About this property
Seaward facing with stunning views across Gurnard's Head towards the Atlantic coastline, this characterful granite cottage nestles in the working farm hamlet of Treen, three quarters of a mile from Zennor and within six miles of sublime St Ives. The ground floor entrance leads into a modern kitchen, through to the quaint sitting room with ceiling beams and exposed granite walls as well as a superb fireplace with wood burner. A second door then leads into the sunroom, opening into the gravelled courtyard patio, the perfect spot for a nightcap. On the first floor you will find the pretty main bedroom is comfy and cosy with exposed stone wall and also the single room perfect for a child or adult. There is an open garden at the front which has a bench and also a tap for muddy paws or sandy toes. The Cornwall Coast Path is paces away. Ten minutes walk away, accessed by scrambling across rocks, lies sheltered, sandy Treen Cove, with its towering ruined copper mine. The end one of four old cottages within a small cluster of properties, Gurnard's Cottage has romantic charm, with its tranquil situation also attracting serious walkers, artists, photographers and writers. Neighbouring dairy cows idle by twice daily, and a renowned pub restaurant is a short stroll up the lane. Zennor is a tiny village snuggled in a craggy valley of moorland nooks and rocky hills, scattered with footpaths and antiquities including Zennor Quoit and nearby Chysauster Settlement. It is home to a gift shop, cafe and ice cream shop and church with its own legendary mermaid - nearby is the ancient Tinner’s Arms pub. Cornwall's historic mining landscape lies nearby, including the spectacular Crown Mines at Botallack. A tranquil cottage in an outstanding location, perfect for couples or a small family.
St Ives is a seaside town and former commercial fishing port in Cornwall. Previously the town was dependant on fishing but over time has now become primarily a popular seaside resort, although the harbour is still there and fisherman come and go with their daily catch. The town was also renowned for the number of artists, the beauty of the place was an attraction and now the Tate Gallery sits on the outskirts of the town. There are shops, eateries, galleries and lots more within the town itself. The beaches at Porthminster and Porthmeor are sandy and great for water sports.
Accommodation
Over two floors.
Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x single.
Ground floor Bathroom, bath with shower over basin and WC.
Ground floor kitchen.
Utility area.
Sitting room with dining area and wood burner.
Sun room.
Electric heating with wood burning stove.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, Dishwasher, TV with Freeview, DVD, WiFi.
Power and starter pack for fire included in rent.
Bedlinen and towels included in rent.
Cot, highchair and stairgate on request.
Off road parking for one car.
Enclosed rear gravelled courtyard with furniture and front gravelled area with seating.
Two well-behaved dogs welcome at £25 each per week.
Sorry, no smoking.
Pub within 0.2 miles.
Beach 10 mins walk.
Nearby points of interest
- Count House Café
- Geevor Tin Mine
- Barbara Hepworth Museum and Sculpture Garden
- Anima-Mundi (Formerly Millennium)
- Porthminster Beach Café
- Jackson Foundation
- Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
- Minack Theatre
- Gwynver Beach
- Land's End
Reviews (68)
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Craig
All the creature comforts including fresh scones, cream and jam welcomed us on arrival. The cottage was clean and the bed very comfy. The log burner was fantastic after a good walk in the February weather. An added bonus was that our favorite pub/restaurant was a stones throw away. We will be going back as soon as we can.
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Anne
The furniture in the lounge is not very comfortable and the lighting is poor, making this a gloomy room. The 'garden' areas are a mess, especially the back one. The worst aspect of our holiday, however, was the scampering and banging which appeared to come from behind the walls and above the ceilings upstairs. This kept me awake at nights. As the bedrooms do not adjoin another property, I can only assume this was rats? We came home early, partly because this was quite a depressing holiday cottage to spend a week in.
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Julie
Normally go in the summer.but not been able to go for 2 yrs. Went early November. Log burner kept us warm at night and cosy. The tanners arms in zennor dogs most welcome. Sunday lunch a must. The cottage set in a beautiful area. The cottage is spotless everything you need and much more. Doggies love it. Treats left for the doggies. So close to st. ives and surrounding area already booked for next year.