Ground Floor Bedroom 1 with 4ft 6in double size bed, large wardrobe and door to en-suite shower room with shower cubicle, WC and wash basin. Bedroom 2 with 5ft king size bed, wardrobe, and small wall mounted TV. Bedroom 3 with 3ft bunk beds and wardrobe. Bathroom with WC, wash basin, and bath with shower over.
Briar Cottage is set in the picturesque Cornish countryside, close to the popular beach of Talland Bay and stunning walks of the South West Coast Path. This delightful cottage offers upside down living with an open plan layout, and a stylish and contemporary interior. Outside, there is a private garden complete with lighting and built in barbecue stand, offering guests a great space to cook. Across the driveway there is another outdoor area, with benches surrounding a fire pit, a lovely place to sit and enjoy the long, summer evenings.
Briar is ideally located just one mile from Talland Bay, where guests can enjoy rock pooling, hire a kayak from the beach cafe, or just relax on the beach. Talland is in an enviable location being on the coast path, meaning visitors can enjoy stunning walks to Looe in one direction, or Polperro in the other. With only one neighbour nearby, the cottage offers a perfect mix of a quiet environment, yet being in close proximity to local sights.
Reduced prices available for parties of 1-2 guests using one bedroom at certain times of year!
There are 3 outdoor areas to choose from;
A private, walled gravelled area next to the house with built in barbecue area, and a table with four chairs.
Another walled garden with benches and a fire pit accessed over the driveway.
A small, raised area with picnic bench next to countryside.
Lying in an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Talland Bay sits on the unspoilt coastline between Looe and Polperro. There are two small sheltered beaches here: Talland Sand to the west and Rotterdam Beach to the east. Just a few hundred yards from one another, they are both excellent spots for swimming and fishing, and at low tide are particularly good for rock-pooling. If you fancy being a little more adventurous you can take to the water in a kayak, which can be hired from the Talland Bay Beach Café.
The South West Coast Path runs right through Talland Bay, so there are plenty of opportunities to explore the spectacular scenery. It’s just 1.5 miles along the coast path to the quaint fishing village of Polperro, which is pedestrianised, so is best accessed on foot anyway. If you want to travel a little further afield, how about a day out at the Eden Project, the Lost Gardens of Heligan or simply spend time relaxing on one of the bigger nearby beaches such as Seaton, Downderry or Lansallos.
Talland Bay is small but classically Cornish with its own long history of smuggling and shipwrecks. You also might notice the two large towers on the eastern side of the bay. These are “measured mile markers” used by ships to calculate their speed. If you walk the coast path to Looe you’ll find two more on the hillside above Hannahfore. Along the way keep your eye out for the array of wildlife, from skylarks hovering and buzzards soaring in the skies overhead to butterflies visiting the wildflowers which surround the cliff paths.
Talland Bay is a great base from which to get out and explore the rest of Cornwall, but if you’re in need of some quality relaxation time, the local beach is the perfect place to enjoy a few lazy days unwinding in a naturally beautiful setting.
Plenty of private parking in a large, gravel area suitable for 4-5 cars.
Included: Bed linen and towels (guests must provide their own beach/dog towels), oil fired central heating, cot and highchair.
Internet and Telephone: Fast Wi-Fi. There is no landline, but mobile reception is generally good.
Pets: Sorry, no pets.
Electric Vehicles: Electric vehicle charging possible, if guests bring own 3 pin lead. £30 charge per vehicle, per week.
Short Breaks: Short breaks are available in the low and mid season, with any day arrival.
Local Facilities: Numerous beaches within a short drive. Talland Bay within 1 mile, Looe 3 miles, small tidal beach at Polperro. Pubs and shops in Polperro, or larger supermarket in Looe, or Liskeard (13 miles). Beautiful coastal town of Fowey 8 miles via ferry.
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