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

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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.

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3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Dryer
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Outdoor space

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.

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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

  • Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • Little Perhaver Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Gorran Haven Beach - 2 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Great Perhaver Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Bow Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Teacup Tearoom - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Ship Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Salamander - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪KINGS ARMS - ‬16 min drive
  • ‪Griggs Restaurant - ‬15 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.

How much does it cost to stay at Little Gwyn. 3 min walk to Beach! Gorgeous views out to sea.?

As of 31 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Little Gwyn. 3 min walk to Beach! Gorgeous views out to sea. on 3 Oct 2026 start from AU$163, 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 Little Gwyn. 3 min walk to Beach! Gorgeous views out to sea.?

On-site parking is available at the property.

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. Mevagissey Aquarium and Hemmick Beach are also within 3 miles (5 km).

Reviews

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Location

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10/10 Excellent

William P.

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Lovely cosy cottage in a great location of Gorran Haven. Pet friendly. Generously equipped with all you need. Comfy beds. Excellent communications with hosts. Local shop, fish & chip shop, and dog friendly beach 5 minutes away. Great for coast path walking. Highly recommended.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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The host sent us so much information which was really helpful and it’s the best service we have received.The cottage was warm, cozy & homely. It had everything we needed & a lovely view of the harbour.A great place to stay for a chilled out & quiet week.Staying in October resulted in less people around & was exactly what we needed.Harbour was lovely & pretty, just a 3 minute walk.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Mark G.

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Best communication I have ever had from a host. Proactive and very helpful. Little Gwyn feels like a real family home - really welcoming and well fitted out. All you could ask for - apart from the weather
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Colin William M.

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Little Gwyn- A Little Slice of Paradise

Amazing stay at Little Gwyn with our 3 boys. Lovely welcoming family home with charm and style which made our holiday. Brilliant, quiet and friendly location with lots of walks and beaches. Perfect place to get away from it all to relax and recharge. Excellent communication with our attentive hosts with lots of information and suggestions for us. Can’t wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John R.

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Gorgeous Gorran Haven

Perfect for a mixed age range family seaside holiday
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024
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10/10 Excellent

judy m.

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Lovely relaxing place to stay

Excellent
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020
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10/10 Excellent

Mark D.

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Fabulous relaxing location !

Beautiful cottage in ideal location for walking, eating, swimming, relaxing by the sea, and much, much more. Thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend for couples and families alike. Mark, Lisa & Roobs the Dog 🐾 (who also loved his stay)
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

Beautiful cottage and location

We stayed at Coastguard Cottage for a week and had a wonderful time. The location is stunning and the cottage has incredible sea views. It’s also extremely well equipped with everything you could possibly need for a comfortable and relaxing stay. The owners were fantastic, providing very helpful information both on places to visit and restaurant and pub recommendations. They were also very quick to respond to any questions we had both before and whilst staying at the cottage. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend and hope to return again for another relaxing break soon!
Stayed 7 nights in May 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cara R.

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Beautiful quiet place

Fabulous views and perfect property. Owners very helpful.
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth S.

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A most comfortable and well equipped house with lovely gardens and sea views.It is superbly situated, being a short walk down to the beach, shop and cafés and with direct access to the coastal path.It is easy to stay here without a car and arrive by train, as we did. There is a good local taxi and a community bus you can book on line to various local places like Heligan.The communication with the owner was excellent throughout.We can’t wait to return.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Lisa M.

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Amazing

Fantastic week, host made the stay extra special with all the information about the area and the cottage. Cottage felt like home straight away and the views were amazing. Fantastic holiday didn’t want to come home, would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Andrea H.

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Ideal Cornish Cottage

Petite but well decorated and perfectly situated to take advantage of the sea easily. Michael was a delightful and communicative host.
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Paul P.

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Gorran haven

The property is in a perfect location in a perfect setting which has a great way of life
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Lauren M.

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Brilliant location, stunning views out over the harbour. We loved sitting in the garden each evening watching everyone jumping off the harbour wall into the sea! The cottage is just a short walk down to the beach. Despite being small Gorran Haven has everything you might need, Cafe, shop, bar and fish and chip shop. The cottage itself is lovely, completed to a high spec and well equipped with everything you might need. The hosts were really helpful, providing lots of helpful info ahead of our arrival. I was slightly worried about the lack of parking ahead of arrival but it wasn’t a problem at all. We managed fine loading and unloading with three small kids. Overall we had a brilliant stay and would highly recommend!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jonathan R.

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Cosy, comfortable house

Beautifully refurbished, very comfortable beds, excellent shower. Great restaurants in Mevagissey - try the Sharksfin - and super fish and chips at the Haven in Gorran Haven. We also recommend the Teacup Tearoom in Mevagissey.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022
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10/10 Excellent

ruth c.

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Simply perfect!

An incredibly comfortable, stylish and brilliantly located cottage with the best of hosts. Walking on your doorstep, seaviews from the terrace, swimming minutes away on the best of dog friendly beaches, fantastic pasties from the local shop Cake breads and the most delicious fish and chips opposite, enjoy!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

angela k.

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Omg ! Fabulous!

The house was great,lovely decor.great location.some steep hills but we managed it., which actually was the best part.views of the ocean was great! Great fish and chips in town! Great pasty’s at Mary’s in mevagissey.We hit the jackpot with this place, coming back some day!
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Diana H.

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Beautiful

The cottage is everything the listing claims. The location was perfect for us - close to the sea, and great access to the coastal path. The village is charming and in early September delightfully quiet - compared to eg Mevagissey. I appreciated the personal touch and attentiveness of our hosts - thank you !
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Mary F.

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Beautiful cottage in amazing location

A beautiful beach is just a 2 min walk away. It is dog friendly, our dog loved it. A fish and chip shop. A couple of shops selling Cornish ice creams. Right next to the coastal path also 5min drive from lost gardens of Heligan. Can’t recommend this place enough. A truly relaxing holiday.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Trudy M.

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Perfect

Clean and comfortable cottage, nicely decorated and with everything we needed for a lovely holiday. Lovely to wake to the sound of the sea and view of the sunrise. Property owners Michael and Becky were very friendly and helpful, supplying lots of extra information about the area and were easily contactable
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Julia G.

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So tranquil

Little Gwyn is the epitome to tranquillity, after dropping our bags, we used the village car park, just a short stroll away, the resulting quiet enables the gentle breath of the sea to be a constant restful background accompaniment to the harbour view and marine air. The accommodation has everything we could wish for, we love this place. Thank you
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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Great location.

Little Gwynn is a lovely cottage with a good position midway up Gorran Haven's hillside location. There are views of the harbour and bay from all the front-facing windows, and from the front garden. The cottage is comfortable and clean with most things that you would need for a lovely holiday, however if you want to do much cooking then maybe bring some of your own pans, the ones supplied are pretty terrible, all with compromised non-stick surfaces, that really should have been thrown away a while ago. I am guessing that most people don't want to be cooking on holiday though, so this wouldn't be an issue. There are a nice selection of books and games and dvd's on the shelves, and some local information. Little Gwynn is ideal for exploring on the South West Coastal path, and there are several great beaches for swimming within a few minutes walk.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
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10/10 Excellent

Vicki H.

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A wonderful stay in an excellent property.

We have just returned today from our stay at Little Gwyn in Gorran Haven. What a fabulous holiday we had. The village was the gorgeous, peaceful retreat that we wanted, though within easy reach of little towns like Mevagissey as well as larger places like St. Austell. We were able to reach Land's End and St. Ives for a day trip somewhere a little further afield, and had easy access to the coastal path for some walks with stunning views. The property we stayed in was perfect with plenty of information being sent to us in advance so we knew exactly what to expect. The cottage was spacious, comfortable and very well stocked with all you would need in terms of kitchen equipment, bedding and towels and there are plenty of games, books and the SkyQ television should you have a day where the weather is poor or you just need a rest from all the walking. There was nothing to fault including communication with the owners if we needed them. Thank you so much for a fantastic stay and for making our holiday just perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022
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10/10 Excellent

Jo G.

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Lovely cottage in a lovely location - near the beach

My husband and I spent a lovely week in coastguard cottage with Billy our dog. It's a gorgeous cottage, very cosy and with everything you need. It was spotless, and had a clean modern feel, but maintained the quirky old cottage feel. Fab location, (you get used to going up and down the hill!) but it's worth the walk up as you get a gorgeous view of the sea, which you can see from the patio and some of the downstairs area. We enjoyed sitting on the patio with a pasty, or cream tea! You can see the sunrise from the (v.comfy) bed in main bedroom Weather was superb, we had Little Perhaven beach to ourselves some days-swimming and paddleboarding! There are lovely walks direct from the house - to Mevagissey and Hemmick beach in the other direction, If you want to do more, then there are things to do in surrounding towns etc, but we stayed local. We recommend the Haven Chippy, had a lovely fish and chips, salt and pepper squid and 'Haven Stack' burger! We had a fab Sunday lunch at The Crown in St Ewe. It's a short 12 min drive, but the food was delicious and we went twice more during the week. They welcome dogs too :-) Also visit Cakebreads, such friendly people and interesting place! If you haven't watched the film "About Time' do so, and take a walk to Vault Beach as that is where the beach scenes were filmed! It's already a fav film of ours and so fab to watch again when we were there. All in all a lovely week. Would highly recommend! Thanks Michael and Rebecca.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Peter C.

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A comfortable and cosy cottage in a quiet location

One could not criticize the facilities, cleanliness or support from the owner of Little Gwyn. The house is attractively decorated and the furnishings were of a good standard. The views of the harbour and sea from the lounge and principal bedroom are truly lovely. The house is equipped with everything we needed and we enjoyed a comfortable week with no problems. Two of us and our dog had plenty of space but the property might be crowded if there were five people trying to use the two sofas and small single bathroom. The only drawback is that there is no adjacent parking space -which we knew in advance - although one can load and unload outside the property. However the car park is down in the village and, though it may only be 5 minutes down the hill, it was considerably more than that for us walking back uphill to the cottage. This was an inconvenience rather than a problem, but could be an issue for people with mobility difficulties or more mature dogs like ours. The village itself was very pleasant and we do not recall many places with such friendly and helpful residents. Everyone we met was happy to chat and offer advice on where to walk, shop or visit. All in all we had a lovely, relaxing holiday, being fortunate with the weather which was largely warm an bright, and we thank Michael and Rebecca for their assistance, support and advice.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

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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