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House |6 bedrooms |Sleeps 12

Mousehole in Penzance

£214–£686 / night
£1500–£4800 / week

Short stays welcome

Changeover Saturday

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Key info  Swimming pool, beach or lakeside relaxation, balcony/terrace, car advised, private garden, may take pets - please enquire

About the home

A large luxury self-catering holiday house to rent in Cornwall, sleeps up to 12, panoramic view of the sea over Mounts Bay, beautiful seaside location, close to sandy beaches, Cornish coast walks, surfing at Sennen, golf courses at St Just and Hayle, open air Minack Theatre at Porthcurno, good restaurants nearby, housekeeper if required, 3 min walk to Mousehole. Newquay airport is 1 hr drive, Penzance station 10 min (night sleeper from London Paddington or day train). Explore St Michael's Mount, the ancient sites of the Penwith peninsula, The Tate Gallery at St Ives, or visit Cornish gardens, take a day trip to the Scillies. Or read, paint and play the piano in the peace of our light and spacious house, just watching the changing light in the broad sweep of sky and the ever-changing ocean below. In the garden there is a heated infinity pool (7m x 4m), open from April until October 30th.
Save effort and order your supplies for delivery by Tesco, which we can unpack for arrival.

Facilities

Further details indoors:
A large family kitchen with an Aga and smeg range oven looks through to a spacious dining room, a sitting room with a log fire and a sun room which all open into one another creating a relaxing sense of light and space. There is a piano in the dining area.

On the first floor a light airy landing, typical of a house of this period, leads to five bedrooms, three with en-suite bathrooms, an additonal family bathroom . 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. All the double beds 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 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.

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:
In the garden there is a heated infinity pool (7m x 4m), open from April until October 30th.

Further details

Please bring your own beach towels.
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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. Please ring Carolyn for more details on 01249 730124 or 07940 238886 or email reservations@carn-du.co.uk

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Every bedroom has a beautiful view

 

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The sun setting on Carn Du

 

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Watch the ships go sailing by........

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, the lovely 3 star beach of Sennen. Just beyond Land’s End, offers some of Cornwall’s best surfing. You can fly to the sunny Scillies by helicopter for the day from Penzance heliport.

The 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. Penlee 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

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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.

Activities near Penzance

Guestbook for Carn Du

A superb property with outstanding views of Mounts Bay. Even in poor weather the views from the living room and master bedroom were awesome. I would thoroughly recommend this property, which was spotlessly clean and well appointed. There are many excellent walks both from the doorstep and within a short drive. It was an ideal base for touring the far south west and without a doubt we will be returning to this property in 2011.
Mrs Parker, Basingstoke, Hants (Feb 2010)

This is a well equipped property in a superb location overlooking the bay, with distant views of St Michael’s Mount and the opposite coast. We were luckier still to have sunny weather throughout our stay. It is a good base for visiting this area of Cornwall.
Mr B., Cleveland, Avon (Mar 2010)

We all loved this property and location and intend to visit again. The view was spectacular!
Mr Earthy, Richmond, Surrey (Aug 2010)

Excellent location with stunning views. Beautiful property. We will definitely book for 2011.
Miss W, Stroud, Glos (Dec 2010)

A very special house for a special family holiday. We have loved every minute.
Jonathan, Ipswich

Great house and area… Loraine [housekeeper] was brilliant, great help and very welcoming.
Wheelhouse family, Birmingham

House is absolutely stunning. So light and with wonderful views from every window. We’ve had a lovely relaxing holiday, thanks for all the interesting books to read. We don’t want to leave. Hope to come back.
Karen & Andy, Ashstead, Surrey

Absolutely magic. Perfect way to meet new friends and celebrate.
Maximillian, London

What can we say, it’s been fantastic.
Rimmer, Lancashire

What an incredible place and holiday. We loved every moment.
J.Sawalah, Christmas 2009

Perfect setting for our 60th birthday party. Peace and sense of timelessness. Perfect for letting our creativity flourish. The piano was of immense value.
Angela & Bruce, Bristol

Amazing house. We spent a lovely week in the Cornish fairy tale. The coastline, the view unforgettable. We all wished we could stay longer.
Longerich family, Switzerland

The best holiday. Weather great – used the pool. The house is spectacular. Will never be able to forget views from sunrise to dusk. Wonderful place.
Lockwoods, Ireland

Awesome holiday. Highly recommend the surfing in Sennen – ask for Sam and Peter. Gorgeous house, lovely village, interesting people. Can’t wait to come back.
The Wards, Manchester (2007)

One of the best holidays ever!!! The area was really, really beautiful. Would definitely come back again.
Saini family, London

Rental prices

Prices for group size 12
Period	From	To	Weekly	Nightly rate		Minimum  stay
				Weekday	Weekend
High Season	16 Jul 11	3 Sep 11	4150£ 4150	-	-	1 Week
Sept/Oct	3 Sep 11	1 Oct 11	2500£ 2500	-	-	1 Week
October	1 Oct 11	22 Oct 11	2100£ 2100	-	-	1 Week
October Half Term	22 Oct 11	29 Oct 11	3150£ 3150	-	-	1 Week
Late Oct/Nov/Dec	29 Oct 11	17 Dec 11	1950£ 1950	-	-	1 Week
Christmas & New Year	17 Dec 11	7 Jan 12	4800£ 4800	-	-	1 Week
January	7 Jan 12	11 Feb 12	1500£ 1500	-	-	1 Week
February Half Term	11 Feb 12	18 Feb 12	1500£ 1500	-	-	1 Week
February/March	18 Feb 12	31 Mar 12	1500£ 1500	-	-	1 Week
Easter Holidays	31 Mar 12	14 Apr 12	2400£ 2400	-	-	1 Week
Late April/Early May	14 Apr 12	5 May 12	2100£ 2100	-	-	1 Week
Early May Bank Holiday	5 May 12	12 May 12	2800£ 2800	-	-	1 Week
Mid May	12 May 12	2 Jun 12	2300£ 2300	-	-	1 Week
Spring Half Term	2 Jun 12	9 Jun 12	2800£ 2800	-	-	1 Week
Late Spring	9 Jun 12	30 Jun 12	2300£ 2300	-	-	1 Week
June/July	30 Jun 12	7 Jul 12	2500£ 2500	-	-	1 Week
Early Summer	7 Jul 12	21 Jul 12	2500£ 2500	-	-	1 Week
High Season	21 Jul 12	1 Sep 12	4150£ 4150	-	-	1 Week
Sept/Early Oct	1 Sep 12	6 Oct 12	2500£ 2500	-	-	1 Week
October	6 Oct 12	20 Oct 12	2100£ 2100	-	-	1 Week
October Half Term	20 Oct 12	27 Oct 12	2500£ 2500	-	-	1 Week
Late Oct/Nov/Dec	27 Oct 12	22 Dec 12	1500£ 1500	-	-	1 Week
Christmas/New Year	22 Dec 12	5 Jan 13	4800£ 4800	-	-	1 Week

The property's weekend rates apply to: Friday and Saturday nights

NB: Prices may be subject to change at the advertiser'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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