Secure your holiday for $10
Icon/Navigation/Chevron/Left Back to search

Shearwater

Praa Sands, Cornwall (Ref. 1190340)

Customer rating

4.6

How reviews work

A property's star rating is the average of the star ratings received from guests that wish for their review to be published

Cornish Cottage Holidays rating

  • 8 Guests

  • 4 Bedrooms

  • 2 Bathrooms

  • Pets Yes

  • Show on map

Features

  • Off road parking
  • Ground floor accommodation
  • Ground floor bedroom
  • Open fire
  • Garden / Patio
  • Washing machine
  • Dishwasher
  • Seaside
  • Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

Accuracy of the listing
Cleanliness
Comfort
Facilities and maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

Group 2 Created with Sketch.

5 Customer Review(s)

  • Kim

    “We thoroughly enjoyed our stay.”

    The property is beautifully appointed and well equipped. The beds were very comfortable and the location is perfect with wonderful sea views and an easily accessible path to the quieter end of the beach. The deck was a great place to sit, but unfortunately there was no sunshade provided, and it was extremely hot during our stay. We did try to enquire about this, but got no response. Similarly we were unable to get any response to our query about recycling. We would therefore say, in summary ...

    The property is beautifully appointed and well equipped. The beds were very comfortable and the location is perfect with wonderful sea views and an easily accessible path to the quieter end of the beach. The deck was a great place to sit, but unfortunately there was no sunshade provided, and it was extremely hot during our stay. We did try to enquire about this, but got no response. Similarly we were unable to get any response to our query about recycling. We would therefore say, in summary that the property is amazing, but was slightly let down by the lack of any timely means of communication whilst we were there.

    - Kim, July 2026

    Thank you so much for your lovely comments regarding our property's presentation, comfort, and beautiful sea views. We are delighted you thoroughly enjoyed the beach location. Regarding your message, we are deeply concerned as we did not see or receive any communication from you during your stay; we are currently investigating this technical glitch with Cornish Cottage Holidays to ensure it is resolved immediately. We also appreciate your feedback regarding the sunshade; because our coastal location is highly prone to strong, sudden wind gusts, traditional umbrellas present a severe safety hazard and do not last here, though we are actively exploring wind-safe alternative solutions for the deck. Thank you again for helping us improve, and we hope to welcome you back Property Owner

Summary

  • Four bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor super-king, 1 x ground-floor king-size, 1 x upstairs super-king with TV, 1 x upstairs king-size with TV and en-suite walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail and WC
  • Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin, heated towel rail, and WC
  • Kitchen/diner
  • Sitting room with woodburning stove
  • Oil central heating
  • Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, washing machine, dishwasher, kettle, toaster
  • 4 x Smart TVs, Wi-Fi
  • Fuel and power inc. in rent
  • Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
  • Off-road parking for 3 cars to the rear, with an additional dedicated space for 1 car, situated on the gravel area at the bottom of the driveway
  • Front garden with lawn, BBQ, and furniture
  • Rear terrace garden
  • Sorry, no smoking
  • Two well-behaved pets welcome (please note, there is a charge of £50 per pet, per holiday)
  • Shop 1.2 miles, pub 0.4 miles, beach 0.2 miles
  • Note: Good housekeeping bond of £450

The property

Shearwater is an impressive coastal house resting in Praa Sands, Cornwall, only a short walk from the broad sandy beach.

With private parking for three cars, far-reaching sea views, a newly refreshed interior, super-fast fibre broadband, and a versatile layout with ground-floor bedrooms and a shower room, this is an excellent choice for families or groups of friends seeking a stylish stay near The Lizard Heritage Coast.

On arrival, the sea air and open outlook across Mount’s Bay immediately set the scene, while inside, the property reveals a bright and carefully updated interior with crisp finishes, sleek fittings, and a considered coastal feel throughout.

The kitchen/diner creates a sociable hub for the home, where light pours in across streamlined surfaces, and there is plenty of room for gathering over breakfast before heading to the shore or settling in for an evening meal after a day outdoors.

From here, an open connection leads into the sitting room, where the woodburning stove adds character and warmth when the weather turns cooler, and large windows keep the coastal backdrop in view.

Doors open directly onto the patio, giving easy access to an outdoor space made for morning coffee, sunset drinks, and time spent watching the water shift with the light.

The bedroom arrangement works especially well for a mixed-age group, with two ground-floor rooms that include a king-size and a super-king-size.

The larger bedroom also benefits from its own TV, a seating area, direct access to a second patio, and sea views that add something special to the space.

Upstairs, two further bedrooms each have a TV, and one is served by an en-suite shower room.

A family shower room completes the interior, while outside, the front lawn and rear terrace provide further places to sit out, dine together, and enjoy the coastal setting.

Beyond the property, Praa Sands is known for its long stretch of golden sand and rolling surf, while nearby Marazion offers access to St Michael’s Mount and striking views across the bay.

Porthleven makes an excellent day out for harbour walks and dramatic sea scenes, while the Lizard Peninsula offers rugged coves and striking cliffside scenery.

For art and culture by the coast, Tate St Ives and the Minack Theatre both make memorable additions to your itinerary.

However you spend your time in this part of Cornwall, Shearwater offers a superb setting to return to at the end of each day.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £450.

View on map

About the location

PRAA SANDS

Marazion 4.5 miles ; Helston 6 miles ; Porthleven 5 miles

The village of Praa Sands sits on the south coast in between Helston and Marazion. Praa Sands is known for its mile-long sandy beach and excellent surfing conditions. There is a bar/restaurant overlooking the beach – the perfect spot for lunch with a view or sunset drinks. Praa Sands is also home to a Golf and Country Club, from where the most wonderful sea vista can be enjoyed whilst you play. Just inland from the beach is Pengersick Castle, the tower of which dates back to the 16th century. It is said that Pengersick is haunted, and that the ghost of a monk has been seen wandering the grounds! The house at Pengersick is rumoured to be the birth place of John Carter, the self styled King of Prussia and a tunnel which leads from the house to the beach was apparently once used by smugglers. There are supermarkets and other retail stores in Penzance (8 miles) and Helston (6 miles).

Please note, there is a charge of £50 per pet, per holiday.

This property offers the following short breaks:

  • Winter
  • Off-season
  • Last minute
  • Christmas

How we calculate the "Was" price

Our 'Was' price shows the average price for this property over the last 90 days, so you can see how today's price compares.