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

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9.0 out of 10

Wonderful

Entire home

2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

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

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
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Toaster
  • Spices
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 2 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

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

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
  • Cycling nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Hiking nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Golf 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

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Pendeen, Penzance, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Geevor Tin Mine - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Botallack Mine - 7 min drive - 4.0 km
  • Cape Cornwall - 11 min drive - 6.9 km
  • Land's End - 17 min drive - 16.9 km
  • Minack Theatre - 21 min drive - 21.4 km

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).

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
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
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

HAYDN J.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Jay P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

8/10 Good

Fiona T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Ella S.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

10/10 Excellent

Gary T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Diana P.

Liked: Cleanliness
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

Wayne T.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
Great location
Amazing location; great character and history in the area.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

bren M.

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

10/10 Excellent

Keira D.

Liked: Cleanliness
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
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
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
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.

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

8/10 Good

Jean B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely location
What makes this place special is the location, definitely in the right place if you like coastal walks. Close to St Ives too. Would definitely stay here again although there were a few odd things going on, for example the cupboard door was always open in the mornings and a kindle bin was turned upside down in the room on our last night. So very odd but these are old tin miners cottage so there could be some history here. My dog was really spooked by something in the house too. However we haven't been put off by this as it is lovely and qwerky.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Nigel M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Definitely a great getaway from it all.
The cottage was just how we expected with period features. The neighbours we’re all friendly and after a days surfing or walking it was lovely to walk through the gate, pour a glass and watch the sunset. Sublime.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

6/10 Okay

Mark E.

Nice cottage very peaceful
Lovely surroundings, beautiful coastline
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2019

10/10 Excellent

Holly M.

Fabulous!
Beautiful few days in a wonderful cottage. Really felt at home and loved the fire. Beautiful walks along the coast right on the doorstep.
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2018

10/10 Excellent

Nick B.

Cosy, peaceful cottage close to the coast path.
We had a brilliant stay. If you want all mod cons and loads of space and light, this may not be for you, but if you are after a cosy, traditional cottage in a quiet location with good food and drink nearby this is a good choice. Wood & coal burning stove, thick stone walls, great walks nearby. Be aware, no microwave or shower cubicle, but if you can live without these I am sure you won't regret booking this lovely place. Highly recommended!
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

10/10 Excellent

melanie m.

Charming and beautiful cottage
We loved our week here. Great weather, friendly neighbours and a beautiful location. The cottage was full of rustic charm and absolutely perfect. We couldn’t fault the place at all. Lovely kitchen, comfortable bed and very peaceful setting. Would definitely recommend and would absolutely visit again.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2018

6/10 Okay

Trevor W.

Disappointed.
Loved the actual cottage and the location but, feel a lot more could be done within the cottage. For example: The shower head is in a bad condition (coating peeling/peeled off). Needs replacing. Three shelves in the bathroom. Two shelves filled up with cleaning products, clothes and sponges. Not nice to look at. Too much clutter in the whole cottage. Bathroom floor has been half painted and a note left on the side saying, sorry but, ran out of time to complete as, took too long to dry!! The cottage is so characterful however, it is not shown (in our opinion only), to its best. For example, lovely old furniture in the main bedroom but then, there is a bamboo headboard. Not in keeping with the other furniture/age of the cottage. Unfortunately, because of these points, we would not return to this cottage. 😢
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2018

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

Sarah D.

Boscaswell
A lovely little old cottage perched on the coastal path in a very interesting part of the world. The cottage is warm and welcoming and has everything you need for a comfortable holiday.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2018