Babes Cottage

About this property

Perranporth 3.1 miles. Goonhavern 1.3 miles. Babes Cottage is a former piggery with original stone walls, tucked away in the charming countryside of Perranwell, Cornwall. With delightful countryside views and a tranquil location with no disturbance, this pet-friendly retreat welcomes families and couples, idyllic for a romantic getaway. Step inside this characterful abode and discover a tasteful single-storey layout with beamed ceilings that exudes rustic charm. The contemporary kitchen is well-equipped for all your self-catering needs, while the snug living/dining room offers plenty of space to snuggle up with your loved one to watch a movie on the TV and enjoy an intimate dinner, for two, around the dining table.

Outside, there is a front gravel area, where you can enjoy your morning coffee sitting on the furniture provided. Just a just a few steps away is the shared two-acre shared recreation field with picnic areas for al fresco dining, a gazebo with a gas barbecue and chimenea. Gas and wood are provided free of charge. Also provided are a selection of outdoor games such as swing-ball, boules and badminton. Hidden down a quiet byway you can escape with your loved one to the tranquil countryside with a stay at Babes Cottage.

Goonhavern is a small Cornish village in an excellent position just two and a half miles inland from Perranporth, which lies in the heart of Poldark country, the setting for the novels of Winston Graham, who lived in Perranporth in the 1930s. Goonhavern is an active community with a traditional inn, village shop, garden centre and children’s playground. Once known as the source of the finest tin, the community still retains reminders of their rich heritage including abandoned pump houses, mine shafts and workers’ cottages. The nearby town of Perranporth has a beautiful sandy beach which at low tide stretches to three miles long and is overlooked by craggy rocks suitable for rock pooling. The beach is lifeguarded in summer, providing a popular family destination and hosted the 2016 British National Surfing Championships. Perranporth also offers a small selection of shops, restaurants and pubs including The Watering Hole, a unique pub situated on the sand in the middle of the beach offering live entertainment with a great atmosphere, good food and an amazing view of the sunset! The local Blue Hills museum and Perranzabuloe Folk Museum are both well worth a visit to understand the rich heritage of this coastal area. Further afield are the miles of sandy beaches at Crantock and Holywell Bay and the breathtaking coastal walks around St Agnes, much of it owned by the National Trust. For a greater selection of nightlife, restaurants and attractions, why not head for the coastal resort of Newquay (6 miles) Newquay is famed for its world-class surfing and has something for every taste and age including the popular Zoo, Waterworld indoor pool and the Blue Reef Aquarium. A perfect holiday base with activities to suit everyone. Truro (9 miles) the UK's most Southerly city is a vibrant centre of shopping, farmers markets, culture and impressive architecture right in the heart of Cornwall. Centre stage is Truro Cathedral. You will also find the River Fal, here you can catch a boat trip to Falmouth from the riverbank.

Accommodation

Single-storey converted piggery.

One double bedroom.

Bathroom with bath, shower over, heated towel rail, and WC.

Kitchen.

Living/dining room with sofa bed.

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Please note: This property only allows Friday to Friday bookings in June, July and August

Gas central heating and woodburner in living room.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher.

TV with Freesat, DVD player, DVDs, WiFi.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Highchair and travel cot available.

Private driveway parking for 1 car- additional parking available.

Sitting out area with patio furniture.

Direct access to shared, enclosed recreation.

Bike store.

Sorry, no smoking.

Shop and pub 1.3 miles.

Note: Additional cost for charging of electric vehicles on site and should be agreed with owner directly.

Field with gazebo, picnic benches, gas barbecue, and chimenea.

One well-behaved small - medium-sized size pet welcome.

A few friendly requests........

Supervision – Please don’t leave your dog alone in the cottage, and keep them on a lead around the site (they’re welcome to run free in the recreation field when you’re with them).

Barking – We love the peace and quiet here, so we ask that barking is kept to a minimum.

Furniture – Paws off the furniture unless covered—we’re happy to provide sheets or towels.

Dog waste – Please clean up after your dog; there’s a bin right beside Babes Cottage.

Thanks so much for helping us keep Babes Cottage a happy place for everyone (two and four-legged alike!).