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Gurnard's Cottage

3 Guests
2 Beds
1 Bathroom
Pet Friendly

Description

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. It is home to a gift shop, cafe and ice cream shop and church with its own legendary mermaid - nearby is the ancient Tinner’s Arms pub. Cornwall's historic mining landscape lies nearby, including the spectacular Crown Mines at Botallack. 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.


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Everything you'll need

  • Wifi
  • Baby Friendly
  • Dishwasher
  • Garden / Patio
  • Open Fire

What guests are saying

4.7
Based on 114 reviews
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Absolutely a fanatic cottage.

Home from home. Everything you need and more. Doggies love it. 101% clean. In an idiotic setting not far from St ives but out of it. So many gorgeous places. Geevor mines a must for breakfast. Views out of this world about 20mins away. It may be a doggy cottage but you would never know standards so high. If you want a beautiful cottage peace and quiet this is the cottage.

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JulieSep 2026

the cottage was great, my own niggle would be the very detailed do's and don'ts, I understand that its important that guests are respectful, however some of the instructions were quite demanding.

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MarkJul 2026

Great little cottage on the rugged north Cornwall coast.

A great base for visiting the far end of Cornwall. We walked from the house along the coast. Also walks from Botallack, Porthcurno, St Michael’s Mount & Cape Cornwall as well as a lovely day in St Ives, walking in along the coast from Carbis Bay & a visit to the Minack theatre. Lovely treats in the cottage which were greatly appreciated

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KathrynJun 2026

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House Rules

  • Smoking

    Not permitted

  • Property notes

    Note: Stairs are steeper and narrower than average.

Stay Information

  • Check-in / Check-out

    17:00 / 10:00

  • Property ref

    959588

  • Parking

    Designated parking place

Guest & Pet Policy

  • Pets

    Allowed

  • Children

    Children and infants welcome

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