Lookout Cottage

Our week at Lookout Cottage was fantastic, with constant sea views fringed by the tropical palm leaves of the tree out front we felt like we were in a summer dream.

The cottage has so many nice features and the location was very interesting, placing us in amongst the community of the working harbour. Walks out the front door were very interesting, to Mousehole for a gentle hour's stroll and to Marazion, getting the bus back to Penzance was more demanding. So many nice places to choose from for our days out and books and a good internet tv for time at home. If you're looking for an active holiday with plenty of things to do it's a great holiday home. Just to touch on some thoughts on a couple of challenges, and perhaps where improvements could be made, you will need to be prepared for some physical effort as bringing bags along the path from the car drop off point takes a little doing. You'll need your luck to be in to be able to park within 200 metres, but to be honest it always felt like we needed a reason to burn off the calories from the many, many pasties and ice creams on offer every where we went! If you stay we thoroughly recommend visits to the Penlee House Gallery, Minack Theatre, Marazion Marshes, St Ives Barbara Hepworth Museum, and the Coast Guard box at Cape Cornwall.. Oh and all the many Cornish gardens within easy reach! Cooking was a pleasure. The kitchen is well equipped and nicely spaced. All appliances worked.. Although the coffee maker was odd.. And only made very short coffees despite pressing the "Gusto button" So I stopped using it. Though we had nice evenings in, we did find there was a limit to how long we could be comfortable on the sofa, feeling the frame a bit through the cushions wasn't as relaxing as we needed. The only other negative worth mentioning would be that the windows were pretty dirty on arrival and made it challenging to enjoy the obvious amazing views a little. We didn't really spend time in the courtyard out back as it was a little unkempt, dirty window frames and with no plants. Some ferns and shade-loving plants would have made a lot of difference. That said on balance we loved our entire week at The Lookout and would return in a heart beat. If our tips to the owner at the end there help the owner to select where to focus future improvements or maintenance we hope that's welcome feedback. Thank you too, Sykes for helping us find Lookout Cottage!

We had a fantastic time in and around Newlyn.

Lookout Cottage was perfectly located - although no parking at the property this did not pose any problem at all as we were able to park all week quite easily. The cottage itself was very clean and comfortable - amazing views and very well equipped. We were within walking distance to the local shops/pubs/restaurants. Information provided at the property was very helpful. We needed some advice on arrival - a quick phone call was made to one of the contacts available in the information pack - the gentleman was very obliging and able to provide the information we needed. The only downside was that we had to leave - but we will definitely be returning as we have met some wonderful people during our stay and the cottage was perfect. Thank you a lovely break

Accommodation ticked all the boxes.

Car park was closer than anticipated. The cottage was comfortable and the views amazing. We enjoyed our week and highly recommend the cheesy chips at the red lion.

Thank you to all for the cottage.

We have had a fantastic time at Lookout Cottage in Newlyn.

The cottage is beautiful, so clean and beautifully decorated. It is so well stocked with every item you could need for your stay as well as information about the local area. The location is perfect overlooking the sea and the views are amazing. Jon, the owner is friendly and very helpful too. A wonderful week and we will come back. Thank you

Lookout Cottage did not disappoint - clean, comfortable and with fabulous views into the sunrise, over Mounts Bay and down to the fishing harbour.

And only minutes down to the nearest pub, the carpark, bus stops and the fish traders shops. Appreciated the Lamorna Ash book, Dark Salt Clear - which was a great read to give deeper sense of the place, the people and the rhythm of life in the town, the port and the sea. A Pity that the Salt Path book referred to by previous guests seems to have been borrowed. Little things: would appreciate a washing up bowl, the top floor velux windows were hard to see clearly out of (and not possible to open to clean the outside) an the rear yard would benefit from a clean. Newlyn is a brilliant place to stay - 'proper' place with great access to the Art School, Penzance and the coastal path and super quick to get across the other side to the North Coast. But topping it all, there can be no better place to stay in the UK (and most of Europe) and cook fish and seafood - fresh, top quality and keenly priced and just down the road - we were offered 4 Lemon Sole (or other fish) for £10 which then went down to 4 for £5 the next day! We'll be back!

If you can tear yourself away from the views, there's lots to do/see in the area by car or public transport.

As others have mentioned, parking at Sandy Bay car park was no issue and the cost refunded by the owner. We organised a food delivery from a local supermarket in advance (to minimise the amount we'd have to carry from the drop off point to the property), although tea, coffee, sugar and biscuits provided. As others have said, the kitchen has everything that you would require to self cater and there are several excellent seafood/shellfish counters within a 10 minute walk. The property itself is clean and extremely comfortable and benefits from friendly 'local' neighbours. This may be a 'holiday let' but it feels like home. Can't wait to come back!

Lovely comfortable property in a good location.

A wonderful cottage, with stunning views.

The owner has obviously taken great care to ensure that it is a 'home from home' with a well-stocked kitchen, amazingly comfortable beds with luxurious bed linens and a powerful shower to wash away the days sun and sand. Spending quality time reading a book with the most amazing views of St Michael's mount with the boats come in and out of Newlyn was an absolute delight, providing a perfect blend of relaxation and scenic beauty. The ever-changing landscape made it a peaceful and picturesque retreat, ideal for unwinding and soaking in the coastal charm. I cannot recommend this cottage enough and will definitely be booking future stays.

The property is ideally situated for public transport since there is a local bus that runs Penzance to Mousehole every 30 mins and has a stop right on the doorstep.

Go into Penzance and you can get anywhere local on the local buses (some open topped going to Lands End which makes for a very fun ride. The property is EXACTLY as described and the view from 2 of the bedrooms is really good.The shower is much much better than you normally get in rental properties since the water pressure is really good and the temperature can be controlled immediately. Even though it is not written, there is a hair dryer. Do NOT ask the "help desk" since they may tell you (as they told me) there isn't one. The internet is really good and supported all 5 of us using phones and also laptops. The only thing that was out of place was the fridge door which should be changed to be hinged on the opposite side. Had we had screwdrivers with us we would have changed it. Apart from that little complaint everything was a perfect as could be and everything worked as it should. Thank you for a lovely cottage holiday.

We had a lovely stay in this cottage.

The decor was lovely, the beds really comfy. The kitchen was very well equipped too. Would def recommend to others and book again

We had a great stay at Lookout Cottage.

The property was exactly as described and was comfortable and cosy. The view was wonderful over Newlyn Harbour and towards Penzance. Lots of good places to eat nearby, we particularly loved The Fisherman's Arms, which is a couple of minutes walk away. Parking was no problem in the car park at the bottom of the hill. Had a lovely time visiting the Seal Sanctuary near Helston and the Tremenhee Sculpture Garden as well as a mooch around Penzance and some crazy golf. Overall, a lovely holiday in a delightful property.

This is a lovely cottage in an excellent location.

A particular highlight is the view from 3 floors, across Mounts Bay to St Michael's Mount. We had a great week, and enjoyed being within a short walk of the centre of Newlyn. As is made clear, you can't drive right up to the property, but need to transport luggage along a (level) path. We would highly recommend this property.

We were very happy with Lookout Cottage, its location near Newlyn harbour and great views towards St Michael's Mount.

The kitchen is small but plenty of equipment for basic catering. We had no difficulty with the walk uphill from the Sandy Bay car park and appreciated that the footpath access meant no passing traffic. As we came and went, it was lovely to encounter other residents, both locals and visitors like ourselves.

There were no recycling bags or boxes provided.

This necessitated us putting in other residents’ boxes and bags. Apart from that a cracking house in a superb location. All the neighbours are local so you are in true Cornwall.

The property was delightful, it had all the amenities that we needed, comfortable for our family of and the views were spectacular.

We were vwery happy in our choice. The parking was only 2. mins round the corner and was very easy to come and go throughout our week there.

We loved Lookout Cottage.

Fantastic views (even in Feb!). Very well resourced Kitchen. House would be a bit tight for 6, it was fine for us 4 adults. Walk up from the car park was about 10 minutes and not too steep. Caretaker Lisa responded quickly to a couple of questions. A very clean and well organised small house.

What is not to love?

Peace, quiet, sea views, cosy, comfy beds, cracking shower, great base......the list is endless! The kitchen is small and could be better lit but ultimately this is not a deal breaker. We loved watching the sunrise over the harbour from our bed.

Absolutely fantastic, home from home, everything about the cottage was perfect.

Beautiful bedding, beds very comfortable. Everything in the property, so we'll thought out, to make our stay trully amazing. The downside no parking was hard with my partner being disabled, however we managed and knowing we were going back to the amazing views, made it just a small problem. Highly recommend the lookout. We miss the beautiful view already.

Parking is a problem, and the long walk up to The property,

We loved staying at Lookout Cottage .

The views are glorious and the cottage itself is stylish and well equipped . We particularly liked the attic bedroom and our granddaughter was thrilled with it. We got used to parking on Sandy Cove carpark as there is no parking with the cottage and there was always a space which was great. We found the buses very handy too as they were just at the bottom of the road. Lookout cottage is a great base for visiting Penzance , Mousehole, Minak Theatre, Sennen , the coastal path and other places around Lands End. We would definitely return to the cottage for another holiday in the future and really recommend it.

It was a wonderful stay, in a lovely cottage we had a great and unforgettable time there.

Thank you

We spent a really enjoyable week here.

The cottage was very well equipped, very clean, the views even better than expected, and location great. We liked the way it was tucked away and yet accessible. 2 mins walk to the Fisherman’s Arms for drinks and great harbour views. St Michael’s Mount, Mousehole a ‘chocolate box’ village and Marazion all worth visiting. Great access for the coastal path too.

We had such a wonderful time and the property was perfect.

Thankyou so much to the owner for holding off on pets until our stay. I loved hearing the waves every time a window was opened or you opened the door. The pub within walking and fresh fish shops just a short walk. Views from the property were stunning. Recommend the little harbour cafe run by the the pastor. Outstanding coffee and toasted sandwiches. Thankyou so very much again Em

The cottage is clean, comfortable and well maintained.

It has a lovely view of St. Michael's Mount and the harbour from all of the rooms at the front. The location is very convenient for walking along coastal paths, local buses. Car parking can be challenging. Plenty of places to eat locally.

The owner was very helpful when we contacted him before our stay.

The property is in a great location with one of the bedrooms looking on to the sea, we managed to park the car each day but in the summer it would probably be best to pay for a car park. We used public transport - buses and trains and at the moment buses are £5 a day but there is also a local bus between Mousehole and Penzance and there is a £2.50 all day ticket for that bus or it is £2 for a single, worth getting the day ticket, train to St Ives is a must, great train ride with views

Lovely cozy cottage in a beautiful fishing port village, got everything we need as a party of four including two adults, a child and an eldly.

Beautiful sea view from two of the bedrooms windows, peaceful and quaint location. Couldn't park on site so parked at nearby car park for a week which the owner kindly reimbursed us.

Great stay - only two things - I would invest in one of those little trolleys that campers use to move your stuff from the car to the house The bin wasn’t emptied when we were there - I don’t know if it needed to be in a specific place but there were no instructions other than it gets collected Tuesday night Otherwise lovely place really good facilities and best cooking stuff I’ve ever had in a cottage

Had such lovely time everything was perfect and amazing .

Definitely recommend anyone staying here .

A very lovely little place to stay with the most beautiful view.

Very comfortable, a home away from home. And the welcome with flowers, biscuits and more was a really nice touch.

We had an excellent time in what is a well appointed cottage with good facilities.

The owner went out of his way to ensure our stay was a pleasant one with car park permits, flowers, welcome packs etc. The cottage has a great view and Newlyn is a well positioned town to access many places in West Cornwall very easily. Brilliant beaches close by and some very nice restaurants/bars in Newlyn itself. We would thoroughly recommend this cottage.

A wonderful stay in a beautiful cottage with incredible views over the sea and St Michaels Mount.

All of the facilities provided were perfect and there were a few extra welcome surprises! The beds are some of the comfiest we have ever slept on and the cottage has an overwhelming homely feel, which is lovely, when sheltering from the sometimes unpredictable weather in those parts. The parking situation is a little difficult but that definitely should not put anyone off. The provided parking permit means that you always have a back up, if there is no nearby, on street parking available. The information pack from the owner is extensive and when we did need help with anything, the housekeepers were extremely accommodating, polite and helpful. I would highly recommend a stay at the Lookout Cottage and i am sure any future guests would enjoy it as much as we did.