Beachcomber's Cottage

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Sleeps 2
Bedrooms 1
Bathrooms 1
Pets Yes
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Features

Ground floor bedroom
Smoke-free
Cot available
Highchair available
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

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* Based on a combined average customer score over the last 3 months

16 Customer Review(s)

Reviews

“Fabulous”

- Ms Taylor, May 2019
“Great place to stay, the owners where very friendly and helpful.”

Great to be right on the beach and to get away from everything. Beach is fantastic and so is the local area.

- Mrs Clarke, May 2019
“This place is beautiful and I would highly recommend if you love the ocean and want to relax and recharge the batteries.”

the cottage is beautiful and well furnished. But please believe you need to be fit and have no mobility problems, as the walk down the cliff is not easy, the slopped part is steep but tarmacked so is an even surface, but the steps are uneven and steep with no hand rail.

- Miss Mcmanus, April 2019
“The setting was perfect for a chilled out break on the beach.”

Lovely rustic accommodation full of little extra's to make your stay comfortable. The journey down (and up) the cliff is tiring with many steep steps but is well worth the effort for a truely awsome beach holiday. The area is quiet and is ideal for walkers and those who like to visit pretty villages and hidden coves.

- Mrs French, January 2019
“A wonderful cottage in a superb situation.”

Excellent hosts.

- Mr Maslen, October 2018
“Awesome”

Best beachfront holiday yet. Relaxing waves which soothe the soul to sleep. Mesmerising view that washes away all cares which each ebb of the tides.

- Tanya C, September 2018
“Beachcombers is the perfect place to regenerate body and soul - from having the time to stop and watch the ever changing scenery to the built in work out of the steps and trail.”

Having the cafe next door and the surf school means that having got onto the beach if you don’t want to leave until it’s time to go home, you can stay on what feels like at times your very own private beach resort. Jim and Nina are lovely hosts.

- Mrs Clarke, July 2018
“More needs to be said about the cliff path down.”

Whilst this did not bother us, it consists of three sections of steep Tarmac road then 200 steps down which again are very steep. Going back up to your car takes approx 20-25mins. Thankfully there is a hoist to deal with your luggage.

- Mr Spiers, January 2018
“Secluded, romantic cottage on the beach.”

My partner & I stayed at Beachcombers Cottage for a week to celebrate my 50th birthday. Through out my childhood we holidayed at Whitsands & I remembered the beautiful clean, deserted beaches & crystal clear waters. What a relief to find that little has changed over the years, the beaches are still clean & empty & the place is every bit as wild & beautiful as I remembered. Beachcombers Cottage is at the very bottom of the cliff & is accessed via a very steep & uneven path, a torch is a must in the dark. Thankfully we were were met at the top by the owner Jim who winched our luggage down for us. The cottage is set right on the beach & was once a large stone cafe, it has since been converted into cottages (the owners accommodation plus 2 rental cottages). On our arrival there was a birthday card, chocolates & flowers for me which was a lovely touch. The cottage is tastefully decorated in a nautical theme & despite being mid November was cozy & warm. The kitchen is well equipped with essentials like tea, coffee, milk etc provided for you. The light & airy bedroom continues the nautical theme & the bed is extremely comfortable, There's a good size bathroom with a large shower, heated towel rail & underfloor heating & the lounge is also a good size with a corner sofa, electric fire & the usual mod cons. There are numerous places near by to eat out, the Halfway House Inn at Millbrook does particularly good food. I would happily recommend Beachcombers Cottage; great location, welcoming hosts, clean & well maintained & good value for money.

- Lisa M, November 2016
“A privilege to stay here”

This is a very unique place to stay and it's quite a privilege to spend time here, you cannot get any closer to the sea. Listening to the changing tides, seagulls and watching the clouds and seascape change by the minute was a fantastic experience. Drop your 21st century stresses and strains as you take the steps down the cliff and go with the flow, by the end of the week you will be sad to leave. Travel light is the best advice, it's an adventure getting there and you'll leave fitter than you arrived but you cannot fail to be charmed by this special place.

- Bighomebird, May 2016
“Absolutely brilliant position -could not be bettered if you love the sea.”

it is a long way down and of course up the cliff so I could not recommend property if there are any difficulties in climbing slopes or stairs but this is warned beforehand. if this is manageable, the best place ever with very helpful owners.

- Mrs Clements, June 2015
“Unique and relaxing location”

A great little place to have a holiday with your dog We took our two staffis who were able to run off the lead on the dog friendly beach. The owners met us on the top of cliff and took our luggage down on a winch. Great idea. The cottage is comfortable and warm, the owners friendly but inconspicuous. Lying in bed we could hear the waves crashing close below at high tide. A very special place

- Dianne rimmer, February 2013
“Breathtaking.”

We stayed at Beechcombers for our honeymoon.Jim and Nina were very friendly and approachable...nothing was too much trouble. The property was very clean and tidy with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. The views were absolutely breathtaking. We are definitely going to book to stay in the property again.

- A FlipKey verified reviewer, January 2013
“This place is paradise by the sea”

Quite a steep climb up and down the cliff but well worth it once you get to the cottage. Simply a wonderful location so near the sea. All the while i was there i could do nothing but gaze out of the window at the tide coming in and going out. You can always hear the sea even when the tide goes out, you are so close you could almost touch it from the window! Ideal for excercising your dog or yourself along the beach. The kitchen is well equiped to cook dinner every night as long as you take your own food. The owner lives next door and is very helpful and friendly. He will meet you at the top of the cliff and take your luggage down on a winch. There is a co-op 2 miles away in Millbrook to get provisions. Good weather is preferable but even when it rains and is stormy it's nice to watch the sea. Had a brilliant time there.

- CazBristol49, June 2012
“This location cannot be beaten!”

The car has to be left at the top of the cliff, & the cliff path down requires strenuous effort but boy is it worth it! Right by the best sandy beach in the area with the sea lapping beneath the windows at high tide.The cottage is next to the owners take away cafe & living quarters, but still remains private as the entrance is round the side of the building.There is a picnic table & sitting out area overlooking the beach too, where we took all our meals.The cottage is cosy & very clean, with sea views from all windows.The owner Jim is on hand if needed but not intrusive & Nina's fish pie is very tasty! We were extremely lucky with the weather which makes such a difference to this kind of holiday. I wouldn't recommend this as a base for touring the area, simply because of the cliff climb but others are probably fitter than me & prepared to try. All in all, wonderful place to stay for a relaxing holiday-maybe I should have kept it secret!

- sadiesgirl, June 2012
“marvellous”

The place was marvellous. We've enjoyed it very much.

- marvellous, September 2011
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The property

Beachcomber's Cottage is a fabulous apartment idyllically overlooking Whitsand Bay, near the Cornish village of Millbrook.

Enjoying a stunning beachfront location, this is a unique spot to take your loved one for a break away from it all.

Stroll down the cliff towards your home-from-home, the owner will transfer your luggage using his remarkable homemade mechanism.

For some relaxing time, take a seat in the homely sitting room, touched with fabulous seaside features and enjoying glimpses of the sea.

The charming kitchen benefits from refreshing features and colourful wall tiles.

The property offers a beautiful, blue double bedroom in-keeping with this wonderful location, serviced by an equally stunning shower room to get yourself ready in.

Relish this outstanding location by taking a seat on the decking and soaking it all in, alternatively take a stroll along the beach right on your doorstep.

The charming village of Millbrook sits close by and offers a selection of shops and pubs to set you up for your break.

For a busier day trip, head to the port city of Plymouth, featuring fine architecture and a splendid range of amenities and activities.

An ideal spot to base a Cornish seaside break for two.

Accommodation

All ground floor. One bedroom: 1 x double. Shower room with basin and WC. Kitchen. Sitting room with dining area.

Amenities

Electric heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, TV, DVD, WiFi, selection of books, games and DVDs
Power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Cot and highchair on request
Roadside parking on clifftop
Two well-behaved dogs welcome
Sorry, no smoking
Shop and pub 1.5 miles
Note: Children must be supervised due to proximity of open beach and steep cliff path
Note: Property accessed only via steep uneven cliff path and approximately 160 steps, which may not be suitable for those with limited ability
Note: Winch for assistance with luggage available from May 1st to September 30th each year - outside this time the winch may not be available
Note: The beach is dog friendly throughout the year.

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About the location

MILLBROOK

Whitsand Bay 1 mile; Plymouth 8 miles.

Set in a bowl of hills at the head of a tidal creek that leads to the Hamoaze, opposite the great naval city of Plymouth, Millbrook is located on the Rame Peninsula, "Cornwall's Forgotten Corner". Bounded by the Lynher and Tamar rivers, the Hamoaze and the sea, the area is deeply rural and designated as one of Outstanding Natural Beauty. The village has a good range of shops and pubs, while close by are the pretty coastal villages of Kingsand and Cawsand, from which a ferry will take you to Plymouth. Along the southern edges of the peninsula are miles of beautiful walks with glorious views of Rame Head. Just a mile south of Millbrook lies Whitsand Bay with its miles of uncrowded sandy RNLI patrolled beach and dramatic cliffs. A superb base for discovering the wild side of Cornwall.

Beachcomber's Cottage

Whitsand Bay, Cornwall (Ref. 4465)

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Reviews & Ratings

Reviews

“Fabulous”

“Great place to stay, the owners where very friendly and helpful.”

“This place is beautiful and I would highly recommend if you love the ocean and want to relax and recharge the batteries.”

“The setting was perfect for a chilled out break on the beach.”

“A wonderful cottage in a superb situation.”

“Awesome”

“Beachcombers is the perfect place to regenerate body and soul - from having the time to stop and watch the ever changing scenery to the built in work out of the steps and trail.”

“More needs to be said about the cliff path down.”

“Secluded, romantic cottage on the beach.”

“A privilege to stay here”

“Absolutely brilliant position -could not be bettered if you love the sea.”

“Unique and relaxing location”

“Breathtaking.”

“This place is paradise by the sea”

“This location cannot be beaten!”