Guests say
Lantern Cottage in St. Austell, Cornwall, is highly praised for its superb location, cleanliness, and comfort. Guests appreciate the property's proximity to Charlestown's characterful amenities and attractions. The cottage is well-presented, with a homely feel and thoughtful touches that contribute to a delightful stay. While parking can be challenging during the day, it eases in the evening. The property is ideal for both relaxing and exploring the local area.
The cottage receives consistent commendations for its cleanliness, with multiple reviews highlighting its tidy and well-maintained state. One mention of the garden's grass length suggests a slight deduction, but overall, the property is celebrated for its cleanliness.
The location is frequently described as ideal, with easy access to Charlestown's harbour, restaurants, and attractions. Some guests note the inconvenience of parking and the distance to corner shops, but the location's charm and convenience are well-regarded.
Guests find the cottage comfortable, with cosy beds and a homely atmosphere. However, a few guests mention discomfort with the beds and a snug shower room, suggesting room for improvement in this category.
The cottage is equipped with necessary facilities, and guests are generally satisfied. There are mentions of a well-decorated interior and a useful garden. A minor issue with bed linen and a comment on garden maintenance indicate slight room for enhancement.
While the reviews reflect a high level of satisfaction with the property's offerings and the hosts' attentiveness, there are no specific mentions of gifts or special thoughtful gestures that would warrant a score in this category.
About this property
Located on the main road of the charming village of Charlestown, a stone's through from the picturesque harbour, sandy beach and South West Coast Path, is this immaculate, Grade II listed cottage, 74 Charlestown Road. This wonderful property is an ideal holiday cottage for a family or couple wanting to explore the south of Cornwall and the surrounding heritage coastline, while also being within easy reach of the renowned Eden Project attractions and the city of Truro. Step inside the property and find a homely sitting room with open fireplace with a cast iron surround and a sash window with lovely wooden shutters that overlooks the charming front garden, a perfect place for you to curl up on the sofa to watch something on TV. The kitchen/diner with slate flooring, neutral wooden cupboards, black and silver sparkle quartz worktops and a freestanding cooker, as well as a small dining table, where you can gather to enjoy a home-cooked meal and attractive sash windows overlooking the rear garden. Upstairs there are three spacious, carpeted bedrooms, all with lovely sash windows and wooden shutters, consisting of two doubles and a single, all served by a family bathroom with a contemporary, tiled suite and a large walk in shower. Outside there is roadside parking available, as well as a front enclosed lawn with seating and a rear enclosed lawn and patio with furniture and an outbuilding for storage, so you have a choice of picturesque spots to relax in and enjoy your peaceful surroundings. The centre of Charlestown, with its plethora of shops, cafés and restaurants, is a short walk away, along with its harbour featuring a collection of tall ships, a shipwreck museum and glorious sandy beach. From the beach, walkers can access the South West Coast Path in either direction; head west towards the Roseland Heritage Coast and discover the Lost Gardens of Heligan, with acres of lush land and a tearoom, sandy beaches at Porthpean and Pentewan, along with the pretty fishing port of Mevagissey, with its model railway, aquarium, harbour and ferry port, offering trips to Fowey, while a journey east will encompass the beaches of Par Sands and St Austell Bay, as well as the National Trust's Lantivet Bay, the cargo port of Fowey along the River Fowey, with its 16th century castle built by Henry VIII, yacht club and harbour, plus the picturesque fishing harbour of Polperro, with its heritage museum and idyllic beach. St Austell is just over a mile away, with the renowned visitor attraction of Eden Project less than five miles from the cottage, and for a slight change of scenery, Cornwall's cathedral city of Truro is a short drive away. 74 Charlestown Road is a charming base for a coastal retreat on the south coast of Cornwall.
A delightful coastal village on the south coast, a mile from St. Austell. Famous for its harbour filled with a collection of tall ships riding at anchor, as well as a shipwreck museum and offering easy access to the coastal path, it’s the perfect holiday destination for exploring the south coast. It has even been used as a filming location, most well known for appearing in Poldark. The picturesque fishing village of Mevagissey is 20 minutes' drive away by car, while the Lost Gardens of Heligan, several stately homes and gardens and the fabulous Eden Project are all within 5 miles.
Accommodation
Three bedrooms: 2 x double, 1 x single.
Bathroom with large walk in shower, basin and WC.
Kitchen/diner.
Sitting room with open fire.
Outdoor toilet.
Gas central heating with open fire.
Electric oven and gas hob, microwave, under counter fridge and freezer.
Washer/dryer, dishwasher, TV in lounge and 2 x TVs in 2 bedrooms, and WiFi.
Fuel and power included in rent.
Bed linen and towels included in rent.
Travel cot and x1 high chair available.
Roadside parking.
Enclosed front lawn with seating.
Enclosed rear garden with lawn, patio area and an outbuilding separated into a storage shed.
One well-behaved pet welcome.
Sorry, no smoking.
Please note: This property only accepts a minimum of 3 night bookings, .
Shop 0.5 miles, pub within 0.1 miles, beach 0.8 miles Note: During UK School Holidays property only accepts bookings commencing on a Saturday
Nearby points of interest
- St Austell Brewery
- Eden Project
- Wheal Martyn
- Springfields Fun Park and Pony Centre
- St. Columb hurling
- Royal Cornwall Museum
- Newquay Zoo
- Watergate Bay
- Carnewas at Bedruthan - National Trust
Reviews (21)
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Sharon
Bob and Stephanie were really helpful providing advice on local beaches, walks and good places to eat. We really enjoyed our stay and will be returning, we couldn't ask for better hosts or facilities.
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David
Lovely cottage. We had a slight issue with bed linen but it was soon sorted. Charlestown is a great place to visit. Good restaurants, do book first!
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Rachael
Great location and lovely places to eat nearby. The cottage was well maintained and exceptionally clean. Everthing we needed was available. Thank you for a lovely holiday