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Old Coastguard Cottage

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A waterfront scene with boats docked along the shore, buildings with traditional architecture, and a clear sky.
A view through a window of a grassy yard with a picnic table and a fence, overlooking a body of water.
A coastal outdoor seating area with a table and chairs under a canopy, overlooking a rocky beach and the sea.
A compact kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a built-in shelf with kitchenware.
A kitchen with wooden cabinets, a dining table with chairs, and a coffee machine.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Highlights

  • Barbecue
    A rare find - perfect for a relaxed, outdoor grilling experience.

Popular amenities

  • Balcony or patio
  • Barbecue
  • Refrigerator
  • Washing machine
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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Downderry, ENG
  • Place, Seaton Beach
    ‪14 min walk‬
  • Place, Seaton Country Park
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, Looe Beach
    ‪17 min drive‬
  • Airport, Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    ‪70 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

Bedroom 3

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Kitchen
Garden

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About the area

Torpoint

Torpoint is home to this cottage. Seaton Country Park and Tamar Valley reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Port Eliot House and Gardens and Adrenalin Quarry. Kartworld and Saltash Leisure Centre are also worth visiting.
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Downderry, ENG

What's nearby

  • Downderry Beach - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Seaton Beach - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Seaton Country Park - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Looe Beach - 17 min drive - 12.0 km
  • Polperro Harbour - 28 min drive - 18.8 km

Getting around

  • St Germans Station - 13 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 65 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Martins Dairy - ‬12 min drive
  • ‪Kelly's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The Eliot Arms - ‬7 min drive
  • ‪Smugglers Inn - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Smugglers Cott - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Old Coastguard Cottage pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Old Coastguard Cottage?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Old Coastguard Cottage?

Check-in begins at 5:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Old Coastguard Cottage?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Old Coastguard Cottage located?

Situated in Torpoint, this cottage is within 1 mile (2 km) of Seaton Beach and Seaton Country Park. Portwrinkle Beach is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Check-in

6.0/10

Communication

10/10

Location

8.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

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

Brilliant location even on a typical British week sunshine rain and wind .

The property is well stocked with books and coast guard information which links in with the history of the coast guard cottage .There is a very well written book regarding Smeaton 's light house and its history .There are binoculars for bird watching and a plentiful supply of garden furniture .The beach is a couple of minutes walk away which is brilliant for families.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Toller Meeresblick in einem geschichtsträchtigen Coastguard House

Wir haben unseren Aufenthalt im Coastguard Cottage sehr genossen. Die Unterkunft bietet ausreichend Platz für eine Familie von 4-5 Personen. Einmalig ist der Blick aus der Küche, dem Wohnzimmer und dem Platz im Garten. Unser Gastgeber Paul hat uns mit einem Begrüßungs- Cream -Tea und seinen Geschichten über die Vergangenheit und Bedeutung des Old Coastguard Cottages begeistert. Vielen Dank, Paul! We really enjoyed our stay at this lovely historic place. The Old Coastguard Cottage offers enough space for a family of 4-5 people. Unique and stunning is the sea view from the kitchen, the living room and the garden. Our host Paul gave us a very warm welcome with a Cornish cream tea and we really enjoyed all his stories about this wonderful place. Thank you so much, Paul!
Response from VrboOwner on 28 Mar 2020
Thank you for your review about your stay at Old Coastguard Cottage. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and found it great for your family. The garden really does have an amazing view and good to hear you enjoyed it, looking out over the beach and to the sea. A Cornish cream tea is a must whilst in Cornwall and what a great way to start your holiday. We would love to welcome you back to Cornwall again soon.
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2025
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