Detached comfortable granite cottage, 5 minute walk to the beach - Dogs Welcome provides laundry facilities and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Reviews
9.49.4 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
2 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 4
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free Wi-Fi
Outdoor space
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About this property
Detached comfortable granite cottage, 5 minute walk to the beach - Dogs Welcome
Little Rock is located in the village of Longrock which is set between Penzance and Marazion. A quiet village which belies the fact that it nestles right on Mounts Bay and has all the joys of the beach without the hustle and bustle (and parking problems) of Marazion. Little Rock, in its past life was a lobster pot barn and has been renovated to a high standard - with quality and comfort being our aim. Sat in the garden you can hear the waves lapping when the tide is in - that is how close you are to the beach! The small courtyard (totally enclosed) has quality table and chairs and planters.
At the end of the drive are bus stops with excellent bus service for all local areas. St Ives buses are every half an hour and take 25 minutes. Porthleven is around 35 minutes by bus. The property is also situated next to the South West Coastal path, near a nature reserve.
Longrock is on Mounts Bay, and the beach is a popular beach for horse riding and wind surfing. St Michaels Mount is in walking distance either along the beach or via the road.
The property itself is very well equipped, with everything you need for a comfortable stay. It's is centrally heated and also has a log burner for the colder months. There is a separate laundry room with washer and tumble dryer.
The living space is comfortable and cozy, with a vaulted ceiling with lots of natural light.
The master bedroom is large, light and airy with ensuite bathroom.
There is a 2nd bedroom with bunk beds.
There is a single line train track next to the beach, access is 5 minutes walk via the level crossing
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the house: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Electric car charging station on site
Car recommended
Parking on site
Kitchen
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Dishwasher
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Toaster
Bedrooms
2 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub
Hair dryer
Shower
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Fireplace
Wood stove
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Smart TV
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Outdoor furniture
Patio
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
Pet friendly
Welcoming dogs only
Up to 25 kg per pet
Suitability/Accessibility
Smoke-free property
Note from host: No smoking under any circumstances in the property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a village
Near the marina
Near the sea
On the bay
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Cycling nearby
Hiking nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Wildlife walks nearby
Windsurfing nearby
Safety features
Carbon monoxide detector (host has indicated there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property)
Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Rules
Refuse Collection: The bin must be put out on a Thursday night for collection.
BBQ must be cleaned after use
All breakages must be replaced
Pets
Pets are allowed
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total (up to 25 kg per pet)
Restrictions apply; for more information contact the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Note from host: Dogs only, no more than 2 small to medium sized
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Note from host: Property is one level with secure courtyard area
Events
No events allowed
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
No smoking under any circumstances in the property
Important information
You need to know
This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
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 indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock
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
We should mention
A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Penzance, this holiday home is near the beach. Penzance Ferry Terminal and Jubilee Pool are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those looking for area attractions can visit National Dahlia Collection and Paradise Park and JungleBarn. Country Skittles and St Ives Society of Artists are also worth visiting. Windsurfing and surfing/body boarding offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby. Visit our Penzance travel guide
Is Detached comfortable granite cottage, 5 minute walk to the beach - Dogs Welcome pet-friendly?
Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 25 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
How much is parking at Detached comfortable granite cottage, 5 minute walk to the beach - Dogs Welcome?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at Detached comfortable granite cottage, 5 minute walk to the beach - Dogs Welcome?
Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.
What time is check-out at Detached comfortable granite cottage, 5 minute walk to the beach - Dogs Welcome?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Detached comfortable granite cottage, 5 minute walk to the beach - Dogs Welcome located?
Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within a 15-minute walk of Longrock Beach, Marazion Beach and Eastern Green Beach. National Dahlia Collection and Marazion Marsh are also within 1 mile (2 km).
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Detached comfortable granite cottage, 5 minute walk to the beach - Dogs Welcome Reviews
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Exceptional
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
The cottage was about 30 minutes along the seawall into Penzance or a 20 minute walk in the other direction towards Marizon-St.Michael’s Mount-beautiful views.
The cottage itself is very quaint and nicely furnished although the bedding could be upgraded as it was showing signs of wear.
There is a train that runs several times a day between the cottage and the beach-be aware.
Overall a very nice stay-thank-you.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent
Barnard
24 May 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Parking lot is tight, location is good and the town is delightful
Perfect for our stay. Fabulous location and well-furnished. Lovely welcome gifts of Cornish produce were very appreciated. We enjoyed contributing to the painted stones collection!
One word Perfect… cottage was perfect, beautiful and everything we wanted.
Hosts Jo & Andy thought of everything including extra bowls for the dogs
Location was great… could hear the sea from the garden… really lovely few days
Excellent property which is ideally placed as a base to visit SW Cornwall. The view of St Michaels Mount from the beach is beautiful and the walk to Marazion and or Penzance along the beach/path is well worthwhile.
The property is very comfortable and warm and tastefully decorated making our 5 night stay perfect.
Enjoyed our 4 night stay, location was very good. Close to beach and local amenities.
On the downside parking is extremely tight and difficult to access in and out
Bed could be more comfy so soft, need bigger bath towels and bathroom very tight if you are a larger person due to door position we were ok but others might struggle
Lovely comfy cottage that whilst being in the village with all the conveniences within walking distance, still has the feeling of being remote. Lovely to hear the sound of the sea! It is close to the train track but that give us an issue as the trains could only be heard and not seen. Cleaning is done by an agency and after a busy summer season the property would benefit from a good deep clean. Generally clean though. Nice long beach walks close by, now all dog friendly. Tehidy not far for lovely off lead woodland walks.
We enjoyed our stay as we were lucky to get the hottest week in Cornwall :-)
So we were able to have all our meals outside in the "garden". (In winter as well as on rainy days, the house might be a bit dark inside?!)
Parking was easier than expected (even possible with a SUV). We were never distrubed by any noise caused by the nearby Mexican Inn!
We didn´t miss anything in the house and were very happy with beds already made when we arrived. :-)
Don´t forget to bring colours as everybody seems to leave a painted stone. :-)
We had the best long weekend at Little Rock. It’s in the most wonderful location. The property (even amongst Storm Ciaran) was so warm and inviting. I could’ve lived there! It was so nice to hear the waves at night and when it rained, it was like having the excitement of being camping, but the luxury of a solid roof 😄 The cottage has everything you’d need and we even had a welcome package (thank you!) that came in handy as forgot to buy loo roll 😄 Everything was lovely and clean and the Cornwall maps on the table were perfect to plan our first full day there.
Jo and Andy were fantastic hosts, we had to delay our trip last minute due to illness, but they very kindly let us move our booking and it was worth every second of the wait to get there! The cottage is in a great location, with a bus stop right outside that takes you to Penzance or Marazion (and St Ives too) … I can’t wait to stay there again. We normally tend to stay in North Cornwall, but this makes the extra couple hours drive so worth it. You’ve got guests for life 😂
Thank you xx
This is a well equipped but quite small property, suitable for a couple with small children at the best, but ideal for us as a couple. Bed is very comfortable, as is the sofa and all furnishings are nice, although the hanging space in the wardrobe, is only for tall people 😂 oh and television could do with an upgrade. Overall we like the accommodation. The biggest flaw for us was the property is actually backing on to a pub garden, which had an outdoor screen with the football on it most evenings, we were there during the Euros, and also live music; as we are not football fans, or fans of heavy metal, it was a bit of a problem at times. Parking was also a bit of an issue, as you have to reverse into a narrow lane, that is off a busy road, this involves stopping the traffic at times, as it’s tricky reversing round the bins at the entrance to the lane, once navigated past the neighbours car, the parking space itself is ample. I now understand why previous reviews say they use public transport and leave the car at home!!
I like the overall geographic position of this cottage, but I’m not sure I would stay here again, because of the parking and public house issues.
We had a good few days here. We knew the train passed close by but it wasn’t a noisy problem. The pub was a bit noisy mid evening but not by bed time.Location was good for St Michael’s Mount, Penzance, St Ives and the sculpture park nearby was great. The house itself was a little dusty on arrival and it doesn’t have much natural ventilation. But it was well fitted out and cosy for our stay. The outdoor space was nice too,
Beautiful cottage close to Penzance and St Michael’s Mount
The cottage was gorgeous with a lovely garden and absolutely everything we needed for our four night stay. It is the perfect spot to explore this area of Cornwall.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2023
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8/10 Good
Samuel M.
20 Apr 2025
Liked: Check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great base
Little rock was a great base for us whilst visiting the area to see family, it has everything we needed. The only issues were parking access, this is extremely tight due to parking or other cottages and a redundant gate post.
A really high spec cottage in an ideal spot for the buses (we didn't use our car at all once we'd arrived). Great pub next door, handy for the beach and a nice stroll to Penzance or Marazion.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023
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10/10 Excellent
Marjon
18 Jul 2023
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Simply just perfect. Clean, cosy and comfortable. Had everything we needed. Central location to explore Cornwall.