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Pretty Cottage with Large Garden Near Sandy Beaches, Cornwall, England.

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View of the cottage from the end of the garden
The nearest beach is over 3 miles long! It takes 15 minutes to drive there.
Enjoy sea views and sunsets from the end of the garden
Relax in the large garden
Back bedroom with garden, country and distant sea views. Double bed.

Reviews

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional

Highlights

  • The great outdoors
    Guests love the outdoor space here.
  • Private garden
    A rare find — relax in the peaceful, private garden space.
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Onsite parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Barbecue
  • Fenced yard

Explore the area

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Gwinear, Cornwall
  • Place, Gwinear Pitch & Putt
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Porthminster Beach
    ‪15 min drive‬
  • Place, St Ives Harbour
    ‪16 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪53 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Double Bedroom

1 Double Bed

King Size Bedroom or Two Singles

1 King Bed

Single Room

1 Single Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Separate dining area
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Pretty Cottage with Large Garden Near Sandy Beaches, Cornwall, England.

Our cosy house is situated in the peaceful village of Gwinear, on top of a hill surrounded by farmland. There are distant views of St Ives and the bay from the garden and first floor of the house. The nearest beaches are a 7 minute drive away (3 miles). At one end of St Ives Bay there are vast sandy beaches with sand dunes and at the other there are the National Trust beaches of Godrevy and Gwithian with sand, rocks, lighthouse and a seal colony. There is excellent surfing with lessons, boards and wet suits for hire. The village store/newsagents and a pitch and putt course are one mile away. There are plenty of places to visit nearby. Picturesque St Ives and breathtaking St Michael’s Mount are only 10 miles away. You will also have easy access to beauty spots on the Lizard, Mousehole (16 miles), Porthcurno (20 miles), Lands End (20 miles)and Cape Cornwall (20) Zennor (13) The Eden Project is about 40 minutes drive. Penzance is (12 miles), Mousehole (16 miles). There are three golf courses within a 30 minutes drive.

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
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 23 kg per pet (limit one pet total)
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Check-out instructions

The host requires you to complete the following before checking out:
Load and start the dishwasher
Remove personal items and remove leftover food and drinks
Turn off the lights, lock the doors and return the keys
Failure to complete these may result in a negative review from the host.
Pets should be supervised at all times in the garden to protect the local free-range geese and hens.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 8127060
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, a first aid kit and a deadlock
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios and terraces, which may not be suitable for children; if you have any concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm that they can accommodate you in a suitable room

About the area

Hayle

Located in Hayle, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. St. Michael's Mount is a notable landmark, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Carbis Bay Beach and Porthminster Beach. Ready for a night out? Consider Acorn Theatre and Gwennap Pit. Kayaking and snorkelling offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with hiking and horse riding nearby.
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Gwinear, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Gwinear Pitch & Putt - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Carbis Bay Beach - 14 min drive - 13.8 km
  • Porthminster Beach - 15 min drive - 16.2 km
  • St Ives Harbour - 16 min drive - 17.2 km
  • Porthmeor Beach - 17 min drive - 17.5 km

Getting around

  • Hayle Station - 8 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 53 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Trevaskis Farm - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Philps - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cornubia Inn - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬4 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Pretty Cottage with Large Garden Near Sandy Beaches, Cornwall, England. pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 1 total) with a maximum weight of up to 23 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Pretty Cottage with Large Garden Near Sandy Beaches, Cornwall, England. ?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Pretty Cottage with Large Garden Near Sandy Beaches, Cornwall, England. ?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Pretty Cottage with Large Garden Near Sandy Beaches, Cornwall, England. ?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Pretty Cottage with Large Garden Near Sandy Beaches, Cornwall, England. located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within 6 miles (10 km) of Upton Towans Beach, Paradise Park and JungleBarn and Country Skittles. Hayle Towans Beach and Gwithian Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

Reviews

9.6

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 61 out of 74 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 74 reviews
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Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 74 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 74 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

9.6/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denys K.

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

Lovely place

Great week in Cornwall with the family
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2023
We are always pleased when our guests have a good holiday. I hope we can welcome you again some day.
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah F.

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

Fabulous home from home

Cosy but lots of space Everything you would need away from home Super comfortable beds Ducks and geese at the end of a very pretty garden We had a great time
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Mar 2024
I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay in our cottage. We love our garden - especially having breakfast overlooking the countryside with distant views of St Ives' Bay or watching the sun go down into the sea with a glass of wine!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Gyles T.

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

Lovely cottage stay

Lovely cottage , perfect for us and two teens , great communication throughout from Chrissy and great check in and out with sue , lovely spot ideal base for exploring Cornwall , beautiful view from the bottom of the garden …will definitely be renting again
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 9 Aug 2021
We want our guests to feel happy and relaxed when they stay in our cottage - I am so glad we succeeded! Come back soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

karen w.

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

Lovely holiday cottage good location

We have had a wonderful stay here having 5nights, the cottage is lovely, clean and comfortable home from home The interior design of the cottage is lovely.and garden superb and a real bonus with stunning views Sue and Scott were helpful offering information of where to go and made us feel really welcome The local pub was lovely and the owners really welcoming and helpful Would definitely return we really enjoyed our holiday
Stayed 5 nights in Jun 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 July 2022
We are delighted that you felt comfortable in our cottage and the village made you feel welcome! Please come again soon.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pieter V.

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

Cozy cottage

Cozy place with great views from the garden. Christine is a very helpful host.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ali

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
I will definitely go back again, beautiful though out ..very clean, everything there u need . She's very nice as well
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian G.

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

Would recommend to others

Great for us, the property is nice and cosy, but plenty of space and kitted out with everything you need. Decent pub within yards of the front door and only a short drive to one of the best beaches in the country.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 23 Aug 2021
I am glad you had a good holiday and enjoyed the pub too!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lucie D.

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

Lovely, cosy cottage

Me and my family had a great time here. It’s a lovely cottage, we would definitely recommend it and hope to return ourselves at some point. Communication with Chrissy was easy and everything was very straight forward.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 19 June 2021
We are so pleased you had a relaxing stay. Come back soon!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley H.

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

Comfy place for a short stay.

Sweet little cottage with a very nice enclosed garden, well equipped and in a good location for accessing some great places. Only downside was that the bathroom and toilet are downstairs so if you need the loo at night the stairs can be tricky if you’re a bit less mobile. Otherwise a lovely stay.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 25 May 2022
Dear Lesley I am so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. Please come again! We try to make the location of our bathroom as clear as possible to holidaymakers browsing our property as we want everyone to feel comfy and happy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul B.

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

Brilliant :)

nice
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Dec 2022
I am very pleased you had a nice time. Happy New Year!
Verified

8/10 Good

Becky H.

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

A lovely cottage with a homely feel

A group of friends down for a sports competition in Redruth. Communication from the owner was fantastic with any questions answered very quickly. We didnt really explore the area but the location was exactly what we needed for getting to Redruth. Facilities in the house were good and it was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024
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10/10 Excellent

Ian S.

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

Perfect Location

We had a really lovely holiday here, our thanks to Chrissy for providing such a great place to stay. The location is spot on and ideal for those lazy days to relax and enjoy the wonderfully kept garden and beautiful surroundings beyond; or for exploring this stunning part of Cornwall. Our stay was made smooth from booking to arrival with great comms from Chrissy, Sue & Scott. The cottage is just right and deceptively larger than it looks, and is homely and a pleasant place to be. We would definitely stay again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 5 Sept 2022
Thank you for your lovely review - We all work hard to give our guests an enjoyable stay and are always delighted when we succeed!
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10/10 Excellent

Paul G.

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

Great for our post-Christmas time in west Cornwall

Very nice, liked all the rooms and the enclosed garden, though this was a bit cold for December, but fine for the little dog. The cottage was warm, was impressed with the storage heaters, and the front room could easily heated in the evening with the dinky log burner. Everything you needed was there. Very handy for Hayle (shops, takeaways) and the nearby coast and also for venturing further afield. Suited us fine for spending time with the family who'd congregated in the area for a post-Christmas get together.
Stayed 6 nights in Dec 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Jan 2023
Thank you for taking time to review our cottage. It means a lot to us that you had a cosy and comfortable time. Only sorry that we can't fix the temperature in the garden in December!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Maureen m.

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

Lovely cosy cottage

Really lovely, homely cottage with beautiful garden which was great for just sitting & reading in. Quiet location but within easy reach by car to busier spots. St Ives is picture postcard perfection, with lovely beaches, cafes, restaurants & shops. The beaches nearby at Gwithian are fab for walks & splashing in the waves under the watchful eye of the lifeguards, with a couple of great cafes for lunch too. We took a longer drive to Lizard Point one day and walked a bit of the coastal path which was stunning. Penzance feels more like a working town, we enjoyed walking along the seafront, having coffees & pottering about the shops before doing a fairly stressful but picturesque drive round the single track coast road.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 12 July 2023
Thank you for giving us your thoughts and impressions of our beautiful part of Cornwall. We are always happy if our guests are happy.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Amanda P.

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

Wonderful

Truly beautiful and spacious cottage, everything was just right. If we return to Cornwall, we would certainly stay here again if possible. Chrissy was very easy to approach through VRBO, all information was given to us before our stay. Sue's just a lovely lady, introduced herself and was only across the road if we needed anything. Which we didn't as everything we needed was at the cottage. Thank you Chrissy and Sue
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 11 Sept 2023
We are so pleased that you enjoyed your stay. It matters a lot to us. Many of our guests come back and we are always delighted to see them again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kristin J.

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

Charming and perfectly-located Cornish hideaway!

What a lovely cottage! The photos do not do it justice--big spacious double bedrooms with very comfy beds and a cute single, two roomy living rooms both with ample seating and cosy log burners, a delightful garden and wonderful artful details throughout (hues of blue everywhere: from the selection of mugs on the wall, dishes in the cupboard, simple framed postcards, and stacks of books on the bedside tables which are also all cleverly sea or sleep-themed) made it a wonderful space for our group of 5 plus our labrador. The location is just brilliant too. Gwinear is a quiet traditional local village perfectly located just a few minutes up the hill and seemingly miles away from the traffic. Within a ten minute drive you have access to stunning coast with walks to and beyond Godrevy Lighthouse where you can spot seals (recommend the National Trust cafe in the car park) and to the Upton Towans Nature Reserve with its fantastic network of dunes (free parking and great for dogs and kids!) leading to the three miles of gorgeous unspoilt beaches of Hayle/Upton Towans. So many other beautiful spots in SW Cornwall are within an easy drive as you are beautifully positioned to reach either coast. We had a fab day out exploring St. Michael's Mount and the coastal villages along the way to the magical Minack Theatre (Penzance, Newlyn, Mousehole) where we bundled up and enjoyed the first of the season's productions. Another day we hiked around the whole end of the Lizard Peninsula rewarded with glorious scenery, pasties at Kynance Cove and cream tea at Lizard Point--very easy hike, just the bit from Church Cove (darling!) along to Marconi's Wireless Hut, the RNLI station (very cool!) and back to the Lighthouse is steep in parts. We thoroughly enjoyed St. Ives too with its lovely galleries and shops--and one day my husband took the kids out on a fishing trip and brought home mackeral for dinner! My husband and I also tackled the Zennor to St. Ives section of the SW Coastal Path--3-4 hours of breathtaking views and a very good leg workout! We have come home refreshed and inspired by all the beauty of Britain--a wonderful pick-me-up after the long grey winter! Thank you Chrissy!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
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10/10 Excellent

Johannes K.

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

Familienurlaub

Sehr schönes, gepflegtes Haus. Nette Ansprechpartner. Lage gut wenn man ein Auto hat.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Aug 2024
Danke schön, Johannes! Translation: Very nice, well-kept house. Nice people to talk to. Good location if you have a car.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Bernard M.

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

Très bon séjour

Le gite est conforme à la description et très complet. Un petit bémol pour la TV qui est très petite. La région est très belle et nous avons réussi à faire de très belles randonnées sous un beau soleil. Nous recommandons vivement.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Martina B.

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

Ländliches, niedliches Cottage in guter Lage

Uns hat es sehr gut gefallen in Gwinair. Wir konnten viele interessante Ziele gut erreichen. Das Cottage ist urig, mit einem schönen Garten. Sehr ruhig und gemütlich. Also Selbstversorger haben wir die gute Küchenausstattung geschätzt und die nahe gelegenen Einkaufsmöglichkeiten. Wir kommen gerne wieder!!
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2024
Response from VrboOwner on 22 June 2024
We would all love to welcome you again soon!
Verified

8/10 Good

Doreen P.

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

Liebevoll eingerichtetes Cottages

In diesem Haus hat es an nichts gefehlt. Der Garten war sehr schön gestaltet. Die Betten sind etwas gewöhnungsbedürftig und das Sofa war leider schon sehr durchgesessen. Ansonsten hat jeder immer einen Rückzugsort gefunden und zum Essen und Spielen sind wir am Esstisch mit einem tollen Blick in den Garten wieder zusammen gekommen. Eine Investition in eine richtige Kaffeemaschine wäre sehr zu empfehlen. Vom Haus aus gibt es mehrere Wanderwege und ebenso ist ein guter Startpunkt für andere weiter entfernte Ziele in alle Himmelsrichtungen. Der Kontakt zur Vermieterin hat super funktioniert.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 31 Aug 2023
Thank you for your thoughts, Doreen. We are so pleased you had a good holiday. The mattresses on all our beds are less than two years old and of good quality (As it is our much-loved holiday home, we sleep on them often!). One of the sofas is elderly and due to be replaced soon but in the meantime, we provide lots of extra cushions. We provide a cafètiere coffee pot for making fresh coffee. It is simple to use and to adjust the coffee strength according to everyone's different tastes. It is also easy to clean properly between guests and does not require unrecyclable plastic pods and extra power. Thank you again for choosing our cottage and your ideas. We hope you will return to Gwinear one day.
Verified

8/10 Good

Claire W.

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

Wir kommen bestimmt wieder

Wir haben einen ganz wunderbaren Familienurlaub im Cottage in Gwinear verbracht und wären sehr gerne noch länger geblieben. Die Lage hat sich für uns bewährt, ruhig und abseits von Touristenströmen, aber in der Nähe zu tollen Stränden in Gwithian und Godrevy und anderen interessanten Zielen. Im Cottage war alles so gemütlich und geschmackvoll eingerichtet, die Ausstattung ließ keine Wünsche offen. Auch die Kinder haben sich in ihren Zimmern sehr wohlgefühlt. Nicht zu vergessen der schöne Garten, wo wir jeden Morgen den ersten Tee mit Blick über die Felder genossen haben. Herzliche Grüße und hoffentlich bis bald in Gwinear!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tanja B.

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

Schönes Cottage für die ganze Familie

Schönes Cottages für eine Familie. Gut gelegen für Ausflüge. Schöne Schlafzimmer, Badezimmer und ein gemütliches Wohnzimmer. Dazu ein schöner gepflegter Garten. Nur die Küche und der Herd sind etwas älter. Aber alles war vorhanden und wir konnten gut kochen und gemeinsam Essen. Wir haben uns sehr wohl gefühlt. Vielen Dank.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023
Response from VrboOwner on 21 Apr 2023
Danke, Tanja! Unsere Küche ist unmodern. Wie du sagst aber alles, es ist gut bestückt und sauber. Wir freuen uns sehr, dass Sie eine gute Zeit hatten. Komm bald wieder!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Doreen W.

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

Happy holiday

Very good and had a lovely week, lovely Outlook and the garden was great.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Regine G.

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

Wunderschön und ruhig

Gemütliches und schönes Cottage mit herrlichem Blumengarten, toller Ausblick bis aufs Meer in der Ferne, ruhig und ideal für Ausflüge, sehr nette Vermieterin, und Schlüsselverwalterin, alles da, was man braucht!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2022
Response from VrboOwner on 1 Aug 2022
I am very happy that you love our cottage as much as we do!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin W.

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

Could not ask for more!

From the time of booking, communication and details were excellent. The cottage is lovely, comfortable and nicely decorated. It is in a quiet area, but conveniently close to Hayle and beaches. It has a nice garden area and parking. Everything we needed.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 22 Nov 2021
I am delighted that you enjoyed your stay. We hope to welcome you again before long.

About the host

Hosted by Christine Yeates

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This is a much loved holiday home that has been in the family for 24 years and is used by us regularly through out the year. The parents, the kids, and the grandparents all love it.

Why they chose this property

Our cottage is cosy and peaceful no matter what time of year. We love curling up in front of the fire after bracing clifftop walks in winter and enjoying a BBQ with views across the fields to the sea after a long days on the beach in summer. The sunsets are breathtaking.

Our cottage is always thoroughly cleaned between our guest's holidays. We will also be undertaking extra disinfecting of high touch areas and undertaking other measures to help protect our guests and staff. Please contact Chrissy if you need further information.

What makes this property unique

Gwinear is in a peaceful spot a 7 minute drive away from the three miles of sandy beaches of St Ives Bay and gentle hustle and bustle of Hayle. We love swimming in the sea, day trips to St Ives, boating and walks on the beautiful West Cornwall cliffs. It's such a relaxing place to be in all seasons.

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