May take pets - please enquire Suitable for children No smoking at this property Self-catering
Home description
Built in 1912 for a French sea captain who clearly wanted to feel as close to the sea as he could, Carn Du is an Edwardian villa which comfortably sleeps 12. With extra room for a further 4 guests in the cottage. This is ideal for a large family, or group of friends.
The principal rooms all have panoramic views of the Atlantic from Penzance, Mount’s Bay and the Lizard to the rocky coastline which stretches west towards Lamorna and Land’s End.
Carn Du has a colourful history. It was owned for a period by a film producer and, in its time, has played host to, among others, Charlie Chaplin, Dylan Thomas, Charles Laughton, the artists Gwen and Augustus John and the Guggenheims. With its light and elegance, Carn Du is a house of rare charm in one of the most beautiful parts of old Cornwall.
Every bedroom has a beautiful view
The sun setting on Carn Du
Watch the ships go sailing by........
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The West Country / Cornwall region
From Carn Du you can look out beyond Penzance to St Michael’s Mount, where, in 1047, Edward the Confessor established a chapel which stands on an island in Mount’s Bay.
The coastline is gentle here, but becomes more rugged as you move west towards Lamorna Cove and Land’s End. With its abundance of prehistoric stone monuments, this peninsula was the last part of Britain to be taken over by the Anglo Saxons from the Celts. DH Lawrence said of it: “This Cornwall is very primeval: great, black, jutting cliffs and rocks, like the original darkness, with a pale sea breaking in, like dawn…”
It is also full of beautiful beaches. The beach at Porthcurno is 15 minutes by car from Carn Du, and beyond that, hidden away, is the lovely 3 star beach of Sennen. Just beyond Land’s End, offers some of Cornwall’s best surfing. You can fly to the Scillies by helicopter for the day from Penzance airport.
Penzance / Mousehole area
Walks There are many very good walks in the area, including the West Cornwall Coastal Path which extends right round the coast. The most immediate section is from Mousehole to Larmona (about an hour), which begins at the top of Raginnis Hill.
Beaches There are plenty of good beaches within easy driving distance. The beach at Porthcurno is 15 minutes by car from Carn Du, and a little further on, hidden away, is the lovely Porthchapel beach. Sennen, just beyond Land’s End, offers some of Cornwall’s best surfing, along with the very popular beach at Newquay. Further afield, some good surfing can be had at Watergate Bay, (with Jamie Oliver's restaurant nearby). You can also surf at Porthmeor beach in St Ives. There are several other beaches to the east, including one in Penzance of course, but we prefer the ones to the west. It is also possible to swim in Mousehole Harbour, which is very popular with children.
Art The Tate at St Ives (closed Mondays) houses frequently changing exhibitions. Nearby is the Barbara Hepworth Sculpture Garden. You can buy joint Tate/Hepworth tickets. Penless House in Penzance has a small but fine collection of works by Cornish artists and a good programme of special exhibitions, as well as a café with outside tables. Over the years, the area has attracted many artists. Beyond Penzance is Newlyn, Cornwall’s fishing capital, where the light is so special that the Newlyn School of artists was formed. The group, led by Stanhope Forbes and Walter Langley exhibited at the turn of the century, followed later by Laura Knight. There is still a flourishing school, with many artists living and painting in the area. The summer and Christmas exhibitions at the Newlyn Gallery are big events.
Theatre and cinema There is a theatre (the Acorn) and a cinema (the Savoy) in Penzance. The famous open-air Minack Theatre, cut into the rock face high above Porthcurno Beach is well worth a visit even if you don’t go to a production there.
Choral The Mousehole Male Voice Choir gives regular concerts. The harbour-font newsagent’s board gives good notice of when one is imminent.
Day trips The Scilly Isles can be reached by helicopter from Penzance. Flights are every hour and cost £75 per head for a return.
The Eden Project Good for a wet day. The huge greenhouse domes, just off the A30 near St Austell, replicate climates from other parts of the world. Often least crowded at weekends when people are busy arriving in, or leaving, Cornwall.
Gardens South Cornwall is renown for its gardens, among them the Lost Gardens of Heligan near Mevagissey, one of the most famous, takes you back to pre-First World War times of near self-sufficient estates. The fruit and vegetable gardens have been restored, also the pleasure gardens and exotic jungle.
Golf There are 18 hole courses at Cape Cornwall and Lelant, and a shorter, but scenic 18 hole course at Tregenna Castle, just outside St Ives on the road to Hayle.
How to get there
The drive to Carn Du takes 4.5 hours from London. Take the M4 to Bristol, then the M5 to Exeter,then A30 to Penzance. From Penzance take the main road around the bay to Newlyn. Upon crossing the bridge in the centre take the road ahead for Lamorna and proceed up the hill out of Newlyn. Follow this road through the village Sheffield before taking a left fork to Raginnis. Turn left at the signpost marked Raginnis, pass through this small hamlet and proceed down the hill bearing left past a couple of cottages and the entrance for Carn Du will be found a few hundred yards on the left hand side. The address is: Carn Du, Raginnis Hill, Mousehole, Cornwall TR19 6SS.
Nearest Travel Links
Airport:
Newquay: 60 km
Railway:
Penzance: 5.5 km
Activities near Penzance
Sports: Watersports Horse Riding Golf within 30 mins drive Fishing
Great for: Walking holidays Rural / countryside retreats Beach or lakeside relaxation Cycling holidays
Facilities
Luxuries:
Log fire, Internet access, DVD player, Staffed Property, Boat available for guest use, Private outdoor pool (heated), Sea view
General:
Central heating, TV, Video player, CD player, Telephone, Satellite TV
Single beds (2), Double beds (7), Dining seating for 16, Lounge seating for 16, Sleeps maximum of 16
Other:
Linen and towels provided.
Outdoors:
Balcony / Terrace, Private garden, BBQ
Access:
Parking space
Further details indoors: All the double bed are zipped together, so they can be separated to become singles if needed. Please let us know how you would like the rooms set out.
The principal rooms all have panoramic views of the Atlantic from Penzance, Mount’s Bay and the Lizard to the rocky coastline which stretches west towards Lamorna and Land’s End.
There is a large family kitchen with an Aga and smeg range oven, a spacious dining room, a sitting room with a log fire and a sun room which all open into one another creating a wonderful sense of light and space.
On the first floor a light airy landing, typical of a house of this period, leads to five large bedrooms, three with en-suite bathrooms, an additonal family bathroom and walk-in dressing room. The two principal bedrooms open on to a balcony high above the sea, one with a Victorian enamelled bath underneath the window. Both double beds are emperor sized but can be unzipped to form to very large single beds.
The house has a self contained attached annexe with a separate entrance. It also has sea views, and includes a kitchen, bathroom and bedsitting room. Ideal for teenagers or staff.
The cottage, which sleeps 4 can be rented with the main house or separately. It has a large open-plan sitting room/dining room/kitchen, with a wood-burning stove. Upstairs there is a bathroom and two double bedrooms (one with a balcony). All rooms look over the sea.
A morning bed making and tidy-up service is provided by Lorraine our Housekeeper, who will help in booking events, outdoor pursuits and local beach knowledge. We can organise for food to be placed in your freezer prior to your arrival, or have your daily meals, dinner parties and picnics personally catered for at Carn-Du by local cooks. Babysitting or registered child minding can also be arranged.
For more details, please go to the bottom of the page to find the link to our website.
Further details outdoors: An infinity pool is now under construction and will be completed by the beginning of March 2008.
The charter of our 42ft Princess (sleeps 4-6) can be arranged for secluded picnics and fishing trips.
Advanced bookings for local events, fishing trips and sailing courses.
Further details
Please bring your own beach towels. The main house which sleeps 12 can be rented separately from the cottage that sleeps an additional 4 guests.
Conditions
We ask for a deposit of 30% of the total hire charge to reserve your dates with us along with a completed booking form. Your dates will be secured upon receipt of payment. Confirmation of your reservation will be sent to you once your payment has cleared. This deposit is non-refundable. The balance of the hire charge is due no later than four months prior to your reserved dates. Failure to pay the balance before this time may result in the cancellation of your booking with us.
The complete payment is required on reservation if your stay is due to start within four months of your booking.
A refundable damage deposit of £500 is payable at the same time as the balance of the hire charge. A deduction will be made in the event that you or anyone in your party causes either excessive damage, incurs a need for extra cleaning, leaves the property without settling invoices for additional services and supplies received during your stay. You will be notified in writing of the details of any extra costs incurred within two weeks after the end of the let. If the Property is left in a satisfactory condition and all invoices have been paid, your deposit will be returned in full.
Rental rates
Rental prices originally quoted in: British £
Convert to:
Prices for group size 16
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
House & Cottage Low
6 Jan 08
21 Mar 08
2230£2,230
0-
855855
Flexible
House & Cottage Mid
21 Mar 08
28 Jun 08
3160£3,160
0-
11651,165
Flexible
House & Cottage High
28 Jun 08
2 Sep 08
4000£4,000
0-
0-
1 Week
House & Cottage Mid
2 Sep 08
6 Nov 08
3160£3,160
0-
11651,165
Flexible
House & cottage Low
6 Nov 08
19 Dec 08
2230£2,230
0-
855855
Flexible
House & cottage High
19 Dec 08
6 Jan 09
4000£4,000
0-
0-
1 Week
53
Prices for group size 12
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
House only (mid) Spring
21 Mar 08
28 Jul 08
2510£2,510
0-
940940
Flexible
House only (high) Summer
28 Jul 08
2 Sep 08
3200£3,200
0-
0-
1 Week
House only (mid) Autumn
2 Sep 08
6 Nov 08
2510£2,510
0-
940940
Flexible
House only (low) Winter
6 Nov 08
19 Dec 08
1780£1,780
0-
685685
Flexible
House only (high) Winter
19 Dec 08
6 Jan 09
3200£3,200
0-
0-
1 Week
43
Prices for group size 4
Period
From
To
Weekly
Nightly rate
Minimum stay
Weekday
Weekend
Cottage only (low) Spring
6 Jan 08
21 Mar 08
450£450
0-
170170
Flexible
Cottage only (mid) Spring
21 Mar 08
28 Jun 08
650£650
0-
225225
Flexible
Cottage only(high) Summer
28 Jun 08
2 Sep 08
800£800
0-
0-
1 Week
Cottage only (mid) Autumn
2 Sep 08
6 Nov 08
650£650
0-
225225
Flexible
Cottage only (low) Winter
6 Nov 08
19 Dec 08
450£450
0-
170170
Flexible
Cottage only high Winter
19 Dec 08
6 Jan 09
800£800
0-
0-
1 Week
53
NB: Prices may be subject to change at the owner's discretion.
The House and Cottage maybe hired together or separately.
Additional charges are made for the following:
The charter of our 42ft Princess
Catering for daily meals, dinner parties and picnics.
Babysitting or registered child minding.
Advanced bookings for local events, fishing trips and sailing courses.
Payment should be made in the form of a cheque drawn on a UK bank.
Availability
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