The Cottage
Kittiwake Cottage is a semi-detached, mid 19th century, white-washed fisherman’s cottage providing a perfect base for a wonderful holiday in all seasons.
The owners have worked hard to make sure that a holiday at Kittiwake Cottage is all you’d expect it to be; by the time you reach the front door, you’ll realise that this is a very special place…and when you step inside you won’t be disappointed.
Kitchen
- hand-painted cupboards with black granite surfaces
- quarry tiled floor
- part-glazed stable door with view to garden
- integrated dishwasher, fridge/freezer & washer/dryer machine
- Bosch ceramic hob and full size electric cooker
- small breakfast table and chairs
- comprehensive range of equipment, herbs & spices
Sitting Room
- open fireplace with log burner
- ceiling beams & sandstone floor
- sash windows with sea views
- 3 sofas
- occasional tables
- 26-inch widescreen HD LCD flat-screen TV with freeview and streaming
- CD player & radio with ipod/MP3 player connection
- collection of board games
Dining Room
- painted wooden dresser, table and chairs
- sash windows with sea views
- stripped pine floorboards
- bookshelf with novels, maps & guides
Sympathetic restoration has retained or restored original features such as the fireplace, wide wooden floorboards and sash windows. The cottage is well equipped, comfortably furnished and tastefully decorated using tranquil seaside colours and natural fabrics. Plentiful windows on three aspects ensure that Kittiwake is light and airy with excellent views over the valley to the sea. It’s cool in summer and cosy in winter, with a log burner in the sitting room and heaters in every room.
Main Bedroom
- French doors leading onto balcony with sea views
- original, wide floorboards
- double iron bedstead with quality mattress
- hand painted wooden furniture
- Blackout lined curtains
Attic Bedroom
- two singles or a comfortable king-size bed
- wardrobe, storage chests, bedside tables
- 3 roof windows with blackout blinds, giving sea and village views
- ceiling beams
- solid oak floor
- stair gate and futon chair/bed also available
Bathroom
- small bath with electric shower
- heated towel rail and wall heater
- hand basin with overhead mirror & cupboard
- airing cupboard
To save you loading your car to the roof, most of the things you need for your holiday are provided, including professionally laundered, crisp cotton sheets and fluffy bath towels. A full inventory is sent before arrival or available on request.
Garden
- west-facing patio perfect for evening sundowners
- Garden table, chairs & BBQ
- slate-scree, beach-style planting
- rear gate onto village green
Additional Info.
- Entrance Porch: Quarry tiled floor, coat hooks
- Parking: Parking is possible directly outside the cottage (please consider access for delivery / local vehicles if using) or around the village green.
- Wifi: Free wifi for guests
- EV Charger: own 7.4kW EV charger
- Sorry – no smoking
- Well behaved adult dogs welcome by prior arrangement.
- No extra charge for towels and linen
- Electricity and a plentiful supply of logs are provided free of charge.
Nearby
- access to South-West coastal path
- several quiet beaches within walking distance
- seasonal shop and cafe in the village
- great pub – welcomes dogs and children
- dark skies for amazing star gazing
- village green and duck pond
- great bird watching on migration routes
- see about the village here
- see about out and about here