Guests say
The Gables is a well-loved cottage praised for its superb location near the beach and local amenities. Guests appreciate the comfortable setting, the cleanliness, and the thoughtful touches provided by the owners. The village's community feel and the convenience of nearby shops and cafes add to the charm of the stay.
The property is generally described as clean and tidy. One mention of cobwebs suggests minor oversights, but overall, the cleanliness is well-regarded.
The location is highly praised for its proximity to the beach, local shops, and cafes. The absence of on-site parking is noted, but the nearby village car park mitigates this issue.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with a range of toys and games for children and a cosy setting. The comfort of the property contributes significantly to the relaxing break.
While the reviews mention the provision of basics and a well-appointed property, there is insufficient detail to fully assess the facilities and maintenance. One mention of outdated guest info and a missing salad spinner does not provide enough information for a score.
Guests are touched by the thoughtful welcome pack, including biscuits and tea. While these gestures are appreciated, it's important to note that such extras, though delightful, are not guaranteed.
About this property
Just metres from the sandy beach of Gorran Haven and adjacent to the coastal path. Easy access to all the main attractions in the area..
Ground Floor:
Living room: Freeview TV
Kitchen/dining room: Electric Cooker, Microwave, Fridge/Freezer, Dishwasher, Washing Machine
Shower Room: Cubicle Shower, Toilet
First Floor:
Bedroom 1: Double (4ft 6in) Bed
Bedroom 2: 2 x Single (3ft) Beds
Bedroom 3: Bunk (3ft) Beds (Children Only).
Electric storage heaters (underfloor heating in shower room), electricity, bed linen, towels and Wi-Fi included. Travel cot and highchair on request. Bike store. No smoking.. Set just 50 yards from a beautiful , sandy beach with waters that gently shelve out to sea making for safe, pleasurable swimming. A freshwater stream also spills down onto the beach, keeping children endlessly entertained.
This cosy family cottage benefits from annual improvements to the comfort and styling. It has recently been upgraded through the addition of a luxurious bathroom with underfloor heating and a power shower with rainfall and hand-held modes. Plus a high-spec air filtration system. There is a well-equipped kitchen but with the an outstanding chip shop and lovely cafes on the doorstep you may be tempted not to cook.
TThe cottage provides everything a family might need for the perfect seaside holiday. It can accommodate six, is a minute’s walk to the sand and has beach equipment, toys and body boards available in the outhouse. The South Cornwall Coastal Path climbs up the headland behind the house and leads to some of the most awe-inspiring cliff and beach walks in Cornwall. Picturesque Mevagissey, the Georgian harbour of Charlestown, the Lost Gardens of Heligan, Eden Project and Caerhay’s Castle are all within easy driving distance. The gorgeous Roseland Penninsula and pretty towns of Fowey and St Mawes all make for beautiful days out. Also in easy reach are facilities for golf, tennis, surfing, sailing and sea fishing. There is an excellent fish and chip shop/restaurant nearby. Several lovely cafes, a fabulous local shop and and a pub/restaurant five minute’s walk away.
Free WiFi
After unloading, return to public car park approx. 300 yds going back up hill to your right. There is parking at the side of the house for a small car, but it is quite a tight squeeze and manoeuvring safely is difficult. It is also compromised weekly when enough space is required to get 4 wheelie bins past a parked car.
There are low banisters at the property.
There are large gaps between banister spindles.
Suitable for up to 1 pet
Nearby points of interest
- St Austell Brewery
- Eden Project
- Wheal Martyn
- Royal Cornwall Museum
- Springfields Fun Park and Pony Centre
- National Maritime Museum Cornwall
- St Mawes Castle
- Pendennis Castle
- St Peter’s Church, Flushing
- Enys Gardens
Reviews (8)
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Emma
Lovely cottage in an ideal location for the beach. Village quiet and quaint and the locals are friendly. Fish and chip shop is opposite and two cafes (one doubles up as a shop and post office) in the village open daytime. If you’re looking for a pub for an evening the nearest one is just over 1/2 hour walk away on country roads with no pavements or street lighting, not as easy as the listing makes it sound. The cottage itself is comfortable and has the basics you need, you can see the sea from the bay window. We were left some milk in the fridge and some biscuits when we arrived.My only small critique is that they were a few cobwebs here and there and some of the guest info was out of date but if we ever came back to the area again we would definitely look for The Gables again.
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Confirmed Guest
We returned for another excellent holiday right by the beach in Gorran Haven.The cottage is very comfortable and the owner has tried to provide everything that you might need.It is the superb location that makes it special . Moments away from the beach, a first-class chippy, a good local shop and two great beachside cafes.The price you pay for the location is that there is no on-site parking. The village car park however is just a few minutes walk away.
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Emma
We have been to Gorran Haven many times but we loved this cottage the most as it was so close to the beach, was lovely and clean and very quiet. We would definitely consider returning to the Gables. There was good attention to detail and I loved the fact there were different pillow types to cater to differing needs. Thanks so much for a fabulous stay!