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Waterside 16c Cottage. Private: No neighbours! View, boat, foreshore and garden
- Cottage
- Sleeps: 6
- Bedrooms: 3
- Bathrooms: 1
- Min. Stay: 4–7 nights
Idyllic location: Fish, bird watch, row, wild swim, relax, walk, nature watch
Bedrooms
Master Bedroom
Garden Room - 3rd bedroom
Children's bedroom
Leading from the upstairs landing is the seaside themed children's bedroom and the adjacent master bedroom. Solid oak furnishings, polished pitch pine wooden floors throughout with soft bedside rugs. Spectacular estuary views from both rooms. If required, there is a travel cot (suitable for up to 2 years of age), high chair, sturdy baby bath and an anti-roll changing mat. The spacious, warm and inviting Garden Room is just across the patio and overlooks the garden with views out to the water through large windows. It offers flexible sleeping arrangements for two adults or older children. Completely refurbished and newly carpeted with very comfortable single zip and link beds as well as a wall mounted 40" HD television, this popular bedroom has duck egg blue soft furnishings and white Shaker style furniture, over-bed reading lamps, radio and a hair drier.
Amenities
Featured
- Internet
- Pets Welcome
- Fireplace
- TV
- Washer & Dryer
- Children Welcome
- Parking
- No Smoking
- Heater
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
- BathroomToilet, Bath with showerBrand new luxury bathroom with under floor heating.
- Our luxury bathroom, which is situated on the ground floor of the cottage and also serves those using the garden room, has been completely redesigned in 2020. It has a full white Italian suite with a deep J shaped bath, overhead electric shower and is finished with a slate floor incorporating electric under floor heating. A tall ladder style towel radiator and a touch-free illuminated mirror with a useful magnified make-up area and shaver socket, enhances the bathroom facilities. Luxury toiletries, non slip bath mat, toilet rolls, bath mat, towels as well as adult size bathrobes are supplied.
Safety features
- Deadbolt lock
- First-aid kitIn the pantry on shelf
- Smoke detectorEntrance Hall Upstairs Landing Separate Garden Room
- Fire extinguisherFire Blanket in pantry Fire Extinguisher in Garden Room
- Carbon-monoxide detectorKitchen
- Exterior lighting
Location Type
- beachPrivate foreshore
- Near the oceanMany beaches to choose from and within a 10 minute drive
- RuralLess than a quarter of a mile from the nearest shop and pub with restaurant.
- townHelston town is a 10 minute car journey
- villageMawgan village has a thriving and convenient shop selling local produce. There is also The Ship Inn.
- waterfrontGlorious unspoilt river views, with private fishing. Go rowing, kayaking, or bring SUPs
- riverRock Cottage enjoys its own water frontage on the Mawgan Creek of the Helford River.
- Water viewExclusive and a wonderful ever-changing view from the property
General
- launderette
- TelephoneEx-directory landline provided which accepts incoming and outgoing calls. Owners may be contacted FOC
- HeatingEfficient oil fired central heating with thermostatically controlled radiators in all rooms. Supplementary heating is supplied in the Lounge and Bathroom for those who need it.
- Linens providedQuality beds, mattresses, pillows, duvets and linen for all beds. For stays longer than a week, all linen and towels are replaced.
- Washing machineAEG Washer/Dryer, 7kg wash and 4kg dry load. 1600 rpm spin.
- Clothes dryerNew AEG Washer Dryer so no wet washing hanging around. Outside line, and pegs provided. Clothes airer, heated towel rail.
- FireplaceWood burning effect electric stove housed under copper canopy inglenook
- Parking availablePrivate off lane parking for a maximum of 2 large or 3 small cars is available at the property.
- InternetSuperfast Fibre Broadband
- Towels availableTea towels, kitchen towels, bath sheets, bath and hand towels as well as adult size bathrobes supplied. Please bring beach towels with you.
- Wireless Internet
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Paper towels
- Basic soaps
- Toilet paper
- Living RoomBeautiful light, long room completely refurbished with a new luxury 3 seater sofa, matching comfy armchairs, and window seats.
Kitchen
- DishwasherBosch dishwasher alongside the sink unit with the option of a quick wash facility.
- FridgeNew 60/40 fridge/freezer - ideal for the weekly shop
- HobSmeg Ceramic Halogen Hob - fast heating.
- OvenNew for 2021! AEG steam cook oven
- MicrowavePanasonic - ideal for heating soup, sauces and easy cook meals.
- BBQ
- Coffee makerCafetiere plus Phillips filter coffee machine
- ToasterSits on worktop
- Blender
- Lobster pot
- Pantry itemsSmall walk in pantry with slate shelf for chilling drinks. Store groceries in here. Herb & spices rack. Bacofoil, grease proof paper, clingfilm, sea salt and black pepper mills in situ.
- Dishes & utensilsArthur Price cutlery. FBC tea set & plates. New Procook white dinner service, gravy boat, jugs, casserole dishes, Poole Pottery salad/fruit bowls. Beer, lager, wine glasses and champagne flutes.
- KitchenWell equipped and maintained. A magnificent view of the garden, river and surrounding countryside with plenty of birds and wildlife to watch.
- Kettle
Dining
- Seating for 4 people
- Dining area
- Childs highchair
- DiningA fabulous view awaits when you eat in the kitchen or on warm sunny days and evenings, outside on the patio table.
Entertainment
- Television28" LED TV with Freeview as well as a new 40" HD wall mounted TV in the Garden Room
- StereoiPod Docking Station is included with the Micro HIFi system
- DVD playerDVD/VCR player with a good selection of DVDs for all age groups
- BooksExcellent selection of children's books for bedtime stories. Cornish culture, historical information, maps, local walks, novels and large tourist information folder are located in the lounge.
- GamesAdults and children can enjoy playing swing ball in the garden during the summer months. There is an excellent selection of board games, puzzles and jigsaws in the oak sideboard.
- Games for kids
- Music libraryChoice of CDs for you to listen to
- Video libraryA small selection are available for all age groups
Outside
- GardenThe terraced garden is big, steep in places and wraps around the property. It has a safe area where children may play. Cornish hedge alongside the lane with a gated entrance.
- Kayak/canoeBring your own Kayaks, SU Paddle Boards and Canoes. Store and launch these from our jetty area or they can be hired locally.
- BoatA 3.5M sturdy rowing dinghy, suitable for 4, is provided from Easter (weather & tide permitting) until last week of October. Selection of lifejackets from baby to large adult size available.
- Deck chairs
- Deck/PatioA slate patio with wooden picnic table, reclining chairs, sun parasol and small wooden table. Fabulous view.
- Outdoor Furniture
- Water sports equipmentMany guests love to kayak, canoe and paddle board from our foreshore
- TennisFor tennis enthusiasts a court may be hired nearby
- GolfGolf Club at Mullion (overlooks the sea) or a short course at Helston - both approx. 10-15 minutes by car.
- Fire pit
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessiblePerfect retreat for a couple or a family of up to four adults with two children.
Notes
- Rock Cottage commands a wonderful position looking down the river, and because of this, access to the water is steep and may be unsuitable for some. The private foreshore is reached by steps through the garden, with a useful roped pathway down granite steps, which lead to the wooden jetty where out on a running line sitting on the rocky foreshore is 'Peggy', our sturdy 3.5M rowing dinghy. Tide and weather permitting, we make her available from Easter up to the end of October. Normally there are 3+ hours of water, either side of high tide, and to help plan your boating, a Tide Table is provided. Fish for Sea Bass, Bream and Grey Mullet from the shoreline or in the boat. Kayaks, small canoes and paddle boards may be kept on the jetty. Beds are made up for the number of persons booked. Need a dinner reservation for the night of arrival, online shop arrangements, or maybe you would like to order one of our breakfast and supper hampers, just let us know. We are pleased to help.
Breakfast
- Booking Possible
Policies
Cancellation Policy
- 100% refund if you cancel at least 60 days before check-in.
- No refund if you cancel less than 60 days before check-in.
Damage and Incidentals
You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property that is caused by you or your party during your stay.
House Rules
Children allowed - All children must be supervised pleaseAll children must be supervised please
Pets allowed - 1 or 2 good dogs possible. See our T&Cs1 or 2 good dogs possible. See our T&Cs
No events
No smoking - Strictly No Smoking or Vaping inside the propertyStrictly No Smoking or Vaping inside the property
Max guests: 6 (sleeps up to 4 adults)
Minimum age of primary renter: 25
- Dogs are not permitted in the lounge, on furniture or in the bedrooms and are accepted when there are no more than 4 persons staying at any one time.
Cleaning practices
Check in and check out with no person-to-person contact
High-touch surfaces cleaned with disinfectant (e.g. countertops, light switches, handles and taps)
Cleaned with disinfectant
Property has guest safety measures
All towels and bedding washed in hot water that’s at least 60ºC
Map
Hosted by Linda Dandy
Ask a questionAbout Linda Dandy
Hello from Linda Dandy. For me, it is a real privilege to assist with the managing of Rock Cottage which has been in the Dandy Family for 65 years. On a holiday to the area in 1954, Rock Cottage was ‘discovered’ by Robin's parents, Eleanor (Peggy) and Leslie Dandy. They immediately recognised the special nature of this 16th century cottage and its unique location, which stands alone within an acre of land bordering the Helford River on two sides. Later that year the property was purchased at auction for their retirement.
Linda Dandy purchased this Cottage in 1954
Why Linda Dandy chose Mawgan
At the time of purchase, the cottage was condemned as unfit for human habitation and was also Grade II listed because it was then the ‘only recorded example of a traditional Cornish cottage built on a projecting rock foundation’. There was no mains water or electricity, so rainwater was collected for washing and oil lamps and candles provided the only illumination. Drinking water was collected from a nearby spring. A comprehensive renovation programme took place and this was completed by January 1956. The main building was demolished to ground floor ceiling level except for the chimney end which was preserved. The traditional cob (mud, straw and stone) walls retained where it was possible. A Bathroom was created from the old Scullery, the Sitting Room extended and a new Kitchen constructed. The Garden Room was formerly a separate cottage and had been altered in the early 1900s to become a Meeting Room for game shooting for the Trelowarren Estate. Both families living in the cottages’ had shared the semi-detached privy with their own pathway to it. This building has been preserved and still exists at the bottom of the garden. It must have been quite tricky to keep a candle lit in order to see where you were going! An 1876 map also shows a boathouse and the original two stone walls of this still remain. The objective of the renovations was to modernise the cottage but still retain its character and originality as much as possible. We believe this has been achieved and many guests think so too. It is a superb waterside retreat and there is nowhere quite like it!
What makes this Cottage unique
Rock Cottage is in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with very convenient and easy access to many of the local amenities. However, it retains a tranquil and idyllic outlook. The Dandy Family are pleased to share the wonders of the Mawgan Creek and the peaceful atmosphere of Rock Cottage with you where a sincere and friendly welcome beckons.
- Languages:
- english