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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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10 out of 10
Exceptional
3 bedrooms 1 bathroom Sleeps 5
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Gorran Haven
- Place, Gorran Haven Beach2 min walk
- Place, Pentewan Sands Beach8 min drive
- Place, Lost Gardens of Heligan15 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.
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
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 25 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
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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.

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
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
About the host
Hosted by Michael Stather

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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