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Turtle Cottage, Charlestown
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9.8 out of 10
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3 bedrooms1+ bathroomSleeps 6
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Explore the area
Charlestown, Cornwall
- Charlestown Harbour3 min walk
- Porthpean Beach12 min drive
- Eden Project12 min drive
- Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall)43 min drive
Rooms & beds
3 bedrooms (sleeps 6)
Bedroom 1
1 Queen Bed
Bedroom 2
1 King Bed
Bedroom 3
2 Single Beds
1 bathroom, 1 half bathroom
Bathroom 1
Soap · Towels provided · Bathtub or shower · Bathtub · Toilet · Hair dryer
Bathroom 2
Soap · Towels provided · Toilet · Shower only · Hair dryer
Spaces
Deck or patio
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden
Dining area
About this property
Turtle Cottage, Charlestown
Surrounded by beautiful Cornish countryside, Turtle Cottage is only a minutes walk away from the main harbour which is alive with eateries & watering holes, coffee and gift shops, The Shipwreck Museum and of course, Charlestown beach. Charlestown is often associated with its role in the filming of various movies and TV shows, including Poldark, due to its well-preserved waterfront and 18th-century atmosphere. Turtle cottage is approached by a private driveway which leads to Polmear Farm and where allocated parking is available, including EV charger. It is a mid-terrace barn with 3ft thick exposed granite and cob walls making it very sound proof. Upon entering, guests are greeted by an open plan living area with vaulted ceiling, oozing character and warmth, creating a home from home feeling making it the perfect getaway. The living area consists of a newly built fully equipped kitchen, dining and lounge area. A corridor leads off the lounge to the main bathroom which has a bath and large walk-in shower. Also on the ground floor is a twin bedroom plus a king bedroom with an en suite shower room. A further spacious super-king (or twin) bedroom is accessed by stairs that lead from the living room up to a mezzanine snug area. The bedroom itself is large and has its original beams, low windows and skylights. Outside the front of Turtle Cottage is a lawn area and a private garden seating area with dining furniture, parasol and BBQ - perfect for alfresco dining on a Summer's evening.
Property manager
Emma Hurst
Premier Host
Languages
English
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Outdoor space
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House Rules
Children
Children allowed: ages 0–17
Events
No events allowed
Pets
Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Smoking
Smoking is not permitted
Important information
You need to know
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
About the area
St Austell
Located in St Austell, this cottage is near the beach. Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre and Wheal Martyn China Clay Country Park are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Eden Project and Pinetum Park and Pine Lodge Gardens. Kidzworld and Marsh Villa Gardens are also worth visiting. Make sure you get close to the area's animals with activities such as game walks and birdwatching.
Charlestown, Cornwall
What's nearby
- Charlestown Harbour - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
- Duporth Beach - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
- Lost Gardens of Heligan - 10 min drive - 8.1 km
- Porthpean Beach - 12 min drive - 2.7 km
- Eden Project - 12 min drive - 6.5 km
Getting around
Restaurants
- St Austell Brewery - 5 min drive
- Hicks Bar St Austell Brewery - 5 min drive
- Poltair Park Cafe - 5 min drive
- Francines Fish - 3 min drive
- The Brit - 3 min drive
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About the host
Hosted by Emma Hurst

We, at The Cornish Holiday Company, have much pleasure in hosting this property for the owner, who has dedicated the time to make Turtle Cottage the perfect retreat for guests to enjoy. We are a locally based company and should you therefore require anything during your stay we are on call to assist.
Why they chose this property
Charlestown is steeped in history, a World Heritage site and is also part of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO). Even better, Turtle Cottage is only a minutes walk from this famous and picturesque harbour which has been used in many TV shows and films, including Poldark. It is surrounded by coffee & gift shops, eateries & watering holes and Charlestown beach. There are nearby coastal walks with stunning views over the sea, cliffs and nearby beaches such as Porthpean and Carloyn Bay where there are many watersports activities on offer. For the even more energetic, Carloyn Bay golf club is nearby too. A short drive from Charlestown is the Eden Project which is a world-renowned eco-tourism destination with biomes housing a vast variety of plant species. It is also here that events and renowned musicians play in concert.
What makes this property unique
Turtle Cottage couldn't be situated in a better position for seeing Charlestown as guests do not need to drive anywhere as everything is on your doorstep. Plenty of parking and an EV charger (small additional charge) are available at the property. Either side of Turtle Cottage is Starfish Cottage (sleeps 2) and Dolphin Cottage (sleeps 6). In total there is accommodation on this estate for 14 guests.
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