Guests say
The Thatched Cottage in Penzance, Cornwall, offers a quaint and characterful experience with its old-world charm and peaceful setting. Its location is praised for being excellent for exploring West Cornwall. Guests have enjoyed the spaciousness and the provision of facilities such as a well-equipped kitchen and washing machine. Some guests received a warm welcome with thoughtful touches like cake and milk.
Several reviews mention issues with cleanliness, including dust, cobwebs, and a musty smell. Some guests provided photographic evidence of poor cleanliness, and others noted that the level of cleanliness did not meet expectations, especially considering the current health situation.
The location is highly praised for its convenience for exploring the Penzance area and its proximity to local amenities and attractions. The peacefulness and the setting of the cottage are also appreciated, although parking challenges are noted.
Guests have found the cottage comfortable and spacious, with a peaceful atmosphere. However, some have mentioned issues with low ceilings, uncomfortable beds, and the property being cold upon arrival, which affected their comfort level.
The property is well-equipped with necessary facilities like crockery, cutlery, and appliances. However, there are remarks about maintenance issues, such as plumbing and the need for updates, which suggest room for improvement in this area.
Guests have mentioned thoughtful gestures such as a cake and milk on arrival, which were appreciated. However, as these gifts are not consistently mentioned by all reviewers, they may not be guaranteed for every stay.
About this property
Tucked away in the village of St Hilary, in the Mounts Bay area, is this idyllic 18th century cottage. Less than 2 miles from the coast and close to the popular resort of Marazion, The Thatched Cottage makes an excellent base for families or group of friends. Boasting traditional features, including exposed beams and granite hearth, this charming cottage invites you inside into the cosy sitting room, where you can rest on the plush sofas after a walk in the countryside. The cottage has a well-equipped kitchen overlooking the rear yard and surrounding fields, where you can prepare hearty meals to serve in the dining room.
To the other side of the living room, you can access the spacious utility room featuring a walk-in shower, a separate WC, and from the utility room you reach the family bathroom. Upstairs, The Thatched Cottage offers three well-presented bedrooms with lovely views of the leafy front garden: a twin, and a single which leads through to the double. Enjoy a cottage styled garden to the front of the property. You are spoilt for choice with an abundance of footpaths and bridleways on your doorstep, or you can head to the coastline for superb sandy beaches and the coastal path. Goldsithney’s local shop and pubs are just a short walk away, whilst Marazion is within easy reach with a variety of shops, pubs, restaurants and St Michael’s Mount.
Further afield, you have the popular resorts of Penzance and St Ives. The Thatched Cottage is a delightful cottage in a picturesque part of Cornwall.
The former mining village of St. Hilary is situated at the heart of the Mounts Bay area at the very foot of Cornwall, 3 miles from the sandy beach at Marazion, with its instantly recognisable landmark St Michael's Mount. An ideal base for a family or walking holiday, it has easy access to coastal and moorland walks on both the Land's End and the Lizard peninsulas, and St Ives Bay on the north coast as well. The village has an historic church, while the nearby village of Goldsithney has a pub serving good food and a village shop. 3 miles away the market town of Marazion has many eating establishments, pubs and shops and a sandy beach, as well as the famous medieval St Michael's Mount - at low tide visitors can walk the same path taken by the pilgrims in the Middle Ages. Penzance is just a 6 mile drive where helicopters fly you to the Scilly Isles on day trips. Within a short distance you can discover St. Ives, Land’s End, gardens and castles galore, the famous Eden Project and of course the breathtaking coast of Cornwall. A wonderful base for the perfect holiday.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms; 1 x double (accessed through single bedroom), 1 x twin, 1 x single.
Ground floor bathroom with bath, basin and WC.
Utility room with walk in shower and basin and separate WC.
Kitchen.
Dining room
Gas central heating throughout with electric woodburner-effect stove in sitting room.
Electric oven and hob, microwave, toaster, kettle, fridge/freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, dishwasher, TV, DVD, Hi-fi, portable radio, board games, books, maps and local information.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot available.
Off-road parking for one small car, accessed backwards via a narrow lane, care to be taken.
Enclosed lawned cottage front garden with seating & table courtyard to the rear.
Sorry, no pets and no smoking.
Shop and pub 10 minute walk.
Note: Low ceilings, beams, steep stair case and doorways throughout property , care to be taken.
Please note: This property isn't suitable for guests with limited mobility Please note: This property does not have Wifi.
Please Note: This property does not accept bookings of less than 4 nights.
Nearby points of interest
- Kynance Cove
Reviews (23)
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Patrick
It was very well equipped with everything you could need . It was very cosy and comfortable and we really enjoyed our stay there. It was a good location for our favourite beaches, Sennen and Porthcurno, Kynance Cove . St Ives is not far and has Porthminster and Carbis bay as good beaches . The train at St Earth to St Yves is well worth it. We were given good warning about the reverse parking at the cottage . We had a large estate car and found it easy to park .We would definitely recommend this charming cottage.
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Ewan
To the east, Lands End and the Geevor Tin Mine or Minack Theatre are easily accessible. The Park and Ride to St Ives Tate is a short drive. A little further away but we got to the castle in Falmouth and the National Maritime Museum to the west too. The cottage itself needs a little TLC. There were a few plumbing issues - none major that can't be sorted, but they do need sorting. Also three of us found small nails poking up through the stair carpets from the gripper boards. We recommend wearing slippers. We called up Sykes the Friday before we left and gave them a list. That said, none of it spoiled the holiday. The children appreciated the chocolate cake and our 7 year old loved the nice white cottage with the thatched roof, just like Milly Molly Mandy's in the stories.
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Gerhard
It is located in a small village with some amenities including pubs, a team room and a small shop. All the amenities you need are present in the house and consistent with the description. For people with a dust allergy, the house is less suitable. Just like for people who are taller than 178, they have to go through the living room hunched over because of the low ceiling and cannot stretch out in bed.