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  • 4 bedrooms

  • 4 bathrooms

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Set in a large, secluded garden between St Mawes castle and the village harbour, Penolva comes from the Cornish word meaning ‘lookout on the headland’. It’s one of very few homes in the village with a private waterfront, and because of that, it has some of the best views around. It was built in the sixties by a friend of the Queen Mother, Dick Wilkins, and it’s reported that the Royal family used to visit Wilkins at the home while on excursions from HMY Brittania. That’s pretty good pedigree. The home has been done up recently, and now showcases a great selection of British art. The views, however, are framed by the windows in such a way that they might as well be the paintings. On top of that, host Amanda goes the extra mile to ensure that your stay is special. She’s thought of every possibility, from providing board games to keep you entertained on rainy days, to running a bespoke concierge service. Everything from a private chef or a picnic hamper, to baby-sitting, to a full massage can be arranged.


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What to expect


Highlights

A few minutes’ walk to the centre of St Mawes

A few minutes’ walk to the centre of St Mawes

Have your breakfast overlooking the bay

Have your breakfast overlooking the bay

Go kayaking from the private jetty

Go kayaking from the private jetty

Challenge your friends to a game of table tennis

Challenge your friends to a game of table tennis

Show off your skills on the grand piano

Show off your skills on the grand piano

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Home truths

    Host Amanda is available to organise all manner of activities and experiences, but they won’t be included in the base price

    Both the home and the garden are set over several levels

About this stay


Amenities

Bathtub

Bedrooms & bathrooms

4 bedrooms, 4 beds

4 bathrooms

Local guide


About The Roseland Peninsula

If you were to fly over the Roseland Peninsula, you would see a fairytale-like, quintessentially English landscape of higgledy-piggledy, asymmetric fields. And on the ground, it’s no less charming. Aside from rolling countryside, the peninsula’s long shoreline is characterised by craggy rocks and quiet coves, while winding roads will take you to historic hamlets, coastal towns and traditional pubs. Roseland Peninsula sticks out from the rest of West Cornwall, separated...

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Local restaurants, cafes, museums, sites and activities, recommended by our community of hosts and travel experts

Dine at The Watch House

Dine at The Watch House

Bright contemporary restaurant with harbour views, offering a delicious Modern European menu and daily fish specials. Enjoy the beautifully fresh seafood, excellent wine, and friendly staff. Highly recommended dining experience.

10 min

Get around

Airport

Cornwall Newquay

1 hr 3 min

Land's End

1 hr 39 min

Plymouth City

1 hr 47 min

Train station

Falmouth Docks

58 min

Bus stop

Car Park

7 min

Local shops & services

Convenience store

6 min

Cafe

5 min

Pharmacy

6 min

Points of interest

Beach

Summers Beach St Mawes

4 min

Booking policies


House Rules

Children welcome (1-12 years)

Infants welcome (under 12 months)

No pets

No parties or events

No smoking

Good to know

Arrival from 17:00

Departure before 10:00

No air con

No wifi

Cancellation policy

  • Up until

    7

    days

    Cancel at least 7 days before your check-in date for a 50% refund.

  • Not eligible for a refund once your check-in date is under 7 days away.

Host


This home is managed by Amanda

This home is managed directly by its owner who will be your point of contact before and during your stay.

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