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Porthcothan Mill Cottage

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7 Nights See prices

  • £750  to  £2300

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Short Breaks

  • £ Enquire
    2 night min. (off peak only)

Key Information

  • Sleeps

    6

  • Bedrooms

    3 Rooms

  • Min Nights

    7 (peak)
    2 (off peak)

  • Children

    Yes

  • WiFi

    Yes

  • Dogs

    Yes
    2 Dogs

  • Bathrooms

    2

  • Access

    Stairs

  • Log Burner

About Porthcothan Mill Cottage

Porthcothan Mill Cottage is a gorgeous luxury cottage dating back to 1597. Perfect for romantic getaways and family escapes alike, this is an ideal home for both short and longer breaks. It has 3 double bedrooms, and is set in a stunning large garden, just 5 minutes walk across a meadow to the beach at Porthcothan Bay, near to Padstow, north Cornwall. Located in a beautiful valley, the cottage has a range of character features, and has been thoughtfully furnished with a mix of modern, and vintage furniture.

Porthcothan Mill Cottage has a traditional yet chic interior with an eclectic mix of original features mixed with lovely modern touches. Sink into comfortable sofas and beds after a day of surfing or walking. Bold touches of colour teamed with equally colourful cushions and blinds are scattered throughout the cottage. The cottage is perfect for both summer and winter breaks as it has both central heating and a wood burning stove.

The cottage is located at the end of a private road, which leads into the valley behind Porthcothan Bay. The cottage is in an idyllic spot, surrounded by its own private garden, which then leads into a valley with plenty of walks straight from the cottage.

Porthcothan Bay is one of 7 stunning beautiful bays just west of Padstow. Porthcothan Bay, is a gorgeous sandy beach, with National Trust cliffs either side, rock pools, stream, and the bay provides fantastic surfing, great sand castle building, and also allows dogs. This award winning beach is patrolled by lifeguards and has an excellent beach shop.

The cottage is also located near to Watergate Bay, Bedruthan Steps, and Padstow. Horse riding, surfing lessons, kayaking and coasteering can all be booked nearby.

Contact the owner

Owner details:

Kate Ashton joined Independent Cottages in August 2023

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Amenities / Facilities

  • Log Burner
  • Beach Nearby
  • Off-Road Parking
  • Bluetooth
  • Cot
  • Highchair
  • Pub Nearby
  • Garden/ Outside Area
  • DVD Player
  • Smart TV
  • Washing Machine
  • Tumble Dryer
  • Microwave
  • Dish washer
  • Shower
  • Bath
  • WiFi

Location (Cornwall)

Accommodation

Ground Floor:

  • Sitting Room - there are two comfy sofas and an armchair and a wood burning stove. The room features a 40” television with a Now TV box for streaming on-demand television, a vintage Leak amplifier with Bang & Olufsen speakers with a Bluetooth input, and a Bluray / DVD player with a large film library. Additionally, there is an extensive range of board games catering to all ages, and on those cooler days and nights you can get cosy in front of our wood burning stove.
  • Dining room and kitchen - enjoy cooking in the fully equipped country cottage kitchen which is open plan with a dining area. The kitchen area has wooden work tops, vintage Paul Metal craft kitchen, Smeg fridge, cooker, microwave, dishwasher and very well equipped cupboards stocked with a range of cooking appliances.
  • The dining area of the kitchen is light and airy with views into the garden and features recycled and vintage items including a solid oak kitchen table and upcycled chairs. With the ability to seat 8, the dining table is perfect for entertaining if you’d like to invite friends over for the evening.

First Floor:

There are three gorgeous bedrooms to choose from:

  • The master bedroom is just lovely and comes with a double bed. Furnished with pretty fabrics this gorgeous room has two windows, one with a window seat and views over the garden - the perfect spot for a long, lazy lie-in! In addition, there's a chest of drawers and hanging space.
  • The second bedroom is also gorgeous and has a double bed. Also furnished with pretty fabrics this lovely room, views over the valley, a chest drawers and hanging space.
  • The pretty twin bedroom, has two single beds, and access to a chest drawers and hanging space.
  • Bathroom - bath, separate shower, sink and WC

All bedrooms have cotton linen and plump cushions , and light proof blinds or curtains to ensure a good nights' sleep.

A high chair, cot and stairgates are also available.

Outside and garden

Utility room - there is an outside utility room which also has a WC and shower

Warm outdoor shower also available with hose attachment for washing sandy feet and paws.

The Garden

The garden area is extensive with a large beautiful lawn, orchard and stream and is situated in a beautiful spot, surrounded by a peaceful valley which is a haven for wildlife. Enjoy outdoor dining on the table and chair set which seats 8, there is also have a wooden garden bench, and sun-lounger. One half of the garden is 'the island', as it's nearly completely surrounded by water and what remains of the mill's original leat still runs through the garden, although nowadays it is very shallow for most of the year.

The stream and some parts of the garden are unfenced so please keep a close eye on younger children. A seldom used public footpath at the very end of the garden crosses one corner of 'the island' via two bridges, and from these bridges you can follow the footpath either further into the valley or to the beach.



Porthcothan Mill Cottage Tariff & Supplementary Information

Season Weekly Rate Short Breaks

Sun, 14th Apr 2024 - Fri, 24th May 2024
Changeover: Saturday, Min Nights: 7

7 Nights
£900

Short breaks
not available


Sat, 25th May 2024 - Fri, 31st May 2024
Changeover: Saturday, Min Nights: 7

7 Nights
£1,650

Short breaks
not available


Sat, 1st Jun 2024 - Fri, 5th Jul 2024
Changeover: Saturday, Min Nights: 7

7 Nights
£1,450

Short breaks
not available


Sat, 6th Jul 2024 - Fri, 12th Jul 2024
Changeover: Saturday, Min Nights: 7

7 Nights
£1,850

Short breaks
not available


Sat, 13th Jul 2024 - Fri, 19th Jul 2024
Changeover: Saturday, Min Nights: 7

7 Nights
£1,950

Short breaks
not available


Sat, 20th Jul 2024 - Fri, 26th Jul 2024
Changeover: Saturday, Min Nights: 7

7 Nights
£2,050

Short breaks
not available


Sat, 27th Jul 2024 - Fri, 30th Aug 2024
Changeover: Saturday, Min Nights: 7

7 Nights
£2,300

Short breaks
not available

Bedroom Configuration:
Sleeps 6 in 3 bedrooms (There are two double bedrooms, with standard size doubled beds, and one)
Children:
Yes
Dogs/Pets:
2 dogs welcome
Accessibility:
Unlikely to be suitable for wheelchair users. Please discuss any specific accessibility requirements with the owner
Smoking:
No smoking
Preferred Arrival Day:
Saturday
Payment Options:
Bank Transfer
Booking Conditions:
Please refer to the owner for accessibility requirements, booking terms / conditions and cancellation policy.
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Please discuss any requirements regarding your pet(s) with the property owner.
Independent Cottages recommends that you take out holiday cancellation insurance.

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Kate Ashton
Member Since August 2023

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