Carn Scathe
Porthgwarra near Porthcurno , Land's End, West Cornwall
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| Sleeps | 8 |
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| Bedrooms | 4 |
| Changeover Day | Saturday |
| Price Per Week | £540-£1595 Reduced prices available for occupancy by 2 people |
| Short Breaks Available | Yes |
| Location | Porthgwarra near Porthcurno |
| Sea Views | Yes |
| Walking Distance from Beach | Yes |
"Carn Scathe", is a large, traditional, terraced granite cottage in the fishing cove of Porthgwarra, just yards from the sea. It commands stunning views of the cove and the surrounding cliffs. The south west coastal path passes by the bottom of the garden. There is a delightful cafe in the cove. Porthgwarra is a haven for birdwatchers and the cafe often opens in the depths of winter when there are lots of rare birds around. It takes about twenty minutes to walk along the cliffs to the famous Minack Theatre and the fabulous beach at Porthchapel is a short walk away. Land's End and the sandy "Blue Flag" beach of Sennen Cove are just 3 miles away. This property can only be accessed on foot so it's not suitable for anyone with walking difficulties.
An entry in the visitors books sums it up "park your car and no need to use it for a week - walks east and west to beautiful coves and bays - seals and basking sharks - the view from the terrace is totally absorbing"
Carn Scathe is now under new ownership and has been completely refurbished for the 2011 season. The ground floor has been remodelled to form an open plan kitchen/diner and the lounge is now twice its original size. All the bedrooms are now on the first floor.
Reviews
What can one say about the views - to take tea on the terrace watching Cornish choughs and seals - priceless.
Accommodation
| Location | Porthgwarra near Porthcurno , Land's End, West Cornwall |
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| Bedrooms | 4: 2 doubles with king size beds, 1 double, 1 twin |
| Sleeps | 8 |
| Changeover Day | Saturday |
| Price Per Week | £540-£1595 Reduced prices available for occupancy by 2 people |
| Bathroom | Bathroom with bath and separate shower cubicle Ground floor shower room with toilet Separate toilet on the first floor |
| Kitchen | Well equipped kitchen with oven/hob, microwave, fridge/freezer and dishwasher Utility room with washing machine and tumble dryer at rear of house Large kitchen/diner |
| Heating | All rooms well heated |
| Included | Duvets, linen, towels (not beach towels), electricity and central heating included in the price |
Outside
| Garden/Patio | Yes: Private south-facing garden with garden furniture and built-in BarBQ. |
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| Parking | Yes: Reserved parking for one car (please note the nearest you can get the car to the property is approximately 80 yards away, with a small climb up including some uneven steps - however don't let the access put you off - once you are settled in you will be so pleased to be based in Porthgwarra!) Additional parking available in the cove car park at a discount |
Features/Facilities
| Sea views | Yes: Stunning views of the cove and the surrounding cliffs |
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| Woodburner | No |
| Walking distance from beach | Yes: Just yards from the sea |
| TV/Music | Sky TV, DVD |
| Internet/Broadband | Yes: Wi-fi broadband access |
| Phone | Payphone |
Children/Pets/Smoking
| Children | Yes: Toddlers will require supervision because there are steps in the garden |
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| Cot/Highchair | Yes: Cot, highchair and stairgate available on request |
| Pets | No: Regret no pets (assistance dogs accepted) |
| Smoking | No: No smoking |
Directions
When you reach Penzance stay on the A30 and follow the signs for Land's End. Approximately 3 miles outside Penzance take the left turn signposted to the Minack. Drive through St. Buryan and continue (watching out for the hairpin bend!). Ignore the turning to Porthcurno and the Minack Theatre but take the next left signposted Porthgwarra. Drive down into the valley and at the bottom of the hill on the right you will see parking for 3 cars - one of these spaces is marked up for Carn Scathe. If you go past the beach cafe you have gone too far! You will see a small track near the car parking space going towards the sea. Walk down this, past Cove Cottage and turn left and walk up the path. Bear right and you will then see a blue garden gate. Go through this and up through the garden to the front door for Carn Scathe, which is the middle house in the terrace of 3. You might be able to pull the car up to where the path starts in order to unload - this isn't strictly allowed but lots of people do it! A slightly easier access can be found by turning left, back up the hill from the parking space, then immediately right along a path by the first house and then bear right to end up in front of the terrace of houses.
Accessibility
- there is a climb up to the property via a footpath, including some steps
- there is a grab handle on the bath - the surface of the bath is non-slip
- separate shower cubicle in the first floor bathroom
- shower cubicle in the ground floor bathroom
- the doorways are not wide enough for a wheelchair
- parking is approx 100 yards away in an allocated space
- cordless kettle provided in kitchen
- website available in large print format
- the mobile phone signal is non existent
- equipment hire available for wheelchairs, vibrating alarm clocks etc.
- assistance dogs accepted
- no smoking
Deposit
20% deposit required on booking - cards accepted - no surcharge for debit & maestro cards, credit cards 1.5% charge and 2.5% surcharge for non European cards
Insurance
Cancellation insurance recommended - see terms and conditions. This can be purchased from World First if you wish
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