Faraway Cottage

4.6★

4 Guests
2 Bedrooms
2 Bathrooms
Pets Yes
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Features

Electric car charging
Off road parking
Open fire
Garden / Patio
Cot available
Washing machine
Dishwasher
Seaside
Broadband / WiFi

Reviews & Ratings

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Comfort

Facilities and Maintenance

* Based on a combined average customer score

11 Customer Review(s)

Paul
December 2024

“Comfortable, inviting and off the beaten track - perfect for what we like about a cottage.”

Bed extremely comfortable but pillows were rock hard. After a pretty much sleepless night and headache from the pillow I felt the pillows in the other bedroom and, fortunately, the last one I felt was soft. This saved driving home (also Cornwall) to collect my own. Thus, unless potential bookers like hard pillows, I’d suggest taking your own. Fabulous walking from the door and we look forward to staying at this gem again.

Bed extremely comfortable but pillows were rock hard. After a pretty much sleepless night and headache from the pillow I felt the pillows in the other bedroom and, fortunately, the last one I felt was soft. This saved driving home (also Cornwall) to collect my own. Thus, unless potential bookers like hard pillows, I’d suggest taking your own. Fabulous walking from the door and we look forward to staying at this gem again.

- Paul, December 2024
Barnaby December 2024

“The cottage is in a beautiful location and just what we wanted.”

However, the cleanliness was lacking. Cobwebs, general smell of damp. The front of the house as you approach is green with algae which could be washed off. The freezer was dirty with previous guests bits of food in it. The hamper was crawling with little tiny insects of some kind. The ash collector for the fire was full to the brim. The bins were full of beer bottles. So despite the magnificent location, the presentation of the accommodation was poor. The track up to the cottage needs attention, it's getting to the point that only 4x4 vehicles are suitable.

- Barnaby, December 2024
Marina November 2024

“Beautiful Rural Cottage We Love It have been coming Faraway for 20 Years.”

Marina &Geoff

- Marina, November 2024
Marina October 2024

“The track from the big house down to Bostistow Farmhouse is very bumpy and big pot holes right down to Faraway.”

I understand you would spoil the effect of leading down to Faraway if it was tarmaced . if it was gravelled all the way down would be more easy on our cars.

- Marina, October 2024
Sally October 2024

“We had a lovely stay at Faraway and perfect get away retreat.”

Thoroughly enjoyed the quiet, views and peace. The cottage was very clean and cosy and the locals we met on walks extremely friendly. Beautiful area to explore. Our down side would be the unmaintained access land to get to the cottage. We live in Devon in the country( near the Moors) so we are no towny(!) but found the lane extremely difficult to navigate especially after a huge amount of rain, huge holes in land thick in mud. Our car is filthy and it felt like off roading! Maybe a bit of maintenance on this, filling in some of the holes would make it a little more appealing. Unfortunately for this reason alone we decided not to rebook. Other than that we were very happy with the cottage.

- Sally, October 2024
Leslie October 2024

“The facilities at Faraway Cottage were excellent and the cottage was warm and very comfortable, the bathrooms are modern and there was plenty of hot water.”

The kitchen is well equipped and although there were a few small maintenance issues they were quickly fixed. We were delighted to be staying at Faraway Cottage and hope to return!

- Leslie, October 2024
Jane May 2024

“Just perfection.”

Quiet, peaceful, relaxing. Wonderful walks from the door. Comfortable accommodation, glorious views.

- Jane, May 2024
Wendy March 2024

“While we loved the location ,and the cottage had everything you could wish for except that as it was quite away form shops etc and we had to stay in a few days because the weather was so wet and windy and ran out of logs for the fire ,this made it a nightmare to go out in the bad weather as what you described as a bumpy track was actually was full of huge pot holes and it was quite a long track ,you could not see how deep they were ,1) because of the heavy rain and 2) because of the mess the farmers threw up as they passed by .”

We were concerned every time we went out ,our car was rocking back and for despite going very slowly .Something should be done about this as it became impassable unless you have a huge SUV or land rover .Our friend could not visit us as they have a Mini Clubman and took one look at the lane and did not go any further which we were not happy about .The cottage is in a lovely location ,but we were worried every time we went out .We left a day early as we were worried about the weather reports we saw in Devon ,where we live .I did let Bex know the hub manager for the ST Aubyn estate ,which she said she would feed back .I would say that the description of the track is not quite accurate and needs to be made clearer so people can see if they have a vechicle which will manage the horrendous bumps and pot holes . There was no mention in the visiters book about it ,we can only guess that their vehicles were as the above. Wendy Phillips

- Wendy, March 2024
Susan February 2024

“Lovely cosy cottage.”

Idyllic location and very well equipped. I would highly recommend and plan to visit again.

- Susan, February 2024
Tony December 2023

“We've just had the most amazing stay here, and really did feel Faraway from everything.”

What a beautiful cottage, we felt at home straight away. Watched to Nanjizal cove, to Land's End and the Headland. We both had our birthdays here, and it was perfect. Low tide and high tide both worth spending time at Nanjizal. Cottage perfect, sea views, roaring fire, warm and cozy even with wind howling outside, 2 named storms in our week, with a day of calm in the middle. Sadly Barbara Hepworth garden was closed, so we'll have to return! Enjoyed St Ives and the Dog Rabbit cave was great for vegans and vegetarians. We are renewed and refreshed and very happy. Thank you very much for everything, we loved it all. Nita and Tony

- Tony, December 2023
Jonathan November 2023

“We booked Faraway Cottage at the last minute and knew it was the right choice straight away.”

As Aristotle said "The whole is greater than the sum of all it's parts." From the Awe inspiring location with amazing views, to little touches of "Bloom soap". The open fire, bedding and towels, the warmth and coziness of the heating. The attentive staff and attention to details. All individually important but together as a whole it created an Awesome Oasis for the soul allowing us to recharge and regroup. Thank you all for this Magical Experience! Jon and Vanessa

- Jonathan, November 2023

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Summary

Two bedrooms: 1 x king-size, 1 x twin
Bathroom with bath, basin, heated towel rail and WC
Ground-floor shower room with walk-in shower, basin and WC
Kitchen
Utility
Dining room
Sitting room with woodburning stove
Oil central heating
Electric oven and hob, microwave, fridge, freezer, washing machine, tumble dryer, slimline dishwasher
Smart TV with Netflix, WiFi, selection of games and books
Fuel and power inc. in rent
Bed linen and towels inc. in rent
Travel cot available
Ample off-road parking
EV charging point
Rear garden with lawn and picnic bench
One well behaved pet welcome at an additional charge
Sorry, no smoking
Shop 3.3 miles, pub 2.2 miles, beach 0.5 miles
Note: Check-in from 4pm, check-out at 10am

The property

Surrounded by endless fields and hedgerows, this two-bedroom cottage is tucked away in its own little world, and offers stunning views over the Nanjizal Cove. Sun-kissed window seats, bold pops of colour, and cosy bedrooms to retreat to - you'll find all this and more inside this secluded cottage.

Just minutes away from the South West Coastal Path, this beautiful bolthole boasts breathtaking views over Nanjizal Cove from its private garden and is a short walk from the shore's rockpools and the Song of the Sea, a natural arch in the granite cliffs.

Inside, you'll find two sea-view bedrooms, a bathroom and shower room, and a living room with an inglenook fireplace and wood-burning stove.

St Aubyn Estates Cottages

This property is part of the St Aubyn Estates Cottages Collection. Each cottage is relaxed, comfortable, and has breathtaking views. Perched high above the sea or nestled in an untouched cove, you’ll find them dotted along the unspoilt and stunning coastline of far west Cornwall. We are based down in Porthgwarra Cove, running the picturesque little Café, and always on hand to offer activities, assistance, or just friendly local advice.

Note: This property has a Good Housekeeping bond of £100.

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About the location

PORTHGWARRA

Sennen 3 miles; Land's End 4.1 miles; Penzance 12 miles.

The parish of St Levan derives its name from the 4th Century saint who settled here. The ancient ruins of his Chapel can still be seen today above Church Cove, one of three beautiful and secluded beaches on this wild, unspoilt, and staggeringly beautiful peninsular, the most South Westerly point in the UK. Porthgwarra, the next beach along, sparkles at the end of a valley. You’ll find tunnels hewn into the cliffs, and the Porthgwarra Cove Café, along with the Guest Hub. It is the place to go for breakfast, lunch, ice cream, cakes, cream teas, pasties, helpful advice, and arranging holiday fun. Seals are endlessly dropping by. Continue over the clifftops and you arrive at Nanjizal, accessible only by foot and without a road in sight. At one end stands the stunning Zawn Pyg (‘Song of the Sea’) a natural rock arch that has captivated people for centuries. If the fancy took you to go on, then Sennen is around the corner. As well as being nestled in secluded coastal locations, our cottages are just a stone’s throw from some of Cornwall’s best-loved sights. Porthcurno and the Minack Theatre are within walking distance. St Michael’s Mount, St Ives, and many of the area’s best beaches are just a short drive away.

Note - 3 night minimum stay accepted for all Short Breaks

This property offers the following short breaks:

Winter
Off-season
Christmas

Faraway Cottage

St. Levan near Porthgwarra, Cornwall (Ref. 1094153)

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Reviews & Ratings

“Comfortable, inviting and off the beaten track - perfect for what we like about a cottage.”

“The cottage is in a beautiful location and just what we wanted.”

“Beautiful Rural Cottage We Love It have been coming Faraway for 20 Years.”

“The track from the big house down to Bostistow Farmhouse is very bumpy and big pot holes right down to Faraway.”

“We had a lovely stay at Faraway and perfect get away retreat.”

“The facilities at Faraway Cottage were excellent and the cottage was warm and very comfortable, the bathrooms are modern and there was plenty of hot water.”

“Just perfection.”

“Lovely cosy cottage.”