The Mariners

About this property

The Mariners, a harbour-front, two-bedroom cottage rests in a prime position, overlooking the beautiful coast in Coverack, Cornwall. From its windows, guests can marvel at the picturesque sea views, whilst the nearby amenities and beach offer plenty of opportunity for exploration, making it a wonderful base for couples, families, and friends alike. Enter the reverse-level accommodation, firstly reaching a ground-floor twin bedroom, ideal for the children of your group, with the spacious bathroom resting next door, complete with both a bath and shower for convenience. A handy garage, with plenty of storage for surfboards and outdoor equipment is also available, with a washing machine on offer to keep on top of your holiday clothes. Take the stairs up to the first floor, and you will discover a spacious kitchen/diner, an ideal spot for cooking up a storm; the kitchen is fully-equipped with all the essentials for a self-catered stay, where you can gather as a family to dine and plan your impending itinerary. Adjacent is an inviting sitting room with a woodburning stove, perfect for cosying up in front of with a hot chocolate after a day of exploring, where you can also people-watch, and take in the breath-taking views of the marina. The home is complete with a large bedroom with king-size bed. Explore the wonderful village of Coverack, with its colourful harbour, beach, and twinkling waters, before stocking up on the essentials at the local convenience store and dining out at The Lifeboat House Restaurant. Make a day trip to the nearby village of St Keverne, where you can explore The Square, the heart of the village, and take a walk across the Lizard Peninsula to discover its plethora of coves and beaches. For a traditional Cornish day out, take a trip to Helston, home to the Museum of Cornish Life, and quaint streets of shops and eateries, or head to the Flambards Theme Park, ideal for all the family. Take a short drive to Falmouth and enjoy a spot of lunch in the marina, also dotted with galleries, museums, and the remains of Pendennis Castle, before taking a boat trip on the Penryn River to discover the beauty of this area from the water. Your holiday to the Cornish Coast begins at The Mariners.

Coverack is a small fishing village on the Lizard Peninsula, a few miles from Lizard Point in Cornwall, the most southerly point on mainland Britain. Coverack is a beautiful and peaceful place to escape the main tourist routes and offers a beach in the sheltered bay, which is ideal for swimming, windsurfing, and kayaking, as well as shops, pub, and restaurants. Further amenities lie in St Keverne, which has a post office, shops and 2 traditional pubs. The Lizard Peninsula has many spectacular coves and beaches and is noted for its rare geology and plants. From Lizard Point there are wonderful sea views from the windswept cliffs, which provide fabulous walking opportunities along this stretch of the South West Coast Path. Inland is the market town of Helston, known for its Flora Day Festival, and in Gweek is The Cornish Seal Sanctuary, whilst approximately ten miles away is the Culdrose Airfield, where once a year the public are welcome to come and meet the Fleet Air Arm, the Royal Navy’s flying force. Coverack is ideally located for exploring The Lizard Peninsula, as well as the lovely seaside towns of St Ives and Falmouth and many other beaches and pretty villages.

Accommodation

Reverse-level.

Two bedrooms: 1 x ground floor king-size (zip/link, can be twin on request), 1 x first-floor king-size.

Ground-floor bathroom with bath, shower over, basin, and WC.

First-floor cloakroom with basin and WC.

First-floor kitchen/diner.

First-floor sitting room with woodburning stove.

Storage room.

Garage

Electric storage heating.

Electric oven and hob, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, tumble dryer.

Smart TV, WiFi.

Starter pack for woodburning stove from November-March on request.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Highchair and travel cot available on request.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking or vaping.

Shop and pub 0.1 miles, beach 0.6 miles.

Note: Two steps to the exterior, please take care.

Note: The garage is available for storage only, and houses the washing machine and tumble dryer