One of Cornwall’s best kept secrets, Kingsand is a few minutes walk from the adjacent village of Cawsand. The beaches are perfect for safe swimming, water sports and rock pooling. Kingsand boasts a range of excellent pubs, cafes, gift shops, an art gallery and deli. The stunning Whitsand Bay is close by and offers miles of golden sandy beach, a surf school, coasteering and spectacular coastal walks.
Property manager
kate Holdom
Languages
English, French
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Amenities
Kitchen
Washer
Pet-friendly
Outdoor space
Parking available
Fireplace
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Beautiful 4 Bed house in Kingsand with a very large garden near the sea
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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 fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock
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A car is recommended for transport to and from this property
About the area
Torpoint
Located in Torpoint, this holiday home is in a rural area and on the waterfront. Somerville Gallery and Devonport Playhouse are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include National Marine Aquarium and Adventure Bay Surf School. Travelling with kids? Consider Antony Woodland Garden, or check out an event or a game at Home Park. Jet skiing and scuba diving offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and mountain biking nearby.
Kingsand, ENG
What's nearby
Cawsand Beach - 5 min walk - 0.4 km
Royal William Yard - 27 min drive - 13.7 km
University of Plymouth - 27 min drive - 14.7 km
Hoe Park - 28 min drive - 14.5 km
National Marine Aquarium - 30 min drive - 16.0 km
Getting around
Germans Station - 26 min drive
Restaurants
The Canteen at Maker Heights - 16 min walk
Cliff Top Cafe - 6 min drive
The Stables - 6 min drive
The Devonport Inn - 2 min walk
The Hutong Cafe - 27 min drive
Frequently asked questions
Is Large Holiday Cottage in Kingsand, Cornwall pet-friendly?
Yes, pets are allowed at this property.
What time is check-in at Large Holiday Cottage in Kingsand, Cornwall?
Check-in begins at 3:30 PM.
What time is check-out at Large Holiday Cottage in Kingsand, Cornwall?
Checkout is at 10:00 AM.
Where is Large Holiday Cottage in Kingsand, Cornwall located?
This family-friendly Torpoint holiday home is located on the waterfront, steps away from Cornwall Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Kingsand Bay Beach and Mount Edgcumbe House and Country Park. Cawsand Beach and Mount Edgcumbe Country Park are also within 5 minutes.
Reviews
9.8
Exceptional
Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
I would rather keep this forgotten corner of Cornwall a secret! We stayed in this cottage for Xmas as we needed to be near Plymouth where our family lives and works. For us, it was a perfect location. The cottage is very central with convenience shops and pubs close by. We had one problem but the owners tried their very best to fix it as quickly as possible. We would be happy to return in the future.
This is the third time we have stayed at Cairn Cottage for our annual family holiday . The cottage is perfect for us . It is ideally located for shops , pubs and bakery . The grandchildren enjoy coming back to a familiar place where they can easily go to the shops on their own. The cottage offers everything we need in a wonderful location.
We had an amazing time. The cottage was well equipped. Close proximity to the beach, parking, pubs, local shops, restaurants and starting point to many walks. Overall great experience and would stay there again. Thank you Kate.
The cottage was a perfect place for us to stay for a fanily Christmas.
We loved the huge settee in the front room, very well equipped kitchen and spacious loft room.
The communication with our host was fantastic and very helpful.
Thank you!
The cottage was ideal for our family of ages ranging from 9 years to 76. The kitchen was very well stocked and the beds were comfortable. The staircase was a bit of a problem, but we had been warned about that.
The property was spacious and warm. We really enjoyed our stay, despite the weather.
The property was lovingly cared for and clean. It was a pleasure to stay in Kingsand. Kate and Jim were immediate to answer questions and concerns as well as kind to deal with. I would stay again if ever we are so lucky to come back!
Lovely place, slightly issue with heating but was sorted the next day.
Good size rooms, lovely fire place.
Close to good food and pubs.
Beach a 1 min walk away.
Great location for kids.
Great dog walks.
Highly recommended.
This wonderful house is vast in its proportions but still cosy and welcoming. Extremely well equipped with everything you need and immaculately clean. We are a fanily of 9 when everyone had arrived of all ages the stairs are quirky with rope handles to help and no one struggles with them. The host was very helpful in allowing us a late check out because our second house wasnt ready. This helped us no end. I would recommend this hpuse and definitely book it again we adore this village and Cairn Cottage is a stones throw to the beach, pub and car park! Well done Kate and Jim you have a wonderful place…. X shelly Brown and family
The house is ideally located in the centre of Kingsand but although it sleeps 12, more than 8 eating in the kitchen is not practical, and limited furniture outside. As a very old building, the stairs are very steep and could be a problem for old people. Reasonably well equipped although we had issues with the boiler (dealt with straight away), and the new dishwasher (we struggled to get it to run). Some windows didn't open - which was a problem in the heat, but the owners had a fan delivered. Overall our experience was mixed, but we were probably unlucky.
What a lovely cottage from where to enjoy Kingsand. Cairn Cottage is spacious and very well equipped for larger groups. The lovely enclosed rear courtyard was a real bonus for the children. Will definitely be back !
Das Haus hatte alles, was man mit 9 Leuten im Sommerurlaub so braucht. Wir haben die Zeit sehr genossen. Die Leute in Kingsand und Umgebung waren unglaublich nett und herzlich. Wir wären gerne länger geblieben.
Absolutely perfect property for our needs (8 of us) next to village centre and beeches plus 4 pubs within easy walkable distance. No hot water on second day due to a boiler problem but fixed immediately without fuss, great base for a great holiday in a bit of a unknown gem .
Almost do not want to leave a review as we want to keep it to ourselves.
Beautiful cottage in a great location close to local shops and beach. We are all looking forward to our return.
Close to the beach, great walks, good pubs, plenty of space. My 83 year old mum got up the stairs fine as some people had mentioned them in other reviews. Car park round the corner and there always seemed to be a space.
We were 2 families staying for a friend's wedding close by. The house was perfect for what we needed. Large bedrooms and great social spaces to all be together. The owners were fantastic. Great communication and very understanding. We would definitely recommend and love to return again soon.
I didn’t realise places like this existed!! Amazing!
Wanted a quiet getaway for new year, this house did not disappoint! The location couldn’t have been any better and Kate (the host) couldn’t have been more helpful!
Tiny little fishing village, with narrow streets and beautiful houses, along with everything else you would want or need! The Local Spa shop a few doors up, had everything you would want although we ordered a Waitrose delivery, if we went again, we probably wouldn’t bother and just use the spa. Every one of the 5 local pubs were warm and welcoming, serving excellent food.
We took a 5 month old Labrador Puppy that absolutely loved it! We walked along the coast towards Carmyll, such a stunning coast line.
We will definitely be back, thank you!
Ben M.
Stayed 8 nights in Dec 2021
About the host
Hosted by kate Holdom
My husband and I have two children and in 1997 we moved from London with our two young children for an idyllic life in Cornwall. We did indeed have 7 fabulous years in Kingsand until family circumstances meant that we had to move back to London for a time. Kingsand is a truly unique place which we all love and miss greatly. We hope you too enjoy our wonderful home and village.
Why they chose this property
Whilst on a tour of Cornwall with a friend I visited Kingsand almost by accident.
On the same trip we visited St Ives, Rock, Padstow and other famous places in Cornwall but for us, none of them compared. We hear this time and again from people who visit.
We feel Kingsand is quite a unique place and hard not to fall in love with.The village is a really friendly place, very much unchanged by time and stunning whatever the weather. Visitors always comment on how much their children love the freedom they are afforded by the safety in the village, a rare thing today. A favorite with little visitors is being sent to the shop, money and list in hand getting the Sunday paper and fresh baked croissants…..very grown up.
What makes this property unique
We hope you enjoy our house and this fabulous area as much as we do.