Guests say
Faraway Cottage in Penzance, Cornwall, is praised for its idyllic location, cosy atmosphere, and beautiful sea views. Guests appreciate the well-equipped kitchen, modern bathrooms, and the warmth provided by the open fire. The surrounding area offers wonderful walks and a peaceful retreat. However, some guests noted access issues due to an unmaintained lane and minor cleanliness concerns.
Most guests found the cottage clean and cosy, but there were mentions of cobwebs, a general smell of damp, and some untidiness with a dirty freezer and full ash collector. These issues suggest room for improvement in cleanliness.
The cottage's location is highly praised for its awe-inspiring views and peacefulness, with easy access to local walks and attractions. The only drawback mentioned is the challenging access lane.
Guests report the cottage as warm and comfortable, with a particularly comfortable bed, although there was a negative comment about hard pillows. Overall, the comfort level is deemed high.
The facilities are generally well-regarded, with a well-equipped kitchen and modern bathrooms. However, some small maintenance issues and the condition of the access lane have been noted.
While guests have mentioned appreciating various aspects of their stay, there is no specific mention of gifts or special touches that would fall under the category of thoughtfulness. Therefore, a score cannot be provided.
About this property
Surrounded by endless fields and hedgerows, this two-bedroom cottage is tucked away in its own little world, and offers stunning views over the Nanjizal Cove.
Sun-kissed window seats, bold pops of colour, and cosy bedrooms to retreat to - you'll find all this and more inside this secluded cottage. Just minutes away from the South West Coastal Path, this beautiful bolthole boasts breathtaking views over Nanjizal Cove from its private garden and is a short walk from the shore's rockpools and the Song of the Sea, a natural arch in the granite cliffs. Inside, you'll find two sea-view bedrooms, a bathroom and shower room, and a living room with an inglenook fireplace and wood-burning stove.
Porthgwarra is a small, coastal village resting upon the Penwith Heritage Coast in Southwest Cornwall, near the iconic Land’s End point. Set upon the coastal path, with historical landmarks of Gwennap Head Daymark on route, and with a delightful haven of Porthgwarra Beach within reach, both visitors and locals can enjoy the beauty of the village, before grabbing a bite to eat at Porthgwarra Cove Café. For a hub of amenities, nearby Sennen is home to a convenience store, and the First & Last Inn pub, both reachable via car, along with the Surf Beach Bar, located upon the golden shoreline. Travelling east from the village will bring you to Porthcurno, with beautiful, turquoise waters to take advantage of, where you’ll also locate The Minack Theatre, PK Porthcurno Museum, and the 3 Cove Lookout hiking area, whilst Penzance Promenade is a must for a full day out, brimming with galleries, shops, eateries, and a hub for watersports. With so much to see and do in the area, start with Porthgwarra as your base.
Accommodation
Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin.
Bathroom with bath, basin, heated towel rail and WC.
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen.
Utility.
Dining room.
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Oil central heating.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, slimline dishwasher.
Smart TV with Netflix, WiFi, selection of games and books.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot available.
Ample off-road parking.
EV charging point.
Rear garden with lawn and picnic bench.
One well behaved pet welcome at an additional charge.
Sorry, no smoking.
Shop 3.3 miles, pub 2.2 miles, beach 0.5 miles.
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out at 10am
Reviews (10)
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Barnaby
However, the cleanliness was lacking. Cobwebs, general smell of damp. The front of the house as you approach is green with algae which could be washed off. The freezer was dirty with previous guests bits of food in it. The hamper was crawling with little tiny insects of some kind. The ash collector for the fire was full to the brim. The bins were full of beer bottles. So despite the magnificent location, the presentation of the accommodation was poor. The track up to the cottage needs attention, it's getting to the point that only 4x4 vehicles are suitable.
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Paul
Bed extremely comfortable but pillows were rock hard. After a pretty much sleepless night and headache from the pillow I felt the pillows in the other bedroom and, fortunately, the last one I felt was soft. This saved driving home (also Cornwall) to collect my own. Thus, unless potential bookers like hard pillows, Iâd suggest taking your own. Fabulous walking from the door and we look forward to staying at this gem again.
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Marina
Marina &Geoff