The Cot
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About the home
In a row of whitewashed, thatched cottages in a Cornish fishing village, The Cot is one of those places where you can drink in all the atmosphere of Cadgwith and its history. Sunny and south facing, this cottage has been beautifully renovated to an extremely high standard, allowing you to enjoy the cove in very comfortable, stylish surroundings. Low beams, open stonework and original wooden doors - together with a secret room, possibly a smuggler's hidey-hole - all add to the appeal of this property which was built in the 16th Century.
| Size: | Sleeps up to 4, 2 bedrooms |
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| Nearest beach: | Cadgwith, 100m |
| Will consider: | House swaps Long lets Short breaks |
| Access: | Car advised Nearest amenities: 100m |
| Family friendly? | Suitable for children of all ages Suitable for people with restricted mobility |
| Notes: | No pets allowed No smoking at this property Self-catering |
Facilities
| Luxuries: | Log fire, Internet access, DVD player |
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| General: | Central heating, TV, Video player, Telephone, Satellite TV, Wi-fi available |
| Standard: | Kettle, Toaster, Iron |
| Utilities: | Clothes dryer, Dishwasher, Cooker, Microwave, Fridge, Freezer, Washing machine |
| Rooms: | 2 Bedrooms, 2 bathrooms of which 1 family bathroom and 1 en suite |
| Furniture: | Single beds (2), Double beds (1), Cots (1), Dining seating for 4, Lounge seating for 4 |
| Other: | Linen provided, please check with the advertiser regarding towels Highchair available |
| Outdoors: | Private garden |
| Access: | Parking space |
Further details indoors:
Accommodation:
Ground floor: Entrance leads into a large open plan living room with Italian travertine floor throughout.
Kitchen area: newly fitted with attractive light oak units, polished granite worktops, microwave, dishwasher, electric oven and ceramic hob, tumble dryer, and fridge with freezer compartment.
Dining area: with table and chairs. Living area: with comfortable seating, wood burning stove in a large inglenook fireplace; (here there used to be a cloam oven for baking bread). The secret room leads up from the fireplace. TV, video, DVD/CD player.
Bathroom: with roll top bath, large shower, wash basin and WC. Utility area: with washing machine and tumble drier.
First floor: Twin bedded room with view over the village. Double-bedded room with views over the village, en suite shower room with shower, wash hand basin overlooking the courtyard
Heating: Oil fired central heating and wood burning stove.
Telephone: Incoming calls only.
The cottage has wifi.
Further details outdoors:
Cobbled, enclosed courtyard with table & chairs. Steps leading up to sloping garden with outdoor seating and sea views.
Parking: Can usually be found on the roadside or alternatively there is private parking in a private car park in the cove 100 yards away.
Travel cot & high chair: available on request.
Further details
Please be aware that, as with many old cottages, the beams are rather low.
Linen is provided. Guests are requested to bring their own towels.
Highchair and travel cot included free of charge (we request that guests bring their own cot linen).
Mobile phone reception is poor in the cove, the cottage has a telephone with incoming calls only. There are public call boxes and most pubs have a payphone. The cottage has wifi.
There are few street lights, a torch may be useful.
Conditions
A deposit of 25% is required to secure your booking. The balance, plus refundable breakages deposit of £50, is payable 8 weeks prior to departure. The breakages deposit will be returned promptly after your visit (subject to a satisfactory property inspection).
The cottage is available after 3 pm on the day of arrival and is to be vacated by 10 am on day of departure.
The changeover day is Saturday although it may be possible to be flexible in low season or with late bookings
The West Country / Cornwall region
Cornwall enjoys an excellent climate with very mild winters and summers that are almost Mediterranean in nature. This climate has in turn helped with the growth and development of a wealth of botanical gardens in Cornwall that have become renown worldwide.
Located at the southernmost end of the British Isle, in the county of Cornwall, the Lizard Peninsula is bordered on three sides by the sea, and the Helford River to the north. The name the Lizard is believed by some to come from the Cornish word “lezou” meaning headland. The National Trust owns a major proportion of the peninsula, and this helps in keeping it unspoilt and unchanged. Designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the Lizard Peninsula has some of the most spectacular scenery in Cornwall.
There are many small coves, once used by smugglers to land their kegs of French Brandywine, and beaches to be found at the Lizard, and the South-West coastal path is very popular with walkers. When people come to the Lizard they are inspired by the scenery to write, take photographs and paint. Many people go there just to escape the hustle and bustle of their daily lives.
The Peninsula has a maritime past and many shipwrecks can be seen all along the coastline. From old barquentines and schooners, to steamships from the late twentieth century, even fishing vessels that capsized near the coastline, and old submarines rusting in the waves, are all just a part of the scenery.
The Cadgwith area
Cadgwith is a picturesque fishing village with whitewashed thatched cottages lining the sides of the valley and a small fleet of colourful fishing boats winched up on the shingle beach. The fact that the boats are still in use and the local pub (The Cadgwith Cove Inn) is renown for it's singing of Cornish songs of a Friday evening is testament to the traditional character of this village still being alive and well. The village also has a thriving gig club. Cadgwith featured in the film 'Ladies in Lavender'.
The cove has two beaches - the fishing beach where you can watch the daily activities of the fishermen. A small rocky outcrop called the Todden separates this from the adjacent (swimming) beach
Places to visit and see on the Lizard Peninsula
Sandy beaches: Kynance Cove, Kennack Sands, Poldhu, Coverack, Polurrian, Gunwalloe.
Villages and places of interest: Cadgwith, Porthleven, Mullion, Coverack, Porthallow, St Keverne, Porthoustock, Helford River, Frenchman's Creek, Port Navas, Durgan, Manaccan, Goonhilly Downs.
Interesting towns: Helston, Falmouth, St Ives, Newlyn, Penzance, Truro.
Gardens nearby: Trebah, Glendurgan, Trengwainton, Trelissick, The Lost Gardens of Heligan, The Eden Project.
Things to do: Golf (at Mullion), short golf (at Helston), horse riding (from Ruan Minor), cycling (from Mullion), fishing (boat trips from Cadgwith), diving (at Porthkerris or Cadgwith) and surfing (best at Porthleven and Kennack Sands).
Events: 8th May, Helston Flora Day. 2nd July, Ruan Minor Vintage Rally. Mid July, St Keverne Ox Roast. All August, Regattas and fishing festivals in the area. Every Tuesday night, Folk singing in Cadgwith Pub. Every Friday, traditional maritime singing in Cadgwith Pub. At Christmas time most Cornish villages are decorated with fairy lights at night and on Christmas Day there is swimming at Cadgwith and Coverack.
How to get there
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| Nearest Travel Links | |
| Airport: | Newquay or Plymouth |
| Railway: | Truro, Redruth or Penzance |
| Ferry: | Falmouth or Plymouth |
If you are travelling by road from anywhere outside of Devon and heading to the west of Cornwall, the most direct route is likely to include the M5 and then the A30. The cottage is 20 minutes drive from Helston.
Air travel to Newquay from Stansted, Gatwick, Leeds, Bradford, Bristol and Dublin (90 minutes drive).
Travel by train to Redruth, then onwards by bus or taxi (45 minutes drive).
Please contact the owner for further details.
Activities near Cadgwith
Horse Riding
Golf within 30 mins drive
Fishing
Walking holidays
Rural / countryside retreats
Beach or lakeside relaxation
Cycling holidays
Reviews
 18 Nov 2011 |
Beautiful thatched cottage, nestled into a wonderful friendly fishing cove in this unspoilt corner of Cornwall, with the added bonus of probably one of the best views in Cornwall from the terraced... more |
22 Jul 2011 |
Apart from the beautiful natural surroundings of the South Cornwal coast, the most impressive part of the stay at the Cot was the welcome from the owners. We were greeted on arrival with fresh, homebaked scones made by Fiona with, we found out later during a boat trip with her husband Simon, the help of one of their young sons. The Cot itself was clean, comfortable and cosy - I almost wish the weather had been cool enough to use the wood-heater but was very happy to have a full week of sunshine instead. This made walking the cliff paths around the Lizard a pleasure - climbing to the top of each ridge was repaid in full with a spectacular view. An outing to the nearby Minack Theatre to see the Globe Theatre production of Hamlet was a real treat. The local food was fantastic (Ann's pasties in Lizard Village deserve their great reputation) and there was plenty to be done in the fresh air. Overall, it was a great holiday in a magnificent setting: I hope to visit it again. Response: Thank you for leaving such lovely comments. We're glad that you enjoyed your holiday and will look forward to seeing you again. |
15 Jul 2011 |
We booked at very short notice and felt that we were very lucky to find the cot still free.Very quiet area,stunning views and perfect weather.Lots to do in the surrounding area ie eden project,st ives etc.Very nice place to come back to after a busy day sight seeing.Can't wait to return! Response: We look forward to seeing you again, thank you for your review. |
Guestbook for The Cot
'We enjoyed our stay very much. We come to Cornwall each year at least once; our stay at The Cot was our most comfortable and our most atmospheric yet.
My wife says that it was the perfect location and high quality accommodation.
My eldest son says that it was a great cottage in a beautiful village.
My youngest son gave a resounding thumbs up!' Mr S, May 2011
'Thankyou for a wonderful week in The Cot. We have loved our stay in the cottage which was just perfect for our holiday - buckets and spades, a very comfortable bed and full of history and interest. We loved exploring Cadgwith and enjoyed great food at the inn (and takeaway too!), really friendly locals (we enjoyed watching the weighing in of the gurnard on thursday) and wonderful scenery - especially cliff top walks and Kynance Cove - stunning! Can't wait to return ...' Mr & Mrs S - July 2010
'So beautiful to return to Cadgwith. Had glorious weather and how fantastic is 'The Cot'! This has to be the best rental property we have stayed in. Can't wait to return; would certainly recommend it.' Oct 2010
'A beautiful, characterful, quaint & cosy cottage, beautifully decorated and appointed - thank you for the personal touches of fresh flowers, cream tea and milk on arrival. We have fallen in love with The Cot and Cadgwith's charm with its unspoilt, picture postcard higgledy, piggledy cottages and lanes to the rugged coastline, stunning views and cliff top walks. We don't want to leave ...' Mr & Mrs Oct 2010
'A fantastic week in a fantastic, beautiful cottage. We are so happy to have found The Cot and we will come back to this little slice of Cornish heaven. Fiona, Simon, you have been complete stars - thank you for making us feel so very welcome and at home here, thank you too for the flowers and the delicious cream tea. You have done magical things with this cottage.' Mr & Mrs G - Feb 2011
'My visit to The Cot was the most relaxed 4 days I have had in a long time. The cottage was perfect, clean and beautifully decorated. Everything provided and what I loved most was the skillful way all mod cons were hidden behind oak doors. I would definitely recommend it and already have. Only down side was that I couldn't stay longer' Mrs R - July 2010
‘Had a wonderful 4 days at the Cot, New Year 2010. Really enjoyed the cosy, well equipped cottage, lovely walks along the coastal path from the front door and the hospitality, great food and friendliness of the locals and other visitors at the pub, just 20 yards down the road. Cadgwith is truly unique being a beautiful Cornish village which is still real, with a strong local working community. ‘ Mr T, London, January 2010
'We had a lovely stay. The cottage was very clean, cosy, well furnished and comfortable. The location was excellent and very peaceful. We would like to thank you for providing such excellent facilities and we are sure that we will be staying in Cadgwith again sometime in the near future'. Mr R, Kent - July 2009
'We had a lovely time. The cottage is beautiful and we have already reccomended it to various people and we will also return ourselves'. Mr H, Kent - July 2009
'Many thanks for letting us use The Cot! We loved it and have recommended it to all our friends. We couldn't fault the Cot and loved the area,will def return.' Mr J, Essex - July 2009
From: Russ and Sylvia Francombe Location: Pontypool, South Wales
We would just like to say how much we enjoyed our week at Cadgwith Cove in the first week of May 2007, a truly idyllic village, steeped in tradition and history.we stayed at The Cot and was very impressed with the tasteful decoration of the cottage mixing contemporary design but also retaining the traditional cottage feel a truly lovely cottage, we will hope to be back next year. Russ and Sylvia
Very comfortable, beautifully furnished, wonderful location and excellently appointed' Mrs Lewis, Powys
We were delighted with the whole place, it's beautifully decorated and very comfortable' Mr Smith, Berkshire
Rental prices
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| Period | From | To | Weekly | Nightly rate | Minimum stay | |
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| 24-Sep-11 | 24 Sep 11 | 22 Oct 11 | £ 410 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 22-Oct-11 | 22 Oct 11 | 29 Oct 11 | £ 560 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 29-Oct-11 | 29 Oct 11 | 24 Dec 11 | £ 275 | - | - | Flexible |
| 23-Dec | 24 Dec 11 | 7 Jan 12 | £ 680 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 7-Jan-12 | 7 Jan 12 | 11 Feb 12 | £ 295 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 11-Feb-12 | 11 Feb 12 | 18 Feb 12 | £ 375 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 18-Feb-12 | 18 Feb 12 | 10 Mar 12 | £ 325 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 10-Mar-12 | 10 Mar 12 | 24 Mar 12 | £ 350 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 24-Mar-12 | 24 Mar 12 | 31 Mar 12 | £ 360 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 31-Mar-12 | 31 Mar 12 | 14 Apr 12 | £ 480 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 14-Apr-12 | 14 Apr 12 | 28 Apr 12 | £ 400 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 28-Apr-12 | 28 Apr 12 | 12 May 12 | £ 425 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 12-May-12 | 12 May 12 | 19 May 12 | £ 470 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 19-May-12 | 19 May 12 | 2 Jun 12 | £ 520 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 2-Jun-12 | 2 Jun 12 | 9 Jun 12 | £ 680 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 9-Jun-12 | 9 Jun 12 | 23 Jun 12 | £ 590 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 23-Jun-12 | 23 Jun 12 | 30 Jun 12 | £ 640 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 30-Jun-12 | 30 Jun 12 | 7 Jul 12 | £ 695 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 7-Jul-12 | 7 Jul 12 | 14 Jul 12 | £ 710 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 14-Jul-12 | 14 Jul 12 | 21 Jul 12 | £ 780 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 21-Jul-12 | 21 Jul 12 | 25 Aug 12 | £ 895 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 25-Aug-12 | 25 Aug 12 | 1 Sep 12 | £ 710 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 1-Sep-12 | 1 Sep 12 | 8 Sep 12 | £ 565 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 8-Sep-12 | 8 Sep 12 | 15 Sep 12 | £ 515 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 15-Sep-12 | 15 Sep 12 | 22 Sep 12 | £ 470 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 22-Sep-12 | 22 Sep 12 | 29 Sep 12 | £ 435 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 29-Sep-12 | 29 Sep 12 | 27 Oct 12 | £ 415 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 27-Oct-12 | 27 Oct 12 | 3 Nov 12 | £ 525 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 3-Nov-12 | 3 Nov 12 | 17 Nov 12 | £ 380 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 17-Nov-12 | 17 Nov 12 | 1 Dec 12 | £ 325 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 1-Dec-12 | 1 Dec 12 | 22 Dec 12 | £ 295 | - | - | 1 Week |
| 22-Dec-12 | 22 Dec 12 | 7 Jan 13 | £ 680 | - | - | 1 Week |
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser's discretion.
Refundable £50 security bond required with 75% final balance payment 8 weeks before arrival.
Bank transfer or cheque preferred.
Credit card bookings can be taken via PayPal.
Availability
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Contact the owner
* Required fields Please check the following errors: | 4 years listed You are contacting Fiona Fletcher
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Languages spoken   The owner is based in the United Kingdom and has advertised with Holiday Lettings since 2008. This cottage has received 4 reviews from previous guests.  |
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