Snaptrip says
Sea Cliff Cottage in St. Austell, Cornwall, receives high praise for its stunning views, well-equipped amenities, and thoughtful touches. Guests appreciate the eco hot tub, cinema room, and the welcome hamper, noting the property's cleanliness and the helpfulness of the housekeeper, Claire. While some mention challenges with the hot tub heating and access due to steep steps, the overall sentiment is one of comfort and enjoyment in a beautiful location.
Guests that stayed at this property said
The property is consistently described as very clean, with guests feeling reassured, especially during the Covid era. The housekeeper's responsiveness to cleanliness and maintenance issues contributes to the high score.
The location is celebrated for its stunning views, privacy, and proximity to local attractions like beaches and coastal walks. Some guests mention the challenging access due to steep hills and narrow lanes, but overall, the location is highly regarded.
Guests find the cottage comfortable and well-appointed, with spacious bedrooms and high-quality linen. Some guests note that certain furniture could be more comfortable and that the hot tub requires effort to heat, slightly affecting the comfort score.
Facilities such as the cinema room, hot tub, and well-equipped kitchen are appreciated. However, there are mentions of maintenance issues like the hot tub's heating time and minor repairs needed, which slightly lower the score.
The thoughtful touches, such as welcome hampers with local goodies and a bottle of gin, are frequently mentioned and appreciated by guests. While these gifts are highly valued, it's noted that such personal touches, while common, are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
This splendid Grade II listed Georgian cottage oozes indulgence and style just moments from Pentewan Sands near St Austell. Sea Cliff Cottage is a year-round favourite, with a wood-burning stove and a series of terraced gardens that are well equipped for sunset dinners, soaking in the eco hot tub or relaxing on the loungers with drinks. The two luxurious bedrooms have dedicated bathrooms. There is a spacious dining room adjacent to the smart kitchen, with an impressively styled sitting room with uber-stylish velvet sofas and chair. The cosy movie room has Sky Movies and even comes with an PlayStation and popcorn! Outside space is not a problem at Sea Cliff Cottage, with a front terrace offering dining with a large gas BBQ and a pretty green rural outlook. In addition, from the first floor there is access to the three-tiered terraced garden at the rear. On the first tier, you will find an outdoor kitchen with a coal barbecue, there is dining on this level. A small flight of steeper steps will take you higher up to the sunbathing tier where you will find a wood-fired Eco hot tub and rocking sun loungers for relaxing in complimentary spa robes. Nearby Pentewan Beach is a large expanse of golden sand with excellent conditions for kayaking, water skiing or just an afternoon dip. You can access the beach by turning left out of the cottage and following the path down to the beach. To sample some true Cornish harbours and inlets, travel a short distance to atmospheric Charlestown or slightly further to popular Mevagissey. Sea Cliff Cottage is bound to appeal to visitors looking for a luxurious spacious boutique-style retreat in Cornwall's Riviera on the South coast.
The perfect Cornish fishing village, with winding cobbled streets and a picturesque harbour full of boats. Stunning walks lead along the coast in both directions, with sandy beaches, high cliffs and hidden coves to explore. The village has an excellent selection of pubs and restaurants, whilst just up the road are the Lost Gardens of Heligan. A ferry from Mevagissey to Fowey also runs daily between Easter and September. Spend some time at the Tall Ships harbour at Charlestown (7 miles) with its shipwreck museum, or among the tropical biomes of the world-famous Eden Project (11 miles). The stunning coastline, fabulous beaches and renowned gardens of the beautiful Roseland Peninsula are a short drive down the coast while Truro, with its shops, restaurants, theatre and cathedral can be reached by car in half an hour.
Accommodation
Over two floors.
Two bedrooms: 1 x first floor duper king-size double, 1 x super king, zip and link - singles on request.
Bathroom with free standing bath, separate shower, basin and WC.
Shower room with walk in rain shower, basin and WC.
Ground floor cloakroom with basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Dining room.
Sitting room with wood burning stove.
Movie/Games room.
Oil central heating with woodburning stove.
Electric oven and hob, Nespresso coffee machine, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, 55" TV with Sky+ HD in the movie room, DVD, PlayStation, WiFi, DAB Radio.
TVs with SKY in bedrooms.
Fuel and power inc in rent.
Bed linen, bathrobes and bath towels inc in rent.
Cot and highchair available.
Off-road parking for three cars.
Private terraced gardens over several levels front and rear with lawned areas, patios, wood-fired eco hot tub, tables and chairs, rocking recliners, sun loungers and two BBQs.
One well-behaved pet welcome at £25 per pet, per week.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop, pub and Beach Shack restaurant in village 2 minutes walk.
Note: The wood-fired hot tub will take around 3 hours to heat, putting logs in when required over this period.
After use put the cover on and then the next day it should only take around 1 hour to heat.
Nearby points of interest
- St Austell Brewery
- Eden Project
- Wheal Martyn
- Springfields Fun Park and Pony Centre
- St. Columb hurling
- Royal Cornwall Museum
- St Mawes Castle
Reviews (69)
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Jilly
Great decor annd furniture. Even in April the warm sun on the front terrace was just lovely for a sundowner. Itâs a great base and easy to get around from the location. The beach in Pentewen is gorgeous , the Pentewen trail is flat and easy to walk for all abilities. The Lost Gardens of Heligan are a short drive. Claire was very friendly and helpful.
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Max
The attention to detail really made a huge difference with the goodies in the fridge, Prosecco, popcorn and chocolates. Thank you so much. Clare was so helpful and responded straight away to every query we had. James also came over to get the hot tub going for us when we struggled because of the damp logs, and went above and beyond staying to make sure it was going properly before he left. The house itself was absolutely perfect for us and we couldnât fault it. Thanks again - we had a wonderful stay!
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Heidi
Quirky, like many older properties, particularly in Cornwall, but well appointed, beautiful views and picturesque setting. Pentewan is a lovely village and benefits from a good pub, a local shop, proximity to the coastal path, excellent beaches, and amenities (supermarkets etc) at St. Austell. Nothing not to like about the cottage but if I had a choice I would love a more comfortable sofa in the living room. Be aware of the many steep steps to the upper terrace which means you get the great views, and access to the hot tub which is fab (and kept my husband usefully occupied for several hours - he loved it!) but it does take some attention and time to heat