Coastal Tin Miner's Cottage with sea views between St. Just & St Ives
- Cottage
- Sleeps: 5
- Bedrooms: 2
- Bathrooms: 1
- Min. Stay: 2–7 nights
2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, sleeps a maximum of 5(2 adults,3children)
Bedrooms
Property Manager
Micheline Gunter and daughters, Jessica and Nicky
- Languages:
- english, french
About Micheline Gunter and daughters, Jessica and Nicky
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 38 years. Many of our friends have been to visit the cottage and several have found their own properties near us. Some have even moved permanently to Cornwall. It's a magical place!
Micheline Gunter and daughters, Jessica and Nicky purchased this Cottage in 1978
Why Micheline Gunter and daughters, Jessica and Nicky chose Cornwall
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 Cottage 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 walk to "our" beach, Portheras!
Amenities
Featured
- Heater
- No Smoking
- Children Welcome
- TV
- Pets Welcome
- Parking
- Fireplace
- Satellite or Cable
Bathrooms
- Bathrooms: 1
Location Type
- near the ocean
- village
- Ocean view
General
- HeatingElectric wall mounted radiators in all rooms. Main room radiator is at owner's expense. All others and the hot water work on coin meter. £1 coins needed, about 1 coin per day, or 2 per day in winter.
- Linens providedAll bed linens provided at no extra cost
- FireplaceStove in fireplace for duel fuel, wood or coal. Some coal provided or order wood and coal and kindling for your stay or collect at corner shop or any petrol station. Must be dry wood!
- ParkingParking for about 10 cars on first serve first come basis a few meters from cottage or more further away. Can drive car down our lane to unload in front of our gate, then park. Nice, no traffic!
- Towels providedAt £3 each for washing (leave cash at cottage for Heather)
- Wood stoveDuel fuel stove in the fireplace which burns wood and coal. Some coal provided or collect coal or dry wood and kindling at corner shop or any petrol station.
- Iron & board
- Hair dryer
- Paper towels
- Shampoo
- Basic soaps
- Toilet paper
- Living RoomTwo/three seater sofa and dining table with 4 chairs and window seat to seat 5. Fireplace with stove, television and DVD.
Kitchen
- FridgeFridge/Freezer (small)
- HobNew ceramic hob with four burners and extractor. See photos.
- OvenBrand new kitchen, ceramic hob, and oven
- BBQ
- Coffee makerCafetier or filter
- Toaster
- Lobster pot
- Pantry itemsBasics provided: salt, pepper, tea, flour, sugar, oils and vinegar. These are usually left and are replaced when out of date.
- Dishes & utensilsPlenty of dishes and utensils
- KitchenAll basic equipment. We've just had a full modern kitchen installed, Nov. 2016. Full oven, ceramic hob, under counter fridge/freezer, new sink, all new cupboards, with oak counters. See photos.
- Kettle
Dining
- Dining area
- Child's highchair
- DiningDining table is on one side of the sitting room and seats five using window seat.
Entertainment
- TelevisionColour TV (with radio) and DVD Player A few DVDs are provided
- Satellite / Cable
- DVD player DVD Player with some DVDs provided
- BooksWelcome to read books at cottage and Pendeen Centre sells many for 50 pence!
- GamesBoard games and selection of other games and puzzles
- Games for kids
- ToysSome beach equipment. Some toys, and cupboard full of games and puzzles
Outside
- GardenWith table and two chairs with sea view. Small grass area and planting. Chairs for children for garden provided.
- Deck / Patio
- Outdoor Furniture
- TennisVery nice tennis club in Penzance.
- GolfNearby
Suitability
- wheelchair inaccessible
Onsite Services
- Housekeeper optional
Notes
- The living area is one room used as living/dining with sofa, TV and dining table which can seat five altogether. There is a multi fuel (wood and coal) stove in the large granite stone fireplace. There are also electric wall mounted heaters in all rooms. The bathroom also has a heated towel rail and heaters. Water is heated with an immersion tank and can be switched on for constant hot water or turned off when not needed. The new fully modern kitchen is off to one side partly divided from the sitting room and has full size oven and ceramic 4 burner hob. All bed linen is provided. The beds will be made up for your arrival. Towels cost £3 each for washing. Please let us know at the time of booking if you need towels. Please ask for more details if required. There is an outdoor seating area (patio) with table and chairs in small well planted attractive walled garden with garden gate and small lawn with view of the sea and those wonderful sun sets!
House Rules
Check-in: 3:00 pm
Check-out: 10:00 am
No smoking
Pets allowed
Children allowed
Max guests:5
Cancellation Policy
100% refund if cancelled at least 60 days before arrival date. 50% refund if cancelled at least 30 days before arrival date.
34 Reviews
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.
Thank you for your review, we are so pleased you enjoyed your time at the cottage, and appreciated its quirkiness! We think the location is very special too, we'd be more that happy to welcome you back another time.
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.
So nice to have another lovely review! It's exactly how we feel ourselves about our family holiday home. We can get away from it all and into the past when tin miners were still working at the Geevor mine, in the heart of Poldark country. And those stunning sunsets!
Nice cottage very peaceful
Lovely surroundings, beautiful coastline
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.
Always nice to receive a wonderful review but especially in the winter months!
The cottage is lovely and cosy at all times of the year with dramatic coast just outside the door. (And no need for a car! Good bus service right to the cottage).
Micheline and family
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!
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.
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Coastal 200 year old tin miner's granite stone cottage in a very quiet village on the north coast of Cornwall about 15 minutes drive from Penzance, and about 25 minutes drive to St. Ives (and Tate Gallery) along the spectacular north coast. The coastal path starts just near the cottage with wonderful breathtaking scenery. The location is very near the Pendeen Watch Lighthouse and some lovely secluded, usually empty, sandy beaches, Portheras being our special favorite. The Geevor Tin Mine and Cafe (good Sunday lunch!) is a short walk away and has fascinating tours underground and a museum. Boscaswell is a peaceful, friendly village and Pendeen a short walk away for some good basic shopping, and two nice pubs. Lovely Sennen Cove is a short drive away through the charming village of St. Just. The wonderful Eden Project is about 45 minutes drive away. Also there are many National Trust Gardens to visit including the Lost Gardens of Heligan and many activities for children in the area.
Other Activities: spectacular coastal walks
Golf: Golf Courses are available.
Just added: New KITCHEN, full oven and ceramic hob, Nov. 2016