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Stunning sea views, directly above Porthchapel Beach on the SW Coastal Path

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Smart TV, books, stereo
Beach
Smart TV, books, stereo
4 bedrooms, desk, iron/ironing board, travel crib

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Entire home

4 bedrooms3 bathroomsSleeps 8212.7 sq m

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Washer
    Washer
  • Barbecue grill
    Barbecue grill
  • Kitchen
    Kitchen
  • Dryer
    Dryer
  • Outdoor Space
    Outdoor Space

About this property

Entire place

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

Stunning sea views, directly above Porthchapel Beach on the SW Coastal Path

Vessacks is a family holiday home in Porthcurno, Cornwall, with stunning views over the sea from practically every room.

Rentals run Saturday to Saturday.

~ ~ ~ 2024 weeks available in ~ ~ ~
October

~ ~ ~ Description ~ ~ ~
Vessacks is ideal for young and old families, groups of friends and couples.

Beds: Sleeps up to 8 people in 4 bedrooms. The upstairs king and twin bedrooms are ensuite; the downstairs king and twin share a bathroom and loo.

Communal rooms: The house has plenty of communal space, including two TV rooms with games and puzzles, a generous open plan living-dining room, and sunroom which looks over the sea and offers stargazing at night.

Babies & kids: Travel cot with bassinet (Bugaboo Stardust – please bring own sheets & bedding) and wipe-clean highchair (Ikea Antilop) available.

Nearby attractions: The South West Coastal Path runs past Vessacks. It's a short walk to Porthchapel, Porthcurno and Pedney beaches, Porthgwarra Cove, the Minack Theatre & the PK Museum of Global Communications.

~ ~ ~ Guest comments ~ ~ ~
"Fantastic! The best place in the UK I have ever stayed."
"This is a lovely property which has a truly jaw-dropping view"
"The views from Vessacks are spectacular"
"It's like staying in an art gallery"
"An excellent week in a wonderful house. Thank you very much for everything. We felt very much at home and look forward to returning again in the future"
"The best holiday in Cornwall we ever had! Lots of birds and other wildlife really great and relaxing. "
"This may not actually be heaven, but it's certainly a step in that direction!"
"We had a fantastic week in Vessacks. Weather has been very changeable but has not stopped us enjoying this beautiful part of Cornwall. A wonderful comfortable and truly magnificent location. "
"Hardly used the car, it feels like the end of Britain. Real find."
"We enjoyed our stay. House fully equipped. Beds comfy, utility room great. Lovely to sit in conservatory, fabulous sea and inland views. Lounge also offered sea views and inland views plus visits from foxes and badgers."
"A fantastic house and location. Thank you. A lizard and a seal spotted en route to Sennen. Great views from every room too."

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~ ~ ~ Rosamunde Pilcher locations nearby ~ ~ ~
– St Ives (Pilcher was born in Lelant, two miles from the coastal town, which also has a long artistic history)
– St Michael's Mount, which can be reached on foot at low tide along the causeway from Penzance, and at high tide by boat
– Lamorna, a gorgeous secluded cove between Mousehole and Porthcurno
– Mousehole, where the classic children's book, The Mousehole Cat was set, and which is adorned with Christmas lights every year
– St Agnes and Chapel Porth on the north coast, with breathtaking views
– Land's End, which is (almost) the western-most tip of England (which is the Isles of Scilly, just off the mainland, which is also the southern-most tip of the UK!).

~ ~ ~ Poldark filming locations nearby ~ ~ ~
– Nampara Cove (Porthcurno and Pedn Vounder)
– Where Ross goes skinny-dipping in the crystal clear waters off the beach, whilst Demelza secretly looks on from the cliffs above. (Porthgwarra)
– Where Aidan Turner dries off from his skinny-dipping and jumps on the back of his trusty steed, Seamus for some clifftop gallops. (Gwennap Head)
– Sawle village, home to Demelza's two brothers, Sam and Drake Carne.

Property manager

Katherine

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

  • Free WiFi, with speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices)

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking

Kitchen

  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Microwave
  • Oven
  • Dishwasher
  • Toaster
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Electric kettle

Dining

  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • 4 bedrooms
  • Bed sheets provided

Bathrooms

  • 3 bathrooms
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Towels provided
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Hair dryer

Living spaces

  • Living room
  • Dining room

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable/satellite service
  • Stereo
  • Games
  • Books

Outdoor areas

  • Barbecue grill
  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture

Laundry

  • Washing machine and dryer

Work spaces

  • Desk

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Suitability/Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevators
  • Smooth flooring in public areas
  • Thin carpet in public areas
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Smoke-free property

Services and conveniences

  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels (on request)

Location highlights

  • Near the ocean

Things to do

  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Sailing nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Snorkeling nearby
  • Surfing/body boarding nearby
  • Wildlife and game walks nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Swimming nearby
  • Birdwatching nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector installed (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Fire extinguisher
  • First aid kit

General

  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Recycling
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Unit size: 2290 sq ft (212.7 sq m)

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age: 25

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

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

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Note from host: Not suitable for children under 5 years old.

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
This property uses wind energy
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 first aid kit
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

This property does not have elevators

About the neighborhood

Map
Penzance, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Minack Theatre - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Porthcurno Beach - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Pedn Vounder Beach - 19 min walk - 1.6 km
  • Land's End - 9 min drive - 7.0 km
  • Sennen Cove Beach - 16 min drive - 7.9 km

Getting around

  • St Erth Station - 22 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Star Inn - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Jeremy's Fish and Chip Shop - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪The First and Last Refreshment House - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Cafe Dog and Rabbit - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Kings Arms - ‬15 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stunning sea views, directly above Porthchapel Beach on the SW Coastal Path pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stunning sea views, directly above Porthchapel Beach on the SW Coastal Path?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stunning sea views, directly above Porthchapel Beach on the SW Coastal Path?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Stunning sea views, directly above Porthchapel Beach on the SW Coastal Path located?

This family-friendly Penzance vacation home is located by the ocean, just steps from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Porth Chapel. Porthcurno Beach and Minack Theatre are also within 10 minutes.

Stunning sea views, directly above Porthchapel Beach on the SW Coastal Path Reviews

Reviews

10

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 65 out of 65 reviews" "
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10/10

Cleanliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David P.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vessacks never disappoints!!
Everything perfect at this amazing place with its wonderful expansive views across the sea. The host is a pleasure to deal with. Highly recommended. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

Edward S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Vessacks Porthcurno
Vessacks is a fantastic property, extremely well equipped and with amazing sea views. It was the best self catering property we have ever stayed in. Our thanks to the owner for allowing us to stay there.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Suzanne N.

Liked: Cleanliness
Such a peaceful, beautiful luxury house
The house is fantastic! Stunning views in a wonderful location. Super clean, very well equipped and comfortable with everything you need. We enjoyed watching the boats and ships passing by and the birds. Walking paths nearby are excellent. The owner was incredibly kind and responsive. We were all extremely happy being there with no complaints.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Lucy H.

Liked: Cleanliness
The most perfect spot
Although the weather was rather challenging we had the most relaxing holiday- rarely need to get in the car with great walks to Pednvounder, Nanzijal and multiple opportunities to see seals surfing the waves! The property is fantastic- will be back to my favourite part of Cornwall Katherine as host was responsive and very friendly
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daisy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Hands down the best holiday house I've stayed in.
Hands down the best holiday house I've stayed in. It was a real wrench to leave. An utterly blissful week. We came as a family of four (two children under 4), with my sister and mother joining us for a spell. Everybody loved it! Especially the dramatic reveal of the views on the first morning. Vessacks had everything we could wish for in terms of amenities, games, tools and books. Its crowning jewel is its stunning views straight out to the ocean. The house is right on the cliff edge and sympathetically laid out to let the sea in at every possible point - try doing the washing-up to a stormy Celtic Sea, a real treat! The house is very clean, with excellent quality furnishings. Lots of interesting adventures close by, too - all thoughtfully laid out in the welcome pack. Katherine is an amazing host, always on hand to answer questions and give us the best possible experience. We love Vessacks!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Barbara H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Very special days!
During my stage in Cornwall, where I stayed in the absolutly stunning house at Vessacks, I had an accident and the help of Kathrine and her service team was just incredible! Thank you so much, dear Katherine and Shay for all your support! Vessacks was the best place to be in a difficult situation! Love Barbara
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michelle T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Welcoming house and host
Loved our stay at Vessacks. Katherine, the host, was brilliant at quickly replying to my many, many queries and (as someone who has lots of allergies) it was great to find a truly dog-free house. The house is beautifully situated, with nature so close by - we saw a charm of 26 goldfinch in the hedges one day and a badger on several evenings. Even though a few days were stormy the house was lovely and warm, clean and comfortable, with everything we needed for a perfect holiday. We would love to return some day.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sue W.

Liked: Cleanliness
A little gem
A beautiful property with the most amazing views! We had a fantastic week and would definitely return.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Philip W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Holiday on the cliffs
A really lovely property, and beautifully maintained.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

NICOLE J.

Liked: Cleanliness
What a stunning place on earth!
We and our friends, a total 8 people between the age of 14 and 52, had the pleasure of staying at this beautiful house with these lovely and stunning views for 2 weeks. Eveything was perfect, from the very well equipped kitchen to the clean and modern bathrooms and the bedrooms with most comfortable beds. The communication with Katherine was always uncomplicated, very friendly and extremly helpful. Exploring Cornwall and its many picturesque villages, coves and beaches made our holiday a very special and rememberable one! We recommend the Vessacks to all who are looking for a relaxing and unforgettable vacation, away from the hustle and bustle of this world :-) Thank you for a wonderful stay and till the next time! Nicole with family and friends from Switzerland
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nick A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful house and location
Great host, house and location. Amazing views and lovely big house for our family to spread out and enjoy. We all really enjoyed our stay at Vessacks.
Stayed 7 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect sea view
Great place to stay and amazing views
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maredudd D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful Views, brilliant communication
Beautiful property in an incredibly location. Sadly we couldn't fully appreciate it as we had an a family emergency. Katherine couldn't have been more helpful or accommodating, communication was brilliant. Hopefully we can return to fully enjoy the property and the views
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

stuart m.

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a fabulous week's stay at Vessacks!
We knew that we were in for a treat when we read the reviews beforehand, but it proved to be even better than we imagined - stunning views; spacious, comfortable & well-equipped accommodation; wildlife 'on the doorstep' (seals, choughs, two stags & hinds & various birds of prey during our stay); easy access to the coast path; places to visit locally (we enjoyed seeing a production at the Minack Theatre & visiting the Global Communications Museum) &, of course, many more locations to explore further afield. It proved a real wrench to leave at the end of our holiday - we were truly entranced by the magic of Vessacks & would love to return one day.
Stayed 7 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

simon f.

Liked: Cleanliness
Our stay at Vessacks
Lovely view and cove below the house, house well maintained, and spacious, thoroughly enjoyed our visit, beautifully quiet and no light pollution. Cornwall is a wonderful place to stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary C., Worcestershire

Liked: Cleanliness
Sun, rain, gales - but it’s always lovely at Vessacks
Such a well thought out house in such a lovely position that you cannot fail to love it here as we do. We experienced a full gamut of weather but certainly topped up tans on the good days! We missed our visit to the Minack again having missed it because of covid originally; this year it was the bad weather which thwarted us. The views from Vessacks are mesmerising and I could look at them all day … even when there rain and a howling gale there is something comforting about being inside and warm and dry. You can’t fail to love it here.
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gerald G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideal holiday home
Great experience renting. Wonderful location. Beautiful space. Sea sights and sounds all round
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael B.

Liked: Cleanliness
perfect fortnight
Vessacks has a wonderful, special atmosphere which immediately conveys a sense of tranquility and beauty. Everything was as it should be and of course the views are sublime. Communication with Katherine and the house team is excellent.
Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
The best of the south west
Vessacks is the kind of place you look forward to visiting again and again. We love it.
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness
One of the best locations in Cornwall
The initial reaction of all our party was ‘Wow’! The huge picture windows facing south revealed an azure sea and infinite views. Windows to the west captured dramatic sunsets. The house was spacious, very well equipped and the beds extremely comfortable. There were quiet rooms, family rooms, and modern bathrooms. The gardens were neatly kept and suitable for youngish children. The location was perfect being effectively the last house on a no-through road and placed directly above an idyllic beach which required a bit of a scramble to access. Our host was immediately responsive to one contact we needed to make. The only downside, which was easily avoidable, was the heavy traffic leaving the Minack theatre when one was trying to return to the house from Porth Curno. Make sure you know the theatre performance times and avoid returning during a mass exit. We would return in a heartbeat.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carl W., Blackwood

Liked: Cleanliness
A brilliant return trip!
Highly recommend a stay at Vessacks. This was our third visit and would have loved to have stayed longer. We timed it well with fantastic weather, making the views from the house and surrounding area even more impressive. You can easily switch off at the house and just sit and watch the sea or hike the many trails from the doorstep on the coast path!
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Janet C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely stay as ever
A beautiful house in a beautiful location. Perfect
Stayed 14 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Khalid G.

Liked: Cleanliness
70m above sea level
Charming property. Serene and tranquil location. Magnificent views of ocean and coastline. Some 10 or so minutes walk to two undeveloped spectacular coves with sand, surf and rocks and a beach cafe.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michael W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful as usual.
Lovely holiday home with the best coastal views I've seen. Great facilities, very comfortable and spacious. We loved watching the evening visit from the local baby badgers and mother- quite special to see. Thank you.
Stayed 14 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gavin G.

Liked: Cleanliness
Unforgettable Memories
Vessacks is a fantastic property in an amazing location. Whether you enjoy hiking, wildlife watching, exploring the beach or simply just staring out of the windows, Vessacks has it all. Each window has a slightly different view of the surroundings, we did many laps around the house, its like staying in an art gallery! The Property Manager was very friendly, easily contactable and keen to ensure we had everything we needed for our stay.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2022