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Stylish, contemporary cottage for two close to the sea, beaches and village pub

Stylish, contemporary cottage for two close to the sea, beaches and village pub

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Exterior
The bedroom
Kitchen/Dining area
The open plan living/kitchen area
Fishing Cove, Gunwalloe

Overview of Stylish, contemporary cottage for two close to the sea, beaches and village pub

Reviews
10 out of 10 Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Outdoor spaceOutdoor spaceOutdoor space
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill

Check out the area

Map
Helston, Cornwall
  • Popular LocationMullion Cove Harbour15 min drive
  • Popular LocationPoldhu Cove19 min drive
  • Popular LocationPorthleven Beach19 min drive
  • AirportPlymouth (PLH-Plymouth City)117 min drive

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Stylish, contemporary cottage for two close to the sea, beaches and village pub

The Old Ration Shop is a cottage for two. White and bright, stylish and contemporary with Farrow and Ball colours and a good mix of old and modern complemented with original art, plus all the mod cons for a comfortable year round holiday. Views are of farmland, cliffs and sea glimpses beyond. The South West coastal path is nearby (approximately 7 minutes walk) offering beautiful walks in both directions passing fabulous beaches and overlooking the bluest of seas. The Halzephron Inn, the perfect place to watch the sunset, is a short stroll away with views over Mounts Bay and Fishing Cove.

The Old Ration Shop is arranged over two floors and is attached on one side to the owners cottage. There is a private enclosed Mediterranean style garden. New for 2022 we have converted the building across the courtyard into a garden studio with cosy seating, a dining area and a wood burning stove.

Property manager

Amanda Turner

Amenities

Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
Cottage and Patio
Beautiful Historic Cottage In 3/4 Acre Walled Garden
Kitchen
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill
9.6 out of 10, (28 reviews)
Beautiful Historic Cottage In 3/4 Acre Walled Garden

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
On check out day please empty bins and clear the fridge. Take your food with you or dispose of it in the bins provided. Wash and dry up. Thank you
The Old Ration Shop is for two guests. Please do not invite friends and family to share the accommodation or the parking areas.
On check out please close the windows and leave the key in the key safe not in the door. Thank you

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

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
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadbolt lock

We should mention

A car is recommended for transportation to and from this property

About the area

Helston

Located in Helston, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. St. Michael's Mount and Poldark Mine are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit The Old Cider Barn Arts and Crafts Centre and Trevaskis Farm. Flambards and Bonython Estate Gardens are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and cycling.
Map
Helston, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • The Loe - 6 min drive
  • Flambards - 9 min drive
  • Mullion Cove Harbour - 15 min drive
  • Poldhu Cove - 19 min drive
  • Porthleven Beach - 19 min drive

Getting around

  • Hayle Station - 25 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

  • Blue Anchor Inn - 10 min drive
  • Helston Boating Lake - 10 min drive
  • The Ship Inn - 14 min drive
  • The Old Inn - 13 min drive
  • The Bell Inn - 10 min drive

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Recharged at the Ration house.
After spending several days with family, it was a fantastic location to have personal time and recharge. The accommodation was perfect, clean well maintained and fully equipped, not to mention the beautiful location. Easy access to coastal paths and short walk to a friendly local pub the Halzephron. Thanks for a great stay Amanda and Dot.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Jodie R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend Break
Very lovely cottage just perfect….will definitely book again
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little hideaway
The Old Ration Shop is a lovely quirky little upside down cottage provided with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. It is quiet and private, and even though Amanda lives next door we didn’t see her until our last day. It is worth mentioning that there is no dishwasher (which was fine with us, as we mostly ate out, and only cooked a couple of times) and no room for a washing machine, but who wants to do lots of washing on holiday anyway! Any issues were dealt with either before we arrived, or during our stay. The cream tea Amanda provided on our arrival was a nice surprise and very welcome after our long journey. Gunwalloe itself is a great base for walking and exploring the south west coast of Cornwall. It has a wonderful busy pub serving good food, and beaches also within walking distance. I have no hesitation in recommending The Old Ration Shop to any couple who like us, just wanted to walk the coastal paths as much as possible, see the quaint little fishing ports, eat the best seafood, and visit the busier places such as St Ives etc for the day, then return to a quiet little hideaway.
Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely little cottage
We loved the peaceful lovely cottage. Fantastic location, well equipped and beautifully decorated. Thank you Amanda
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sabine M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Excelent
Wir hatten perfekte zwei Wochen in diesem hübschen, gepflegten,typisch englischen Cottage. Die Begrüßung mit Cornish Cream Tea war toll und das Gartenzimmer wurde abends ausgiebig genutzt. Das Pub, der Strand, die Umgebung könnten besser nicht sein, wir kommen bestimmt wieder. Großer Dank an Amanda und Ian
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

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Hosted by Amanda Turner

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