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Family House, Large Garden, Sunny Terrace, 100 yards to stony beach.

Family House, Large Garden, Sunny Terrace, 100 yards to stony beach.

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Sitting room
Part of terrace
View from the sitting room to the terrace
Porthoustock beach
Master bedroom

Overview of Family House, Large Garden, Sunny Terrace, 100 yards to stony beach.

Reviews
9.2 out of 10 Wonderful
5 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 8

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendlyPet-friendlyPet-friendly
  • FireplaceFireplaceFireplace
  • KitchenKitchenKitchen
  • WasherWasherWasher
  • DryerDryerDryer
  • BarBarBar

Explore the area

Map
near Helston, ENG
  • Popular LocationThe Lizard1 min walk
  • Popular LocationTrebah Gardens28 min drive
  • Popular LocationMaenporth Beach53 min drive

Rooms & beds

5 bedrooms (sleeps 8)

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Bathtub · Bidet · Toilet · Shower only

Shower room 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio
Kitchen
Garden

About this property

Family House, Large Garden, Sunny Terrace, 100 yards to stony beach.

Fox Cottage is a comfortable family house - 1 of about 20 houses in the picturesque fishing cove of Porthoustock. It has a fine view of the sea, which is a 5 minute walk down a quiet road. There is a large sunny terrace at the back, and in front, across the unmade road, an acre of garden with a stream and ponds. The cove is full of interest. There is a quarry on one side of the cove and a boat comes in 3 times a week to load up the road stone - fishermen leave from the cove to catch mackerel, bass, crabs and lobsters; divers explore the wrecks off the Manacle rocks. There is a pier for fishing or jumping and diving at high tide. The beach is stony, the water clean and the swimming lovely and there are beautiful cliff and country walks. The footpath to St Keverne is delightful. There is a newsagents, post office, fresh bread, an excellent butcher, groceries, café, doctor, and 2 pubs. Although near some of finest sandy beaches in south Cornwall, Porthoustock itself is quiet with little traffic. Would suit 2 families perfectly.

Property manager

Jenny Cogan
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Amenities

Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Fireplace

House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17

Events

No events allowed

Pets

Pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Damage and incidentals

You will be responsible for any damage to the rental property caused by you or your party during your stay.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

We should mention

A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Helston

Located in Helston, this holiday home is in a rural area and near the beach. Marconi Centre and Poldark Mine are local landmarks, and the area's natural beauty can be seen at Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and The Lizard. Ready for a night out? Consider Tolmen Centre and Performance Centre. Scuba diving, snorkelling and waterskiing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding nearby.
Map
near Helston, ENG

What's nearby

  • The Lizard - 1 min walk
  • Trebah Gardens - 28 min drive
  • Falmouth University - 32 min drive
  • Gyllyngvase Beach - 52 min drive
  • Maenporth Beach - 53 min drive

Getting around

  • Redruth Station - 30 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 87 min drive

Restaurants

  • Gylly Beach Cafe - 33 min drive
  • Shipwrights Arms - 14 min drive
  • Ferry Boat Inn - 28 min drive
  • The Three Tuns Hotel - 3 min drive
  • Beach Cafe - 33 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Family House, Large Garden, Sunny Terrace, 100 yards to stony beach. pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Family House, Large Garden, Sunny Terrace, 100 yards to stony beach.?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Family House, Large Garden, Sunny Terrace, 100 yards to stony beach.?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Family House, Large Garden, Sunny Terrace, 100 yards to stony beach. located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is steps away from The Lizard and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Porthoustock Beach and South West Coast Path Section 28 Trailhead are also within 10 minutes.

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

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8.6/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Doreen P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Home from home with a beach bonus
Really enjoyed our stay. Cottage had everything we needed and so much more. Lovely quiet location. Plenty of room. Added bonus of a beach on your doorstep. Would recommend to anyone wanting a family holiday with a variety of ages ranges, in a characterful cottage. Grandchildren have already asked if they can come back next year and stay for 2weeks!!!! Will definitely look to stay here again.
Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Lovely family holiday
A fantastic location to explore the Lizard and all its beaches. The property was very friendly and relaxed. This enabled us to feel at home there and really enjoy our holiday. Jenny, thank you very much for having us!
Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Alex P.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
A magical stay
This property is exactly what we wanted; a comfortable, family cottage in a quiet area, with easy access to the beautiful Cornish coastline. Perfect!
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Bev S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fabulous location for our Raku course
This house is located in a lovely fishing hamlet and the views of the sea from the kitchen and main bedroom are splendid. We stayed for four nights as we had a three day Raku course in St Keverne so the five bedrooms with v comfortable beds were ideal for our group. A really well equipped house with everything you could wish for - it feels like this house has had a lot of love piled into it. The large kitchen/family room meant we could all be preparing food while drinking and talking. A v easy house to live in. Only one request from us - that the upstairs over-bath shower might have a shower curtain - we needed those showers after our pottery days so the one shower downstairs was in demand 🥰 Thank you for being such a lovely host - we hope to return to this house again, if you will have us.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Claire p.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Fox Cottage is Ace
Everything we needed was in the house and was heating amazing for our February stay. The location is awesome, full of history and interest.
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2022

About the host

Hosted by Jenny Cogan

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Our large family have owned the house for over forty years and spend school holidays there, although some weeks are available for letting.

Why they chose this property

The village is quiet, the sea very near, the water clean.

What makes this property unique

One of the best things about the place is that there is no need to get in the car to go to another location to swim, bird watch, fish, enjoy country walks in wooded valleys or coastal walks to visit nearby beaches. Children can roam freely (as long as they are safe in the water) as the road is very quiet. There is a stream at the bottom of the garden, and there's space to kick a ball around above the beach.
There are nice places to eat within walking distance - the Fat Apple, pubs in St Keverne, and Roskilly's Farm (30-minute walk).
Twenty minutes in the car will take you to Helford, Frenchman's Creek, Kynance, (before or after high tide) Kennack Sands, Lizard Point, Gunwallow, Church Cove (if you're keen on gardens, Cross Common Nursery near there has a wonderful selection of plants). Porthleven has a good fish shop, the Seal Sanctuary at Gweek might interest children. Coverack is lovely for swimming (again, before or after high tide), St Anthony is on a very beautiful estuary, from where you can hire a boat.
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