General

In Gorran Haven, right on the beach, a quirky 17th cent., Grade II listed, end-of-terrace cottage, seemingly bigger on the inside than outside. Once the local inn where (so local legend says) drunken customers were rolled out on to the beach to sober up! Now a great beach house, comfortably furnished and fantastically positioned for pub, shops, coastal path and, of course, beach.

Five high steps up from tiny lane to front door; hall (for coats/boots) with tiled floor and shower-room (suite). At this level, two twin bedrooms with floorboards/rugs, one with boiler cupboard (cosy); very narrow, steep, open metal spiral staircase (stairgate at top) down to attractive open-plan living/dining/smart fitted kitchen with microwave, butler sink, woodburner, TV/DVD, ceiling beams and window at ground level looking straight on to the beach.

Large utility room/second kitchen with dishwasher, washing machine, tumble drier, fridge-freezer, sink; beyond, 2 steps up to games room (table tennis, table football). Second spiral staircase (stairgate at top) from hall straight up into large double bedroom with 2 children's z-beds, exposed roof beams, cane armchairs, TV, CD player, books, great beach/sea views and en suite bathroom (suite with roll-top bath plus hand-shower).

Loading and unloading outside, car park (extra) 150 yards, reasonably level walk. Good family house, but not suitable for anyone with mobility problems.

Guest Comments

"Location was brilliant, the beach superb and the village had a good shop and excellent fish and chips!"

"A fantastic location, perfect for families with young children. The kids were on the beach as soon as they woke up and stayed until bedtime. The views from the bedrooms were fabulous. Shops and Cafe's are just seconds away from the front door. Be prepared for steep winding stairs but both my children 5 and 7 managed with no problems and at 6'2 I didn't bang my head. We will definitley go again."

"Our family had a lovely holiday here. The facilities were very good both at the cottage and in the immediate area. It is a good sized property for a large family. The location is perfect and the beach ideal for a family."

"Stunning location, wonderful coastal walks and a quirky, spacious beachside cottage. Easy to keep an eye on the kids on the beach from the comfort of the front room. A visit to the Lappa Valley Minature Railway is a must, as are the clotted cream icecreams sold next door!"

"This is a lovely, comfortable property and the view from the upstairs bedroom were fantastic. It is a great location and we had a wonderful week."

"Fabulous location right on the beach, good comfortable house, spiral staircases up and down from entrance hall not for the very young or old. Gorran Haven is the perfect destination for families with young children."

"We enjoyed our stay in this cottage a lot and would recommend the house."

"An unusual quirky cottage literally right on the beach and adjoining the beach shop with "upside down" layout. Location would be great for older kids providing, that is, that the weather is OK for the beach! But the very steep windy metal stairs are very tricky with a baby or smaller children (or tall people)."

"both the village and surrounding area are beautiful and wonderfully peaceful. The cottage exceeded all our expectations - a fantastic place to stay. Being so close to the beach was fantastic for the children."

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Fishing, Boat trips, Sailing