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Cornish Cottage 100m from dog friendly beach+pub enclosed garden off rd parking

Cornish Cottage 100m from dog friendly beach+pub enclosed garden off rd parking

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Living Rock Wall Fire Place, feet up and relax next to a fire.
BBQ and Sunshine
Living rock face wall with wood burner.
Stain glass of SS VOLNAY the ship the house is named after.
Living room

Overview of Cornish Cottage 100m from dog friendly beach+pub enclosed garden off rd parking

9.8 out of 10 Exceptional
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 445 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washer
  • Dryer
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Barbecue grill

Check out the area

HELSTON, ENG
  • Popular LocationThe Lizard1 min walk
  • Popular LocationTrebah Gardens29 min drive
  • Popular LocationMaenporth Beach54 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 4)

Bedroom 1

Bedroom 2

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

Cornish Cottage 100m from dog friendly beach+pub enclosed garden off rd parking

Due to COVID; We are renting the Cottage out ever other week,

Priority books will be given to guests booking direct with us, it’s also £90 cheaper.

This very well presented, traditional dog friendly Cornish Cottage is just 100 meters flat strole from Porthallow's quiet beach and local pub (both dog friendly) and a short walk to Fat Apples café. (Booking direct through owner is cheaper). Built in the 1920’s and named after the SS Volnay it retains many period features and is an ideal base either to explore rural Lizard or stay in with your feet up with its unique living rock wall fire place. The cottage also adjoins a rural footpath yards from the front door which explores the local fields and woodlands (ideal for the first quick dog leg stretch in the morning). We only use eco friendly electric. The very large and sunny organic seaward facing garden often contains seasonal livestock top bar bee hives and cheeky chickens laying fresh eggs daily ( no livestock this year). Gentle streams boarder the garden interspersed with apple trees, wild flowers, BBQ area and separate fire pit. With plenty to explore in the local area for the whole family, life can be as busy as you make it. (At this point I recommend you read the reviews for the reasons why you should stay & booking direct through owner is cheaper). Porthallow has a quiet and sheltered pebble beach with rock pools to explore and magnificent views. The beach offers small boats and kayak/canoe launching facilities ideal for fishing and cove exploration. Pothallow is the official South West coastal path half way point and Volnay View is ideally situated for families to enjoy this living heritage. Volnay View has lots of off road parking (small trailers included) with easy access. There is also ample outside drying space for beach clothing, diving/fishing equipment. Other nearby attractions POLDARK MINE, FLAMBARDS, CADGWITH, COVERACK, CAMEL Farm and GOONHILLY EARTH STATION.
If the weather is good a fishing trip with the owner is must or even a ride in WW2 jeep.
Out of season long weekends and other dates accepted, always a good time to enjoy log fires.
See you Dreckly!

Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Barbecue grill

House Rules

Check in after 4:30 PM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0-17
Cottage has step stair case, child gates provided

Events

No events allowed
Contact owner

Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 1 total)
Dogs welcome. Dog towels provided. Outside tap

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

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
Note from host: Contact owner
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit

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 near the beach. Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and The Lizard reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Bonython Estate Gardens and Potager Garden. Traveling with kids? Consider One2Eleven, or check out an event or a game at Aberfal Outdoor Pursuits. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkeling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking and mountain biking.

What's nearby

  • The Lizard - 1 min walk
  • Trebah Gardens - 29 min drive
  • Swanpool Beach - 34 min drive
  • Maenporth Beach - 54 min drive
  • Gyllyngvase Beach - 54 min drive

Getting around

  • Penryn Station - 30 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gylly Beach Cafe - 35 min drive
  • Princess Pavilion - 34 min drive
  • Shipwrights Arms - 11 min drive
  • Ferry Boat Inn - 29 min drive
  • The Falmouth Hotel - 35 min drive

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely cottage ideally located
Porthallow is a lovely village and the cottage is ideally placed in a quiet spot close to the heart of the village. A well equipped kitchen, nice clean and tidy bathroom and comfortable bedrooms. Pete was extremely helpful, and always responded to any messages quickly when you needed any help with anything. The pub, Five Pilchards in the village is definitely worth a visit!!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

John I.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
a lovely location, great for outdoors activities, very friendly hosts
We had a lovey week. The location is fabulous, in Porthallow village 2 min walk from the beach and great for outdoors activities - great walking, kayaking, swimming, snorkelling - all on the doorstep. The cottage is rustic but has all the necessary fixtures and fittings. The village is very friendly and the village pub (Five Pilchards) has good beer and food. Pete and Nicky are incredibly friendly and helpful hosts and cannot do enough for you. We thoroughly recommend it!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

joanna mudge

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A fantastic clean comfy cottage in a fabulous location , off the beaten track , throughly recommend
Had a fantastic 10 days in the cottage and Porthallow . Pete extremely obliging and helpful. All that we needed in the cottage and loved the living wall. Plenty of outside space for all our kayaks etc and for the dog Porthhallow great for swimming , kayaking and walking and enjoying life Great food in local pub. We will return 🤪a hidden gem more than exceeded expectations x
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Andrew L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely
Once again a very pleasant stay. Our second visit and more than happy to book again in the future. A lovely cottage and quiet location.

10/10 Excellent

Morgan M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cottage in a wonderful location
Pete was friendly and helpful. The property was beautiful. Porthallow is picturesque and peaceful and near some gorgeous beaches.

About the host

Your host

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I am local a lad and live next door to the cottage. I can assist with your holiday planning and give advice as to where the best places are depending on your needs. I am always available and aim to meet you on arrival giving you a guided tour of the cottage and answer any questions.

Why they chose this property

I offer as much or as little interaction (good local knowledge) as you need allowing you to gain the most from your holiday.

What makes this property unique

On hand local information service in assisting you to really relax and enjoy the most of your holiday.
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