This picture-perfect cottage in the heart of West Penwith makes a memorable base for a family or group of friends looking to explore this section of the Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Part of the Cornish Mining World Heritage Site, the iconic Botallack Mine – filming location of Poldark – is a mile away and St Just, once the centre of the mining industry, less than 2 miles. Head south to experience one of the UK’s best-known natural attractions, Land’s End (7.5 miles), east to St Michael’s Mount (11 miles) and north to the picturesque fishing harbour of St Ives (11 miles). The ancient landscapes of West Penwith are a magnet for walkers, with the South West Coast Path passing near the cottage.
This charming former farmhouse is bursting with character, its original features perfectly blended with contemporary comforts. Downstairs, there’s plenty of space to spread out if you want a little peace and quiet or you can gather together for meals and celebrations. The spacious lounge features a granite fireplace, beamed ceiling and deep, comfortable sofas – perfect to sink into at the end of a day’s adventuring. Alternatively, read in the window seat of the snug – which also offers useful storage space for beach equipment – or gather around the dining table next to the impressive inglenook fireplace. There’s also a well-equipped country kitchen with a dual range cooker, a utility room, and a downstairs bathroom with a deep roll-top bath. Up the cottage-style stairs, you’ll find three cosy bedrooms with feature stone walls – one king-size with an en-suite shower room, another king-size and one double – along with another family bathroom with another roll-top bath.
Outside, there are two private courtyards to the front and rear of the property with tables and chairs, ideal for dining alfresco or just enjoying a quiet cuppa in the sun.