A terraced cottage within the hamlet of Treen, near Zennor. Close to beaches. WiFi. Pub just 0.2 miles. St ives 6 miles.
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Summary. Over two floors. Two bedrooms: 1 x double, 1 x single. Ground floor Bathroom, bath with shower over, basin and WC, heated towel rail. Ground floor kitchen. Utility area with washer/dryer. Sitting room with dining area and wood burner. Sun room. Electric ceramic radiators and wood burning stove. Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washer/dryer, Dishwasher, Smart TV, WiFi. Starter pack for fire inc. in rent, more available at cost. Bedlinen and towels inc. in rent. Travel cot (own bedding please) and highchair by advance request. Fixed stair gate at bottom of stairs. Off road parking for one car. Enclosed rear gravelled courtyard with furniture and front gravelled area with seating. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Pub within 0.2 miles. Beach 10 mins walk.
The property. Seaward facing with stunning views across Gurnard’s Head towards the Atlantic coastline, this characterful granite cottage nestles in the working farm hamlet of Treen, ¾ mile from Zennor and within six miles of sublime St Ives. The Cornwall Coast Path is paces away and the Tinners Way one mile south. Ten minutes walk away, accessed by scrambling across rocks, lies sheltered, sandy Treen Cove, with its towering ruined copper mine. The end one of four old cottages within a small cluster of properties, Gurnard’s Cottage has romantic charm, with its tranquil situation also attracting serious walkers, artists, photographers and writers. Neighbouring dairy cows idle by twice daily, and a renowned pub restaurant is a short stroll up the lane. Zennor is a tiny village snuggled in a craggy valley of moorland nooks and rocky hills, scattered with footpaths and antiquities including Zennor Quoit and nearby Chysauster Settlement. The church of St. Senara is famous for its legendary mermaid and directly opposite is the ancient Tinner’s Arms pub. The village hall is close by and has regular craft fairs and events to which all are welcome. Cornwall’s historic mining landscape lies nearby, including the spectacular Crown Mines at Botallack. Geevor Mine Museum has a fascinating tour and good cafe/restaurant. Gurnard’s Cottage marries traditional style with homely comfort. Through the stable door is a smart kitchen with bespoke cabinets, Delabole slate flooring and a butler sink. Three shallow steps lead into the roomy, comfortable sitting/dining room, with ceiling beams, exposed granite walls and a superb fireplace with wood burner. A door leads into the sunroom, opening into the gravelled courtyard patio – a tranquil spot for alfresco dining. The pretty main bedroom is comfy and cosy with exposed stone wall. The open garden at the front has a convenient bench for a sun-downer drink and a tap for muddy paws or sandy toes. This wonderful area, adored by the St Ives painters, was famously frequented by writers D. H. Lawrence and Virginia Woolf; it later features in the novels of Rosamund Pilcher. There are super beaches at Gwithian, Praa Sands and Sennen and a breathtakingly scenic coastal drive to the famed St Ives – here, discover swimming and surfing beaches, the picturesque harbour and arc of restaurants, galleries and traditional inns peppering the charismatic streets.
