Idyllic rural retreat with parking , near Porthcurno, Minack Theatre, Beaches

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St Buryan, Penzance, Cornwall, ENG

Minack Theatre
‪7 min drive‬
Pedn Vounder Beach
‪8 min drive‬
Porthcurno Beach
‪18 min drive‬
Lands End (LEQ)
‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Queen Bed

Bathroom 1

Shower only

Spaces

Deck or patio

Kitchen

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Piggery at Tresidder is a Grade 2 listed building from the early 19th century and has been sensitively renovated. It is the perfect destination for a tranquil break away from the hustle and bustle of life and it's pressures . The Piggery is perfectly situated for visiting popular and picturesque locations such as Porthcurno, The World famous open air Minack Theatre, Mousehole ( quoted as 'The prettiest village in England' by Dylan Thomas, Sennen Cove ( one of the finest surfing beaches in the U.K),St Michael's Mount, St Ives and many more beautiful coves, attractions, beaches and villages.

Land's End airport is only just 4 miles away for day trips to the Isles of Scilly or catch the ferry from Penzance , 7 miles away.

The Piggery is situated within the grounds of the owners' home yet offers privacy in it's own surrounding garden where you can enjoy wonderful views of the countryside and wildlife. It is an ideal location for watching buzzards, kestrels and sometimes even peregrines and sparrowhawks. So many of our guests have commented that it's a delight to just stay put for the whole day, enjoying the different areas of the garden on the sun loungers or the secluded patio with the swinging seat or inside with the log burner lit and comfy seating.
We are only 4 miles away from the finest surfing beaches in the area , Sennen and Gwenver. On the South coast , approx 9 miles , Perranuthnoe and Praa Sands.We have a Mini Mal surfboard available for use should you wish to have a go or if you're unable to bring your own, Otherwise surfboard hire and lessons are widely available.

We have no light pollution here so it is the perfect spot to stargaze on clear nights.
The Piggery was finished in 2017 to a very high standard and offers a luxurious and comfortable experience with underfloor heating throughout property in cooler months, a wood burner and generous log supply, dishwasher, washer dryer, microwave, well equipped kitchen for cooking at home, Comfy King size bed, Powerful shower, Television with freesat , DVD player ,Bluetooth speaker, Barbeque, sun loungers and high quality furnishings in a relaxed, rural setting.

Wifi included at the property .

Unfortunately we cannot facilitate electric car charging at the property at this present time .
Simon and Zoe look forward to welcoming you .

Property manager

Zoe and Simon

Languages

English

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 23

Check out before 11:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

Smoking permitted in garden

this is a no smoking property, however you are welcome to smoke outside and we will provide an ashtray.

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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 deadlock

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A car is required for transport to and from this property

About the area

Penzance

Located in Penzance, this holiday home is in a rural area and by the sea. St. Michael's Mount and Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty reflect the area's natural beauty and area attractions include Sennen Surfing Centre and Grand Casino Amusements. Trengwainton Garden and National Dahlia Collection are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with surfing/body boarding, fishing and swimming nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with hiking.

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St Buryan, Penzance, Cornwall, ENG

What's nearby

Minack Theatre - 7 min drive - 3.7 km
Pedn Vounder Beach - 8 min drive - 4.1 km
Land's End - 9 min drive - 5.8 km
Porthcurno Beach - 18 min drive - 5.0 km
Sennen Cove Beach - 25 min drive - 9.9 km

Getting around

Lelant Station - 23 min drive
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

‪The Fountain Inn - ‬13 min drive
‪Star Inn - ‬13 min drive
‪Jeremy's Fish and Chip Shop - ‬13 min drive
‪The First and Last Refreshment House - ‬8 min drive
‪Cafe Dog and Rabbit - ‬14 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Idyllic rural retreat with parking , near Porthcurno, Minack Theatre, Beaches pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Idyllic rural retreat with parking , near Porthcurno, Minack Theatre, Beaches ?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Idyllic rural retreat with parking , near Porthcurno, Minack Theatre, Beaches ?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Idyllic rural retreat with parking , near Porthcurno, Minack Theatre, Beaches located?

Situated by the sea, this holiday home is within 2 miles (3 km) of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Pedn Vounder Beach and South West Coast Path Section 23 Trailhead. Logan Rock and Porthcurno Beach are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Horst S.

12 June 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Traumhafter Urlaub in wunderschönem Cottage

Unser Urlaub im wunderschönen Cottage The Piggery war absolut einzigartig. Simon und Zoe sind super nette Gastgeber die das Cottage mit ganz viel Liebe und Wärme ausgestattet haben. Sie Lage ist für Unternehmungen in Westcornwall sehr zentral, alles ist in unmittelbarer Nähe (Lands End, St Ives, Sennen und die traumhaften Strände von Pedn Vounder und Portcurno sind ganz nah) das Minack Theatre ist ein absolutes Muss. Es war ein rundherum traumhafter Aufenthalt mit jedem erdenklichen Komfort, die Scones, Eier und das Olivenöl war eine schöne Aufmerksamkeit von Zoe und Simon. Danke für den wunderschönen Aufenthalt in Cornwall

Stayed 11 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra P.

26 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Long weekend break

The Piggery is beautiful and well equipped with everything you could need. Zoe is very warm and welcoming and gave us a lot of tips about the local area. The main reason for our stay was to watch a show at The Minack Theatre. The Piggery is well situated and within a short driving distance. Wouldn't hesitate to recommend this accommodation to others, honestly you won't be disappointed. We would definitely return in the future.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Timothy S.

19 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great quiet getaway in a rural area

Cozy, charming, snug cottage with a well-appointed kitchen. We had a friendly welcome from Zoe and really enjoyed our quiet paradise.

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sam A.

21 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful cottage for our Honeymoon

The property was stunning, beautifully decorated and peaceful, exactly as described. Set in a quiet location with its own garden and paking and perfectly positioned for visits to the coast on all sides. Zoe was so helpful and easy to contact if we needed anything. It was the perfect place for our Honeymoon and we have wonderful memories to take home with us.

Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Peter K.

8 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Ruhepol

Toller Startpunkt die Gegend zu erkunden. Sehr freundliche Gastgeber. Geschmackvoll eingerichtet. Wunderbar.

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kai B.

6 Aug 2023

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Wonderful Cottage

We had a fantastic time! Zoë and Simon are very helpful and gave lots of recommendations about walks, pubs and beaches. Everything was tidy and clean. Bed very comfy! Cosy outside area. Very quiet and peaceful location. Would definitely recommend it!!!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

elke h.

9 July 2023

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El

Stylish interior, comfy bed, well-equipped kitchen, private beautiful garden with several seating areas. Our stay was very comfortable.

Stayed 7 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Maywynne C.

9 May 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Explore the Penwith Peninsula

We enjoyed a wonderful 6 night stay at the Piggery. Hosts Simon and Zöe have created a stylish space furnished with everything we’d need to ensure a comfortable stay. It’s clean, quiet and convenient for exploring villages and beaches on foot right from the door or by car within 30 min.

Stayed 6 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael L.

22 May 2022

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Excellent accommodation

We both loved this place. Zoe and Simon couldn't have been better hosts. Their communication was excellent, there was a lovely welcome pack (including cream teas and local cider), and the accommodation itself is beautifully converted and furnished, with a well-equipped kitchen, comfortable bed and excellent shower. A great place to stay.

Stayed 7 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gordon E., Beeston,UK

21 Oct 2020

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Idyllic, peaceful cottage

Very well equipped, spotlessly clean cottage and a beautiful "away from it all" seeting. Zoe and Simon were very helpful and kept in touch.

Stayed 5 nights in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Gail F.

29 Sept 2020

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Another wonderful stay in paradise 🥰

Our 2nd visit this year! The Piggery was again immaculate and so comfortable for our weeks holiday - it feels like a home from home and in such a beautiful area - we had great weather and did lots of coastal walks - had a night at The Minack Theatre watching a Jazz performance and ate out in St Ives and Porthleven - we came home feeling truly relaxed 😎- thank you so much Zoe & Simon for your wonderful hospitality xx

Stayed 6 nights in Sep 2020

10/10 Excellent

Carol C.

7 Sept 2020

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Wonderful stay

We had a lovely time and the cottage was exactly as described, everything there that was needed plus more. Thank you Zoe and Simon for the tips, advice given and for the lovely scones, jam and cream, eggs etc a lovely touch. We highly recommend the property and would definitely return again. Carol and Steve xx

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2020

10/10 Excellent

Kim E.

8 Aug 2020

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Perfect retreat

The Piggery is in the perfect location - completely away from other tourists but with beautiful beaches within walking distance. The cottage itself is really well equipped, beautifully designed and a really relaxing atmosphere. I couldn't recommend it highly enough.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Karen P., Cotswolds, UK

1 Aug 2020

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Heavenly hideaway

We were a little nervous about visiting Cornwall post lockdown but we couldn’t have picked a better holiday home. Zoe and Simon are lovely hosts who couldn’t be friendlier or more helpful. The piggery is such a high standard of property with everything you could possibly need and more than enough space for 2. The garden is sensational and even though we know Cornwall pretty well we found so much to explore nearby that we hadn’t visited before. Fantastic walks and coves straight from the front door and a welcoming space to come home to and relax in the evenings. It’s a perfect place to unwind.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

nicola s.

28 July 2020

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Wonderful property

The attention to detail how The Piggery has been transformed from its original state is amazing. Everything has been thought of in the property, and the welcome basket was a really lovely touch. Its peaceful and secluded. The owners are very welcoming and incredibly helpful, but leave you to your own devices. I would hesitate staying here again, it was wonderful, thanks again to both of you, Nick and Ben

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne T.

22 July 2020

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Perfect Piggery!

This was our second stay in The Piggery and it was just as amazing as we remembered. The property is always immaculate and vey comfy. I think the shower is one of the best we've experienced in a holiday let. The various seating areas outside are great. The owners are lovely and always there to help you if you need anything. Its also in a perfect quiet location within easy reach of all the nearby attractions, beaches and towns. I would highly recommend The Piggery to anyone who wants to escape the stresses of everyday life.

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2020

10/10 Excellent

Anna T.

28 Mar 2020

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Beautiful cottage

Such a comfortable little cottage in a beautiful setting with everything you should need. We would recommend it to our friends and family.

10/10 Excellent

Gail F.

23 Mar 2020

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Perfect place the Piggery

We had a fantastic relaxing time away in this beautiful, comfortable well equipped property - Zoe & Simon were perfect hosts - unfortunately it was at the time of the start of Coronavirus and my husband had to go back to work early but once it’s all over we will definitely go back to finish visiting this outstanding area - the Piggery really is a wonderful place to stay thank you xx

Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

Selina C.

5 Jan 2020

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We already miss the Piggery

We absolutely loved our stay at the Piggery, one of the most wonderful and comfortable cottages we ever stayed at. With floor heating throughout, a nice little stove, all modern conveniences, including fast internet, it was a very cozy place in the winter. A great base to explore the most southern part of Cornwall. Zoe was a wonderful host as well. We'd love to come back in the future!

Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

james b.

8 Oct 2019

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Perfect stay at The Piggery

What a fantastic cottage! We just stayed at The Piggery for 3 nights. Zoë and Simon were super hosts from the first message after booking and throughout. They accommodate our late arrival and offered great tips as well as including some lovely touches in the cottages to welcome us. The Piggery is ideal! Log burner when it’s cold and rainy yet a beautiful outdoor area for the sun we were lucky enough to have too. Beautifully equipped kitchen and comfy lounge/bedroom with quick WiFi, DVD player and power shower. The location is spot on too. Sat nav easily finds it and you’re close to all the nearby sights and towns. We couldn’t have wished for a better/more relaxed stay and will certainly recommend and be back again :) thank you both for your hospitality and warmth!

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2019

10/10 Excellent

Sabine S.

24 Sept 2019

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Hervorragend

Alles perfekt.. Cottage liebevoll eingerichtet, super Ausstattung inkl offener Kamin, sehr sauber, Vermieter freundlich und hilfsbereit,, Umgebung einfach wunderbar... Sehr viele Highlights ganz nah.

10/10 Excellent

Julia W.

16 Sept 2019

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Perfect In Every Way!

Perfect getaway accommodation in a perfect setting. We could use the word ‘perfect’ in every way to describe our experience as indeed it was just that. It truly was a most relaxing , chilled out holiday. The accommodation is to a very high standard and equipped with everything. A nice welcome basket on arrival too. It was a pleasure to sit out in the garden at dusk to watch the bats and listen to the owls. A beautiful, quiet retreat away from it all. We would definitely book again . Oh, yes, last but definitely not least, our hosts, Zoë and Simon. What can we say about them - perfect! They were lovely,! Thank you both for making our holiday amazing!

Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2019

10/10 Excellent

John B.

3 Sept 2019

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HomeAway

Lovely accommodation and location. But felt the HomeAway booking process and subsequent communications involved far too many emails - probably had at least a dozen, which would put me off using Homeaway again.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Vivienne T.

17 July 2019

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best Holiday Cottage Ever!

The Piggery was just what we had been searching for! Its location is tranquil and picturesque, a perfect blot-hole to get away from it all, but close enough to all the amenities that south Cornwall has to offer. Everything Zoe & Simon have done to lovingly restore this cottage is beautiful! A perfect eclectic mix of old rustic mixed with scandi styling. It was spotlessly clean and extremely comfortable , making it hard to leave the many cosy places to curl up and relax. I can imagine that in the depths of winter the log burner would be amazing. Everything you need to cater for yourselves is there, all you need to do is bring the food, and there are plenty of places to chose from, whether it be fresh local produce or popping to the supermarket. The complimentary scones and delicious homemade jam went down a treat! The outside seating areas were well thought out, private and secluded. Our favourite was the swing chair, or the G&T chair as it has been named. Just sitting outside listening to the Swallows and smelling the Honeysuckle was totally relaxing. The location of The Piggery is fantastic. Easy walks straight from the door to the coastal path where you are spoilt for choice with which stunning beaches and coves to explore first. Or if you want to go further afield places like St Ives, and St Michael's Mount, are all within a half hour drive. Lastly you couldn't ask for more lovely hosts - Zoe and Simon immediately made us feel at home and were very helpful with local info and tips. We HIGHLY recommend The Piggery, we've been telling everyone we know about it. We will definitely be back!

10/10 Excellent

Nicole B.

15 Apr 2019

Excellent

We had a lovely stay at the Piggery this April. Very homely and cosy with lots of things to do near by so a perfect location. Beautiful views from the house and the facilities provided are great :)

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2019

About the host

Hosted by Zoe and Simon

I am a hairdresser, born in Cornwall . I lived away in London for several years but Simon and myself were fortunate enough to be able to return 20 years ago and bring up our 2 children back in the place we love. Simon is a carpenter and builder and has renovated this property and our house from derelict buildings.

Why they chose this property

Tresidder is a very special place. We bought the property 11 years ago and in that time Simon has transformed it to the beautiful place it is now. We love it for it's peace and tranquility and for being so close to nature.

What makes this property unique

We fell in love with the property as we could see the potential for renovating it from an old piggery to a wonderful dwelling. You can see all the window reveals were once little doorways for the pigs. Inside were granite troughs which are now placed around our garden.

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