Guests say
Shark Fin is a beautifully designed cottage in Penzance, boasting breathtaking sea views and a spacious, sociable layout. Guests consistently praise its stunning location, well-equipped kitchen, and comfortable bedrooms. While some mention minor maintenance and cleanliness issues, as well as a need for more thoughtful touches, the overall experience is overwhelmingly positive, with many guests eager to return.
Several guests noted issues such as dust, cobwebs, and mould in bathrooms, though others described the property as clean. The overall impression is that cleanliness is generally good but could benefit from more attention to detail.
The location is universally praised for its stunning views, proximity to the beach, and beautiful surroundings. Guests highlight the property's unique position and easy access to local attractions.
Guests found the bedrooms comfortable and spacious, but some mentioned uncomfortable lounge furniture and minor issues with equipment. Overall, comfort is good, with room for improvement in seating.
The kitchen is well-equipped and the house is modern with useful amenities. However, some maintenance issues (e.g., non-working lights, jacuzzi bath, shower screen) and lack of basic supplies were noted.
A welcome pack was mentioned but described as minimal. Guests noted a lack of spare essentials such as toilet rolls and bin bags. Please note that gifts or welcome packs are not guaranteed.
About this property
Shark Fin completely has the wow factor! It is elegant, stylish and boasts breathtaking sea views which guests are sure to love. Heating and pool at additional charge.. 1 step to entrance.
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV, DVD Player, Ipod Dock, Woodburner, Patio Doors Leading To Decking
Kitchen/dining room: Breakfast Bar, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, American Fridge Freezer, Dishwasher
Utility Room: Washing Machine, Tumble Dryer
Bedroom 1: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed, French Doors Leading To Patio
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds, Freeview TV, French Doors Leading To Patio
Wet Room: Shower, Toilet
Bathroom: Bath, Walk-In Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 3: Super Kingsize (6ft) Bed, French Doors Leading To Juliet Balcony
Ensuite Wet Room: Shower, Toilet.
Air or Ground source heat pump, electricity, bed linen and towels included. Two travel cots and two highchairs. Landscaped garden with patio, decking, BBQ and garden furniture. Private parking for 2 cars. No smoking. Wheelchair access, with entrance ramp.. 270 degrees of stunning beach and coastal views.
The perfect relaxing retreat for families or couples.
Imagine waking up to the sunrise overlooking two of England’s best beaches at Sennen and towards Cape Cornwall, and in the evening having sunsets from the terrace overlooking the Land’s End Lighthouse and the Scilly Isles. All this from visitors’ own 270-degree living room (40ft across) designed in the round with seven sets of sliding patio doors leading out onto a huge decked terrace. This house is in the most stunning location nestling high on the headland at Mayon Cliff surrounded by National Trust land and the dramatic coastline towards Land’s End. Shark Fin is the ultimate architect-designed house with all the very latest hi-tech eco features. Use of the natural environment has been paramount to harness the earth’s energy. A heat pump with two 80-metre boreholes provides zoned underfloor heating to all rooms, solar panels discreetly incorporated into the rear roof slopes provide energy for hot water and photovoltaic panels for electricity generation. Sennen Cove boasts one of the loveliest stretches of sand in Cornwall and still retains much of the original atmosphere of a fishing village with its own life boat stations. A very popular spot for surfers and for families with children. This property is ideal for friends or families looking to walk or relax and watch the sun set over the ocean. On the beach there is a lovely restaurant, a café and a local village pub ‘The Old Success’. Also two other cafes, tea rooms and local shops are a short walk down the cliff from the property. Visit the nearby Minack Theatre with its open air amphitheatre cut into the cliff looking across the ocean. It is a short air trip from Land’s End airport to the Isles of Scilly.
There are drops in the garden.
Nearby points of interest
- Land's End
- Gwynver Beach
- Nanjizal Beach
- Porthgwarra Beach
- Porthchapel Beach
- Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
- Minack Theatre
- Jackson Foundation
- Count House Café
- Geevor Tin Mine
Reviews (8)
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Confirmed Guest
Our 2nd visit to this beautiful house in a stunning location. The house has tons of space & views to die for.Well stocked kitchen but you need to take basics such as salt, cooking oil, kitchen towel plus extra toilet rolls.We would definitely return again.
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Johnathan Young
This is a terrific place to stay. The views are spectacular - you get bother sunrise and sunset - and the layout is very well designed. It’s a bit like the tardis in that it feels bigger on the inside than it looks from the outside. It’s a very sociable space with a lively flow from kitchen to dining area to sitting area. Plus it’s got a very useful utility space, off street parking, gardens front a rear and spacious and private bedrooms. It’s a gem.
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Confirmed Guest
The house is in a lovely position overlooking the beach from the cliffs. We have been going there for ten years. The house is clean and got well equipped kitchen the other rooms are very nicely done out. The brown settee in the lounge is very uncomfortable and been like that for years. Lots of lovely walks around the are. The local pub(The Old Success Inn) at SennenCove has good meals and a nice atmosphere. There are so many nice things about the area. I would go back there again.