About this property
A delightful, terraced stone cottage in the village of Hayle, within easy walking distance to the town's amenities, the dunes and soft sands of Hayle Towans, White Duck cottage has immense appeal. A beautiful modern renovation, the cottage retains much charm and character and offers a pretty retreat for a romantic break away or a convenient base for seaside family holidays. A creative arrangement with an open plan feel, the coastal inspired sitting room is furnished with colourful chairs and a fashionably striped fabric sofa. Painted cottage timber beams and granite stone open fire creating a cosy atmosphere for off season breaks. To the side, a smart modern kitchen makes mealtimes a breeze with a dining area offering a central position for family gatherings. The first floor bedrooms are bright and uncluttered, dressed in modern fabrics with matching window blinds. The bathroom is bright with contemporary lighting with a bathtub for long relaxing soaks. Outside there is small garden to the front and patio and steps to a rear enclosed garden, a wonderfully sunny spot to enjoy alfresco meals. Positioned opposite the mill pond the ducks will welcome you to this lovely cottage that is conveniently located close to the shops, pubs and restaurants of Hayle town that lies on the edge of St Ives Bay. The three mile long stretch of golden sands, Hayle Towans and Gwithian are 15 minutes walk from the cottage, these merge into Godrevy at the eastern end, its position marked by the lighthouse topped island. With a main line station in the town, it is possible to explore the region without the car, with St Ives, Truro and Penzance all reachable by train. A bustling town with childrens play park and a skate park, there is much to do for families and couples alike, which makes White Duck Cottage a top pick at any time of year.
Found in the beautiful St Ives Bay in West Cornwall and just 6 miles from St Ives itself is the popular town of Hayle. Boasting an estuary packed with wildlife, a pretty little harbour and over 3 miles of golden sandy beaches, Hayle is a fantastic location for families or those looking for the best that Cornwall has to offer.
Accommodation
Over two floors.
Two bedrooms.
1 x king-size double, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath hand-held shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Open plan sitting room with open fire and dining area.
Central heating with open-fire.
Electric oven and hob.
Microwave, fridge, washing machine, dishwasher, Smart TV with Freeview, DVD, iPod dock, Hi-Fi, WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Cot available.
Stairgate on request.
Roadside parking in street.
Enclosed patio and terraced garden with furniture.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop/pub 5 mins walk.
Beach 15 mins walk.
Reviews (28)
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Tamara
Lovely welcoming place, we have been going for a number of years and it never fails to be the perfect relaxing getaway. Ticks all the boxes you would want in a place, home from home. Over the years little tweaks have been made to âimproveâ but its homely atmosphere is what makes it special. It is also well situated for any holidaymaker.
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Celia
The outside hose for rinsing wetsuits was very handy! It was disappointing not to find recommendations (beyond a folder full of marketing leaflets) for more local amenities especially walks, how to access the beaches (nearest of which is via a building site) and eating places, including opening hours, nearby. For example, we visited in October and found a very nice tapas bar, only open Thur-Sat. The cottage itself had everything we needed, a couple of things worth mentioning: the oven needs cleaning, we used the it only once - cooking smells lingered for 24 hours! The bedding (bottom sheet and mattress protector) were very worn and looked grey after just a couple of sleeps such that we washed everything mid week. We were also dismayed at not being able to recycle ANY of our rubbish! We worked out this is because holiday rental waste is handled separately (this was not explained in the cottage handbook) and so we took our recycling to the centre in St Erth, a short drive away. Overall, sadly we are not likely to recommend or return to White Duck Cottage.
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Hannah
Lovely little cottage and had a great stay. Just some minor feedback ,the mattress in the master bedroom was a little uncomfortable as unsure if itâs memory foam and has a slant in from people sleeping on. Lovely little welcome basket on arrival with local snacks was a lovely gesture and overall loved the cottage for our first family of 3 holiday in Cornwall! We had a warm week weather wise so the cottage was warm but I imagine itâs very cosy in the winter wirh the log burner