Daniel’s Sail Loft Penthouse

About this property

Daniel’s Sail Loft Penthouse is a delightful top-floor duplex apartment set in the heart of Penryn, Cornwall. Offering waterside views, an open plan layout and easy access to local amenities, this abode is well-suited to families and friends exploring the south Cornish coast. After parking in the allocated space, the building’s communal entrance leads inside, where stairs rise to Daniel’s Sail Loft Penthouse, set above the tidal waterfront in the heart of Penryn. Stepping through the front door, you arrive in an entrance hallway with space to hang coats and pause before moving into the main living area. From here, the open plan living space unfolds, with wooden flooring underfoot and a strong sense of height created by exposed apex beams and a vaulted ceiling.

Light streams in through the Juliette balcony, drawing your attention to the water outside and reinforcing the apartment’s waterside setting. The kitchen is arranged for easy use, whether you are preparing simple lunches or cooking together in the evenings, with everything close at hand for relaxed self catering. Nearby, the wooden dining table sits alongside the living space, ready for shared breakfasts and evening meals. The sitting area is set up with a corner sofa and TV, offering a welcoming place to settle down after a day exploring. On this level, the bedrooms are thoughtfully arranged. The double bedroom features a rustic white stone wall with an exposed beam overhead, giving the room plenty of character and warmth.

The king size bedroom combines rustic white walls with a blue feature wall and looks out over the water, making it a lovely space to wake up and take in the changing light on the river. The shower room is fitted with a large walk in shower, ideal for refreshing after coastal walks or days spent by the sea. Stairs lead up to the top floor, where the final bedroom is tucked into the eaves. Exposed beams frame the space, while a Juliette balcony brings in natural light and a view below as well as a large writing desk available for any letters of postcards you plan to send.

This room is well-suited to children or friends sharing, offering a sense of separation from the rest of the apartment. From the top floor, the mezzanine snug sits close to the twin bedroom, overlooking the living space below. With chairs set out for sitting back and unwinding, it is a great spot for quieter moments, whether that is reading, enjoying a morning coffee, or simply watching life unfold beneath you. Step outside and you are immediately connected to Penryn’s tidal waterfront setting, with riverside walks, a welcoming pub, and local shops close enough to reach on foot. Falmouth offers beaches, harbour views, and maritime heritage, while Truro brings cathedral streets, independent shops, and places to linger over food and drink.

Within easy reach, Pendennis Castle invites you to explore historic ramparts and sweeping sea views, Trebah Garden draws you through lush planting down to a secluded beach, and the Eden Project impresses with vast biomes and immersive landscapes that celebrate Cornwall’s natural character. Daniel’s Sail Loft Penthouse puts waterside living and Penryn’s highlights right on your doorstep.

One of the oldest market towns in Cornwall, the pretty port of Penryn boasts a wealth of historic architecture and harbour heritage with attractive granite buildings steeply sloping along the cobbled streets down to the sea. There’s a good choice of restaurants, cafes, and pubs in the town, along with a museum offering free entry, and the tranquil Enys Gardens on the outskirts of the town, providing a range of grounds and a peaceful haven. Further along the Penryn River, just one mile towards the sea you’ll find the famous seaport of Falmouth, with a host of things to keep you entertained including harbour-side pubs and eateries offering spectacular views, stunning Blue Flag beaches and a bustling town centre. Visit the National Maritime Museum for a taste of Cornwall’s sea-faring history, or the fine Tudor fortress of Pendennis Castle,a superb set gazing out to sea. You don’t have to venture far from Penryn to discover Cornwall’s many sights, delights, and stunning coastline, and this is the perfect character base from which to see it all.

Accommodation

Top-floor duplex apartment.

Three bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x double, 1 x top-floor twin (will be made as twin beds, but can be super king on request) with Juliette balcony.

Shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.

Open-plan living space with kitchen, dining area and sitting area with Juliette balcony.

Mezzanine-snug with desk
Central heating.

Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge with icebox, washing machine, dishwasher, air fryer.

Smart TV.

Fuel and power included in rent.

Bed linen and towels included in rent.

Allocated parking for 1 car.

Sorry, no pets and no smoking.

Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.1 miles, river 0.1 miles.

Note: Access to the apartment is via a communal entrance and stairs.

Note: There is a £350 Good Housekeeping Bond.

Note: Mind your head in the twin room, due to low ceiling height