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Dowager Cottage

Penryn, Cornwall, South West England

Property details

4 Guests 2 Bedrooms 2 Bathrooms Pets: Yes

Changeover day: -1

Features

Garden Pets welcome Ground Floor Hasfishing Family Countryside Broadband / WiFi Beach Near walks Near cycling Neargolf Enclosedgarden Childfriendly Nationaltrust Children Coastal Cotavailable Dishwasher Extra Bathrooms Ground Floor Bed Highchairavailable Nearrailway Offroad Parking Smoke Free Washing Machine Nearpub Shop Ingroup Short breaks allowed Last minute break allowed

Summary

The cottage received high praise for its decor, cleanliness, and amenities, making it a lovely holiday escape. Guests appreciated its location and felt it was well-equipped for their needs. However, some noted a few issues, like high appliances, a spiral staircase, and minor maintenance concerns.

The property

Dowager Cottage is a stylish detached abode, nestled in a leafy garden in Penryn, a short drive from the coast. Perfect for four guests and their polite pets, this Cornish getaway makes an idyllic stay for families, couples and friends seeking a coastal retreat within easy reach of Falmouth. Park on the driveway for two cars and enter through the green door to the upper floor, with an entrance hallway and a mezzanine-style snug overlooking the lower-floor interior. Restful hues of green entice you into the modern interior. Two bedrooms boast comfort, one with a double bed (on the lower ground floor) and the other with twin beds, each with a pristine en-suite shower room for that refreshing morning blitz. Head down the spiral staircase into the serene sitting room, with comfy sofas and media unit with a Smart TV, a space to kick back after a busy day in the sun. The fully-equipped kitchen/breakfast room is modern, with corner bench seating and table for big Cornish breakfasts. The dining room is a divine spot for foody gatherings, enveloped by the pretty leafy garden. Enjoy morning lattes, alfresco feasts and evening tipples on the enclosed patio, secure for children and pets. Explore the local area, Penryn, with its picturesque quay, Muddy Beach and café for refreshment, Pandora Inn boasts views across the jetty and is well worth a visit. Upriver, visit colourful Falmouth, with an abundance of attractions. Discover the four fabulous beaches for swims, paddles, rock pooling and water sports, with shoreside cafes. Browse the shops and galleries through the bunting clad streets, pick a spot for lunch in one of the many waterside restaurants, Cafés and pubs serving local fayre and international cuisine. Enjoy a wander around the Maritime Museum and historic Pendennis Castle boasting panoramic views, or take the ferry across to scenic St Mawes. Ramble the South West Coastal Path and seal watch or stroll through the stunning subtropical paradise of Trebah Garden. Dowager Cottage is the most wonderful base for your Cornish adventures.

Dowager Cottage is a detached home accepting pets and with off-road parking, resting near a beach in the picturesque market town of Penryn in Cornwall. Falmouth 3.1 miles; Truro 8.1 miles.

Two bedrooms: 1 x ground-floor double with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC, 1 x ground-floor twin with en-suite with walk-in shower, basin and WC. Lower-ground-floor kitchen/diner. Lower-ground-floor sitting room. Ground-floor snug. Lower-ground-floor conservatory

Central heating. Oven, hob, microwave, fridge/freezer, kettle, toaster. Smart TV, WiFi. Fuel and power inc. in rent. Bed linen and towels inc. in rent. Off-road parking for 2 cars. Enclosed rear garden with patio and furniture. Two well-behaved dogs welcome. Sorry, no smoking. Shop 0.4 miles, pub 0.5 miles. Note: There are a few steps up to access the garden. Note: The stairway is an open-tread spiral, so extra care is advised with pets and young children, please mind your head approaching the stairs.

Practical information

Distance to river (miles): 1.3 miles
Central heating: Throughout
Distance to beach (miles): 3 miles
Check-out: 10:00
Shop: 0.4 miles
Pub: 0.5 miles
Distance to restaurant (miles): 0.5 miles
Children - accepted: Yes
Working railway: Yes
Heating: Oil
Views: Countryside, City/Town
Floors: 2
Distance to coast (miles): 3 miles
Check-in: 16:00
Distance to supermarket (miles): 1.2 miles
Dogs allowed: Yes
Number of highchairs: 1
Distance to lake (miles): 3.1 miles
Location: Centre
Open to enquiries about other types of animals: Yes
Parking spaces: 2
Parking - included/charge: Included
Parking: Yes
Cot: Yes
Washing machine shared: Private
Fixtures and fittings: Washing machine, Dishwasher
Garden: Yes
Garden privacy: Private
Garden style: Patio

Location