contemporary and cosy holiday retreat, which on a clear day boasts lovely views of both of Cornwall’s coastlines from its first floor. With its large garden, comfortable décor and modern amenities, this really is a wonderful choice for a romantic break, family holiday or a getaway with friends. What makes Balwest Cottage truly special is the attention to detail. From cosy rugs to charming artwork and other decorative touches, it’s clear that the owners have put time and effort into creating a truly lovely coastal hideaway.

The ground floor kitchen is well-equipped with everything you could possibly need, including a double oven, dishwasher and washing machine. While the large conservatory is the ideal spot to sit back and relax with a good book; or get cosy in front of a wood burning stove in the sitting room perfect for enjoying cosy evenings in – just the thing after a long day of sea air and sandcastles. The large enclosed garden is perfect for children to play in and contains furniture for al-fresco dining.

The three bedrooms are all located on the first floor; two with plush king-size beds and the third with a single bed and pull-out single trundle bed suitable for children. All bedrooms have use of the family bathroom with bath, separate shower, wash basin and WC.

The sleepy village of Balwest is just a 5-minute drive from the coast, including the popular beach at Praa Sands, making this a wonderful choice for a seaside holiday.

Additional Information:
One well behaved dog welcome (small additional charge).
Cot and highchair available on request.


Ground Floor:
Sitting room
With wood-burning stove and a flatscreen television.
Conservatory/dining area
With comfy seating and a dining area with table and seating for six guests.
Breakfast kitchen area
With table, dishwasher, double oven, washing machine and fridge/freezer.
Cloakroom
With wash basin and WC.

First Floor:
Bedroom one
With a king-size bed.
Bedroom two
With a king size bed.
Bedroom three
With a single bed and pull out single trundle bed suitable for children.
Family bathroom
With separate bath and shower, wash basin and WC.

Outside:
Large sunny garden with barbecue equipment and garden furniture.
Parking available.

Additional Information:
One well behaved dog welcome (small additional charge).
Cot and highchair available on request.

Property manager

Cornwall Hideaways

Amenities

Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

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
On-site 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 not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

Helston

This cottage is located in Helston. The area's natural beauty can be seen at St. Michael's Mount and Carbis Bay Beach. Country Skittles and Flambards are also worth visiting. Practise your golf swing on a nearby course, or enjoy other activities in the great outdoors, such as hiking and cycling in the area.
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Praa Sands, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Praa Sands Beach - 5 min drive
  • St. Michael's Mount - 11 min drive
  • Porthleven Beach - 15 min drive
  • Hayle Towans Beach - 26 min drive
  • Carbis Bay Beach - 28 min drive

Getting around

  • Hayle Station - 16 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 69 min drive

Restaurants

  • Blue Anchor Inn - 8 min drive
  • Helston Boating Lake - 10 min drive
  • The Ship Inn - 8 min drive
  • Out of the Blue - 8 min drive
  • Sand Bar, Praa Sands - 5 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A beautiful, dog-friendly holiday home with magnificent views of two coastlines pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at A beautiful, dog-friendly holiday home with magnificent views of two coastlines?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A beautiful, dog-friendly holiday home with magnificent views of two coastlines?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A beautiful, dog-friendly holiday home with magnificent views of two coastlines located?

Situated in Helston, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within 3 miles (5 km) of Godolphin Estate and Country Skittles. Praa Sands Beach and Rinse Head Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

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Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

8.0/10

Communication

8.0/10

Location

8.0/10

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Reviews

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4/10 Poor

Not good enough
We stayed here for my mother’s 60th and had high hopes based off the photos and reviews. We were sorely disappointed. The first thing we had to do upon arrival was hoover the ceiling of the conservatory as it was absolutely covered in cobwebs, dead flies and spiders, it was obvious no one had ever touched it. I’ve never stayed at a cottage where there wasn’t some sort of welcome basket before, but fine, if this place doesn’t do them, they don’t do them. I do expect, at a bare minimum for them to provide washing up liquid and bin bags! Nope, nothing. If you stay here, make sure to bring EVERYTHING for the kitchen - tea, coffee, salt, sugar, pepper, the aforementioned washing up liquid and bin bags, because nothing is provided. We also had to scrub one of the pans clean, as there was stuff encrusted into the bottom from a previous guest. Overall, a disappointing stay, they need to buck their ideas up.
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8/10 Good

Charming 1800's Cottage
I very much enjoyed staying in Balwest Cottage. The older part of the cottage is charming and cosy, and the newer conservatory is lovely and relaxing. It was a special time for me because my ancestors used to live in the cottage in the 1800’s, and I soon felt at home. Balwest is in a very rural area and is off the tourist track, which I loved, but also the beaches and tourist areas are only a five-minute drive away. There are many rural walks in the area, and the view from the top of the nearby Tregonning Hill is stunning.
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10/10 Excellent

A great week in Cornwall
Lovely spacious cottage in a pretty location. A good base to explore the far end of Cornwall. Plenty to do and see. Lots of different beaches within half an hours drive, all with lifeguards. Local eggs & vegetables for sale just up the road. A busy week spent exploring the area.
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10/10 Excellent

David H.

Holiday at Balwest
Excellent property which we couldn’t fault in any way. The pictures don’t do it justice! We would definitely book this again if we were going to Cornwall.
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10/10 Excellent

A gem of a place!
We stayed for a week with our 18m old daughter and dog and had the best time. The conservatory and large wrap around garden were the highlight for us and we spent all our time there. The rooms are light and airy and spacious and the kitchen appliances are modern and work well. Our only criticism is that the carpet is quite painful to walk on as it is like a front door mat type material. We had to buy slippers from the local supermarket as it was too uncomfortable to walk on. Balwest cottage is perfect and we would love to stay there again!

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