In the heart of Gulval village, The Cart House offers a warm welcome with its traditional Cornish charm. With surfing lessons and fishing trips arranged on your behalf, you can unwind in the sunny patio area or enjoy an easy walk to Penzance town centre. This granite cottage is equipped with a kitchen, open-plan living room, and French doors leading to the garden.
Reviews
9.69.6 out of 10
Exceptional
Entire home
3 bedrooms1 bathroomSleeps 51044 sq ft
Popular amenities
Kitchen
Washing machine
Outdoor space
Parking available
Barbecue grill
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About this property
The Cart House. Tastefully converted granite farm building.
The Cart House is situated in the village of Gulval with church and pub, and bus service to the stunning picturesque fishing village of St Ives just 6 miles over the hill. It is close to spectacular beaches, cliffs and the rugged Cornish coastline. It benefits from being in short and easy level walking distance to Penzance town centre, railway station, bus terminal and Isles of Scilly ferry. Mounts bay, with its safe beaches, St Michael's Mount and coastal cycle path are quickly and easily accessible. We can arrange surfing lessons, fishing trips, boat and wildlife trips and much more.
The property is ideal for families, being so close to all local amenities, but still retains a traditional Cornish village atmosphere. This traditional granite cart house was built around 1895 and has been tastefully converted to a high standard. The kitchen is equipped with cooker, fridge, microwave, toaster, washing machine. Steps down to the open plan, light and airy living room with pine floor and dining area. There is a TV, DVD player. Selection of DVDs and books. French doors to sunny paved patio area with garden furniture and lighting suitable for BBQ's. Bedroom one: Double bed. Bedroom two: Single bed. Bedroom three. 2 Single beds which can be linked together. Bedrooms are carpeted. Bathroom has toilet, basin, bath with shower over.
The property is centrally heated.
Bed linen, bath towels and tea towels are provided. Please supply your own beach towels. There is off road parking beside the cottage and unrestricted parking in the village. The local area is famous for many outdoor pursuits including surfing and wind surfing on spectacular beaches. Wonderful sea views and rugged coastline. Fishing, hiking, riding and cycling.
Property amenities
Beach
Beach nearby
Internet
Available in the cottage: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Car not required
Parking on site
Kitchen
Blender
Cookware, dishware, and utensils
Electric kettle
Hob
Microwave
Oven
Refrigerator
Spices
Toaster
Dining
Dining table
Bedrooms
3 bedrooms
Bedsheets provided
Bathroom
1 bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Hair dryer
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Living spaces
Dining table
Living room
Entertainment
Books
DVD player
Games
Stereo
TV with cable/satellite channels
Video library
Outdoor areas
Barbecue grill
Furnished patio
Garden
Outdoor furniture
Laundry
Laundry facilities
Washing machine
Comfort
Heating
Pets
No pets allowed
Suitability/Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
In-room accessibility
Smoke-free property
Services and conveniences
Iron/ironing board
Location highlights
In a rural location
In a village
Near a hospital
Near an outlet shopping centre
Near the bay
Near the sea
Things to do
Birdwatching nearby
Ecotours nearby
Fishing nearby
Golfing nearby
Hiking/biking trails nearby
Horseback riding nearby
Jet skiing nearby
Kayaking nearby
Motor boating nearby
Mountain biking nearby
Rock climbing nearby
Sailing nearby
Scuba diving nearby
Snorkelling nearby
Surfing/bodyboarding nearby
Swimming nearby
Water skiing 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
No all male or all female stag / hen type parties of 4 or more people.
Not to behave in a manner likely to cause offence to occupiers of neighbouring properties.
Pets
Pets not allowed
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 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 first aid kit
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 not required for transport to and from this property
About the area
Located in Penzance, this cottage is in a rural area and near the beach. While the natural beauty of St. Michael's Mount and Carbis Bay Beach can be enjoyed by anyone, those looking for an activity can explore St Ives Harbour.
National Dahlia Collection and Penzance Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Jet skiing and kayaking offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and mountain biking nearby. Visit our Penzance travel guide
Is The Cart House. Tastefully converted granite farm building. pet-friendly?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
How much is parking at The Cart House. Tastefully converted granite farm building. ?
On-site parking is available at the property.
What time is check-in at The Cart House. Tastefully converted granite farm building. ?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.
What time is check-out at The Cart House. Tastefully converted granite farm building. ?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is The Cart House. Tastefully converted granite farm building. located?
Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Eastern Green Beach. Longrock Beach and Tremenheere Sculpture Garden are also within 1 mile (2 km). Penzance (PZC-Penzance Train Station) is 20 minutes by foot and Penzance Station is 20 minutes.
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The Cart House. Tastefully converted granite farm building. Reviews
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Exceptional
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Comfortable clean and comprehensively equipped being secluded in a small community yet close to all essential amenities.
Ideally located for visiting most of Cornwalls many renowned attractions
Its a lovely place to stay. The house is a gresat size for our family. Lovely and clean and has everything you need.
Very close to Tesco and easy access to A30
The perfect place and very reasonably priced.
Have stayed before and hope to stay again
A very convenient location, everything was as advertised. Our host was attentive to any questions we had. The property was well equipped. Would recommend to others
Excellent location to get anywhere you want to go. Beds were very comfortable and facilities were just what you need, including a good hot shower. Everything we needed. We booked for next year before we left. Need I say more! You won't regret booking.
Our time spent at The Cart House was very peasefull and gave us room to relax and enjoy our holiday in Cornwall. Even the chimming of the church bells did not bother us.
A couple of things can use an update (settees and the kitchen tap)
But all in all a great place to stay.
We loved the layout of the place.
Thank you Mandy.
John and Wil from The Netherlands.
John F.
Stayed 10 nights in May 2024
Verified
6/10 Okay
Em C.
2 Aug 2025
Liked: Check-in
Disliked: Cleanliness
Lovely location. Light sleeper note the lovely church clock chimes on the hour 24 hours a day. The property is lovely. Good for entaining and local supermarkets are just a short walk/drive away as is the beach
We felt very comfortable in this beautiful and spacious cottage. We Head some trouble with our car and Mandy and Bob were very helpful contact. We would book this cottage a second time.
Lovely place to stay. Quiet village, spacious property and close to supermarkets. We used as a base to visit places of interest, it was easy to get onto the A30.
Lovely pub just up the road
Would definitely stay in this property again.
Lovely property, very clean, everything we needed was just there. We felt very welcome and the host Mandy was lovely and very prompt to answer any question's , overall a wonderful week .
Ideal property for our family stay - conveniently located for access to Penzance and other areas in Cornwall, especially Lands End and the surrounding areasAll facilities we needed were there - and 3 major supermarkets all within walking distance if needed; although the pathway is a bit overgrown (not that there's anything Mandy could have done about that!)Can also recommend a meal at the local pub a minute's walk up the hill - not a crumb left at the end!All in all a fabulous stay, and we would definitely consider using it again
The house is in a great location for exploring the local area. Nice open planning living and patio area. It is quite bizarre that there are 3 bedrooms and no wardrobes in any of them. The beds could also benefit from headboards and caster holders. The property was well equipped but would benefit from a deeper clean. The church bells were lovely but not every hour through the night. However overall we had a lovely week.
Really loved staying at the Cart house. Twenty minute walk to Penzance. Easy car ride to supermarkets etc. Village a bit noisier than expected with church bells chiming on the hour every hour. Bit of a cut through to St Ives road but not a problem.
Cottage well equipped. Everything you would need in the kitchen.
No wardrobes or hanging space .
Nice patio area.
Pub 50 yards away was closed but reopening very soon .
We intend to return next year as it was perfect for our stay.
Wir hatten einen sehr schönen Aufenthalt im Carthouse. Die Gastgeber waren sehr nett und hatten hilfreiche Tipps für uns. Alles was man braucht, war in dem Haus vorhanden. Sehr zu empfehlen.