Guests say
Wheal Holan is a charming and spacious cottage in a beautiful part of Cornwall, praised for its comfort, well-equipped amenities, and excellent location for exploring the coast and local attractions. Guests frequently mention the cosy atmosphere, modern updates, and thoughtful touches. While most found the property very clean, a few noted minor lapses in kitchen cleanliness and garden upkeep. The cottage is ideal for families and couples seeking a relaxing stay in a picturesque village setting.
Most guests found the cottage very clean and tidy, with particular praise for the bathrooms and living areas. However, a few reviews mentioned issues such as sand on the floors, crumbs in the kitchen, and an oven needing a deeper clean, which slightly lowered the overall impression.
The location is highly praised, with guests loving the proximity to the coast, local attractions, and the village pub. The cottage serves as an excellent base for exploring Cornwall, with easy access to Penzance, St Ives, and scenic walks.
Guests consistently describe the cottage as comfortable, cosy, and spacious, with warm rooms, comfortable beds, and a homely feel. The log burner and modern amenities add to the overall comfort.
The cottage is well-equipped with modern features, kitchen essentials, and extras like picnic baskets and paddle boards. Some guests noted the absence of a dishwasher and minor maintenance issues, but overall facilities are highly rated.
Several guests appreciated thoughtful touches such as logs for the fire, wine, and well-stocked amenities. However, it should be noted that welcome gifts or treats are not guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
This 200-year-old cottage with wood burners is perfect for a break with family or friends..
Ground Floor:
Living room: TV, Freesat, Woodburner
Dining room: Ipod Dock
Kitchen: Breakfast Area, Electric Oven, Electric Hob, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer
Cupboard: Washing Machine
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Ensuite: Toilet (Only)
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds.
Heating, electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Enclosed front garden. Rear courtyard with garden furniture. Private parking for 1 car; additional on road parking. No smoking.. This traditional 200-year-old, two bedroom former tin miners’ cottage is set within the Land’s End peninsula World Heritage Site and Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The cottage oozes original features with granite stone walls, beamed ceilings, an inglenook fireplace and cosy wood burners. This characterful cottage is ideal for family or friends to enjoy a holiday in the ancient Cornish village of Pendeen.
The wood burner in the living room creates a focal point and a cosy place to enjoy an evening in and a meal together, prepared in the well-equipped kitchen. When you’re ready for bed, upstairs you’ll find a double bedroom with an en-suite toilet and a twin bedroom, both with distant views of the Atlantic Ocean. There is a courtyard at the back of the cottage with private parking and a lovely enclosed walled garden at the front.
Wheal Holan is within easy walking distance of the magnificent South West Coastal Path and Pendeen Watch lighthouse, as well as three award-winning Cornish real ale pubs, all serving good food. The cliffs offer magnificent coastal views towards Land’s End and St Ives. Numerous hidden sandy beaches and coves are also within a short distance of the cottage.
Discover the history of the Cornish miners at Geevor and Levant Tin Mines (featured in the BBC series ‘Poldark’) where you can discover how they worked in an underground experience.
Free WiFi
Nearby points of interest
- Count House Café
- Geevor Tin Mine
- Jackson Foundation
- Porthcurno Telegraph Museum
- Minack Theatre
- Gwynver Beach
- Land's End
- Porthchapel Beach
- Nanjizal Beach
- Porthgwarra Beach
Reviews (22)
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Keith Sinclair
This was our seventh stay at Wheal Holan and, as usual, we enjoyed a wonderful relaxed stay in our second 'home'. Perfect location if you enjoy village life and great for visiting the sights of Penwith be it Sennen Cove, Pendeen Watch, Mousehole or St. Ives!
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Julie Brown
Absolutely love this cottage! It’s in a quiet village with an amazing local pub, really friendly and a warm welcome..Location is great, views of the coast and only 15 minutes drive from Penzance.We went to the geothermal pool at Penzance, absolutely brilliant and well worth a visit.Hoping to book again soon.
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Ian
A great cottage in an area of Cornwall that we had not been to. The scenery and beaches that are walkable from the cottage are amazing. The cottage is cozy yet spacious for the 4 of us it felt very homely and we were very comfortable there. Only thing that let it down was the cleanlines of the kitchen when we arrived in particular having to clean the oven because of baked on food from previous visitors and wiping doors down to remove food stains.