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Little Gwyn. 3 min walk to Beach! Gorgeous views out to sea.

Family-friendly holiday home in St Austell

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The best front door view you could hope for!
Main bedroom: King sized bed.
Main bedroom
Main bedroom: Overlooking the harbour.
Main bedroom: Gorgeous sea view.

Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Beach view
  • Parking available
  • Dryer
  • Washer
  • Kitchen

Explore the area

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Gorran Haven
  • Place, Gorran Haven Beach
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Pentewan Sands Beach
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Lost Gardens of Heligan
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪41 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Main Bedroom

2 King Beds

Single Bedroom

1 Single Bed

Twin Bedroom

2 Single Beds

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining area

About this property

Little Gwyn. 3 min walk to Beach! Gorgeous views out to sea.

This 150 Year old coastguard cottage enjoys lovely sea, headland and harbour views. Situated right on the SW Coast Path, Little Gwyn is only a 3 minute walk away from two gorgeous beaches (Little Perhaver and Gorran Haven beach). Further beaches (including Vault beach, from the film “About Time”) are within easy walking distance along the SW Coast path.
Accommodation is laid out over two floors, with gardens to the front and rear. The Cottage boasts a south facing front terrace and a lovely terrace and garden to the rear; perfect for drying wetsuits after a day on the beach. With three bedrooms; a double, twin and single, Little Gwyn sleeps up to 5 adults plus room for a travel cot so is the ideal holiday cottage for families or couples.
A cosy, wood-beamed sitting room opens on to the front terrace, with stunning sea and headland views. The kitchen with dining area is equipped with all utensils and has a small utility area with washing machine and tumble drier. Books, Games, SKY Q television, WIFI and a Log Burner ensure that you can enjoy all home comforts during your stay.
Gorran Haven is a picturesque fishing village, with narrow streets and cobbled lanes; quintessentially Cornish in every way! The village has a fish and chip shop, beach café and a fabulous local store (Cakebreads), with live music & pizza nights in the summer months. Cakebreads also has an outdoor pub - perfect for those long summer evenings.
Mevagissey, a thriving harbour town, is only a few miles drive away, or a wonderfully scenic walk if you fancy, as are The Lost Gardens of Heligan. The world famous Eden Project is only 10 miles away and if you love surfing then the waves of Newquay can be reached in 45 minutes.
Pet friendly. Vault beach (and others nearby) welcomes dogs at all times of the year; the local beach requires a lead during the summer months. Front and rear gardens are both private, with front garden enclosed on all sides.
Like many other properties in the heart of the village, the cottage does not have parking. However, Gorran Haven does have a large car park with good value weekly rates (and only a pleasant 5 minute walk away, past the beach). Cars can be driven up to the property to drop off or pick up.

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Beach view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 22
Check out before 10:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

No events allowed
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
We do allow pets but ask that they stay downstairs and keep off the sofas.
The Front garden is fully enclosed but the rear garden is not. We would ask that dogs don't wander onto our neighbours properties.
A Booking can be cancelled if guests do not have a minimum 4* Vrbo rating from previous bookings.

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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

About the area

St Austell

Located in St Austell, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Caerhays Castle and Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Charlestown Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Eden Project and Mevagissey Aquarium. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
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Gorran Haven

What's nearby

  • Gorran Haven Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Caerhays Castle - 6 min drive - 5.9 km
  • Pentewan Sands Beach - 8 min drive - 7.9 km
  • Lost Gardens of Heligan - 15 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Eden Project - 23 min drive - 19.9 km

Getting around

  • St Austell Station - 26 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 55 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Salamander - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Tregony Sports & Social Club - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Into The Woods - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Polgooth Inn - ‬14 min drive
  • ‪Steward's House - ‬11 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Little Gwyn. 3 min walk to Beach! Gorgeous views out to sea. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

What time is check-in at Little Gwyn. 3 min walk to Beach! Gorgeous views out to sea.?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Little Gwyn. 3 min walk to Beach! Gorgeous views out to sea.?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Little Gwyn. 3 min walk to Beach! Gorgeous views out to sea. located?

This family-friendly St Austell holiday home is located by the ocean, steps away from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Gorran Haven Beach and Little Perhaver Beach. Great Perhaver Beach and Bow Beach are also within 15 minutes.

About the host

Hosted by Michael Stather

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We're a family of five who have been coming to Gorran Haven for 16 years. We love the village and love Cornwall.

Why they chose this property

This lovely cottage has great sea views and is right in the heart of the village; only a three minute walk and you're on the beach. There are two great beaches in the village; the main beach at Gorran and the more secluded Little Perhaver. At high tide this can only be accessed by some steps down (which many people don't know about!) so it's often much quieter. Walks along the SW coast path will open up other beaches too, including the impressive Vault beach (perfect for dog walkers, as it's 1km long, and the dogs can't escape anywhere, even if they tried!), Hemmick beach & Colona beach. The village has a wonderful fish n chip shop and Cakebreads, the village shop. In the summer Cakebreads do Pizza nights, and live music evenings too. There's also an outdoor pub in Cakebreads, giving a great feel to the village. The Llawnroc hotel (Cornwall spelt backwards) offers food too, as does the Mermaid Café, next to the beach. Nearby are the Gardens of Heligan and the Eden Project too, and only a few miles away is Mevagissey (another great fishing village). Our cottage is in the heart of all this - many people simply don't want to leave the village during their holiday in Gorran Haven.

What makes this property unique

Gardens in the front and rear of the property, with sea views. Easy walking distance to a number of beaches - just what you need on holiday.

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English

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