About this property
Nestled in the heart of the popular coastal town of Penzance, only half a mile from the seafront, rests this contemporary detached holiday home, Alverton Cottage Gardens. Centrally positioned to explore both the coast and countryside of south west Cornwall, Alverton Cottage Gardens is the perfect base for a family getaway to this picturesque county. Drive off the main road and along a quaint leafy lane to reach this lovely dwelling before parking up and stepping into a handy hallway, offering the perfect space to kick off your shoes before continuing through to the main areas of the house. Enter into the open-plan living/dining room, decorated with a neutral interior and eye-catching artwork, boasting a sumptuous corner sofa alongside a grand dining table with seating for six, offering plenty of space to socialize with your loved ones.
Continue through to the spacious contemporary kitchen, fitted with all of the modern amenities necessary to rustle up a delicious meal, serving up at the dining table to indulge as you plan your next adventure. Stepping outside, soak in the fresh sea air and unwind with a glass of wine with a leisurely seat on the outdoor furniture whilst the little ones entertain themselves with a game of table football or darts in the neighbouring conservatory.As the day draws to a close, climb the stairs to the first-floor, where you'll find three delightful bedrooms, a super-king, a double and a twin, the perfect layout for a variety of party makeups, all of which offer ample storage space to house your belongings.
Servicing the cottage is a contemporary family bathroom, featuring an elegant roll-top bath, along with a handy shower-room, conveniently located on the ground-floor. Explore your surroundings and take the short stroll into Penzance, where you'll be spoilt for choice with the plethora of pubs, restaurants and takeaways, serving culinary delights to suit all tastes, along with a host of shopping opportunities and fascinating art galleries worth visiting. Nestled on the outskirts of town is the striking 16th century country home and scenic grounds of Trengwainton Garden, boasting fabulous coloured flowers, wooded trails and a quaint tea room, serving traditional Cornish afternoon tea.
Visit the popular tourist town of St Ives, most notably known for it's surf beaches, where watersports enthusiasts can tackle the waves of the bay at Porthmeor Beach, or if you'd prefer to stay on land, join the coastal path and take the walk to the top of Clodgy Point, offering far-reaching views across the tranquil waters from the summit. The modern British artistry on display at Tate St Ives and the workings of the 20th-century sculptor Barbara Hepworth at the Museum and Sculpture Garden are well worth a visit. Further afield is the historical landmark of Land's End, the most westerly point of mainland Cornwall, popular with tourists as the small area of heathland is the furthest place south that you can travel in the UK, where a photo with the iconic signpost is obligatory.
Discover all of the delights that Cornwall has to offer with a stay at Alverton Cottage Gardens.
The historic port town of Penzance, made famous for its pirates, is nestled on the south west coast of Cornwall. The popular holiday destination homes an exciting selection of shops and eateries, along with thrilling sights and attractions worth visiting, including a scenic harbour, Penlee House Gallery & Museum and the picturesque Morrab Gardens. The South West Coast Path passes through the town, ideal for walkers and cyclists looking to explore the dramatic coastline of Cornwall.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 1 x super-king-size with Smart TV, 1 x double with Smart TV, 1 x twin with Smart TV.
Bathroom with roll-top bath, basin and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen with Smart TV.
Living/dining room with Smart TV.
Conservatory
Gas central heating.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, coffee maker, 5 x Smart TV's, WiFi (superfast Sky broadband).
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Highchair and travel cot available on request.
Off-road parking for 1 car.
Enclosed garden with lawn, gravelled area, furniture and charcoal barbecue.
One dog medium to small welcome, second dog by arrangement.
No smoking.
0.5 mile walk to Penzance promenade and seafront, shop 0.1 miles, pub 0.2 miles.
Note: Due to the sloped ceiling, there is limited headspace in the twin room.
Note: This property does not have a mains drainage system, therefore please refrain from disposing of any sanitary products, wipes, paper towels, hair or chemical cleaners in the WC.
Note: The open fire is ornamental and not in operation.
Note: There is limited room to manoeuvre on the driveway, please keep this in mind
Reviews (3)
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Sam
Absolutely terrible
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Ken
Upon arrival all three of my family members smelt the very musty, mould smell coming from the house as soon as we opened up the front door and stepped inside. The damp smell and humidity inside made it apparently clear there must be damp in the house and we found four leaks from the hot water boiler in the kitchen. Which we filmed and photographed. Then we saw large rust circle marks on the kitchen floor and rust marks from the steel joinery points in the bathroom downstairs also. We soon found the steel stool chairs which are shown in photos of this property in the kitchen, which were now stored in the upstairs cupboard, that had been removed from the kitchen covered in excessive rust all over the steel round circle base and stool legs. This was the exact same shape and size of the rust marks on the kitchen floor. Which shows the damp and water leaks were not recent and had been happening for a while, when it has affected and rusted the steel furniture which was then removed and placed out of sight in the upstairs hallway cupboard. Then after 20 mins of being in the house we all started to cough, one of us was coughing very bad. The thick humid air, very damp was causing health issues for all of us. We phoned Sykes Cottages and told them of the current state of the property and we told them we had to leave as the current state of the holiday cottage was not healthy or safe to remain in overnight and keep breathing in this damp, musty, moldy air. We informed Sykes immediately, called the next day also, in the end we were told the owner would not refund our large sum of money for the one week stay we booked. So this was an appalling and unsafe holiday cottage. We were told an inspector from Sykes attended the house six days after we left. We had photos, videos which clearly showed the poor condition and unsafe condition of this holiday let but we were given no compensation at all. The evident rust in this home is not possible for a recent water leak this is from longer term water damage and leak resulting in various rusting in this property. This was so distressful to all of us.
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O
This smell of sewage lingered for the remainder of our stay, I would be very surprised if previous guests had not reported this before. Also the heating system was poor , living/dining area was very cold due to size of the radiators compared to the room size. The electrical installation seemed unsafe i.e. extension cables used as a permanent fixture throughout the house and in one case a single extension plug with 4 way extension, plugged into it. Internal doors poorly fitted i.e. handles too close to the door frame and can graze your knuckles when opening or closing.