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Coastal Tin Miner's Cottage with sea views between St. Just & St Ives

Escape to a tranquil retreat where you can snuggle up by a crackling fire and wake up to breathtaking ocean views.

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Reviews

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Washer
  • Barbecue grill
  • Pet friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Dryer
  • Fireplace

About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire home to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

Coastal Tin Miner's Cottage with sea views between St. Just & St Ives

The cottage is made of 3 foot thick granite stone with a flagstone floor partly covered with rugs. It is tastefully decorated retaining its original rustic charm. At the heart of the main living area there is a wood and coal burning stove with the sofa to one side and dining table and chairs to the other. There is also a small flat screen colour TV and DVD player. The kitchen is off to one side with all basic equipment, full size oven, touch hob, fridge freezer, and toaster. Off the other side of the living area is the full bathroom, which has been refurbished in Jan 2023 with a walk-in shower. The two bedrooms are upstairs with views of the sea. One double and the other with bunkbeds, travel cot or extra fold-out bed for a child available. The windows are all double glazed, there are wall mounted electric heaters in each room. The garden has a paved area, raised seated area (with glorious views of the sea and sunset) and small lawn. The spectacular Southwest Costal Path is a short walk from the cottage, with breath taking ocean views along the cliffs and hidden sandy coves. Geevor Tin Mine Museum and cafe and the village of Pendeen, with pubs, shops and a restaurant are a short walk away.

Surrounding Area: Peaceful, quiet village with a short walk to the corner shop and two pubs and fantastic tapas restaurant in Pendeen. St Just is 10 mins drive away with pubs, cafes, tea rooms, independent shops, including a fantastic butcher. Penzance is 15 minutes drive away for supermarkets, trains, buses, restaurants, antique shopping, tennis and swimming in the Jubilee sea pool. And the Pendeen Watch Lighthouse is on the way to our closest beach, Portheras, about a 30 minute walk from the cottage or few minutes drive to park by the lighthouse and lovely walk to the beach. St. Ives and the Tate Gallery are 25 minutes drive away on a dramatic coastal road with spectacular scenery, cliffs, wild flowers and ancient standing stones. Also many birds and wild life, idyllic beaches, surfing, horse riding, fishing, sailing and trips to the Scilly Isles. The wonderful Eden Project is an easy 45 minute drive away, and many gardens including The Lost Gardens of Heligan. Also bird, seal, and butterfly Parks (brochures are in the cottage). And, of course, there is picturesque Mousehole with great restaurants, and lastly Land's End.
There are many wonderful restaurants in the area. See list of restaurants available in the cottage or request from owner by email. The restaurants change over the years so I'd rather give you up to date recommendations!

Please note, due to the layout and size of the cottage (due to its age) it may not be suitable for people who have difficulties with mobility. Please contact us with any questions.

Review of cottage: Sent: August 25, 2007
Dear Micheline,

Many thanks for making our holiday in Cornwall memorable. Your cottage is fabulous and I will keep your email address on file for the next time we come to Cornwall. We loved everything about our holiday despite the weather the first week and the M5 shutting down and the children think it is far better than going abroad. As for the cottage it is a charming dream of a place.

Hope you have many happy years there. (My reply: Yes, we have had 40 very happy years of going to the cottage!)

Property manager

Nicky Gunter

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Car not required

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Oven
  • Lobster/crab pot
  • Electric kettle
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace
  • Living room
  • Wood stove

Entertainment

  • Smart TV
  • DVD player
  • Books
  • Games

Outdoor areas

  • Patio
  • Fenced yard
  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer
  • Near laundromat

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board

Location highlights

  • Near the sea
  • Near a hospital
  • Near the bay
  • In a village

Things to do

  • Fitness facilities nearby
  • Tennis on site
  • Golfing on site
  • Ecotours nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector installed (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

Pets allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

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 indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property

About the neighborhood

Map
Pendeen, Penzance, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Geevor Tin Mine - 9 min walk
  • Botallack Mine - 7 min drive
  • Cape Cornwall - 11 min drive
  • Land's End - 17 min drive
  • Sennen Cove Beach - 27 min drive

Getting around

  • Penzance (PZC-Penzance Train Station) - 21 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 77 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Sportsman's Arms - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪The Fountain Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Star Inn - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Jeremy's Fish and Chip Shop - ‬6 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Dog and Rabbit - ‬6 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Coastal Tin Miner's Cottage with sea views between St. Just & St Ives pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Coastal Tin Miner's Cottage with sea views between St. Just & St Ives?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Coastal Tin Miner's Cottage with sea views between St. Just & St Ives?

Check-out is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Coastal Tin Miner's Cottage with sea views between St. Just & St Ives located?

This family-friendly Penzance cottage is located by the sea, within a 10-minute walk of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Geevor Tin Mine. Portheras Cove and Levant Mine and Beam Engine are also within 1 mi (2 km).

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Coastal Tin Miner's Cottage with sea views between St. Just & St Ives Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 35 out of 53 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 53 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 53 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 53 reviews

9.4/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kerry W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Stone cottage stunning
The rustic cottage was in a wonderful location with a traditional flavour but all the modern conveniences. Loved it.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Keenon H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Loved this cottage!
We loved staying in this cottage with the thick walls, window seats, and creaky floors. We were very comfortable and were glad to have use of the kitchen and washer/dryer. We walked down part of the coastal path and enjoyed the views. Very clean and cozy!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sönke C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice cottage in a nice environment
We are a family of five and had a good time in this beautiful cottage.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jay P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely stay in Cornwall
Lovely quiet destination in a quaint little cottage. Not far from St. Ives and very near my favourite place, Cape Cornwall. We really enjoyed our stay here and would love to come back again sometime.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

HAYDN J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Character cottage in a wonderful location
The cottage is unspoiled, it has wonderful character and has been renovated without losing an authentic feel. The location is superb. We were able to see the sea from the bedrooms, and watch awesome sunsets from the garden. There were always parking spaces about thirty yards from the property. The cottage was very clean and had good facilities. The location would be hard to beat if you like the wild and 'real 'Cornwall. We had a super time, relaxing and chilled.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Diana P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great little bolt hole
Small but perfectly formed! Had everything we wanted for our Christmas getaway… lovely and warm, comfortable beds, great oven and a log fire. Would recommend :)
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2021

10/10 Excellent

Gary T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Simple but a great stay!
The house is very clearly a family owned place and not over done as so many holiday let’s are . Simple and cosy in a location close to many walks , sites etc but off the main tourist drags. Fight your way around St Ives or Mousehole if you want but this was better. Walks from the doorway and 2 pubs within walking distance.
Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

CATHY D.

Charming cottage minutes from coastal path
The cottage is decorated in a very simple and charming fashion so as not to detract from its historic character. It is very homely and well equipped and like home from home. It is only 5 minutes walk from the beautiful coastal path and is therefore ideal as a base for exploring the stunning coast line. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and would recommend without hesitation.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

Ella S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Gem
Wonderful cottage with history and tasteful decor. Very helpful host. We loved it and walked to the nearby cove with our 4 year old. Thanks!
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth P., Jamaica Plain

Less is More
We're not the type who want a hot tub and big screen TV... we love the throwback to a previous era, and this stone cottage gave us exactly that. Peace, quiet, calm, and amazing views. This cottage is walking distance to some of the most amazing views in Cornwall. The cottage itself is 'spare' as it is described, and that is perfect.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2017
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Jodie reed

Very special place
This was my second visit with my husband and two young children and the cottage was, once again, simply magical for all of us. After a brisk walk on the spectacular and rugged coast or a day at the beach, entering through the thick stone walls one feels immediately warm and at home. Rooms are incredibly simply but beautifully put together with vintage and modern pieces in a way that is understated but warm and welcoming and perfectly respects the working history and environment. The cottage is well equipped and we did a fair bit of cooking, buying groceries from the very well stocked local shop but also regularly treated ourselves to fish and chips from Lillian's in the village. Our kids loved the bunk beds and running around in the enclosed garden at the front but I think my favourite was the double bedroom with sea views. Slept better there than I have done in years!
This review was submitted before 2018 and has not been verified.

10/10 Excellent

Katharine Y.

The most beautiful place on earth
We have just come back from the wonderfully relaxing, refreshing time ever. I really could have stayed forever! The cottage was clean, beautifully decorated and really cosy. Waking up to views of the sea everyday was definitely a big bonus. We spent days out going to Sennen Cove and walking along the coastal path exploring the old tin mines. One of the highlights of the week was a long coastal walk to St Ives on Thurs which was 13.5miles and took us a total of 6.5hrs but was worth it. Such stunning scenery. After that we felt entitled to a few days rest and recuperation - reading, playing scrabble and yoga. We spent most evenings in next to the wood burning stove and eating lovely meals made in the surprisingly well equipped kitchen. The cottage really is the most special place in the most wonderful location in the world and I feel very lucky to have been able to spend time there so thank you again!

8/10 Good

Fiona T.

Liked: Cleanliness, communication, location
Fabulous cottage but facilities need updating
Very convenient location to the coastal path to Levant mine one way and Pendeen lighthouse the other. Kitchen very well equipped. Bed comfy. Stunning fireplace. New shower is amazingly powerful and great after a long day walking. Would recommend staying and would stay again. Communication with property owner was very good and made the booking process easier. Lost stars due to vrbo not listing the property correctly and the app not sending access code. Vrbo states there is an electricity meter and to bring £1 coins for power. There was no meter (gas and electricity freely available) so needn't of bothered trying to find £1s! There is a washer/dryer but vrbo states a washing line is available with launderettes nearby. Vrbo app didn't load the access code so I had to ring the property manager to be able to get in on a wet day!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Valeria W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Cosy Cottage
Wir durften zwei Wochen in Nickys heimeligem Cottage wohnen. Die Lage ist perfekt- nur einen Steinwurf von coastal path und so ruhig, dass wir nachts nur unseren Atem gehört haben. Das Haus ist sehr gut ausgestattet mit allem, was benötigt wird. Die Betten waren sehr bequem und der Wohn- Essbereich war sehr gemütlich. Am schönsten war die Terrasse mit Blick auf das Meer- traumhaft schön.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nice Cottage
We had a wonderful time in this beautiful little cottage.
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Simone B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
gemütliche Unterkunft
Wir hatten einen schönen Aufenthalt. Das Cottage ist klein, aber sehr gemütlich. Es ist ein Altbau, dementsprechend im unteren Geschoss etwas dunkel, aber zum Wohlfühlen. Tolle, moderne Dusche. In der Küche ist alles, was man benötigt. Die Schlafzimmer sind hellhörig, aber groß genug und schön eingerichtet. Vom Garten sieht man das Meer. Mit Hunden kann man toll spazieren gehen, immer mit Sicht auf das Meer. Viele Ausflugsziele sind von dort gut zu erreichen. Die Nachbarn sind freundlich und hilfsbereit. Insgesamt können wir das Cottage weiterempfehlen.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

8/10 Good

Jens S.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Nie mehr weg ...
... wollten wir hier aus Pendeen. Wer eine luxuriöse Herberge sucht, ist hier sicherlich falsch aufgehoben. Wer es aber gemütlich mag und Ausflüge in die schönste Umgebung liebt, wird hier genau richtig sein.
Stayed 12 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Wayne T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Weekend away
The cottage had a lot of character, loved staying there beautiful view from the garden, perfect location if you enjoy hiking/walking. Would stay there again
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

ANUP T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Great location
Amazing location; great character and history in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

bren M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Highly recommended
Wonderful cottage in amazing location, I loved every minute of my stay here.

10/10 Excellent

Keira D.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Beautiful cosy cottage in a stunning location
We’ve just come back from a wonderful few days in this gorgeous, characterful cottage. The weather was wild and windy when we arrived but that didn’t matter as the cottage was warm, cosy and welcoming. We were so comfortable and everything was spotlessly clean and very well equipped. The location is excellent, right on the edge of the village with sea views and a 5 minute walk to the South West Coastal Path. Fantastic pubs very nearby too! We’ve visited Cornwall a few times but staying here is the first time we felt properly connected to the authentic Cornwall and all of its rich heritage. We will definitely be back, in fact I’m planning to make another booking this week! Great communication from the friendly owner also. Thank you for letting us enjoy your beautiful cottage! Thank you also to Heather who made us feel very welcome when we arrived.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2020

4/10 Poor

jan s.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
tin miners cottage
certainly not very suitable for anyone with even slight mobility problems. Stairs quite dangerous with no stair rail , very poor lighting in kitchen and the mats in the bedrooms slippy and again quite dangerous . light at the top of the stairs very erratic .Only one garden chair and I don't think there was enough comfortable seating and we were only two !! goodness knows if there was 4 or even 5 people . I don't like to leave negative comments but it was very disappointing .ps. no washing up liquid which is normally provided and only half a toilet roll unable to find any more .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gill W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Idyllic Stay
My husband and I, along with our dog Bailey, spent four nights at this beautiful cottage and what a privilege it felt, it was perfect in every way. The cottage itself is full of character and charm and we came away feeling fully refreshed. It is perfectly situated, with the coastal path presentIng itself to stunning scenery in both directions. What a joy to come back to the log burner after a day out walking. We would like to thank Micheline and family so much for allowing us to stay and will definitely be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Mareli P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely hideaway
Cute cottage with everything you might need. Ideal for a winter stay with its cosy fireplace. Close to the SW Coast Path for endless walks. We enjoyed a meal at The Trewellard Meadery and the local beach is wonderful. It’s super simple to take a bus from the cottage to Penzance or St Ives, as it stops only 20 metres from the house! Thank you, we had a great stay.

10/10 Excellent

Denys R.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Rustic charm
Lovely location with stunning scenery on the doorstep. The tin coast interesting and great for walking. Good base to explore west Cornwall. The cottage is quaint but not for those who want mod cons. The silence is deafening! Very peaceful and good for the soul. We love this part of Cornwall, rugged and beautiful. A great escape