About the area
Cornwall’s visitors are constantly tempted back to the beautiful coastline, tiny fishing villages, hidden coves and the world-class surfing. Whatever the reason, Cornwall has long cemented its place as one of Britain’s premier holiday destinations.
Situated within east reach of Land's End, Cornwall lies Sennen Cove, a charming fishing village home to a handful of quaint shops, pubs and restaurants. The nearby town of St Just is the nearest town to Land's End and plays host to historical monuments and an a Bronze Age settlement at Cape Cornwall. The town offers more shops and pubs along with a town hall, a church, and a theatre dating back to medieval times. The dramatic coastlines are not to be missed when visiting the area; you can enjoy a plethora of water sports and tranquil walks both in Sennen Cove and the surrounding towns and villages.
With magnificent sea views and well-appointed throughout, this light and spacious four-storey house is perfectly suited to a family or group of six, seeking coastal adventures. Sennen Cove, Cornwall lies at the centre of Whitesand Bay which, with its mile-long expanse of sand and sea, is the perfect location for that beach holiday or for riding the surf! Just a stone’s throw away from the lifeboat station, in the heart of this charming fishing village, lies Pilchard Cottage and this fabulous property makes the ideal centre for a family holiday on the Cornish coast. With the first floor boasting a master bedroom with a private terrace and downstairs an expansive games room, this dwelling is ideal for staying in or venturing out to explore Cornwall's finest attractions. As you step into the property, there is a spacious hallway with plenty of room for outdoor wear, and a handy ground-floor shower room for you to rinse off after a sandy day at the beach. You will also discover a marvellous games room complete with a screen for the Wii games console, table football and a good selection of interesting books and fun board games. Arranged on the second floor, the open plan living room boasts far-reaching coastal views over Sennen Cove and a wood burner for cosy winter breaks plus, after a sociable meal around the chunky dining table, you can sit and watch the sun go down out to sea. In the warmer months, open the french doors and enjoy morning coffee on the seaward-facing balcony which also gives a ringside seat when either the Sennen in-shore or Tamar class lifeboats launch. The well-equipped kitchen leads to the south-facing rear patio with its garden furniture and a chance to sit out and soak up the sun so that you can make the most of those warm summer days with breakfast on the terrace and lunch out on the enclosed rear patio. Retire to one of three bedrooms, all equipped with comfortable mattresses and crisp cotton bed linens. There is a spacious king-size bedroom on the first floor with an en-suite shower room and french doors to the large private terrace with garden furniture and stunning sea views. The first-floor twin bedroom is furnished with zip and link beds which can be presented as a king size bed on request. The first floor also has a family bathroom. There is a double bedroom with an open plan WC on the top floor. The attached garage contains the washing machine, and guests are welcome to use the beach equipment stored there. All that Sennen Cove has to offer, including the popular Old Success Inn, two cafes, fish and chip shop, general store and the iconic Round House art gallery, are within a short stroll. There is no better place to learn to surf than at one of the two surf schools, one of which is located right on the beach. Hike from the doorstep along the magnificent Southwest coast path and discover towering clifftops and golden sandy beaches. Explore landmark attractions close by at Cape Cornwall, St. Michaels Mount, the spectacular Minack Theatre and Land’s End. Choose Pilchard Cottage for a fantastic family holiday to Cornwall.
