Entrance hall to;
Bedroom with 5’ king size bed and en-suite shower room with shower, WC, wash basin and washing machine. Sliding doors to decking area.
First Floor;
Open plan living space incorporating the lounge, kitchen and dining area.
Lounge with TV and DVD player.
Kitchen with electric cooker, microwave and fridge/freezer
Dining table to seat two
What a hidden gem Little Phoenix is, a perfect hideaway for two! Located just a stone's throw from Talland Bay, you can enjoy a paddle in the shimmering water before there are any other footprints in the sand. After your morning dip, why not grab a seat in a quirky beach hut at Talland Bay Beach Café for a coffee and absorb your surroundings. Talland Bay is a sand and shingle beach, and is a great spot for some stand up paddle boarding or kayaking thanks to its gentle waters. It is also on the South West Coast Path, so the property is in the perfect position for walkers to enjoy a hike into nearby Looe or Polperro.
Little Phoenix is a reverse level house so that the beautiful dual aspect sea and countryside views can be enjoyed from the open plan living space. Two outside spaces are offered; a balcony off the lounge to sit and watch the sun go down, and a decked area accessed off the bedroom to sit and enjoy the calming sounds of the waves gently crashing below.
Decking area with love seat and BBQ
Balcony accessed off the lounge with seating for two guests
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.
Private parking for one medium car directly outside the property
Included: Bed linen and towels (please bring your own beach towels), electricity and heating.
Telephone: No telephone, mobile reception mixed, Wi-Fi.
Pets: One pet welcome, and the pet fee is £30 per week
EV charging: This property is not suitable for EV charging.
Local facilities: Talland Bay (sand and shingle) a one minute walk, Looe 3 miles, Polperro 2 miles. Talland Bay beach cafe and Smugglers Cafe both within an easy five minute walk (seasonal). Talland Bay Hotel restaurant is a 5 minute walk. Shops, bars and restaurants aplenty in Looe and Polperro.
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