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A beautiful, dog-friendly holiday home with magnificent views of two coastlines

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Perched in the sleepy village of Balwest, this contemporary cottage offers a romantic retreat with lovely views of Cornwall’s coastlines on clear days. Unwind in the large conservatory, snuggle up by the wood-burning stove or enjoy al-fresco dining in the sunny garden.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Entire home

3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 611 sq ft

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Pet-friendly
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Fireplace

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About this property

Entire place

You'll have the entire cottage to yourself and will only share it with other guests in your party.

A beautiful, dog-friendly holiday home with magnificent views of two coastlines

Balwest Cottage is a contemporary and cosy holiday retreat, which on a clear day boasts lovely views of both of Cornwall's coastlines from its first floor. With its large garden, comfortable décor and modern amenities, this really is a wonderful choice for a romantic break, family holiday or a getaway with friends. What makes Balwest Cottage truly special is the attention to detail. From cosy rugs to charming artwork and other decorative touches, it's clear that the owners have put time and effort into creating a truly lovely coastal hideaway.

The ground floor kitchen is well-equipped with everything you could possibly need, including a double oven, dishwasher and washer dryer. While the large conservatory is the ideal spot to sit back and relax with a good book; or get cosy in front of a wood burning stove in the sitting room perfect for enjoying cosy evenings in - just the thing after a long day of sea air and sandcastles. The large enclosed garden is perfect for children to play in and furniture for al-fresco dining.

The three bedrooms are all located on the first floor; two with plush king-size beds and the third with a single bed and pull-out single trundle bed suitable for children. All bedrooms have use of the family bathroom with bath, separate shower, wash basin and WC.

The sleepy village of Balwest is just a 5-minute drive from the coast, including the popular beach at Praa Sands, making this a wonderful choice for a seaside holiday.

Additional Information:
One well behaved dog welcome (small additional charge).
Cot and highchair available on request.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the cottage: WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site

Kitchen

  • Dishwasher
  • Freezer
  • Oven
  • Refrigerator

Bedrooms

  • 3 bedrooms
  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • 1 bathroom
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Entertainment

  • TV

Outdoor areas

  • Garden
  • Patio

Laundry

  • Laundry facilities
  • Washing machine

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Smoke-free property

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Birdwatching nearby
  • Cycling nearby
  • Golfing nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

General

  • Garden
  • Unit size: 11 square feet

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Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 4:00 PM
Minimum check-in age - 21

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
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Pets

Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Events

No events allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
On-site parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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About the area

Located in Helston, this cottage is in a rural area. Tremenheere Sculpture Garden and Poldark Mine are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Country Skittles and Paradise Park and JungleBarn. Bonython Estate Gardens and Potager Garden are also worth visiting. Break out the clubs and hit the links on a nearby golf course, or seek out an adventure with hiking/biking trails and cycling. Visit our Helston travel guide
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Praa Sands, Cornwall

What's nearby

  • St. Michael\'s Mount which includes heritage elements, general coastal views and château or palace
    St. Michael's Mount
    20 min drive - 6.9 miles
  • Popular St Ives Atlantic ocean coast, Cornwall, England, United Kingdom
    Carbis Bay Beach
    22 min drive - 12.0 miles
  • Fistral Beach which includes a sandy beach as well as a large group of people
    Fistral Beach
    51 min drive - 36.0 miles
  • Godolphin Estate
    6 min drive - 2.2 miles
  • St Ives Harbour
    25 min drive - 13.7 miles

Getting around

  • Penzance (PZC-Penzance Train Station)
    18 min drive
  • Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)
    69 min drive

Restaurants

  • Crown Inn
    9 min drive
  • Blue Anchor
    10 min drive
  • Queens Arms
    6 min drive
  • Harbour Inn
    9 min drive
  • The Falmouth Packet
    8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is A beautiful, dog-friendly holiday home with magnificent views of two coastlines pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

How much is parking at A beautiful, dog-friendly holiday home with magnificent views of two coastlines?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at A beautiful, dog-friendly holiday home with magnificent views of two coastlines?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at A beautiful, dog-friendly holiday home with magnificent views of two coastlines?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is A beautiful, dog-friendly holiday home with magnificent views of two coastlines located?

Situated in a rural location, this cottage is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and within 3 miles (5 km) of Godolphin Estate and Country Skittles. Praa Sands Beach and Rinse Head Beach are also within 6 miles (10 km).

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A beautiful, dog-friendly holiday home with magnificent views of two coastlines Reviews

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8.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

Reviews

8/10 Good

Katerina H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely cottage with a beautiful conservatory. Very comfortable.

Great property to rent. Teenage daughters would have been grateful for a Wi-fi boost!!
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10/10 Excellent

Clay gone away from home

We absolutely loved our stay. Spacious yet cosy. We spent most of our time in the conservatory enjoying the sun and view. Very clean and the location was superb, not far from st Ives, lands end or lizards point (in all directions!) We would absolutely stay here again!
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4/10 Poor

Not good enough

We stayed here for my mother’s 60th and had high hopes based off the photos and reviews. We were sorely disappointed. The first thing we had to do upon arrival was hoover the ceiling of the conservatory as it was absolutely covered in cobwebs, dead flies and spiders, it was obvious no one had ever touched it. I’ve never stayed at a cottage where there wasn’t some sort of welcome basket before, but fine, if this place doesn’t do them, they don’t do them. I do expect, at a bare minimum for them to provide washing up liquid and bin bags! Nope, nothing. If you stay here, make sure to bring EVERYTHING for the kitchen - tea, coffee, salt, sugar, pepper, the aforementioned washing up liquid and bin bags, because nothing is provided. We also had to scrub one of the pans clean, as there was stuff encrusted into the bottom from a previous guest. Overall, a disappointing stay, they need to buck their ideas up.
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8/10 Good

Charming 1800's Cottage

I very much enjoyed staying in Balwest Cottage. The older part of the cottage is charming and cosy, and the newer conservatory is lovely and relaxing. It was a special time for me because my ancestors used to live in the cottage in the 1800’s, and I soon felt at home. Balwest is in a very rural area and is off the tourist track, which I loved, but also the beaches and tourist areas are only a five-minute drive away. There are many rural walks in the area, and the view from the top of the nearby Tregonning Hill is stunning.
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10/10 Excellent

A great week in Cornwall

Lovely spacious cottage in a pretty location. A good base to explore the far end of Cornwall. Plenty to do and see. Lots of different beaches within half an hours drive, all with lifeguards. Local eggs & vegetables for sale just up the road. A busy week spent exploring the area.
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10/10 Excellent

David H.

Holiday at Balwest

Excellent property which we couldn’t fault in any way. The pictures don’t do it justice! We would definitely book this again if we were going to Cornwall.
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10/10 Excellent

A gem of a place!

We stayed for a week with our 18m old daughter and dog and had the best time. The conservatory and large wrap around garden were the highlight for us and we spent all our time there. The rooms are light and airy and spacious and the kitchen appliances are modern and work well. Our only criticism is that the carpet is quite painful to walk on as it is like a front door mat type material. We had to buy slippers from the local supermarket as it was too uncomfortable to walk on. Balwest cottage is perfect and we would love to stay there again!
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10/10 Excellent

Beautiful cottage, sea views and a good location to explore Cornwall

We really enjoyed our stay at Balwest Cottage. The cottage is great for all weather, lovely and cosy on wet days, and amazing sea views with a beautiful conservatory on sunny days. The location is great for exploring Penzance and Helston, but also in a quiet, historic location to get away from it all. Highly recommended.
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8/10 Good

Cosy bolthole

A lovely property, if tricky to find using satnav. Well furnished and spacious downstairs with a large conservatory. Nice stove which threw out a lot of heat. Only criticisms relate to the kitchen which lacked sufficient glasses, crockery and cooking equipment.
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8/10 Good

Winter break

We stayed here during one of the roughest weeks for weather, blowing a gale and pouring with rain. The cottage is very old and has two foot thick walls which were much appreciated! Warm and cosy all the time there wasn't a power cut but this was down to a power cable being blown down and nothing to do with the standard of the cottage. The conservatory is great as is the garden and I'm sure we would have used these a lot more in better weather. Beds are comfortable and bedroom decor is a good standard. Good wifi. Niggles: we requested a starter log pack and got a few fire lighters and half a bag of kindling plus a wood burner that needed emptying before we could use it. The leather sofas are not comfortable - slippy and on the small side. The angle of the TV means only those sitting opposite can see it. The shower leaks into the kitchen ceiling unless you put a few towels on the bathroom floor while showering. Overall a lovely cottage that we would stay at again.