Stylish, contemporary cottage for two close to the sea, beaches and village pub

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1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

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Barbecue grill
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Helston, Cornwall

Mullion Cove Harbour
‪15 min drive‬
Poldhu Cove
‪19 min drive‬
Porthleven Beach
‪19 min drive‬
Penzance (PZE-Penzance Heliport)
‪32 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Bedroom 1

1 Double Bed

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Garden

Dining area

About this property

The Old Ration Shop is a cottage for two. White and bright, stylish and contemporary with Farrow and Ball colours and a good mix of old and modern complemented with original art, plus all the mod cons for a comfortable year round holiday. Views are of farmland, cliffs and sea glimpses beyond. The South West coastal path is nearby (approximately 7 minutes walk) offering beautiful walks in both directions passing fabulous beaches and overlooking the bluest of seas. The Halzephron Inn, the perfect place to watch the sunset, is a short stroll away with views over Mounts Bay and Fishing Cove.

The Old Ration Shop is arranged over two floors and is attached on one side to the owners cottage. There is a private enclosed Mediterranean style garden. New for 2022 we have converted the building across the courtyard into a garden studio with cosy seating, a dining area and a wood burning stove.

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Amanda Turner

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM

Minimum age to rent: 18

Check out before 10:00 AM

Children

Adults only

Events

No events allowed

Pets

No pets allowed

Smoking

Smoking is not permitted

On check out day please empty bins and clear the fridge. Take your food with you or dispose of it in the bins provided. Wash and dry up. Thank you

The Old Ration Shop is for two guests. Please do not invite friends and family to share the accommodation or the parking areas.

On check out please close the windows and leave the key in the key safe not in the door. Thank you

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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 not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip

Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a deadlock

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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property

About the area

Helston

Located in Helston, this cottage is in a rural area and by the sea. St. Michael's Mount and Marconi Centre are local landmarks, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit The Old Cider Barn Arts and Crafts Centre and Trevaskis Farm. One2Eleven and Flambards are also worth visiting. Discover the area's water adventures with scuba diving and snorkelling nearby, or enjoy the great outdoors with horse riding and hiking/biking trails.

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Helston, Cornwall

What's nearby

The Loe - 6 min drive - 2.3 km
Mullion Cove Harbour - 15 min drive - 12.3 km
Poldhu Cove - 19 min drive - 8.9 km
Porthleven Beach - 19 min drive - 11.3 km
Kynance Cove - 21 min drive - 17.0 km

Getting around

Hayle Station - 25 min drive
Newquay (NQY-Newquay Cornwall) - 71 min drive

Restaurants

‪Blue Anchor Inn - ‬10 min drive
‪Boo Koos - ‬10 min drive
‪Helston Boating Lake - ‬10 min drive
‪The Bell Inn - ‬10 min drive
‪Costa Coffee - ‬10 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Stylish, contemporary cottage for two close to the sea, beaches and village pub pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Stylish, contemporary cottage for two close to the sea, beaches and village pub?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Stylish, contemporary cottage for two close to the sea, beaches and village pub?

Checkout is at 10:00 AM.

Where is Stylish, contemporary cottage for two close to the sea, beaches and village pub located?

Situated by the sea, this cottage is within a 15-minute walk of Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty and Gunwalloe Beach. Loe Bar Beach and The Loe are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

10/10 Excellent

Emily M.

16 July 2024

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

Cornwall trip

A lovely little space to use as a base for exploring Cornwall. After exploring a few of the recommended beaches in the area, the best one was a short walk down the road from the house!

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jodie R.

29 Feb 2024

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Weekend Break

Very lovely cottage just perfect….will definitely book again

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola S.

9 Apr 2023

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Relaxing stay

Beautifully presented property set in a wonderful garden. Ideally situated for many of Cornwalls stunning landmarks.

Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2023

10/10 Excellent

Rupert P.

22 Aug 2023

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Cozy retreat for a relaxing holiday

Perfect place to explore the Cornish coast, superb views and access to the coast path just a few hundred meters away. Fantastic beaches! The cottage, tastefully restored, is a wonderful place for two. Its kind and helpful owners made it a perfect stay.

Stayed 8 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Sharon R.

12 Sept 2023

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Lovely little cottage

We loved the peaceful lovely cottage. Fantastic location, well equipped and beautifully decorated. Thank you Amanda

Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Michael S.

2 June 2024

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Outstanding

Stayed 11 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Denia O.

4 Sept 2024

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one week on the coast path

We stayed there for a week and found the accommodation really perfect. What we liked most was that it was so well located. You could reach all the great hiking trails by car. And from the front door you were right by the sea and could go hiking. The accommodation had everything you needed. If it had had a coffee machine it would have been really great, but that's not so bad. Unfortunately, the mattress was too soft for us and we would have liked more comfort. Nevertheless, I can still recommend the accommodation.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Meredith B.

26 July 2023

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Seaside retreat!

We loved the cottage- especially the little garden and garden room provided! Everything was fresh and bright and comfortable. Our host greeted us with scones and clotted cream and jam and it was so nice after our drive. There was a nice welcome book with lots of info on the area, but we also enjoyed just staying and relaxing and feeling like we had a little coastal cottage of our own!

Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Simon P.

22 May 2023

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Mrs

Great

Stayed 4 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Claudia M., Germany

30 July 2018

Wonderful Cottage for a perfect holiday in Cornwall

We really felt at home in this beautiful, cosy, little cottage, which has everything you could wish for. Gunwalloe is a lovely village with a great pub, and the cottage is close to the beach. It is also a perfect base for exploring the Lizard and it is not far to drive to St. Ives, Land’s End, Penzance, and Falmouth. – Thank you Amanda and Ian for a wonderful holiday! We would love to come back and will recommend the Old Ration Shop to our family and friends.

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2018

6/10 Okay

Ali Z.

18 Sept 2019

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Generally good

Generally good. We were able to explore most of South Cornwall but had to make sure we were well stocked at the property as no local amenities. There may be a drainage problem as well as there was sometimes a smell in the courtyard which may need to be checked. There is no washing machine either which may be listed though we did not need one. The property itself is well equiped though. It was probably two small for us with no real privacy and quite noisy but we adapted.

Stayed 7 nights in Aug 2019

10/10 Excellent

Deborah C.

26 Sept 2023

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Lovely little hideaway

The Old Ration Shop is a lovely quirky little upside down cottage provided with everything we needed for a comfortable stay. It is quiet and private, and even though Amanda lives next door we didn’t see her until our last day. It is worth mentioning that there is no dishwasher (which was fine with us, as we mostly ate out, and only cooked a couple of times) and no room for a washing machine, but who wants to do lots of washing on holiday anyway! Any issues were dealt with either before we arrived, or during our stay. The cream tea Amanda provided on our arrival was a nice surprise and very welcome after our long journey. Gunwalloe itself is a great base for walking and exploring the south west coast of Cornwall. It has a wonderful busy pub serving good food, and beaches also within walking distance. I have no hesitation in recommending The Old Ration Shop to any couple who like us, just wanted to walk the coastal paths as much as possible, see the quaint little fishing ports, eat the best seafood, and visit the busier places such as St Ives etc for the day, then return to a quiet little hideaway.

Stayed 14 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Daniel W.

16 Nov 2024

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Sehr schöne gemütliche Unterkunft

Anfahrt und Check-in problemlos,

Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Frank H.

29 June 2024

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Traumhaft

14 Tage in einem traumhaften Häusschen mit extra Gartenhaus in einer wunderschönen Landschaft verbringen zu dürfen, ist einfach nur Glück. Wir haben die Zeit sehr genossen und möchten uns nochmals bei Amanda und ihrem Mann dafür bedanken.

Stayed 14 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sven B.

15 May 2024

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Nettes kleines Häuschen

Nettes kleines Häuschen mit Gartenpavillon und privatem Garten. Gute Ausstattung und eigener Parkplatz. Strand und Pub fußläufig erreichbar.

Stayed 4 nights in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sabine M.

2 Sept 2023

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Excelent

Wir hatten perfekte zwei Wochen in diesem hübschen, gepflegten,typisch englischen Cottage. Die Begrüßung mit Cornish Cream Tea war toll und das Gartenzimmer wurde abends ausgiebig genutzt. Das Pub, der Strand, die Umgebung könnten besser nicht sein, wir kommen bestimmt wieder. Großer Dank an Amanda und Ian

Stayed 14 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne H.

11 Aug 2022

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Süßes Cottage in traumhafter Umgebung

Wir verbrachten erholsame Urlaubstage in diesem kleinen, typischen Cornish Cottage. Es ist sehr gut eingerichtet. In der Nähe befinden sich schöne Strände zum Baden oder man wandert die fantastische Küste entlang. Das Essen in dem Dorf-Pub war lecker. Wer Ruhe und viel Natur sucht, der findet sie. Die Besitzerin hilft gerne bei Fragen. Wir haben es genossen und können es sehr empfehlen.

Stayed 10 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Richard S.

1 Aug 2022

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Recharged at the Ration house.

After spending several days with family, it was a fantastic location to have personal time and recharge. The accommodation was perfect, clean well maintained and fully equipped, not to mention the beautiful location. Easy access to coastal paths and short walk to a friendly local pub the Halzephron. Thanks for a great stay Amanda and Dot.

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Dean H.

29 July 2022

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Great little place to stay!

Me and my girlfriend stayed here for 5 nights and had a lovely stay. Amanda was really helpful and accommodating and even gave us a little tasty cream tea on arrival. The Old Ration Shop is within walking distance of the Halzephron pub which serves great food and drink and there is an amazing beach down by Church Cove. This is a perfect place to stay as a couple and would definitely stay again, when we come to Cornwall again. Thanks again Amanda :) Dean

Stayed 5 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

ian C.

9 July 2022

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lizard stay

we loved the peaceful and lovely little cottage - perfect location close to Coastal Path - and we enjoyed the friendly sheepdog who visited us frequently

Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Nicole F.

7 July 2022

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Beautiful cottage ❤️

The cottage was very clean and nice decorated. Well equipped and the bed and linens were great. The little garden with exotic flowers is delightful. Everything to feel comfortable. Just a short walk to the coast path and a good pub. Amanda and her husband are lovely hosts. We had a wonderful stay and would love to come back.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Michelle S.

23 May 2022

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A quiet and comfortable stay

We had a relaxing break at the Old Ration Shop. The house is really well styled and comfortable, with a cute garden area and garden room with log burner. The beach is a 5 minute walk away, with beautiful sunsets. The local pub was a suntrap with good food. We had a mix of weather, but enjoyed walks in each direction along the coastal path. Porthleven was particularly nice. Thank you Amanda for your thoughtful treats and hospitality.

Stayed 3 nights in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Annie D.

19 June 2021

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Lovely stay

Beautifully presented property in a superb location for exploring all the wonderful beaches and walks around Lizard. The house is just 10 mins walk from a lovely sandy beach and the south west coastal path. Thoughtfully equipped with every thing you would need for a comfortable stay. Delightful private garden and pub serving good food 5 mins walk away. Friendly and helpful hosts.

10/10 Excellent

Diane A.

12 June 2021

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The Old Ration Shop

A perfect bolt hole for couples seeking a relaxing break. Lovely property- beautifully decorated and well equipped. Close to coastal path walks, a good pub and beautiful beaches.

10/10 Excellent

Claire F.

23 Apr 2021

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

Beautiful little base

A cosy little cottage with beautiful decor. Just a short walk to the local beaches and pub which does good food. Within easy access of the Lizard, Helford and the surrounding areas.

Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2021

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