The Harbour's Tale
14 guests
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6 bedrooms, 8 beds
2.5 bathrooms
2,207 sq/ft
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A Cornish cottage with real room to breathe – main house and self-contained annexe together sleeping up to fourteen, with a games room, wood-burning stove, and a landscaped garden big enough to dine the whole group alfresco around a charcoal barbecue. The fenced outdoor space has a hanging egg chair, outdoor shower, and wetsuit hooks, which tells you something about the pace of life here. Charlestown's Georgian harbour and its tall ships are a five-minute walk away, and the South West Coast Path runs right through the village for coastal walks in both directions.
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What to expect
Home truths
If you're travelling with little ones, your host can provide a cot and high chair. It's worth requesting these in advance to make sure everything is ready on arrival.
Due to this home's location, we recommend hiring a car to get the most out of your stay. There is private parking for four cars.
Charlestown Beach is a short walk away and well suited to swimming, kayaking, paddleboarding and rock pooling – so you'll want to make use of the outdoor shower and wetsuit hooks on your return.
One of the bedrooms has a single-over-double bunk bed that can sleep up to three people – we think it might be best suited to children.
The first bedroom has a super-king zip-and-link bed, which can also be configured as two twins.
About this stay
Amenities
Outdoor seating
Wi-fi
Parking available
Washing machine
Dryer
Garden
Fenced property
TV
Bedrooms & bathrooms
6 bedrooms, 8 beds
2.5 bathrooms
Local guide
About Charlestown
If you get a sense of déjà vu when you see the beautiful village and port of Charlestown for the first time – it's probably because this place has been the film location for a host of movies and television series. We're talking about Tim Burton's Alice in Wonderland, Poldark and many more. We can see why this UNESCO World Heritage Site is so popular. It's got an enchanting Grade...
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Get around
Airport
Cornwall Newquay
43 min
Land's End
1 hr 37 min
Exeter
2 hr 19 min
Train station
St Austell
8 min
Bus stop
Old Chapel
1 min
Local shops & services
Convenience store
5 min
Cafe
4 min
Pharmacy
27 min
Points of interest
Beach
Porthpean Beach
8 min
Booking policies
House Rules
Children welcome (1-12 years)
Infants welcome (under 12 months)
Events possible (with prior approval)
No pets
No smoking
Good to know
Arrival from 16:00
Departure before 10:00
Wifi
No air con
Cancellation policy
Up until
30
days
Cancel at least 30 days before your check-in date for a full refund.
Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 30 days away.
Host
This home is managed by Richard
This home is managed by a business on behalf of its owner. A member of their staff will be your point of contact before and during your stay. Richard and his knowledgeable team provide lovely, handpicked homes and excellent service for guests. With a strong focus on quality and friendly customer service, your finest holiday starts with them – and trust us, you'll be in good hands.
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