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

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

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Front of cottage
Interior
Dining
Living room
Private kitchen

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

Reviews
8.8 out of 10 Excellent
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 5

Popular amenities

  • Hot tubHot tubHot tub
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • Barbecue grillBarbecue grillBarbecue grill
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi

Check out the area

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Pendeen, Penzance, Cornwall
  • Popular LocationBotallack Mine7 min drive
  • Popular LocationCape Cornwall11 min drive
  • Popular LocationSennen Cove Beach27 min drive
  • AirportNewquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)77 min drive

Rooms & beds

2 bedrooms (sleeps 5)

Bedroom

1 King Bed

Bedroom 2

1 Single Bunk Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden
Dining Area

About this property

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
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Languages

English

Amenities

Hot tub
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi

House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

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
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

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

About the area

Penzance

Located in Penzance, this cottage is by the sea. Travellers eager for a bit of culture can stop by Minack Theatre, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore St. Michael's Mount and Carbis Bay Beach. Travelling with kids? Consider Trengwainton Garden and Grand Casino Amusements. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Map
Pendeen, Penzance, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • Botallack Mine - 7 min drive
  • Cape Cornwall - 11 min drive
  • Land's End - 17 min drive
  • Minack Theatre - 21 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
  • Star Inn - 6 min drive
  • Kings Arms - 6 min drive
  • The North Inn - 9 min walk
  • The Tinners Arms - 12 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?

Checkout 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 mile (2 km).

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 12 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 2 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 2 out of 47 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 2 out of 47 reviews" "

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.0/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

About the host

Hosted by Nicky Gunter

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We are a family of three generations who live in London and all of us take turns at the cottage as there are now too many of us! It's been a very special and much loved place for us for over 44 years. We hope you enjoy it too.

Why they chose this property

We rented the property in the summer of 1977 and immediately loved it. The owners worked at Leach Pottery in St. Ives and the cottage was filled with wonderful pots. Leach tiles still surround the kitchen sink. The Geevor tin mine was still working then and we loved all the history of the area.

What makes this property unique

We loved the fact that it was a working village and not touristy when we bought it and it's still unspoilt. We like the view of the sea the most and being so near the most stunning coastal paths, coves for watching seals, basking sharks, pods of dolphin, and those amazing sunsets over the sea. We love those granite stone walls, the wood burning stove, and cosiness of the cottage. Best is the walk to "our" beach, Portheras!

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